Novel MILP-based optimization method for heat exchanger network retrofit considering stream splitting

Ming Pan, Igor Bulatov, Robin Smith

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    Abstract

    This paper presents a novel optimization method for heat exchanger network (HEN) retrofit including stream splitting. A simple mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model and two iterative loops have been developed to effectively deal with the nonlinear computational difficulties associated with logarithmic mean temperature difference (LMTD) and retrofit costs for HEN retrofit problems. In case study, comparison with the existing methods illustrates the validity of the proposed approach. © 2012 Elsevier B.V.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationComputer Aided Chemical Engineering|Comput. Aided Chem. Eng.
    PublisherElsevier BV
    Pages395-399
    Number of pages4
    Volume31
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Publication series

    NameComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
    PublisherElsevier

    Keywords

    • Heat exchanger network (HEN)
    • Mixed integer linear programming (MILP)
    • Optimization
    • Retrofit
    • Stream splitting

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