Synthesis of water networks for processes with mixed batch and continuous units
Journal
Computer Aided Chemical Engineering
Journal Volume
31
Pages
1437-1441
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper presents a mathematical model for the synthesis of water networks, where both batch and continuous units are involved. For cases where the number of batch units is greater than that of continuous units, a dividing approach is proposed. By treating continuous operation as a combination of batch operations, the original design problem is simplified and the remaining task is almost to synthesize a batch water network. The model is formulated as a mixed-integer nonlinear program based on a superstructure including all feasible network interconnection. A modified literature example is solved to illustrate the proposed approach. ? 2012 Elsevier B.V.
Subjects
Batch and continuous units
Mathematical optimization
Process integration
Water network synthesis
Type
book part