Chen C.-L.Lin C.-Y.2019-05-212019-05-21201108885885https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/409660This paper presents a systematic methodology for the design of a steam distribution network (SDN) which satisfies the energy demands of industrial processes. A superstructure is proposed to include all potential configurations of steam systems, and a mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model is formulated accordingly to minimize the total annualized cost. The proposed model determines simultaneously (i) the structure and operational configuration of a steam system and (ii) the interaction between the steam system and the heat recovery system. A series of case studies are presented to demonstrate the feasibility and benefit of the proposed approach. ? 2011 American Chemical Society.journal article10.1021/ie102059n2-s2.0-79959847124https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79959847124&doi=10.1021%2fie102059n&partnerID=40&md5=33dd2f036891ddced4854f89e5ccb3b2