A Process Synthesis and Intensification Framework

Abstract

This Process Synthesis and Intensification (PS+I) framework uses a low-aggregation superstructure to solve the synthesis problem, and its solution is interpreted and translated into a task-integrated intensified process. Then, the process is post-optimized to find a better balance between operation and equipment costs. The solution leads to novel and counterintuitive intensified processes with low cost and energy requirements.

Keywords

• process synthesis
• low-aggregation superstructure
• functional module
• process optimization
• distillation