Synthesis of flexible heat exchanger networks: A review

doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2018.09.015

Abstract

Abstract: Dealing with uncertainty is one of practical issues in design and operation of heat exchanger networks (HENs), arising the problem of flexible HEN synthesis. This paper addresses the state-of-the-art methods for flexible HEN synthesis based on sensitivity analysis, resilience analysis, flexibility analysis and multiperiod synthesis techniques as well. Each of these methods is summarized by presenting their general procedures and recent developments on modeling, solving strategies and applications. Some current topics related to flexible process synthesis have been briefly presented to provide several future research possibilities.

Key words: Heat exchanger network, Sensitivity analysis, Resilience analysis, Flexibility analysis, Multiperiod synthesis

摘要： Dealing with uncertainty is one of practical issues in design and operation of heat exchanger networks (HENs), arising the problem of flexible HEN synthesis. This paper addresses the state-of-the-art methods for flexible HEN synthesis based on sensitivity analysis, resilience analysis, flexibility analysis and multiperiod synthesis techniques as well. Each of these methods is summarized by presenting their general procedures and recent developments on modeling, solving strategies and applications. Some current topics related to flexible process synthesis have been briefly presented to provide several future research possibilities.

关键词: Heat exchanger network, Sensitivity analysis, Resilience analysis, Flexibility analysis, Multiperiod synthesis

Lixia Kang, Yongzhong Liu. Synthesis of flexible heat exchanger networks: A review[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2019, 27(7): 1485-1497.

Lixia Kang, Yongzhong Liu. Synthesis of flexible heat exchanger networks: A review[J]. 中国化学工程学报, 2019, 27(7): 1485-1497.

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