This paper presents a superstructure-based formulation for the synthesis of mass-exchange networks (MENs) considering multiple components. The superstructure is simplified by directly using the mass separation agents (MSA) from their sources, and therefore the automatic synthesis of the multi-component system involved in the MENs can be achieved without choosing a 'key-component' either for the whole process or the mass exchangers. A mathematical model is proposed to carry out the optimization process. The concentrations, flow rates, matches and unit operation displayed in the obtained network constitute the exact representation of the mass exchange process in terms of all species in the system. An example is used to illustrate and demonstrate the application of the proposed method.
刘琳琳都健Mahmoud M. EI-HalwagiJose Maria Ponce-Ortega姚平经
A novel methodology is presented for simultaneously optimizing synthesis and cleaning schedule of flexible heat exchanger network(HEN)by genetic/simulated annealing algorithms(GA/SA).Through taking into account the effect of fouling process on optimal network topology,a preliminary network structure possessing two-fold oversynthesis is obtained by means of pseudo-temperature enthalpy(T-H)diagram approach prior to simultaneous optimization.Thus,the computational complexity of this problem classified as NP(Non-deterministic Polynomial)-complete can be significantly reduced.The promising matches resulting from preliminary synthesis stage are further optimized in parallel with their heat exchange areas and cleaning schedule.In addition,a novel continu- ous time representation is introduced to subdivide the given time horizon into several variable-size intervals according to operating periods of heat exchangers,and then flexible HEN synthesis can be implemented in dynamic manner.A numerical example is provided to demonstrate that the presented strategy is feasible to decrease the total annual cost(TAC)and further improve network flexibility,but even more important,it may be applied to solve large-scale flexible HEN synthesis problems.
为实现单组份体系质量交换网络(mass exchanger network,MEN)和换热网络(heat exchanger network,HEN)同步综合,提出一种新的综合方法,并针对过程系统中质量交换网络和换热网络耦合关系强、连接参数(传质温度)作为优化变量在两网络同步优化时难度大的问题提出了解决方案。采用质量夹点法综合质量交换网络、虚拟温焓图法综合换热网络来构造总网络数学模型,并通过提出连接参数与总网络同时优化的策略,实现质量和换热总网络(com-bined mass and heat exchanger network,CM&HEN)全局同步优化。采用实例对所提方法进行验证,结果表明:该方法所需的年度总费用更低,说明该方法不仅能够实现同步综合,而且能获得更优解。
