An overview of process intensification methods

Publication date: Available online 25 January 2019Source: Current Opinion in Chemical EngineeringAuthor(s): Sophie Sitter, Qi Chen, Ignacio E GrossmannProcess Intensification promises novel solutions to current challenges in the chemical process industry, leading to a rapid growth in interest. There are different approaches to synthesize an intensified process, yet most are based on methods from Process Synthesis and Process Optimization. In this paper, we review those methods and provide an overview of their application in Process Intensification. We also review the evolution of phenomena-based representations, a central theme in the synthesis for PI. Finally, we summarize and compare the approaches that have been suggested for retrofit using PI and criteria to evaluate PI options.

Source: Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering - January 25, 2019 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research