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Section 2 – Process Integration

The second section of the book features eight chapters on process integration. Chapters 7–9 present some latest advancements in heat exchanger network (HEN) synthesis. While Chapters 7 and 8 are based on pinch analysis techniques, Chapter 9 is based on mathematical programming technique. Chapter 7 entitled “Graphical Analysis and Integration of Heat Exchanger Networks with Heat Pumps” (by Yang and Feng), presents pinch analysis‐based strategies for the integration with heat pumps as well as heat pump‐assisted distillation with HEN. In Chapter 8 that is entitled “Insightful Analysis and Integration of Reactor and Heat Exchanger Network” (by Zhang and coworkers), a combined multi‐parameter optimization diagram (CMOD) is proposed to allow better integration of reactors with the HEN, taking into consideration of energy consumption, temperature, selectivity, and reactor conversion. Next, a new methodology named as velocity optimization is proposed in Chapter 9, entitled “Fouling Mitigation in Heat Exchanger Network Through Process Optimization” (by Wang and Feng). This new methodology allows the correlation of fouling, pressure drop, and heat transfer coefficient of heat exchangers with velocity; this allows velocity distribution to be determined among all the heat exchangers in the HEN. Chapter 10 entitled “Decomposition and Implementation of Large‐Scale Interplant Heat Integration” (by Song and coworkers) proposed a three‐step strategy for the decomposition of large‐scale inter‐plant heat integration problem. The chapter also proposes a new pinch analysis technique to identify the maximum interplant heat recovery potential, while minimizing the corresponding flow rates of heat transfer fluids. Chapter 11 entitled “Multi‐objective optimisation of integrated heat, mass and regeneration networks with renewables considering economics and environmental impact” (by Isafiade and coworkers) presents a mathematical programming method for multi‐period combined heat and mass exchange networks (CHAMENs) in which a regeneration network is included; the latter consists of multiple recyclable mass separating agents and regenerating streams. In Chapter 12 entitled “Optimization of Integrated Water and Multi‐regenerator Membrane Systems Involving Multi‐contaminants: A Water‐Energy Nexus Aspect” (by Abass and Majozi), another mathematical approach was presented for the synthesis of integrated water and membrane network; the latter consists of detailed models of electrodialysis and reverse osmosis units that are embedded within a water regeneration network. Chapter 13 entitled “Optimization Strategies for Integrating and Intensifying Housing Complexes” (by Núñez‐López and Ponce‐Ortega) provides an overview of process integration and intensification for housing complexes, the latter is typically a much larger scale as compared to industrial processes. In the last chapter entitled “Sustainable Biomass Conversion Process Assessment Contributing to ‘Process Intensification and Integration for Sustainable Design’” (by Tan), a multi‐objective process sustainability evaluation methodology known as GREENSCOPE (Gauging Reaction Effectiveness for ENvironmental Sustainability of Chemistries with a multi‐Objective Process Evaluator) is demonstrated to track process sustainability performance for a biomass conversion process.

      These 14 chapters cover some of the most recent and important developments in process intensification and process integration. We hope the book will serve as a useful guide for researchers and industrial practitioners who seek to develop tools and applications for process improvement and sustainable development.

       Dominic C. Y. Foo

       Mahmoud M. El‐Halwagi

      Kajang, Malaysia

      College Station, United States

      January 2020