Enhanced energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions by hybrid heat integration in dimethyl carbonate production systems

• Published in: Separation and purification technology Vol. 287; p. 120598
• Main Authors: Lee, Minyong, Lee, Heecheon, Seo, Chaeyeong, Lee, Jeongwoo, Lee, Jae W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.04.2022
• Subjects: CO2 Emission; Dimethyl Carbonate; Energy Savings; Hybrid Heat Integration; Vapor Recompression Heat Pump; CFD; PSD; EG; Vapor Recompression Heat Pump; TUC; Hybrid Heat Integration; LP; CO2 Emission; HP; Energy Savings; VRHP; RD; MeOH; Dimethyl Carbonate; TAC; DMC; EC

[Display omitted] •Intensified processes for energy-efficient production of dimethyl carbonate are proposed.•Internal or external heat integration was conjugated with a vapor recompression heat pump.•CFD and process simulations are performed to validate heat transfer rates and energy savings.•Hybrid...