An advanced process analysis system for improving chemical and refinery processes

An advanced process analysis system has been developed to perform comprehensive evaluations on chemical plants and refineries for process improvements. The system integrates programs for on-line optimization, chemical reactor analysis, flowsheeting, pinch analysis and pollution indices. These progra...

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Published inComputers & chemical engineering Vol. 23; pp. S727 - S730
Main Authors Telang, K.S., Chen, X., Pike, R.W., Knopf, F.C., Hopper, J.R., Saleh, J., Yaws, C.L., Waghchoure, S., Hedge, S.C., Hertwig, T.A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.06.1999
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chemical reactor analysis
on-line optimization
pinch analysis
pollution index
chemical reactor analysis
pinch analysis
pollution index
on-line optimization
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Summary:An advanced process analysis system has been developed to perform comprehensive evaluations on chemical plants and refineries for process improvements. The system integrates programs for on-line optimization, chemical reactor analysis, flowsheeting, pinch analysis and pollution indices. These programs are used interactively and share plant data through a database. Results from applying the system to a Monsanto/IMC Agrico contact process for sulfuric acid include an increased profit, reduced emissions and improvements in the chemical reactors and heat exchanger network which demonstrates the applicability of the system for pollution prevention.
ISSN:0098-1354
1873-4375
DOI:10.1016/S0098-1354(99)80178-1