Annotated bibliography—Use of optimization in LNG process design and operation

• Published in: Computers & chemical engineering Vol. 71; pp. 391 - 414
• Main Authors: Austbø, Bjørn, Løvseth, Sigurd Weidemann, Gundersen, Truls
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 04.12.2014; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applications of mathematics to chemical engineering. Modeling. Simulation. Optimization; Applied sciences; Chemical engineering; Computer science; control theory; systems; Control theory. Systems; Exact sciences and technology; Firm modelling; Liquefaction; LNG value chain; Mechanical engineering. Machine design; Operational research and scientific management; Operational research. Management science; Optimization; Process control. Computer integrated manufacturing; Refrigeration; Thermodynamics; Thermodynamics; LNG value chain; Refrigeration; Liquefaction; Optimization; LNG; Process planning; Process control; Review; Natural selection; Engineering design; Design process; Value chain; Classification; Added value; Natural gas
• ISSN: 0098-1354; 1873-4375
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2014.09.010

•Annotated review and classification of 186 journal and conference publications.•Mainly focused on use of optimization in LNG process design and operation.•Use of alternative approaches for process improvement is also considered.•Optimization of other low-temperature refrigeration systems is also considered.•Use of optimization in other parts of the LNG value chain is also considered. This paper provides a review of the literature on applications of optimization for design and operation of processes for liquefaction of natural gas and a few related subjects. The review takes the form of an annotated bibliography. A short summary of each of the 186 published works published up to and including 2013 is combined with a classification of the different contributions. While the main focus is design and optimization of processes for liquefaction of natural gas, a selection of publications considering optimization of other parts of the LNG value chain and optimization of other sub-ambient refrigeration processes is also included.