Walmsley, M. R. W., Walmsley, T. G., Atkins, M. J., & Neale, J. R. (2012). Design and operation methods for better performing heat recovery loops. Presented at the Annual Conference of Australian and NZ Chemical Engineers, at Wellington, NZ, 23- 26 September 2012.
Abstract
Inter-plant integration via a heat recovery loop (HRL) is an economic method for increasing total site process energy efficiency of semi-continuous processes. Results show that both the constant storage temperature approach and variable storage temperature approach have merit. Depending on the mix of source and sink streams attached, it may be advantageous to change the operation of an existing HRL from a constant temperature storage to a variable temperature storage. To realise the full benefits of this change in operation, a redistribution of the existing heat exchanger area may be needed.
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