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Pinch Analysis and Process Integration: A User Guide on Process Integration for the Efficient Use of Energy
Pinch analysis and related techniques are the key to design of inherently energy-efficient plants. This book shows engineers how to understand and optimize energy use in their processes, whether large or small. Energy savings go straight to the bottom line as increased profit, as well as reducing emissions.
This is the key guide to process integration for both experienced and newly qualified engineers, as well as academics and students. It begins with an introduction to the main concepts of pinch analysis, the calculation of energy targets for a given process, the pinch temperature and the golden rules of pinch-based design to meet energy targets.
Supported by valuable downloadable software, the book shows how to extract the stream data necessary for a pinch analysis and describes the targeting process in depth. Other essential details include the design of heat exchanger networks, hot and cold utility systems, CHP (combined heat and power), refrigeration and optimization of system operating conditions. Many tips and techniques for practical application are covered, supported by several detailed case studies and other examples covering a wide range of industries, including buildings and other non-process situations.
* The only dedicated pinch analysis and process integration guide, fully revised and expanded supported by free downloadable energy targeting software
* The perfect guide and reference for chemical process, food and biochemical engineers, plant engineers and professionals concerned with energy optimisation, including building designers
* Covers the practical analysis of both new and existing systems, with ful details of industrial applications and case studies
This is the key guide to process integration for both experienced and newly qualified engineers, as well as academics and students. It begins with an introduction to the main concepts of pinch analysis, the calculation of energy targets for a given process, the pinch temperature and the golden rules of pinch-based design to meet energy targets.
Supported by valuable downloadable software, the book shows how to extract the stream data necessary for a pinch analysis and describes the targeting process in depth. Other essential details include the design of heat exchanger networks, hot and cold utility systems, CHP (combined heat and power), refrigeration and optimization of system operating conditions. Many tips and techniques for practical application are covered, supported by several detailed case studies and other examples covering a wide range of industries, including buildings and other non-process situations.
* The only dedicated pinch analysis and process integration guide, fully revised and expanded supported by free downloadable energy targeting software
* The perfect guide and reference for chemical process, food and biochemical engineers, plant engineers and professionals concerned with energy optimisation, including building designers
* Covers the practical analysis of both new and existing systems, with ful details of industrial applications and case studies
416 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2007
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December 4, 2010Pinch Technology provides a systematic methodology for energy saving in processes and total
sites. The methodology is based on thermodynamic principles.
A Pinch Analysis starts with the heat and material balance for the process. Using Pinch
Technology, it is possible to identify appropriate changes in the core process conditions that
can have an impact on energy savings.
sites. The methodology is based on thermodynamic principles.
A Pinch Analysis starts with the heat and material balance for the process. Using Pinch
Technology, it is possible to identify appropriate changes in the core process conditions that
can have an impact on energy savings.
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