Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, Pages 1117-1133: A Process Synthesis and Intensification Framework

Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, Pages 1117-1133: A Process Synthesis and Intensification Framework

Encyclopedia doi: 10.3390/encyclopedia4030072

Authors: Jesús Rafael Alcántara Avila Cristopher Antonio Villegas Uribe Josué Julián Herrera Velázquez Julián Cabrera Ruiz

This Process Synthesis and Intensification (PS+I) framework uses a low-aggregation superstructure to solve the synthesis problem, and its solution is interpreted and translated into a task-integrated intensified process. Then, the process is post-optimized to find a better balance between operation and equipment costs. The solution leads to novel and counterintuitive intensified processes with low cost and energy requirements.