TY - JOUR
T1 - Implementation of novel processes in existing process networks
T2 - Evaluation of the industrial production of C4 chemicals by optimization
AU - Dijkema, Gerard P.J.
AU - Steenkamp, Ellis M.
AU - Verheijen, Peter J.T.
PY - 1997/1/1
Y1 - 1997/1/1
N2 - An analysis method of optimal network flexibility was developed and implemented in MATLAB. The use of novel processes in the existing Dutch C4-network was assessed. Since its optimal structure is determined by only two processes, development of these must be given priority. The network has substantial flexibility with respect to total mass use, but almost none when total energy usage is considered. Some novel processe therefore may not be implemented if profits are largely determined by total cost of feedstock.
AB - An analysis method of optimal network flexibility was developed and implemented in MATLAB. The use of novel processes in the existing Dutch C4-network was assessed. Since its optimal structure is determined by only two processes, development of these must be given priority. The network has substantial flexibility with respect to total mass use, but almost none when total energy usage is considered. Some novel processe therefore may not be implemented if profits are largely determined by total cost of feedstock.
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M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:0043235596
SN - 0098-1354
VL - 21
JO - Computers and Chemical Engineering
JF - Computers and Chemical Engineering
IS - SUPPL.1
ER -