Optimization of bleed streams in evaporation systems based on pinch analysis: new approach

Abstract

Evaporation systems are separation processes widely used in the chemical industry and food processing operations. Several alternatives for energy savings have been proposed for this type of equipment. However, new paradigms for process design have been developed whefsystems. re unit operations can not be optimized in isolation, but as part of an overall process. In this way, evaporation systems can be integrated with a background process by bleed streams. In this work, a new algorithm based on Pinch Analysis was developed to optimize bleed streams of evaporation systems. © 2000 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.