CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TRANSACTIONS - VOL.12
Editor: Jiri Klemeš
Copyright © 2007, AIDIC Servizi S.r.l.,
ISBN 88-901915-4-6

 

Table of Contents & Authors Index
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Plenary Lecture  
The Role of Process Intensification in Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1
Reay D. >Download .pdf
   
Energy saving technology  
Low Temperature Separation Systems 13
Smith R., Farrokhpanah S. >Download .pdf
   
The Sequential Framework for Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis – Network Generation and Optimization 19
Anantharaman R., Gundersen T. >Download .pdf
   
Elutriation of Carbon Black Powder from a Powder-particle Fluidized Bed for the Process Gas Heat Recovery 25
Nakazato T., Hirata K. >Download .pdf
   
Three-dimensional Flow Effects on Convective Heat Transfer from a Cold Or a Hot Window Covered by a Simple Plane Blind to a Room 31
Oosthuizen P. >Download .pdf
   
A Stepwise Framework for Flowsheet Integration in Extractive Distillation 37
Jia X., Xiang S., Yu H., Han F. >Download .pdf
   
Secondary Flow Effects in a Trapizoidal Isothermal Minichannel Flow System Involving a Sharp-edged 180° Bend 43
Oosthuizen P. >Download .pdf
   
Retrofit of Gas Separation Plant by Pinch Technology 49
Napredakul D., Siemanond K., Sornchamni T., Laorrattanasak S. >Download .pdf
   
Multidimensional, Non-isothermal, Dynamic Modelling of Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 55
Tseronis K., Kookos I., Theodoropoulos C. >Download .pdf
   
Reactive and hybrid separations  
Cfd-based Modelling of the Residence Time Distribution in Structured Fixed Beds 61
Atmakidis T., Kenig E., Viva A., Brunazzi E. >Download .pdf
   
On Energy Efficiency of Hybrid Separation Processes 67
Sorin M., Ayotte-Sauve E., Azoumah Y., Rheault F. >Download .pdf
   
Reactive Absorption of CO2 Into Aqueous Solutions of N,n-diethylethanolamine 73
Vaidya P., Kenig E. >Download .pdf
   
Modeling and Simulation the Process in a Reactive Dividing Wall Column for Gasoline Additive Tame Synthesis in the Oil Refinery 79
Bumbac G., Plesu V., Ciornei C., Plesu A.E. >Download .pdf
   
Optimal Structure of Reactive and Non-reactive Stages in Reactive Distillation Processes 85
Domancich A.O., Brignole N.B., Hoch P.M. >Download .pdf
   
Combined heat & power  
Current Trends in Emissions Targeting and Planning 91
Crilly D., Zhelev T. >Download .pdf
   
Operation of Utility Systems: Optimisation-based Decision-making 99
Velasco-Garcia P., Varbanov P., Arellano-Garcia H., Wozny G. >Download .pdf
   
Simulation of Phase Distributions During Freeze-drying Through Pore-scale Network Modeling 105
Liu Y., Sun H., Zhao Y. >Download .pdf
   
Influence of Geometric Parameters of an Annular Fin of Different Cross-sections on Its Efficiency 111
Labsi N., Benkahla Y.K. >Download .pdf
   
Implementation of Cogeneration Systems in Greece 117
Pilavachi P., Roumpeas C., Minett S. >Download .pdf
   
Sox Emission & Pollution Control at Mellitah Gas Plant 127
Hasan M., Gembri A., Shibani A., Abukshim M. >Download .pdf
   
CO2 Kyoto Protocol, sequestration, minimisation  
Selection of Fuel Cell Combined Cycles for Cost-effective Reduction of Carbon Emissions: P-graph 133
Friedler F., Varbanov P., Klemes J. >Download .pdf
   
Targeting for Minimum Low and Zero-carbon Energy Resources in Carbon-constrained Energy Sector Planning Using Cascade Analysis 139
Foo D.C.Y., Tan R.R. >Download .pdf
   
Reduction of Greenhouse Gases in Integrated Pulp and Paper Mills - Possibilities for CO2 Capture and Storage 145
Hektor E., Berntsson T. >Download .pdf
   
Reforming Natural Gas for CO2 Pre-combustion Capture in Combined Cycle Power Plant 151
Amann J.M., Kanniche M., Bouallou C. >Download .pdf
   
Minimization of Life Cycle CO2 Emissions in the Utility Sector of a Petrochemical Plant 157
Martinez P., Eliceche A.M. >Download .pdf
   
Carbon Dioxide Absorption in non Newtonian Fluids Using a Bubble Contactor 163
Gomez-Diaz D., Navaza J.M., Quintans-Riveiro L. C. , Sanjurjo B. >Download .pdf
   
In-vehicle / Out-vehicle Air Quality and Commuter’s Exposure to Pollutants 169
Chan A. >Download .pdf
   
Carbon Dioxide Absorption Into New Formulated Amine Solution. (i)solution Viscosity Measuring and Correlation 175
Tataru-Farmus R.E., Siminiceanu I., Bouallou C. >Download .pdf
   
Heat exchangers and integrated separation processes  
Alternative Design Approach for Spiral Plate Heat Exchangers 183
Picon-Nunez M., Canizalez-Davalos L., Morales-Fuentes A. >Download .pdf
   
A Phenomenological Model for Fluid-dynamics Evaluation of Structured Packing Systems 189
Bozzano G., Dente M., Corna P. >Download .pdf
   
Optimization of Heat Exchanger Network with Fixed Topology by Genetic Algorithms 195
Bochenek R., Jezowski J., Bartman S. >Download .pdf
   
Improving Conventional Distillation Configuration for Ternary Mixtures Separation 201
Emtir M., Etomi A. >Download .pdf
   
Accounting for Fouling in Plate Heat Exchanger Design 207
Gogenko A., Anipko O., Arsenyeva O., Kapustenko P. >Download .pdf
   
Plate Heat Exchangers for Environmentally Friendly Heat Pumps 213
Tovazhnyanskyy L., Sherstyuk V., Kapustenko P., Khavin G., Perevertaylenko O., Boldyryev S., Garev A. >Download .pdf
   
Graphite Plate Heat Exchangers as Energy Saving Tool for Corrosive Media Duties 219
Kapustenko P., Perevertaylenko O., Khavin G., Arsenyeva O. >Download .pdf
   
The Investigation of Vapor Condensation in Horizontally Oriented Channels with Cross Corrugated Walls 225
Perevertaylenko O., Nagorniy E., Tovazhnyanskyy L., Kapustenko P. >Download .pdf
   
Sustainable processing and production  
New Proposal for Integrated Production of Sugar and Biofuels from Sugar Beet 231
Vaccari G., Marchetti G., Lenzini G., Tamburini E. >Download .pdf
   
Modeling of the Reactor-crystallizer Unit of a Phosphoric Acid Production Plant 237
Theodosiadis K., Papadopoulos A., Seferlis P. >Download .pdf
   
Dynamic Modeling of Hydrogen Generation via Hydrolysis of Sodium Borohydride 243
Goncalves A., Castro P., Novais A., Fernandes V., Rangel C., Matos H. >Download .pdf
   
Organosolv Pulping Processes Simulations 249
Gonzalez M., Tejado A., Pena C., Llano-Ponte R., Labidi J. >Download .pdf
   
Energy Savings Combined with Lignin Extraction for Production Increase: Case Study at a Eucalyptus Mill in Portugal 255
Laaksometsa C., Axelsson E., Berntsson T., Lundstrom A. >Download .pdf
   
Environmental References in the Life Cycle Assessment of Chemical Processes: Application to the Aluminium Trifluoride Manufacture 261
Dominguez A., Aldaco R., Margallo M., Irabien A. >Download .pdf
   
Design of Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer - Dehumidifier for Drying of Agricultural Products 263
Law C.L., Daud W.R.W., Abdullah L.C. >Download .pdf
   
Process integration for sustainable development  
Evaluation of Natural Gas Combined Cycle Plants in China Through Environomic Modeling and Multi-objective Optimization 269
Li H., Marechal F., Favrat D. >Download .pdf
   
Towards the Design of a Zero Effluent Facility in the Pharmaceutical Industry 275
Gouws J., Majozi T. >Download .pdf
   
The Development of Energy Sharing in Industrial Areas of Japan with Pinch Technology 281
Matsuda K. >Download .pdf
   
Interval Based MINLP Superstructure Synthesis of Heat Exchange Networks 285
Isafiade A., Fraser D. >Download .pdf
   
Assessment of Pre-combustion Decarbonisation Schemes for Polygeneration from Fossil Fuels. 291
Hetland J. >Download .pdf
   
Optimization of Conventional and Energy-integrated Distillation Configurations at Different Feed Conditions 297
Khalifa M., Emtir M. >Download .pdf
   
New Algorithms for Heat Exchanger Network Optimization 303
Panjeshahi M.H., Rezaii-Dizajikan H., Alimondegari A. >Download .pdf
   
Modelling of Small-scale Bioethanol Plants with Renewable Energy Supply 309
Liebmann B., Pfeffer M., Wukovits W., Bauer A., Amon T., Gwehenberger G., Narodoslawsky M., Friedl A. >Download .pdf
   
Identification of a Suitable Process Scheme for the Non-thermal Production of Biohydrogen 315
Wukovits W., Friedl A., Markowski M., Urbaniec K., Ljunggren M., Schumacher M., Zacchi G., Modigell M. >Download .pdf
   
A Simultaneous Approach for Designing Optimal Wastewater Treatment Network 321
Poplewski G., Jezowski J. >Download .pdf
   
Optimal Design of Wastewater Treatment Network for Glass Container Plant 327
Kvitka O., Dzhygyrey I., Jezowski J. >Download .pdf
   
Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis-a Bilevel Decomposition Method Based on Stream Data Grouping 333
Laukkanen T., Fogelholm C.J. >Download .pdf
   
Microwave and Catalysis as Process Integration for Diesel Soot Abatement 339
Palma V., Russo P., Matarazzo G., Ciambelli P. >Download .pdf
   
Approximate Graphical Targeting for Water Network with Two Contaminants 347
Tan Y.L., Foo D.C.Y., Tan R.R., Ng D.K.S. >Download .pdf
   
Dynamic, flexible and sustainable plant operation  
Production Planning by Pinch Analysis in Dynamic and Seasonal Markets 353
Ludwig J., Geldermann J., Rentz O. >Download .pdf
   
Kinetic Studies of the Polystyrene Pyrolysis Reactional Pathways 359
Costa P., Pinto F., Ramos A.M., Gulyurtlu I., Cabrita I., Bernardo M. >Download .pdf
   
Integrated Modelling of Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units 365
Gomez Prado J., Zhang N., Theodoropoulos C. >Download .pdf
   
Robust Decentralized Control for Flexible Plant Operation: Conceptual Design and Optimal Tuning 371
Antelo L.T., Exler O., Banga J.R., Alonso A. >Download .pdf
   
Chance Constrained Process Optimization and Control Under Uncertainty 377
Arellano-Garcia H., Wozny G. >Download .pdf
   
Operation Planning Under Product Demand Uncertainty in Complex Chemical Plants 383
Schulz E., Diaz S. >Download .pdf
   
Model Based Projective Monitoring of Process Unit Performances Under Uncertainties 389
Manenti F. >Download .pdf
   
Batch processes  
Simultaneous Synthesis of Property-based Water Reuse/recycle and Interceptions Networks for Batch Processes 395
Ng D.K.S., Rabie A., El-Halwagi M., Foo D.C.Y. >Download .pdf
   
Throughput Maximization in Multipurpose Batch Plants: S-graph Vs Time Point Based Methods 401
Holczinger T., Majozi T., Hegyhati M., Friedler F. >Download .pdf
   
Synthesis of Water-using Network with Central Reusable Storage in Batch Processes 409
Chen C.L., Tang J.W., Ciou Y.J., Chang C.Y. >Download .pdf
   
Optimal Batching and Scheduling of Single Stage Batch Plants with Sequence Dependent Changeovers 415
Castro P., Erdirik M., Grossmann I. >Download .pdf
   
Design Considerations in Steam System Debottlenecking Using Process Integration 421
Coetzee S., Majozi T. >Download .pdf
   
Thermal Flux Use for Optimal Control of a Semi-continuous Batch Reactive Rectifier 427
Ciornei C., Lavric V. >Download .pdf
   
Integration of renewables, biomass and energy conversion technologies  
Simulation of a Stand-alone Power System Using Renewable Energy Sources and Hydrogen Storage 433
Ipsakis D., Elmasidis C., Stergiopoulos F., Vouretakis S., Seferlis P. >Download .pdf
   
Addressing Uncertainties in the Design and Operation of Residential Distributed Energy Resources: Case Study of a Micro-chp System 439
Houwing M., Ajah A., Herder P., Bouwmans I. >Download .pdf
   
Techno-economic Aspects of a Wood-to-ethanol Process:energy Demand and Possibilities for Integration 447
Sassner P., Galbe M., Zacchi G. >Download .pdf
   
Effect of Experimental Conditions on Pyrolysis of Plastics Mixed with Forestry Biomass 453
Paradela F., Pinto F., Gulyurtlu I., Cabrita I., Lapa N., Santos Oliveira J. F. >Download .pdf
   
Conceptual Design of a Hythane-based Infrastructure System for Combined Power and District Heat Production 459
Ajah A., Mesbah A., Grievink J., Patil A.C., Herder P., Stikkelman R.M. >Download .pdf
   
Novel Type of Technology for Biomass Utilization 465
Urban L., Masa V., Pavlas M., Stehlik P. >Download .pdf
   
Industrial application & optimal design  
A Novel Approach to Automated Mechanism Recognition Based on Model Discrimination 471
Schoeneberger J., Arellano-Garcia H., Wozny G. >Download .pdf
   
Modeling, Design and Optimization of Industrial Phosphoric Acid Production Processes 477
Papadopoulos A., Theodosiadis K., Seferlis P. >Download .pdf
   
Hydrogen Purification by Pressure Swing Adsorption 483
Nikolic D., Giovanoglou A., Georgiadis M., Kikkinides E. >Download .pdf
   
Minimisation of Freshwater Consumption in Brewery 489
Tokos H., Glavic P. >Download .pdf
   
Adaptation of Process Integration Models for Minimisation of Energy Use, Co2-emissions and Raw Material Costs for Integrated Steelmaking 495
Ryman C., Larsson M. >Download .pdf
   
Dynamic Modelling of Site Utility Systems 501
Kwapinski W., Zheng D., Kim J.K., Klemes J., Smith R. >Download .pdf
   
Industrial & experimental studies  
Fouling Investigation of Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers 507
Kukulka D., Czechowski E., Kolodziej R., Kukulka P. >Download .pdf
   
Contribution to the Quantitative Risk Assessment of Chemical Processes 513
Václavek V., Novotna A., Hartmanová M. >Download .pdf
   
Process Intensivation with Integrated Separation Principles 519
Bart H.J., Dimitrova P., Kostova A., Schmidt M. >Download .pdf
   
Waste Streams Identification for Water Network 525
Ng D.K.S., Foo D.C.Y., Tan R.R. >Download .pdf
   
Gas Absorption Enhancement by a Surface Active Substance 531
Gomez-Diaz D., Navaza J.M., Sanjurjo B. >Download .pdf
   
Evaluation of Surface Roughness on the Fouling of Surfaces 537
Kukulka P., Kukulka D., Devgun M. >Download .pdf
   
Spatial Moment Analysis: an Application to Quantitative Imaging of Solute Distributions in Porous Media 543
Paladino O., Massabo M., Catania F., Bracco G. >Download .pdf
   
Up to Date Experimental Facility for Testing Low-nox Burners 549
Kermes V., Skryja P., Stehlik P. >Download .pdf
   
e-learning and e-teaching  
The Use of E-assessment in Chemical Engineering Education 555
Perry S., Bulatov I., Roberts E. >Download .pdf
   
E-learning Support for Bologna Based Curricula for Chemical Engineering Education 561
Josceanu A.M., Isopescu R., Postelnicescu P., Onofrei R., Plesu V. >Download .pdf
   
An On-line Pre-induction Pack for Engineers (pipe) in Chemical Engineering. 567
Ventura-Medina E., Bannerman M., Rossiter D., Perry S. >Download .pdf
   
Experience with Application of Professional Software for Teaching Process Design 573
Václavek V., Novotna A., Sobeslavová K. >Download .pdf
   
Self Learning and “transdisciplinarity” in Industrial Processes Studies Or Industrial Surveillance at Emac.to Learn Complexity, to Understand and Act in Complex Systems 579
Sablayrolles C., Falempe M., Arlabosse P. >Download .pdf
   
Energy Efficiency in Buildings and PEPNet (WS)  
Micro-chp: Overview of Selected Technologies, Products and Field Test Results 587
Kuhn V., Klemes J., Bulatov I. >Download .pdf
   
Integrating Renewable Energy Sources Into Energy Systems for the Reduction of Carbon Footprints of Buildings and Building Complexes 593
Perry S., Klemes J., Bulatov I. >Download .pdf
   
Iea Hpp Annex 28 – Standard Testing and Performance Calculation for Integrated Heat Pump Systems 599
Wemhoener C., Afjei T.H. >Download .pdf
   
Inhouse4000 – Experience with a Pem Fuel Cell System for Stationary Applications in Buildings 605
Grosser K., Arnold J. , Krause H. , Beckmann F., Hildebrandt C. , Nitzsche J >Download .pdf
   
Multi-period Optimisation of Dual-mode Heat Pump Systems 611
Zhang W., Kim J.K., Klemes J. >Download .pdf
   
Customized Absorption Heat Pumps for Utilization of Low-grade Heat Sources 617
Keil C., Plura S., Radspieler M., Schweigler C. >Download .pdf
   
Efficient Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning in Buildings 623
Grattieri W., Lapini G.L., Vanzan R. >Download .pdf
   
Small-scale Polygeneration Market Uptake: the Slovenian Case 629
Kranjcevic E., Merse S. >Download .pdf
   
Waste minimisation, processing and management  
Waste and Biomass Utilisation Focused on Environment Protection and Energy Generation 635
Stehlik P. >Download .pdf
   
Gasification of a Plastic Waste in a Pilot Fluidized Bed Reactor 641
Arena U., Zaccariello L., Mastellone M.L. >Download .pdf
   
Conceptual Application of Biological Removal of Toxic Metals: in Situ Cr(vi) Reduction 647
Meli K., Bamuza-Pemu E., Molokwane P., Chirwa E.M.N. >Download .pdf
   
Investigating Performance & Reliability of Stochastic Methods for Optimization of Low Temperature Gas Separation Processes 653
Tahouni N., Smith R., Panjeshahi M.H. >Download .pdf
   
Water and Wastewater Network Retrofit Through Regeneration by Critical Component Analysis 659
Lavric V., Iancu P., Plesu V. >Download .pdf
   
The Use of Rainwater as Process Water in a Factory : Software Aided Evaluation Methodology and Case Studies 665
Schiettecatte W., Helsen J., Brauns E. >Download .pdf
   
Bioremediation of Organic Pollutants in a Radioactive Wastewater: Evaluation of Feasibility of Treatment 673
Oboirien B.O., Chirwa E.M.N. >Download .pdf
   
A New Heuristic Procedure for the Optimal Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems 679
Teles J., Castro P., Novais A. >Download .pdf
   
Techno-economic Assessment of Regional Biomass Use 685
Geldermann J. >Download .pdf
   
Newly Developed Facilities for Off-gas Cleaning 691
Bebar L., Jecha D., Dudekova M., Dvorak R., Stehlik P. >Download .pdf
   
Reduction of Persistent Pollutants Emissions 697
Bebar L., Parizek T., Stehlik P. >Download .pdf
   
Early Market Introduction of New Energy Technologies in liaison with science and industry (WS)  
Promotion and Assessment of Early Stage Technologies by the Eminent Initiative Supercritical Water Gasification Technology as an Example 703
Zeevalkink J., Koppejan J., Hesseling W. >Download .pdf
   
The Potential of the Eminent Tool in the Screening and Evaluation of Emerging Technologies for CO2 Reduction Related to Buildings 709
Perry S., Bulatov I., Klemes J. >Download .pdf
   
Energy Production from Hydrogen Co-generated in Chlor-alkali Plants by the Means of Pem Fuel Cells Systems 715
Santorelli R.L., Schervan A., Delfrate A. >Download .pdf
   
Innovative Slagging Gasification Using the British Gas Lurgi (bgl) Gasifier - a Co-gasification Case Study for Western Macedonia 721
Karlopoulos E., Koukouzas N., Katsiadakis A. >Download .pdf
   
Opportunities for Process Integrated Evaporation in a Eucalyptus Pulp Mill and Comparison with a Softwood Mill Study 727
Axelsson E., Laaksometsa C., Olsson M. , Berntsson T. >Download .pdf
   
Assessment of a Fully Integrated Sargas Process Operating on Coal with Near Zero Emissions 733
Hetland J., Christensen T. >Download .pdf
   
Critical Analysis of Fuel Cell Combined Cycles for Development of Low-carbon Energytechnologies 739
Varbanov P., Klemes J., Friedler F. >Download .pdf