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Handbook of Process Integration (PI)

Minimisation of Energy and Water Use, Waste and Emissions

  • 2nd Edition - November 9, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Jiří Jaromír Klemeš
  • Language: English

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Handbook of Process Integration (PI): Minimisation of Energy and Water Use, Waste and Emissions, Second Edition provides an up-to-date guide on the latest PI research and applications. Since the first edition published, methodologies and sustainability targets have developed considerably. Each chapter has been fully updated, with six new chapters added in this release, covering emissions, transport, water scarcity, reliability and maintenance, environmental impact and circular economy. This version also now includes worked examples and simulations to deepen the reader’s understanding.

With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, this book is an important reference work for managers and researchers in all energy and sustainability industries, as well as academics and students in Energy, Chemical, Process, and Environmental Engineering.

Key features

  • Provides a fully updated handbook with six new chapters that reflect the latest research and applications on process integration
  • Reviews a wide range of process design and integration topics, ranging from heat and utility systems to water, recycling, waste and hydrogen systems
  • Covers equipment design and operability issues, with a strong extension to environmental engineering and suitability issues

Readership

Energy and environmental consultants, researchers and managers; Chemical and industrial process engineers and manufacturers New audience for this edition: strong extension to environmental engineering and environmentalists

Table of contents

Part I: Overview of Process Integration and Analysis
Chapter 1: Process Integration (PI): An Introduction
Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 A Short History of Process Integration (PI)

1.3 Current Centres of Expertise in PI

1.4 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 2: Basic Process Integration Terminology
Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Process Integration Terms: The Importance of Context

2.3 Fundamental Process Integration Terms

2.4 Conventions: Symbols for Heaters and Coolers

2.6 Appendix: Nomenclature

Chapter 3: Process Design, Integration and Optimisation: Advantages, Challenges and Drivers
Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Grassroots Design versus Retrofit Design

3.3 Process Integration

3.4 Integration versus Intensification

3.5 Process Integration Techniques

3.6 Optimisation of Integrated Processes

3.7 Controllability of Integrated Processes

3.8 Process Integration under Disturbances

Part II: Heat Integration
Chapter 4: Heat Integration: Targets and Heat Exchanger Network Design
Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Stages in the Design of Heat Recovery Systems

4.3 Data Extraction

4.4 Performance Targets

4.5 Process Modifications

4.6 Network Design

4.7 Design Evolution

4.8 Conclusion

4.9 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 5: Application of Process Integration to the Synthesis of Heat and Power Utility Systems Including Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Industrial Heat Pumps
Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Targeting Utility Loads and Temperature Levels

5.3 Integration of Advanced Energy Conversion Cycles as Process Utilities: Basic Concepts

5.4 Process Integration of Heat Engines

5.5 Process Integration of Heat Pumps

5.6 Sources of Further Information and Advice

Chapter 6: Total Site Methodology
Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Data Extraction for Total Sites

6.3 Total Site Profiles and Total Site Composite Curves

6.4 Site Utility Grand Composite Curve (SUGCC)

6.5 Conclusion

6.6 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 7: Extending Total Site Methodology to Address Varying Energy Supply and Demand
Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Characteristics of Energy Supply and Demand

7.3 Thermal Energy Storage and Integrated Architecture

7.4 Terminology for Process Streams and Utilities

7.5 Identification of Time Slices

7.6 Heat Cascades for the Evaluation of Total Site Targets When There Is Variation in Supply and Demand

7.7 Case Study: Integration of Solar Thermal Energy into a Locally Integrated Energy Sector (LIES)

7.8 Conclusion

7.9 Sources of Further Information

7.11 Appendix: Nomenclature

Chapter 8: Analysis and Design of Heat Recovery Systems for Grassroots and Retrofit Situations
Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Extended Procedures for Grassroots Analysis

8.3 Extended Procedures for Grassroots Design

8.4 Retrofit Analysis and Design

8.5 Use of Optimisation for Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis

8.6 Conclusion

8.7 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 9: Heat Integration in Batch Processes
Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Graphical Technique for Heat Integration in Batch Process

9.3 Mathematical Technique for Heat Integration of Batch Plants

9.4 Case Study of a Multipurpose Batch Facility

9.5 Industrial Case Study

9.6 Conclusion

9.7 Sources of Further Information

9.9 Appendix: Glover Transformation (Glover, 1975)

Part III: Mass Integration
Chapter 10: Water Pinch Analysis for Water Management and Minimisation: An Introduction
Abstract:

10.1 Approaches for Water Management and Minimisation

10.2 Water Integration and Water Pinch Analysis

10.3 Water Pinch Analysis Steps

10.4 Examples of Successful Case Studies

10.7 Appendix: Nomenclature

Chapter 11: Using Systematic Design Methods to Minimise Water Use in Process Industries
Abstract:

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Water Use in Process Industries

11.3 Process Integration for Water Systems

11.4 Conclusions and Future Trends

11.5 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 12: Synthesis of Water Networks with Water Loss and Gain via an Extended Pinch Analysis Technique
Abstract:

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Targeting a Single Water-Using Process

12.3 Process-based Graphical Approach (PGA) for Synthesis of Direct Reuse Water Networks

12.4 Conclusion

12.5 Sources of Further Information and Advice

12.6 Acknowledgements

12.8 Appendix: Nomenclature

Chapter 13: Conserving Material Resources through Process Integration: Material Conservation Networks
Abstract:

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Overall Targeting of Material Conservation Networks

13.3 Mass Exchange Networks

13.4 Water-Pinch Analysis

13.5 Direct Recycle and Material Recycle Pinch Diagram

13.6 Property-Based Material Recycle Pinch Diagram

13.8 Appendix: Nomenclature

Part IV: Extended Process Integration
Chapter 14: Process Integration for Cleaner Process Design
Abstract:

14.1 Introduction

14.2 A Revised ‘Onion Diagram’

14.3 Different Models for Total Material Network (TMN)

14.4 Case Study: Water Minimisation in a Water Fabrication Plant

14.5 Conclusion

14.6 Sources of Further Information

14.8 Appendix: Nomenclature

Chapter 15: Process Integration Concepts for Combined Energy and Water Integration
Abstract:

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Water–Energy Specifics and Challenges

15.3 Water Path Concept

15.4 State-of-the-Art Methodology for Combined Energy and Water Integration

15.5 Sequential, Simultaneous, Mathematical Programming

15.6 Conclusion

15.7 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 16: Process Integration Techniques for Cogeneration and Trigeneration Systems
Abstract:

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Combined Heat and Power

16.3 Heat Integration of Trigeneration Systems

16.4 Conclusions

16.5 Sources of Further Information

16.7 Appendix: Nomenclature

Chapter 17: Pinch Analysis for Sustainable Energy Planning Using Diverse Quality Measures
Abstract:

17.1 Introduction

17.2 Generalised Problem Statement

17.3 Graphical Targeting Procedure

17.4 Case Studies

17.5 Conclusion

17.6 Sources of Further Information

17.8 Appendix

Chapter 18: A Unified Targeting Algorithm for Diverse Process Integration Problems
Abstract:

18.1 Introduction to Targeting Algorithms

18.2 Unified Approach to Diverse Resource Optimisation Problems

18.3 Basis for Unification

18.4 Unified Targeting Algorithm (UTA)

18.5 Heat Exchange Networks (HENs) and Mass Exchange Networks (MENs)

18.6 Water Networks: Case Study of a Specialty Chemical Plant

18.7 Hydrogen and Other Gas Networks

18.8 Property-Based Material Reuse Networks

18.9 Alternative Approaches to Targeting

18.10 Conclusion

18.11 Sources of Further Information

18.13 Appendix: Nomenclature

Chapter 19: A Process Integration Approach for Supply Chain Development
Abstract:

19.1 Introduction

19.2 Supply Chain Characteristics and Performance Measurement

19.3 Supply Chain Development with Process Integration

19.4 Case Studies

19.5 Future Trends

19.6 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 20: Application of Heat Recovery Loops to Semi-continuous Processes for Process Integration
Abstract:

20.1 Introduction

20.2 Indirect Heat Recovery Systems

20.3 Application of Heat Recovery Loops to Semi-continuous Plants

20.4 A More Complex Example of a Heat Recovery Loop (HRL)

20.5 Case Study: Semi-continuous Multi-plant Dairy Factory

20.6 Conclusions and Future Trends

20.7 Sources of Further Information

Part V: Applications and Case Studies
Chapter 21: Applications of Energy and Water Process Integration Methodologies in Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Complexes
Abstract:

21.1 Introduction

21.2 Heat and Power Integration

21.3 Water and Wastewater Minimisation
Results and Discussion
Results and Discussion

21.4 Effluent Treatment and Regeneration
Results and Discussion
Results and Discussion

21.5 Conclusion

Chapter 22: Process Integration of an Oil Refinery Hydrogen Network
Abstract:

22.1 Introduction

22.2 Technology Review

22.3 An Industrial Case Study

22.4 Hydrogen Management in the Wider Context of Process Integration: Future Trends

22.5 Conclusion

22.6 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 23: Retrofit Mass Integration of Acid Gas Removal Systems in Petrochemical Plants
Abstract:

23.1 Introduction

23.2 Review of Previous Work on Mass Exchanger Network Synthesis (MENS) and Retrofit of Existing Systems

23.3 Systems Studied: Venturi Scrubber System and Ethanolamine Absorber System

23.4 Pinch Approach

23.5 Hybrid Approach

23.6 Solution Equilibria

23.7 Results and Discussion

23.8 Conclusions and Sources of Further Information

Chapter 24: Applications of Pinch Technology to Total Sites: A Heavy Chemical Industrial Complex and a Steel Plant
Abstract:

24.1 Introduction

24.2 Case Study of a Heavy Chemical Complex

24.3 Case Study of a Steel Plant

24.4 Conclusion

24.5 Sources of Further Information

24.6 Acknowledgements

Chapter 25: Applications of Process Integration Methodologies in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Abstract:

25.1 Introduction

25.2 Energy Demands and Sources in the Kraft Pulping Process

25.3 Relations between the Heat Exchanger and Water Networks

25.4 Increasing Energy Efficiency in Existing Mills

25.5 Methodological Developments for Heat Integration in Existing Mills

25.6 Evolution of Pulp and Paper Mills

25.7 Conclusion

25.8 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 26: Application of Process Integration Methodologies to the Thermal Processing of Waste
Abstract:

26.1 Introduction

26.2 Types of Waste Thermal Processing Plants

26.3 Analysis of Energy Efficiency in the TERMIZO Plant

26.4 Application of Heat Integration Technology

26.5 Conclusion

26.6 Sources of Further Information and Advice

Chapter 27: Application of Process Integration Methodologies in the Brewing Industry
Abstract:

27.1 Introduction

27.2 Process Flowsheet Analysis

27.3 Calculating Maximum Heat Recovery in the System

27.4 Defining the Energy Conversion System

27.5 Conclusion

27.6 Sources of Further Information

27.8 Appendix A: Complementary Tables

27.9 Appendix B: Nomenclature

Chapter 28: Applications of Process Integration Methodologies in Dairy and Cheese Production
Abstract:

28.1 Introduction

28.2 Application of Process Integration Methodologies

28.3 Selected Case Studies

28.4 Future Trends

28.5 Sources of Further Information

Chapter 29: Applications of Process Integration Methodologies in Beet Sugar Plants
Abstract:

29.1 Introduction

29.2 Sugar Production from Sugar Beet

29.3 Identification of Opportunities to Improve Energy and Water Use in Sugar Plants

29.4 Reduction of Energy Consumption

29.5 Reduction of Water Consumption

29.6 Energy and Water Use in Sugar Production Directly from Raw Beet Juice

29.7 Future Trends

29.8 Sources of Further Information and Advice

Chapter 30: Application of Process Integration Techniques for the Efficient Use of Energy in a Urea Fertiliser Plant: A Case Study
Abstract:

30.1 Introduction

30.2 Process Description

30.3 Opportunities for the Reduction of Energy Consumption

30.4 Conclusion

30.5 Sources of Further Information

30.7 Appendix: Nomenclature

Chapter 31: Process Integration for Energy Saving in Buildings and Building Complexes
Abstract:

31.1 Introduction

31.2 Buildings as Consumers and Producers of Energy

31.3 Commercial and Public Buildings and Building Complexes

31.4 District Energy (DE) Systems and Total Site Analysis (TSA)

31.5 The Use of Industrial Waste Heat

31.6 Renewable Energy for Buildings

31.7 Conclusion

31.8 Sources of Further Information and Advice

Chapter 32: Heat Transfer Enhancement in Heat Exchanger Networks
Abstract:

32.1 Introduction to Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers

32.2 Heat Transfer Enhancement Techniques

32.3 Heat Transfer Enhancement in Heat Exchanger Network Retrofit

32.4 Heat Transfer Enhancement in Heat Exchanger Network Retrofit with Fouling Consideration

32.5 Sources of Further Information

32.6 Nomenclature

Chapter 33: Applications of Pinch Analysis in the Design of Isolated Energy Systems
Abstract:

33.1 Introduction

33.2 Isolated Energy Systems: Descriptions and Models

33.3 Grand Composite Curve and Storage Sizing

33.4 Design Space

33.5 Illustrative Applications

33.6 Sources of Further Information and Advice

Part VI: Software Tools and Epilogue
Chapter 34: Software Tools for Heat Integration
Abstract:

34.1 Heat Integration Software Tools

34.2 Sources of Further Information and Advice
Chapter 35: Mass and Water Integration Software Tools
Abstract:

35.1 Mass and Water Integration Software Tools

35.2 Sources of Further Information and Advice
Chapter 36: Epilogue: The Importance of Problem Formulation and Data Extraction in Process Integration
Abstract:

36.1 Introduction: Process Integration – from its Roots to its Present Strong Position

36.2 Successful Applications of Process Integration

36.3 Methods of Obtaining Credible High Integration HI Solutions

36.4 Data Extraction

36.5 Integration of Renewables – Fluctuating Demand and Supply

36.6 Results Interpretation

36.7 Conclusion: Making It Happen

36.8 Sources of Further Information

36.9 Acknowledgements

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 9, 2022
  • Language: English

About the editor

JK

Jiří Jaromír Klemeš

Prof Dr-Hab Jiří Jaromír KLEMEŠ, DSc, Dr h c (mult) and George Pólya Professor. Head of a Centre of Excellence “Sustainable Process Integration Laboratory – SPIL”, NETME Centre, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology - VUT Brno, Czech Republic. Previously the Project Director, Senior Project Officer and Hon Reader at Department of Process Integration at UMIST, The University of Manchester and the University of Edinburgh, UK Founder and a long-term Head of the Centre for Process Integration and Intensification – CPI2, University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary. Awarded by the EC with Marie Curie Chair of Excellence (EXC). Track record of managing and coordinating 97 major EC, NATO, bilateral and UK Know-How projects. Research funding attracted over 46 M€. Co-Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Cleaner Production (IF 2020 = 9.297) and Chemical Engineering Transactions, Editor in Chief Cleaner Technologies and Engineering and Cleaner Chemical Engineering (Elsevier); Subject Editor of Energy (IF 2020 = 7.147) Managing Guest Editor of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (IF 2020 = 14.982). The founder and President of 25 y of PRES (Process Integration for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction) conferences. Seven years Chairperson of CAPE Working Party of European Federation of Chemical Engineering, a member of WP on Process Intensification. A Member of the IChemE, UK, Sargent Medal International Committee on CAPE. Awarded by the Web of Science and Publons as a Highly Cited Researcher, Top Peer Reviewer and Top Handling Editor. He authored and co-authored 792 papers (WoS) in 106 scientific journals, h-index in Google Scholar 78, Scopus 67, PUBLONS (WoS) 61. His Publons profile (Web of Science) has 2,552 reviews for 186 scientific journals and 17,020 Editor Merits for 24 Editorial boards. Invited lecturer at 68 universities, 14 Distinguished Visiting Professor, 6 Doctor Honoris causa, 36 PhD students, 44 Expert Evaluator. Several times Distinguished Visiting Professor incl Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and University Technology Petronas, Malaysia; Xi’an Jiaotong University; the South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Suzhou, JiangSu, and Tianjin University in China; University of Maribor, Slovenia; the Brno University of Technology, the Russian Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Moscow and Cracow University of Technology, Poland. Doctor Honoris Causa of Kharkiv National University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, Ukraine, the University of Maribor, Slovenia, University POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania, Széchenyi István University Györ, Hungary and “Honorary Doctor of Engineering” Universiti Teknologi Malaysia”. Awarded with “Honorary Membership of Czech Society of Chemical Engineering”, “European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) Life-Time Achievements Award” and “Pro Universitaire Pannonica” Gold Medal.

Affiliations and expertise
Head of Sustainable Process Integration Laboratory (SPIL)NETME CENTRE, Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringBRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - VUT BrnoCzech Republic

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