Abstract
The integration of heat pumps into industrial
processes shows potential for energy savings. Heat
pumps must, however, be integrated properly relative
to the process pinch and the unit operations in the
process. The shape of the grand composite curve, the
type of heat pump drive, and the kind of heat pump
cycle were examined to determine their effects on the
placement of industrial heat pumps. Finally, three
example industrial processes were studied to determine
potential energy savings from the addition of heat
pumps. Results ranged from 9% to 68% energy savings
with paybacks ranging from 0.7 to 2.5 years.
Priebe, S. J.; Chappell, R. N. (1986). Process Integration of Industrial Heat Pumps. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /93043.