Abstract
Procedures and methods used for designing flexible heat exchanger networks are described. The general approach consists of defining the flexibility problem as a set of cases. Pinch Technology is then used to develop an initial network design. The design is made flexible and optimized for all cases (periods) using the method described in this paper. Published examples are used to illustrate the approach and methods. Application to a real process is also described as a case-study.
Gautam, R.; Chen, H. S.; Wareck, J. S. (1988). Designing Flexible Heat Exchanger Networks. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /92389.