Abstract
This paper presents the results of a recent process
integration study by TENSA Services of a food plant.
It shows the merit of pinch technology against the
traditional wisdom in plant utility management.
Through a rigorous pinch analysis, an 18% reduction in
total hot utility can be achieved by direct heat
integration. An additional 44% can be realized through
advanced heat pump installation. Potential process
modification option is also presented which reduces the
amount of heat being released to the room from hot
tanks and thus provides the plant with a more
comfortable working environment.
Chao, P.; Tripathi, P. (1991). Process Integration Study of a Food Plant. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /92218.