Zhu F. Energy and Process Optimization for the Process Industries

JohnWiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, 2014. XVII, 513 p. — ISBN: 978-1-118-10116-2 (hardback).Exploring methods and techniques to optimize processing energy efficiency in process plants, Energy Optimization for the Process Industries provides a holistic approach that considers changing process conditions, process design changes, and upgrading process technology that has already been used in a process plant with success. Field tested by United Oil Products, the book describes energy management solutions to reduce energy consumption in process plants leading to significant returns on capital and includes an 8–point Guidelines for Success. The book provides managers, chemical and mechanical engineers, and plant operators with four kinds of energy improvement opportunities.Basic Concepts and Theory
Overview of this Book
Theory of Energy Intensity
Benchmarking Energy Intensity
Key Indicators and Targets
Energy System Assessment Methods
Fired Heater Assessment
Heat Exchanger Performance Assessment
Heat Exchanger Fouling Assessment
Energy Loss Assessment
Process Heat Recovery Targeting Assessment
Process Heat Recovery Modification Assessment
Process Integration Opportunity Assessment
Process System Assessment and Optimization
Distillation Operating Window
Distillation System Assessment
Distillation System Optimization
Utility System Assessment and Optimization
Modeling of Steam and Power System
Establishing Steam Balances
Determining True Steam Prices
Benchmarking Steam System Performance
Steam and Power Optimization
Retrofit Project Evaluation and Implementation
Determine the True Benefit from the OSBL Context
Determine the True Benefit from Process Variations
Revamp Feasibility Assessment
Create an Optimization Culture with Measurable Results