Batch Chemical Process Integration : Analysis, Synthesis and Optimization

“Batch Chemical Process Integration: Analysis, Synthesis and Optimization” is an excellent source of information on state-of-the-art mathematical and graphical techniques for analysis, synthesis and optimization of batch chemical plants. It covers recent techniques in batch process integration with a particular focus on the capabilities of the mathematical techniques. There is a section on graphical techniques as well as performance comparison between graphical and mathematical techniques. Prior to delving into the intricacies of wastewater minimisation and heat integration in batch processes, the book introduces the reader to the basics of scheduling which is aimed at capturing the essence of time. A chapter on the synthesis of batch plants to highlight the importance of time in design of batch plants is also presented through a real-life case study. The book is targeted at undergraduates and postgraduate students, researchers in batch process integration, practising engineers and technical managers. Front Matter....Pages i-xix Introduction to Batch Chemical Processes....Pages 1-11 Short-Term Scheduling....Pages 13-39 Process Intermediate Storage Operational Philosophy: The New Operational Philosophy....Pages 41-67 Wastewater Minimisation in Multiproduct Batch Plants: Single Contaminants....Pages 69-98 Storage Design for Maximum Wastewater Reuse in Batch Plants....Pages 99-117 Wastewater Minimisation in Multipurpose Batch Plants: Multiple Contaminants....Pages 119-151 Wastewater Minimisation Using Multiple Storage Vessels....Pages 153-172 Zero Effluent Methodologies....Pages 173-196 Wastewater Minimisation Using Inherent Storage....Pages 197-218 Heat Integration in Multipurpose Batch Plants: I. Direct Heat Integration....Pages 219-234 Heat Integration in Multipurpose Batch Plants: II. Indirect Heat Integration....Pages 235-245 A Graphical Technique for Wastewater Minimisation in Batch Processes....Pages 247-273 Back Matter....Pages 275-282