scholarly journals Multiscale process systems engineering—analysis and design of chemical and energy systems from molecular design up to process optimization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teng Zhou ◽  
Kai Sundmacher
Keyword(s):  
Process Optimization ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Molecular Design ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Engineering Analysis ◽  
Process Systems Engineering ◽  
Process Systems ◽  
Analysis And Design

scholarly journals Advances in Energy Systems Engineering and Process Systems Engineering in China—A Review Starting from Sargent’s Pioneering Work

Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 350
Author(s):  
Wenhan Qian ◽  
Pei Liu ◽  
Zheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Programming ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Optimum Design ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Process Systems Engineering ◽  
Process Systems ◽  
Research Communities ◽  
The World

Process systems engineering (PSE), after being proposed by Sargent and contemporary researchers, has been fast developing in various domains and research communities around the world in the last couple of decades, with energy systems engineering featuring a typical yet still fast propagating domain, and the Chinese PSE community featuring a typical community with its own unique challenges for applying PSE theory and methods. In this paper, development of energy systems engineering and process systems engineering in China is discussed, and Sargent’s impacts on these two fields are the main focus. Pioneering work conducted by Sargent is firstly discussed. Then, a venation on how his work and thoughts have motivated later researchers and led to progressive advances is reviewed and analyzed. It shows that Sargent’s idea of optimum design and his work on nonlinear programming and superstructure modelling have resulted in well-known methods that are widely adopted in energy systems engineering and PSE applications in tackling problems in China. Following Sargent’s pioneering ideas and conceptual design of the PSE mansion, future development directions of energy systems engineering are also discussed.

scholarly journals Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems: A Review

Processes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avinash Subramanian ◽  
Truls Gundersen ◽  
Thomas Adams
Keyword(s):  
Modeling And Simulation ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy Economics ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Physical Models ◽  
Process Systems Engineering ◽  
Feedback Effects ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Process Systems

Energy is a key driver of the modern economy, therefore modeling and simulation of energy systems has received significant research attention. We review the major developments in this area and propose two ways to categorize the diverse contributions. The first categorization is according to the modeling approach, namely into computational, mathematical, and physical models. With this categorization, we highlight certain novel hybrid approaches that combine aspects of the different groups proposed. The second categorization is according to field namely Process Systems Engineering (PSE) and Energy Economics (EE). We use the following criteria to illustrate the differences: the nature of variables, theoretical underpinnings, level of technological aggregation, spatial and temporal scales, and model purposes. Traditionally, the Process Systems Engineering approach models the technological characteristics of the energy system endogenously. However, the energy system is situated in a broader economic context that includes several stakeholders both within the energy sector and in other economic sectors. Complex relationships and feedback effects exist between these stakeholders, which may have a significant impact on strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making. Leveraging the expertise built in the Energy Economics field on modeling these complexities may be valuable to process systems engineers. With this categorization, we present the interactions between the two fields, and make the case for combining the two approaches. We point out three application areas: (1) optimal design and operation of flexible processes using demand and price forecasts, (2) sustainability analysis and process design using hybrid methods, and (3) accounting for the feedback effects of breakthrough technologies. These three examples highlight the value of combining Process Systems Engineering and Energy Economics models to get a holistic picture of the energy system in a wider economic and policy context.

scholarly journals A Review of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) Tools for the Design of Ionic Liquids and Integrated Biorefineries

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1678
Author(s):  
Nishanth G. Chemmangattuvalappil ◽  
Denny K. S. Ng ◽  
Lik Yin Ng ◽  
Jecksin Ooi ◽  
Jia Wen Chong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Molecular Design ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Process Systems Engineering ◽  
Computational Tools ◽  
Process Systems ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Recent Developments

In this review paper, a brief overview of the increasing applicability of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) tools in two research areas, which are the design of ionic liquids and the design of integrated biorefineries, is presented. The development and advances of novel computational tools and optimization approaches in recent years have enabled these applications with practical results. A general introduction to ionic liquids and their various applications is presented followed by the major challenges in the design of optimal ionic liquids. Significant improvements in computational efficiency have made it possible to provide more reliable data for optimal system design, minimize the production cost of ionic liquids, and reduce the environmental impact caused by such solvents. Hence, the development of novel computational tools and optimization tools that contribute to the design of ionic liquids have been reviewed in detail. A detailed review of the recent developments in PSE applications in the field of integrated biorefineries is then presented. Various value-added products could be processed by the integrated biorefinery aided with applications of PSE tools with the aim of enhancing the sustainability performance in terms of economic, environmental, and social impacts. The application of molecular design tools in the design of integrated biorefineries is also highlighted. Major developments in the application of ionic liquids in integrated biorefineries have been emphasized. This paper is concluded by highlighting the major opportunities for further research in these two research areas and the areas for possible integration of these research fields.

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