SE Industrial Process Examples

We start by looking at some small examples without power integration. With the advent of usable micro-turbines, it may be possible to generate electricity on a small scale. Furthermore, solar projects might also be coupled here as well. Several large-scale problems are presented that were used in teaching integrated power and process design. Also highlighted are the US DOE industrial energy programs and relevant AIChE articles. Co-locate and interconnect disparate processes to maximize material and energy utilization, while minimizing overall SE footprint. Integrating power may not always be necessary, but it sure makes the most sense. It is also an ideal use of an excess supply of natural gas. The 40% HRSG power generation efficiency is increased considerably by SE design integration of heating and cooling of both low- and high-quality heat, realistic only in chemical production. Power transmission line losses all but disappear, and this is one big electric power topping cycle that uses the grid as a storage battery.