Mass integration graphical techniques

CHAPTER FOUR Graphical techniques for mass integration... 

Similarly to energy integration, techniques have been developed for targeting and optimisation of operations based on the exchange of mass. Simple graphical representations are not available yet, but appropriate computer methods could facilitate the application of this concept in the design practice in the future. 

Linnhoff proposed the heat integration and synthesis of heat exchanger networks (HENs) [52], It is well known as pinch technology. The graphical and numerical techniques have been well developed [55], This technique has been extended for mass-exchange networks like water networks and hydrogen networks [52]. These are not considered here. 

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