This project aims to develop a new approach to the synthesis and design of thermal separation processes, which can be highly energy-intensive, especially in the case of distillation-based separation processes. By focusing on process intensification and process systems engineering, we seek to develop an integrated framework based on superstructure models connecting phenomena building blocks and an automatic code generation procedure. Using state-of-the-art optimization techniques, the project will facilitate innovative process designs that incorporate thermally coupled dividing wall columns, heat-integrated distillation processes, and hybrid configurations. These integrations promise significant reductions in energy consumption and emissions by overcoming existing process design barriers. The strategic use of a platform-independent meta-language for code generation ensures adaptability and flexibility.
Cooperation partner: Chair of Process Dynamics and Operations, Institute of Chemical and Process Engineering, TU Berlin
Funded by: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft since 2023