Challenges and Opportunities to Enhance Flexibility in Design and Operation of Chemical Processes

Flexibility receives increased interest in chemical engineering and is discussed as one measure to deal with upcoming challenges for the chemical industry. In this paper, different types of flexibility are presented, and flexibility needs are illustrated. The focus is on the evaluation and classific...

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Published in:Chemie ingenieur technik 2020-12, Vol.92 (12), p.1887-1897
Main Authors: Riese, Julia, Grünewald, Marcus
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dynamic operation
Flexibility needs
Operating windows
Operation strategies
Optimal design
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Summary:Flexibility receives increased interest in chemical engineering and is discussed as one measure to deal with upcoming challenges for the chemical industry. In this paper, different types of flexibility are presented, and flexibility needs are illustrated. The focus is on the evaluation and classification of available solutions to enhance flexibility. Solutions and future challenges across all length scales of chemical engineering are discussed: from tailored catalyst properties to decoupling of processes by means of storage. Enhancing flexibility of chemical processes is gaining increased attention recently. Here, relevant flexibility types are discussed, and flexibility needs are illustrated. Additionally, solutions and future challenges are classified across the length scales of chemical engineering, from catalyst design to plant operation.
ISSN:0009-286X
1522-2640
DOI:10.1002/cite.202000057