Evaluation of VOC recovery strategies: Multi Objective Pinch Analysis (MOPA) for the evaluation of VOC recovery strategies

Many manufactured items receive surface coatings for decoration and/or protection against damage. In a number of places along the production line emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) can occur. Because VOC are a major contributor to photochemical smog, control of VOC emissions is a major co...

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Published in:OR Spectrum 2006-01, Vol.28 (1), p.3-20
Main Authors: Geldermann, J., Treitz, M., Schollenberger, H., Rentz, O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air pollution
Bicycles
By products
Case studies
Cost control
Defective products
Emissions
Emissions control
Energy
Integrated approach
Optimization techniques
Organic compounds
Outdoor air quality
Photochemicals
Process controls
Process engineering
R&D
Remanufacturing
Research & development
Resource efficiency
Smog
Studies
Supply chains
VOCs
Volatile organic compounds
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Summary:Many manufactured items receive surface coatings for decoration and/or protection against damage. In a number of places along the production line emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) can occur. Because VOC are a major contributor to photochemical smog, control of VOC emissions is a major concern for the industries commitment to the environment. Approaches for process optimisation have a long tradition within chemical and process engineering for the systematic identification of cost- and resource-efficient production options. The challenge in the context of supply chain management is the optimal recovery and reuse of materials not only for single substances or energy flows in large chemical installations, but also for smaller production processes and various mass and energy flows within and between enterprises. Based on a case study from the industrial coating of bicycle frames, an approach for Multi Objective Pinch Analysis (MOPA) for the evaluation of overall recovery potentials for energy, water and VOC is presented. Moreover, a metric for resource efficiency is introduced as a measure for the possible savings potential and for the savings ultimately realised. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0171-6468
1436-6304
DOI:10.1007/s00291-005-0006-3