CHE4173 Sustainable Processing II Nov. 2010 p4 of 8
Question 2 (20 marks)
The process stream data for a heat recovery network problem are given as follows: Stream Stream T
S
T
T
Heat Duty CP Number Type (°C) (°C) (MW) (MW
/
°C) 1 Hot 450 60 117
0.3
2 Hot 220 40 90
0.5
3 Cold 20 180 64
0.4
4 Cold 100 320 132
0.6
An analysis of this data reveals that for a minimum temperature difference of 20 °C, the minimum hot and cold utility requirement is 15 MW and 26 MW, respectively. This analysis also shows that the pinch is located at a temperature of 120 °C for hot streams and 100 °C for cold streams. a)
Draw the grid diagram, label each stream and show the pinch.
[5 Marks]
b)
Design a heat exchanger network for maximum energy recovery
. Apply the “tick
-
off”
heuristic.
[11 Marks]
c)
The Grand Composite Curve for the process is shown in Figure 2.1. Based on the Grand Composite Curve, determine the lowest hot utility cost from the available utilities listed: LP steam 120
o
C - $4/tonne, MP steam 190
o
C - $8/tonne, HP steam 240
o
C - $12/tonne Gas turbine exhaust 500
o
C - $15/tonne
[3 Marks]
d)
Comment on whether this/these utilities is compatible with your HEN from part (b) and if it is not compatible, provide an explanation for this.
[1 Marks]
0501001502002503003504004505000 10 20 30 40 50
T e m p e r a t u r e (
o
C )
Heat Load (MW)
Figure 2.1 Grand Composite Curve (
T
min
= 20
o
C)