CHANG Liang, LIU Xinggao. Energy optimization analysis of internal thermally coupled air separation columns[J]. CIESC Journal, 2012, (9): 2936-2940.
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CHANG Liang, LIU Xinggao. Energy optimization analysis of internal thermally coupled air separation columns[J]. CIESC Journal, 2012, (9): 2936-2940.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.0438-1157.2012.09.042.
Energy optimization analysis of internal thermally coupled air separation columns
Internal thermally coupled distillation column(ITCDIC)is the most promising distillation energy-saving technology.It can save more than 40% energy compared with traditional distillation process
but so far it has not been widely used.The application of the ITCDIC technology in air separation column can bring a good energy saving effect.Based on the characteristic of cryogenic air separation process as well as three-component distillation
a new optimization model of internal thermally coupled air separation columns(ITCASC)is presented.Analysis of energy consumption is carried out detailed.Compared with the conventional air separation columns(CASC)
compressor energy consumption decreases by 20.75%
the product value increases by 17.46% and energy consumption per unit of output decreases by 32.53%.The extraction rate and energy consumption of ITCASC are superior to conventional air separation columns.