Combined simulation-optimization methodology for the design of environmental conscious absorption systems
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This work addresses the optimization of ammonia-water absorption cycles for cooling and refrigeration applications with economic and environmental concerns. Our approach combines the capabilities of process simulation, multi-objective optimization (MOO), cost analysis and life cycle assessment (LCA). The optimization task is posed in mathematical terms as a multi-objective mixed-integer nonlinear program (moMINLP) that seeks to minimize the total annualized cost and environmental impact of the cycle. This moMINLP is solved by an outer-approximation strategy that iterates between primal nonlinear programming (NLP) subproblems with fixed binaries and a tailored mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model. The capabilities of our approach are illustrated through its application to an ammonia-water absorption cycle used in cooling and refrigeration applications. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. Show more
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Computers & Chemical EngineeringVolume
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Process simulation; Multi-objective optimization; Absorption cycle; Cost analysis; Life cycle assessmentOrganisational unit
09655 - Guillén Gosálbez, Gonzalo / Guillén Gosálbez, Gonzalo
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