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I’ve just started working with Aspen Pinch, and I’d like to hear from those who are more experienced about their learning experiences. Thank you! !
Let’s first take a look at Teacher Feng Xiao’s book to learn about clip-point technology. Book Title: Principles and Technologies of Energy Conservation in the Chemical Industry
Author: Feng Xiao
Publisher: Chemical Industry Press
Publication Date: April 1, 2009
ISBN: 9787122047380
Format: 16mo
Price: 29.00 yuan
Content Summary: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theories and technologies related to energy conservation in the chemical industry. This includes energy-saving technologies for unit processes and equipment, the pinch point technology within process system energy-saving techniques, as well as water system integration technologies that employ process integration methods to minimize fresh water consumption and wastewater discharge. Based on the second edition, some information has been updated, with additional heat integration cases added, as well as hydrogen system optimization techniques aimed at minimizing the use of new hydrogen, thereby making this revision more relevant to actual production practices. The content of the book is systematic and comprehensive, with a relatively complete disciplinary framework, clear concepts, a combination of theory and practice, and strong practicality. It can be used by engineering and technical personnel in the chemical industry, as well as as a reference book for students majoring in chemistry. Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Introduction
1.1 Energy and Its Classification
1.2 Potential and Significance of Energy Conservation in the Chemical Industry
1.3 Approaches to Energy Conservation
References
Chapter 2 Thermodynamic Principles of Energy Conservation
2.1 Basic Concepts
2.2 Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics
2.3 Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
2.4 Energy Calculation
2.5 Equations for Energy Loss Accounting
2.6 Efficiency Loss Coefficients of Equipment
2.7 Recent Advances in Energy Conservation Theory
Symbol Table
References
Chapter 3 Energy Conservation in Chemical Unit Processes and Equipment
3.1 Fluid Flow and Fluid Transport Machinery
3.2 Heat Transfer
3.3 Evaporation
3.4 Distillation
3.5 Drying
3.6 Reactions
Symbol Table
References
Chapter 4 Energy Conservation in Process Systems – Pinch Analysis
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Formation of Pinches and Their Significance
4.3 Objectives of Heat Exchange Network Design
4.4 Optimal Design of Heat Exchange Networks
4.5 Comprehensive Optimization of Heat Exchange Networks
4.6 Comprehensive Optimization of Steam Power Systems
4.7 Comprehensive Optimization of Separation Systems
4.8 Thermal Integration of Reactors
4.9 Thermal Integration of Batch Processes
Symbol Table
References
Chapter 5 Water System Integration and Hydrogen System Optimization
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Common Water-Saving Methods and Water Use Unit Models
5.3 Formation of Water Pinches and Their Significance
5.4 Superstructure and Mathematical Model of Water Use Networks
5.5 Comprehensive Design of Direct Water Reuse Networks
5.6 Water Networks for Regenerated Reuse and Recycling
5.7 Water Network Structures with Intermediate Channels and Their Optimization Methods
5.8 Optimization of Hydrogen Systems
Symbol Table
References
Appendix 1 Element Chemistry (Exergy) in the Kameyama-Yoshida Environmental Model
Appendix 2 Molar Standard Chemical (Exergy) E0xc and Temperature Correction Coefficient ξ (for Calculating E0xc Using the Kameyama-Yoshida Environmental Model)
Author: Feng Xiao
Publisher: Chemical Industry Press
Publication Date: April 1, 2009
ISBN: 9787122047380
Format: 16mo
Price: 29.00 yuan
Content Summary: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theories and technologies related to energy conservation in the chemical industry. This includes energy-saving technologies for unit processes and equipment, the pinch point technology within process system energy-saving techniques, as well as water system integration technologies that employ process integration methods to minimize fresh water consumption and wastewater discharge. Based on the second edition, some information has been updated, with additional heat integration cases added, as well as hydrogen system optimization techniques aimed at minimizing the use of new hydrogen, thereby making this revision more relevant to actual production practices. The content of the book is systematic and comprehensive, with a relatively complete disciplinary framework, clear concepts, a combination of theory and practice, and strong practicality. It can be used by engineering and technical personnel in the chemical industry, as well as as a reference book for students majoring in chemistry. Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Introduction
1.1 Energy and Its Classification
1.2 Potential and Significance of Energy Conservation in the Chemical Industry
1.3 Approaches to Energy Conservation
References
Chapter 2 Thermodynamic Principles of Energy Conservation
2.1 Basic Concepts
2.2 Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics
2.3 Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
2.4 Energy Calculation
2.5 Equations for Energy Loss Accounting
2.6 Efficiency Loss Coefficients of Equipment
2.7 Recent Advances in Energy Conservation Theory
Symbol Table
References
Chapter 3 Energy Conservation in Chemical Unit Processes and Equipment
3.1 Fluid Flow and Fluid Transport Machinery
3.2 Heat Transfer
3.3 Evaporation
3.4 Distillation
3.5 Drying
3.6 Reactions
Symbol Table
References
Chapter 4 Energy Conservation in Process Systems – Pinch Analysis
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Formation of Pinches and Their Significance
4.3 Objectives of Heat Exchange Network Design
4.4 Optimal Design of Heat Exchange Networks
4.5 Comprehensive Optimization of Heat Exchange Networks
4.6 Comprehensive Optimization of Steam Power Systems
4.7 Comprehensive Optimization of Separation Systems
4.8 Thermal Integration of Reactors
4.9 Thermal Integration of Batch Processes
Symbol Table
References
Chapter 5 Water System Integration and Hydrogen System Optimization
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Common Water-Saving Methods and Water Use Unit Models
5.3 Formation of Water Pinches and Their Significance
5.4 Superstructure and Mathematical Model of Water Use Networks
5.5 Comprehensive Design of Direct Water Reuse Networks
5.6 Water Networks for Regenerated Reuse and Recycling
5.7 Water Network Structures with Intermediate Channels and Their Optimization Methods
5.8 Optimization of Hydrogen Systems
Symbol Table
References
Appendix 1 Element Chemistry (Exergy) in the Kameyama-Yoshida Environmental Model
Appendix 2 Molar Standard Chemical (Exergy) E0xc and Temperature Correction Coefficient ξ (for Calculating E0xc Using the Kameyama-Yoshida Environmental Model)
Uh, thank you! I went to check out this book; I just wanted to find some example problems to work on. I don’t know where to start. There are examples in the PINCH software, but I don’t know how to bring them up to use. Please advise?
Also, thank you very much to the moderator; I wanted to give you a rating, but it seems my rank isn’t high enough to do so. Does the moderator know which institution offers training on the *PINCH software? I want to go and get trained there.
It seems there’s very little written material on clip-point software; I’m quite interested as well and will keep following it!
Are you upstairs learning the ASPNE PINCH software?
Reply to 5# bibijijiqqq: Are you learning Aspen Pinch?
Reply: I understand the principles of manual analysis, but I’m not familiar with software for it; there’s too little information available, and even fewer examples. It seems that some teachers at Dalian University of Technology are working on energy integration, but they use custom-developed software, haha!
I’m about to use the Aspen Pinch software as well; I haven’t used it before. Let’s exchange more ideas in the future, haha
It seems like no information has been provided at all; indeed, there is quite little. http://bbs.hcbbs.com/viewthread.php?tid=687982&highlight=
Reply to 3# tiepingw: In the software, use File, Open, and Backward navigation; once you reach the samples section, you will be able to see many HCH files. Hehe