Overview
This research project aims to develop a novel energy optimization methodology based on Process Integration concepts that incorporates implementation of energy efficiency measures and integration of renewables in the utility targeting stage. This methodology uses Pinch Analysis (PA), aimed at increasing energy efficiency in industrial process and providing information (load and level) of the external heating and cooling needed for the process. The work is an extension of the SCCER EIP Eco-targeting by incorporating multi-objective optimization in the utility targeting stage of PA, based on total annual cost and the direct and indirect CO2 embedded emissions of the utilities. The solutions will approximate a Pareto-front, providing stakeholders with choices of possible energy efficiency measures, and/or renewable energy sources for industrial heating and cooling.
