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Superstructure optimization with rigorous models via an exact reformulation

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S. Gopinath
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Claire S. Adjiman *
DOI:10.1016/j.compchemeng.2024.108972delete
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The applicability of superstructure optimization to process synthesis is often limited to simple models and flowsheets. The state operator network (SON) (Smith and Pantelides, 1995) overcomes some limitations via a mixer-splitter network, allowing the use of rigorous unit models. However, setting flowrates to zero for non-selected units can result in numerical issues. Here, the modified state operator network (MSON), anew exact reformulation with modified mixers and splitters, is introduced. When a unit is deselected, a fictitious, strictly positive, mixer inlet flow ensures the unit model is easily solved. A corresponding fictitious splitter outlet counteracts this inlet, resulting incorrect flowsheet behaviour. When applied to a toy flowsheet, the MSON outperforms standard formulations. When applied to the synthesis of a reactor-separator network and to a challenging counter-current column synthesis problem, the MSON offers a systematic and robust approach to superstructure optimization.
Keywords:
State operator network
Process synthesis
MINLP
Absorption
Reactor-separator network

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Computers and Chemical Engineering
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University of Sheffield
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Imperial College London
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