Superstructure

Deterministic global superstructure-based optimization of an organic Rankine cycle

Organic Rankine cycles (ORCs) offer a high structural design flexibility. The best process structure can be identified via the optimization of a superstructure, which considers design alternatives simultaneously. In this contribution, we apply …

Techno-economic optimization of a green-field post-combustion CO2 capture process using superstructure and rate-based models

A techno-economic optimization of a commercial-scale, amine-based, post-combustion CO2 capture process is carried out. The most economically favorable process configuration, sizing and operating conditions are identified using a superstructure …