Challenges and Opportunities to Enhance Flexibility in Design and Operation of Chemical Processes
Julia Riese, Marcus Grünewald
Abstract
Abstract Flexibility receives increased interest in chemical engineering and is discussed as one measure to deal with upcoming challenges for the chemical industry. In this paper, different types of flexibility are presented, and flexibility needs are illustrated. The focus is on the evaluation and classification of available solutions to enhance flexibility. Solutions and future challenges across all length scales of chemical engineering are discussed: from tailored catalyst properties to decoupling of processes by means of storage.
Topics & Concepts
Flexibility (engineering)Decoupling (probability)Biochemical engineeringChemical processComputer scienceChemical industryMeasure (data warehouse)Focus (optics)Process engineeringRisk analysis (engineering)Manufacturing engineeringEngineeringSystems engineeringControl engineeringBusinessChemical engineeringEnvironmental engineeringMathematicsData miningPhysicsOpticsStatisticsProcess Optimization and IntegrationAdvanced Control Systems OptimizationInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation