Abstract
In the realm of the synthesis of heat-integrated distillation configurations, the conventional approach for exploring more heat integration possibilities typically entails the splitting of a single column into a two-column configuration. However, this approach frequently necessitates tedious enumeration procedures, resulting in a considerable computational burden. To surmount this formidable challenge, the present study introduces an innovative remedy: The proposition of a superstructure that encompasses both single-column and multiple two-column configurations. Additionally, a simultaneous optimization algorithm is applied to optimize both the process parameters and heat integration structures of the two-column configurations. The effectiveness of this approach is demonstrated through a case study focusing on industrial organosilicon separation. The results underscore that the superstructure methodology not only substantially mitigates computational time compared to exhaustive enumeration but also furnishes solutions that exhibit comparable performance.
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