Abstract
Abstract The traditional steam system comprises of a steam boiler and the associated heat exchanger network (HEN). Most research published in literature tends to address both the elements of the steam system as separate entities instead of analyzing, synthesizing and optimizing the overall system in a holistic manner. This paper presents a process integration technique using conceptual and mathematical analysis without compromising boiler efficiency. It was found that the steam flowrate could be reduced whilst maintaining boiler efficiency by utilizing sensible heat from the high pressure steam leaving the boiler. In the event of too little sensible energy being available a compromise in either minimum steam flowrate or boiler efficiency must be made.
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