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SINTEF Energy Research IEA Catalogue on Process Integration
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Implementing Agreement on Process Integration

Annex I (Survey, Strategy and Secretariat)
supported by
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Portugal and Sweden
(previously also by Switzerland and UK)
A worldwide
Catalogue
on Process Integration
by
Truls Gundersen
Norwegian University of Science and Technology

and SINTEF Energy Research
Trondheim, Norway
(Basic Version from September 1997, with Minor Updates in June 2001)
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LIST OF CONTENTS
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1. Introduction 4
2. Definition of Process Integration 4
3. Process Design Activities and Process Integration 4
4. A Brief Presentation of Process Integration Methods 5
a) Pinch Technology (or Analysis) 6

b) Mathematical Programming 6
c) Hierarchical Analysis 6
d) Knowledge Based Systems 6
e) Exergy Analysis 7
f) Stochastic Search Methods 7
5. Classification of Process Integration Methods 7
6. Academic Developers of Process Integration 8
6.1 Major Groups in the Area of Process Integration 9

6.2 Groups with considerable International Reputation 13
6.3 PI Groups in the Participating and a few Other Countries 32
7. Commercial Developers of Process Integration 47
8. Consulting Companies active in Process Integration 54
9. Process Integration Software Packages 67
10. Training Courses on Process Integration 77
11. Text Books on Process Integration 77
12. Related Activities in the IEA 79
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1. INTRODUCTION
This Catalogue is meant to serve as a "quick reference guide" to the area of Process
Integration. It contains information about academic developers, research institutes,
software vendors, consultants, software packages, training courses and text books in the
area. The Catalogue also briefly describes and classifies the various existing and emerging
methodologies and points to application areas in planning, design and operation of process
plants. Related IEA projects are listed for cross-fertilization.
The Catalogue is one of several products from Annex I (Survey and Strategy) of the IEA
Implementing Agreement on Process Integration. For more in depth information about the
various methodologies, practical aspects and application areas, the reader should consult
the End-User Survey and the Primer (a Tutorial), which are other products from Annex I.
2. DEFINITION OF PROCESS INTEGRATION
Process Integration in this context is defined much wider than purely Heat Recovery. An
Expert Meeting in Berlin (1993) defined Process Integration within the IEA to be:
"Systematic and General Methods for Designing Integrated Production Systems, ranging
from Individual Processes to Total Sites, with special emphasis on the Efficient Use of
Energy and reducing Environmental Effects".
Later, this definition has been somewhat broadened and more explicitly stated in the
description of the technical sector for this Implementing Agreement:
"Process Integration is the common term used for the application of methodologies
developed for System-oriented and Integrated approaches to industrial process plant
design for both new and retrofit applications.
Such methodologies can be mathematical, thermodynamic and economic models, methods

and techniques. Examples of these methods include: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hier-
archical Analysis, Pinch Analysis and Mathematical Programming.
Process Integration refers to Optimal Design; examples of aspects are: capital investment,
energy efficiency, emissions, operability, flexibility, controllability, safety and yields.
Process Integration also refers to some aspects of operation and maintenance".
Later, based on input from the Swiss National Team, we have found that Sustainable
Development should be included in our definition of Process Integration.
3. PROCESS DESIGN ACTIVITIES AND PROCESS INTEGRATION
Process Integration is primarily used for process design (grassroots and retrofits), but
certain aspects of planning and operation can also be addressed. The methods are general
in nature, and (at least some) applies to continuous, semi-batch and batch processes. The
link between design, planning and operation is particularly strong in batch processes. For
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continuous processes, there are several new developments that make it possible to include
operational aspects in the design process. Among activities (mostly design) that methods
for Process Integration address today are:
Methods for Targets, Design and Optimization of various parts of Processes

Address Trade-offs related to Reactor Conversion, Recycle and Purge
Optimal Operation of Reactors (P and T) in the overall Energy picture
Design of Reactor Networks (CSTRs and/or PFRs)
Design of Separation Systems (including Heat Integration and Sequencing)
Design of Heat Exchanger Networks
Design of Utility Systems (Heating, Cooling and Power Systems, including Heat
Pumps, Heat Engines and Cogeneration)
Make Total Site Considerations
Design of Mass Transfer (Exchange) Networks
Waste Minimization in general and Wastewater Minimization in particular
Design for reduced Emissions (including Closing the Processes)
Design, Scheduling and Planning of Batch Plants
Design for Operability (Flexibility, Controllability, Switchability and Safety)
Design for Sustainability (Ecobalance, etc.)
4. A BRIEF PRESENTATION OF PROCESS INTEGRATION METHODS
Process Integration methods vary significantly in scope and approach and can in broad
terms be classified according to the following characteristics:
Algorithmic vs. Heuristic

Quantitative vs. Qualitative
Automatic vs. Interactive or Manual
Simultaneous vs. Sequential
Use of Graphical Diagrams and Representations
Use of Thermodynamics (First and Second Law)
Analysis (Targeting) vs. Design (Synthesis) vs. Optimization
By algorithmic methods one refers to the use of (mathematical) models that are solved by
some kind of optimization. Heuristic methods use design experience often in the form of
rules of thumb. Simultaneous methods address all design decisions (configuration, sizing
and operational strategy) at the same time (typical for algorithmic methods), while
sequential methods have broken the design exercise down to a number of stages, where one
decision is made at the time.
The following is a brief presentation of some of the existing and emerging methods within
Process Integration. No attempt is made here to rank the various methods or to discuss
their advantages and disadvantages. This is done in the above mentioned Survey of
Methodologies.
The three major features of these methods are the use of design and economy based
heuristics (including insight), the use of thermodynamics and the use of optimization
techniques. There is significant overlap between the various methods and the trend today
is strongly towards methods using all three features mentioned above. The large number of
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structural alternatives in Process Design (and Integration) is significantly reduced by the

use of insight, heuristics and thermodynamics and makes it feasible to address the
remaining problem with its multiple economic trade-offs by optimization techniques.
Nevertheless, Pinch Technology and Exergy Analysis are methods with a particular focus
on Thermodynamics. Hierarchical Analysis and the use of Knowledge Based Systems are
ruled based approaches with the ability to handle qualitative (or fuzzy) knowledge.
Optimization techniques can be divided into deterministic (Mathematical Programming)
and non-deterministic methods (Simulated Annealing and Genetic Algorithms).
a) Pinch Technology (or Analysis)

Based on the concept of a Heat Recovery Pinch (or Bottleneck)
Two stage approach: Targets for best Performance before Design
Extensive use of Graphical Diagrams
Interactive nature (engineer makes the decisions in a sequential manner)
Firmly based on Thermodynamics (First and Second Law)
Extended from Heat Recovery to a "Complete Design Methodology"
Some of the Extensions include Heat and Power, Separation Systems, Waste
Minimization, Total Site and Operability Considerations
Current Research strongly includes the use of Optimization techniques
b) Mathematical Programming
The name refers to a sub-class of methods from Operations Research
Based on the use of Mathematical Models
Can handle both Discrete and Continuous Variables
Simultaneous Optimization of Process Structure and Parameters
Rigorous Targets for Heat Exchanger Networks (Energy by an LP model,
Number of Units by an MILP model and Area by an NLP model)
Possible framework for Automatic Design
Proper Optimization of multiple Trade-offs due to its Simultaneous nature
c) Hierarchical Analysis
Based on the idea of a Decision Hierarchy
Extensive use of Heuristics and partial Cost Estimates
The Levels of the Hierarchy are similar to the Layers of the Process Onion
Diagram (1. Batch vs. Continuous, 2. Input/Output Structure, 3. Reactor and
Recycles, 4. Separation System, 5. Heat Exchanger Network, 6. Utility System)
Interactive Approach (engineer in control)
Traditional Design Practice put into a Systematic Methodology
d) Knowledge Based Systems

Based on new Computer Paradigms
Attempts to model Human Reasoning (referred to as Artificial Intelligence)
Can explain why a design decision was made
Implementations are often called Expert Systems
One idea is to conserve Expert Knowledge
Major news is the ability to handle Qualitative (or fuzzy) Knowledge
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e) Exergy Analysis
Based on the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Focus on Thermodynamically "sound" designs
Identifies Exergy Losses ("Energy Availability")
Straightforward for Process Units ("Unit Operations"), more difficult to interpret
for Flowsheets, Networks and Integration features of a Design
Has been applied within Pinch Analysis to design Sub-Ambient processes
(Refrigeration Cycles and low temperature Distillation Processes).
f) Stochastic Search Methods

Examples are Simulated Annealing (SA) and Genetic Algorithms (GA)
SA has a physical analogy to Annealing processes (metallurgy)
SA uses Random Search among structures and process parameters
GA has a physical analogy to Darwinian theory
GA evolves a population of good solutions by reproduction and mutation
Both can handle non-linearities and discontinuities
Some success reported even for strongly combinatorial problems
One area of application is Heat Exchanger Networks
Not all the methods mentioned above should be regarded as design methodologies, but
have been included since they are relevant in the Process Integration literature. Exergy
Analysis is more of a design philosophy than a design methodology. Stochastic Search
Methods (Simulated Annealing and Genetic Algorithms) have been included since they
have certain features that are relevant to solving specific numerical problems in design.
These techniques rely on implicit models often expressed as "moves" towards the best
design. Knowledge Based Systems do not (at present) provide a general design
methodology, but is rather a way to organize and combine insight, experience and the laws
of nature and then search for good and sometimes completely new solutions.
Mathematical Programming, contrary to Stochastic Search Methods, is an optimization

technique that provides a framework for the development of explicit equation models
whose structure is exploited for developing automatic design tools in the form of Linear
Programming (LP), Non-Linear Programming (NLP), Mixed Integer Linear Programming
(MILP) and Mixed Integer Non-Linear Programming (MINLP) problems. A vast amount
of work has been carried out to produce superstructures (multiple flowsheets represented
as one structure with alternative units and flows) and models for various design tasks.
Among emerging methods based on Optimization, one should mention the work in an area
termed "Environomics", which allows more sustainable related aspects (or variables) to be
included in the objective function.
5. CLASSIFICATION OF PROCESS INTEGRATION METHODS
A classification according to the three features mentioned above (the use of heuristics,
thermodynamics and optimization) is impossible since the various methods use more than
one of these features. Nevertheless, a common classification or grouping of the methods
along this line is as follows:
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a) Artificial Intelligence / Knowledge Based Systems

b) Hierarchical Analysis / Heuristic Rules
c) Thermodynamic Methods (Pinch Analysis and Exergy Analysis)
d) Optimization (Math Programming / Simulated Annealing / Genetic Algorithms)
e) Possible Hybrid Methods
This classification is, however, weak, difficult and dangerous. Pinch Analysis, for
example, uses both Heuristics and Exergy Analysis, and the models used in Mathematical
Programming are obviously based on Thermodynamics. There will accordingly be
significant overlaps between the various methods, and the future goal should be to merge
these schools into the "ultimate" design methodology or tool. This process has already
started and one example is the strong use of optimization techniques (such as Mathematical
Programming) in new developments within Pinch Technology based methods.
An alternative classification is to use the two-dimensional (automatic vs. interactive and

quantitative vs. qualitative) diagram below:
qualitative
Knowledge Heuristic
Based Systems Rules
Hierarchical
automatic interactive
Analysis
Optimization Thermodynamic
Methods Methods
quantitative
Hierarchical Analysis is placed in the middle of the figure to indicate that all sensible
design methods are (or should be) based on this idea in order to make the complete design
problem tractable by systematic methods. Optimization Methods can be further classified
into deterministic (such as Mathematical Programming) and non-deterministic methods.
Thermodynamic Methods can be further classified into Pinch and Exergy Analysis.
6. ACADEMIC DEVELOPERS OF PROCESS INTEGRATION
As the following pages show, there is a very large number of Universities that contribute to
the progress of Process Integration methodologies. We have also chosen to list Research
Institutes among the Universities, rather than among the Commercial Developers. Since
this Catalogue is not meant to rank or evaluate the importance of the various groups, the
universities are listed in alphabetical order. Since, however, the number of listed university
groups is rather extensive, it would be wrong not to guide the reader towards the major
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contributing groups first, and then let readers looking for details in certain aspects of
Process Integration or readers looking for national activities proceed into the remaining list
of university groups.
Trying to classify the various developers of Process Integration methods is of course very
difficult and has to involve subjective evaluation by the author of this Catalogue. There is
obviously a high risk of making more enemies than friends. Nevertheless, the following
classification of groups has been adopted in this Catalogue:
1) Major Groups in the Area of Process Integration

2) Groups with considerable International Reputation
3) PI Groups in the Participating and a few Other Countries
This classification should not be regarded as a first, second and third "league" of Process
Integration. All groups make important contributions to the development, technology
transfer and application of Process Integration methodologies. The first group typically
address a broad specter of Process Integration, while groups in the second list may well be
world leaders in more limited areas of Process Integration. For many countries, the third
group is most important since these universities educate engineers for the national industry
with a combined knowledge of Process Integration and national factors of importance.
The criteria for being listed among the "major" groups are the following:
a) Recognized as one of the world leaders in important areas of Process Integration

b) Historic "track record" in Process Integration
c) The present level of research activities
d) The size of the group (faculty members and Ph.D. students)
e) Technology transfer to and interaction with industry
On purpose, the list of major university groups has been made very short. One reason is
that once we get beyond these groups, it would be very hard to justify where exactly to
draw the line between the "major" and the "others". In order to get a complete view of the
academic developers in the area of Process Integration, the reader would certainly have to
consult the second and third list of universities in sections 6.2 and 6.3.
Examples of important contributors from the second list of universities are Princeton on
Optimization models and solvers, Catalunya (Barcelona) and Purdue on Batch processes,
UMass (Amherst) on Complex Separation processes, Auburn on Mass Transfer processes,
and Chalmers (Gothenburg) on Retrofits, Heat Pumps and Combined Heat and Power.
It should be mentioned that the input to the following pages has been provided by the
university groups themselves, with some extractions and modifications by the author of this
Catalogue. In most cases, the information under each university has been reviewed and
accepted by the actual group.
6.1 Major Groups in the Area of Process Integration
The following is an alphabetical list of major university groups in the area of Process
Integration as defined in this IEA project (see section 2). Most of the information in the
reminder of the Catalogue was collected during 1996, with a few minor updates.
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Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pittsburgh, USA
Major Contact: Professor Ignacio E. Grossmann, head of department

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering,
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890, USA
Phone: + 1 - 412 - 268 - 2230
Fax: + 1 - 412 - 268 - 7139
E-Mail: ig0c@andrew.cmu.edu
Web: http://www.cheme.cmu.edu/research/capd/
Faculty Members in Total and Process Integration ( ): 17 (5)

Ph.D. Students in Total and Process Integration ( ): 72 (23)
Research Area: Recognized as one of the major research groups in the area of Computer
Aided Process Design. In Process Integration, the group is recognized
for its work in Mathematical Programming, Optimization, Reactor
Systems, Separation Systems (especially Distillation), Heat Exchanger
Networks, Operability and the synthesis of Operating Procedures.
Current research in Process Integration includes:

1) Insights to Aid and Automate Synthesis (Invention)
2) Structural Optimization of Process Flowsheets
3) Synthesis of Reactor Systems and Separation Systems
4) Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks
5) Global Optimization techniques relevant to Process Integration
6) Integrated Design and Scheduling of Batch plants
Teaching: Various undergraduate, graduate and interdisciplinary courses on

Analysis, Design, Operation and Control, with emphasis on Concepts,
Economics and Computational Methods in a Process Systems
Engineering Context.
Consortium: "Center for Advanced Process Decision-making" with 20 members

(2001) including operating companies, engineering & contracting
companies, consulting companies and software vendors. The
consortium was founded 1986.
Software: The Department initiated and is co-operating with the University of

Maribor in Slovenia on the development of the first ever more general
Process Synthesis package based on Math Programming called
PROSYN-MINLP. Other Process Integration software developed
includes (see section 9 on Software for more details):
MAGNETS, SYNHEAT, STEAM
Training: The Department offers the following training course aimed at industry:
One week Course on Conceptual Design, Optimization and Process

Operations.
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Imperial College, Centre for Process Systems Engineering, London, UK
Major Contact: Dr. Stratos Pistikopoulos

Address: IRC for Process Systems Engineering, Imperial College,
London SW7 2BY, UK
Phone: + 44 - 171 - 594 - 6604
Fax: + 44 - 171 - 594 - 6606
E-Mail: e.pistikopoulos@ic.ac.uk
Web: http://www.ps.ic.ac.uk/ and http://www.psenterprise.com

Research Area: Recognized as the largest research group in the area of Process Systems
Engineering (PSE), which includes Synthesis/Design, Operations,
Control and Modeling. The group is recognized as a world-wide center
of excellence in Process Modeling, Numerical Techniques/Optimization
and Integrated Process Design (includes simultaneous consideration of
Process Integration and Control). The Centre is also an important
contributor in the area of Integration and Operation of Batch Processes.

1) Integrated Batch Processing
2) Design and Management of Integrated Supply Chain Processes
3) Uncertainty and Operability in Process Design
4) Process Design Concepts organized through "PRESTO", see below
5) Formulation of Mathematical Programming Models to address
problems in Process Synthesis and Integration
Teaching: 1) Various undergraduate courses in the Chemical Engineering

Department involving topics such as Process Design and Control,
Process Modeling and Advanced Process Synthesis.
2) A one-year MSc course in Process Systems Engineering with five
advanced modules focusing on Modeling and Optimization in
Process Integration, Design, Operation and Control.
Consortium: 1) "Process Systems Engineering" with 17 members (2001) including

operating, engineering & contracting companies, software vendors.
2) PRESTO (Design Concepts) with 11 companies and 2 universities.
Software: The Centre is developing software and modeling environments for

steady state and dynamic Simulation, Batch Processing, Optimization,
Process Control, Synthesis and Operability (see section 9 on Software).
Some of the packages are offered from Process Systems Enterprise Ltd.
gPROMS, SUPERBATCH, gBSS, PROFLO, FRAMS
Training: Specialized short courses for industry in the areas of: (1) Three-days
course on Process Optimization, (2) Process Modeling and Dynamic
Simulation and (3) Process Control.
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UMIST, Department of Process Integration, Manchester, UK
Major Contact: Professor Robin Smith, head of department

Address: Department of Process Integration,
UMIST, P.O.Box 88, Manchester M60 1QD, UK
Phone: + 44 - 161 - 200 - 4382
Fax: + 44 - 161 - 236 - 7439
E-Mail: r.smith@umist.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cpi.umist.ac.uk/

Research Area: Recognized as the pioneering and major research group in the area of
Pinch Technology (or Analysis). Previous research includes targets and
design methods for Heat Exchanger Networks (grassroots and retrofits),
Heat and Power systems, Heat driven Separation Systems, Flexibility,
Total Sites, Pressure Drop considerations, Batch Process Integration,
Water and Waste Minimization and Distributed Effluent Treatment.
Current research is organized in three major areas:

1) Efficient Use of Raw Materials (including Water)
2) Energy Efficiency
3) Emissions Reduction
Teaching: Emphasis in teaching is on Pinch Analysis organized through

1) MSc programme in Process Integration
2) BSc, BEng and MEng courses which include Process Integration
Consortium: "Process Integration Research Consortium" with 25 members (2001)

including operating companies, engineering & contracting companies,
consulting companies and software vendors. The consortium was
founded in 1984 by six multinational companies.
Software: The Department is actively producing close to commercial standard

software that is offered free of charge to members of the above
mentioned consortium. The major packages are (see section 9 on
Software for more details):
COLOM, HYDROGEN, REACTOR, REFOPT, SPRINT, STAR, WATER
Training: The Department offers (2001) the following 13 training courses: An

Introduction to the Chemical Industry, Advanced Distillation System
Design, Azetropic Distillation, Cogeneration & Site Utility Systems in
the Process Industries, Design of Effluent Treatment Systems, E-
business in the Chemical Industry, Environmental Design for
Atmospheric Emissions, Pinch Analysis, Refinery Hydrogen
Management, Refinery Optimization, Refinery Processes, Retrofit &
Debottlenecking of Utility Systems and Heat Exchanger Networks and
finally Water & Wastewater Minimization.
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6.2 Groups with considerable International Reputation
The following is a list of university groups that have achieved considerable reputation
internationally for their work in certain areas of Process Integration. To be listed in this
section, the groups must meet one or more of the following criteria:
world leader or major contributor in specific areas of Process Integration

recognized international publications
participation in international networks
software developments being used in other countries
industrial interaction and application
Below is a list of universities included in this section. Each group is described on the
following pages (one page for each university). To make it easier to search through the list,
we have used the actual name (or city) of the university (since quite a few starts with the
word "University"). In some cases, abbreviations have also been used.
Aabo Akademi University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Aabo, Finland
Auburn University, Chemical Engineering Department, Auburn, USA
Technical Univ. of Budapest, Dept. of Chem. Unit Oper. and Proc. Engng, Hungary
Universitat Politcnica de Catalunya, Chemical Engng. Department, Barcelona, Spain
Chalmers Univ. of Technol., Department of Heat and Power, Gothenburg, Sweden
Lehrstuhl fr Technische Chemie A, University of Dortmund, Germany
University of Edinburgh, The ECOSSE Process Systems Group, Edinburgh, UK
INPT-ENSIGC, Chemical Engng. Lab., Process Analysis Group, Toulouse, France
Swiss Federal Inst. of Technol., Lab. for Ind. Energy Systems, Lausanne, Switzerland
University of Lige, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lige, Belgium
University of Maribor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Maribor, Slovenia
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, Dept. of Chemical Engng., Cambridge, USA
Norw. Univ. of Sci. and Technol., NTNU, Dept. of Chemical Engng., Trondheim, Norway
Princeton University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Princeton, USA
Purdue University, School of Chemical Engineering, West Lafayette, USA
University of Massachusetts, UMass, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Amherst, USA
University College, Dept. of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, London, UK
University of the Witwatersrand, Process & Materials Eng., Johannesburg, South Africa
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Aabo Akademi University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Aabo, Finland
Major Contact: Professor Tapio Westerlund, head of laboratory

Address: Laboratory of Process Design, Department of Chemical Engineering,
Aabo Akademi University, Biskopsgatan 8, FIN-20500, Aabo, Finland
Phone: + 358 - 2 - 265 - 4458
Fax: + 358 - 2 - 265 - 4791
E-Mail: twesterl@abo.fi
Web: http://www.abo.fi/fak/ktf/at/

Research Area: Research in the Department covers (with more or less relevance to
Process Integration) Process Synthesis and Production Planning, Process
Modeling and Process Control. The Department is particularly known
for its contributions to solving MINLP problems. In this area, the
Department is networking with Imperial College, DTU, MIT, Princeton,
Maribor, CMU, Dundee and NTNU.

1) The Extended Cutting Plane Method for MINLP problems
2) Applications of MINLP methods in Process Synthesis, Production
Planning and other areas (paper, foods and cement industry)
3) MINLP models for Separation Systems, Heat Exchanger Networks
and Pump Configurations
4) Process Control Structures for Separation Systems
Teaching: The Department offers an MSc program in Process Engineering.

Different aspects of Process Integration are included in various MSc and
PhD courses (for example Process Optimization, Process Control
Structures and Process Plant Design).
Software: The Department has developed general MINLP solvers based on the
Extended Cutting Plane Algorithm. Examples of these solvers are
ALPHA-ECP (Fortran and Visual Basic versions), MITTLP (C++
version) and a general engineering subroutine library called CHEEP
(see section 9 on Software for more details):
Clients: The Department works closely with major companies in the chemical,
metal, and pulp and paper industry in Finland.
Training: The Department offers training courses in co-operation with INSKO, an

Engineering Training Centre in Finland.
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Auburn University, Chemical Engineering Department, Auburn, USA
Major Contact: Professor Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi

Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
Phone: + 1 - 334 - 844 - 2064
Fax: + 1 - 334 - 844 - 2063
E-Mail: mahmoud@eng.auburn.edu
Web: http://joy.eng.auburn.edu/department/che/

Research Area: Recognized as a leading research group in the areas of Mass Integration
and Pollution Prevention through Process Integration.
Current and previous research includes:
1) Global allocation of Mass and Energy

2) Synthesis of Waste Allocation and Species Interception Networks
3) Physical and Reactive Mass Pinch Analysis
4) Synthesis of Heat-Induced Networks
5) Design of Membrane-Hybrid Systems
6) Design of Environmentally acceptable Reactions
7) Integration of Reaction and Separation Systems
8) Flexibility and Scheduling Systems
9) Simultaneous Design and Control
10) Global Optimization via Interval Analysis
Teaching: Several Undergraduate and Graduate Courses on Design, Simulation,

Synthesis, Mass Integration, Control and Optimization.
Software: The Department has developed Windows based software on Mass-

Exchange Network Synthesis and Heat-Induced Separations. There are
no plans to commercialize these programs through Auburn University.
Training: The Department offers a four-day training course on Pollution

Prevention through Process Integration
Industry: The major contact of this group has strong interactions with the
company Matrix Process Integration (see separate section), through
which there is significant interaction with and applications to industrial
branches such as petroleum, petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical and
specialty chemicals.
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Technical Univ. of Budapest, Dept. of Chem. Unit Oper. and Proc. Engng, Hungary
Major Contact: Professor Zsolt Fonyo, head of department

Address: Dept. of Chemical Unit Oper. and Process Engng, Technical Univ. of
Budapest, BME Muegyetem rkp. 3, H-1521, Budapest, Hungary
Phone: + 36 - 1 - 463 - 3196
Fax: + 36 - 1 - 463 - 3197
E-Mail: fonyo@ch.bme.hu
Web: http://www.bme.hu/en/organization/faculties/chemical/

Research Area: Recognized as one of the major research groups in Eastern Europe in the
area of Process Engineering. Professor Fonyo also spent quite a few
years at ETH in Zrich in Professor Rippin's group (at that time an
important group in the area of Process Integration), before moving back
to Hungary. Previous research includes Energy Integration, Energy
Recovery Systems, Synthesis of Separation Systems, Waste
Minimization and assessment of Plant Operability.
Current research is organized in 3 major areas:
1) Energy Integrated Separation System design, enhanced by

Heat Pumping
2) Energy Efficient Separation Systems for Nonideal Mixtures,
including Hybrid Processes
3) Conceptual Design including Operability and Environment
Teaching: Various undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate PI courses on

Process Design, Chemical Process Energetics and Pinch Technology.
Clients: Consulting for the largest Hungarian refineries, petrochemical

complexes and other chemical plants.
Software: The Department previously produced Process Integration software for

the Eurecha project (see section 9 on Software for more details):
HENSYN, COLSYN, ENISYN
Training: 1) One week course on Energy concerned Chemical Process Design

2) Participates in the TEMPUS/EU project for courses on Process
Integration, Batch Process Integration and MINLP introduction.
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Universitat Politcnica de Catalunya, Chemical Engng. Department, Barcelona, Spain
Major Contact: Professor Luis Puigjaner, Director LCMA

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politcnica de
Catalunya, ETSEIB, Diagonal 647, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: + 34 - 3 - 401 - 6678
Fax: + 34 - 3 - 401 - 7150
E-Mail: lpc@eq.upc.es

Research Area: Pioneering work on Computer Aided Process Operations. Within

Process Integration, the group is recognized for its contributions in
Time-Dependent Processes, such as Combined Heat and Power,
Combined Energy-Waste and Waste Minimization, Integrated Process
Monitoring, Diagnosis and Control and finally Process Uncertainty.
Current research in the area of Process Integration includes:
1) Evolutionary Modeling and Optimization

2) Multi-objective Optimization in time-dependent systems
3) Combined Energy and Water Use Minimization
4) Integration of Thermally Coupled Distillation Columns
5) Hot-gas Recovery and Cleaning Systems
Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate courses on Process Analysis, Design,

Operation and Control with emphasis on Economics and Computational
Methods.
Software: The group is actively producing academic and commercial software for
application in various industrial sectors. The major packages are (see
section 9 on Software for more details):
BOLD, NETAN, DAGAN, TUNEL, MOLPP-CHPS
Consortium: "Manufacturing Reference Centre" with 12 members (1966) including

Conselleria d'Indstria and associated operating companies, engineering
and contracting companies, consultants and software vendors.
Training: The Department offers the following course:
Batch Process Logistics, Operation and Control
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Chalmers Univ. of Technol., Department of Heat and Power, Gothenburg, Sweden
Major Contact: Professor Thore Berntsson, head of department

Address: Department of Heat and Power Technology, Chalmers University of
Technology, S-41296, Gothenburg, Sweden
Phone: + 46 - 31 - 772 - 3009
Fax: + 46 - 31 - 82 - 1928
E-Mail: thore.berntsson@hpt.chalmers.se
Web: http://www.che.chalmers.se/inst/hpt/

Research Area: Methodology development and applied research based on Pinch

Technology. Emphasis on new Retrofit methods including realistic
treatment of geographical distances, pressure drops, varying fixed costs,
etc. Important new Concepts include the Cost Matrix for Retrofit
Screening and new Grand Composite type Thermodynamic Diagrams
for Heat and Power applications (including Gas Turbines and Heat
Pumps. Research towards pulp and paper with focus on energy and
environment.
Main research areas are:
1) Retrofit Design of Heat Exchanger Networks

2) Process Integration of Heat Pumps in Grassroots and Retrofits
3) Gas Turbine based CHP plants in Retrofit Situations
4) Applied research in Pulp and Paper industry, such as black liquor
gasification, closing the bleaching plant, etc.
5) Environmental aspects of Process Integration, especially
greenhouse gas emissions)
Teaching: Emphasis in teaching on Pinch Technology Concepts through:

1) MSc Course on Industrial Energy Systems
2) Graduate Course on Process Integration
Software: The Department has developed several programs related to the research
in the group. The major packages are (see section 9 on Software for
more details):
ETAPRO, MATRIX, PIHP, PICHP
Industry: Close co-operation with some of the major pulp and paper industry
groups, including training courses, consulting, etc.
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Lehrstuhl fr Technische Chemie A, University of Dortmund, Germany
Major Contact: Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Schembecker

Address: Lehrstuhl fr Technische Chemie A, Fachbereich Chemietechnik,
Universitt Dortmund, D-44221 Dortmund, Germany
Phone: + 49 - 231 - 755 - 2310
Fax: + 49 - 231 - 755 - 2311
E-Mail: schem@chemietechnik.uni-dortmund.de
Web: http://www.chemietechnik.uni-dortmund.de/tca/

Research Area: Recognized as a major research group in the area of Process Synthesis,
especially Synthesis on Separation Systems. The group focuses on the
Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes. The main research area for
more than 15 years has been the development of the software PROSYN
(Process Synthesis), which supports the conceptual design of chemical
processes. Starting with basic information about available raw materials
and the chemical reaction system, PROSYN selects suitable chemical
reactors and separation units. The software also handles the
interconnection between these units including the recycle streams.
Current research includes the Synthesis of:
1) Extraction Systems
2) Hybrid Membrane/Distillation processes
3) Absorption Processes
4) Energy Integration
5) Reactive Distillation
Teaching: The group and invited experienced people from industry offer courses
on Process Synthesis, Process Optimization and Heat Integration.
Software: The software package PROSYN includes a large number of sub-

modules for Synthesis of Reactor and Separation systems:
READPERT, REKPERT, TEAGPERT, CRISPERT, LILEX,

ABSOPERT, SOLPERT, AZEOPERT, CISPERT, SEMPERT,
HEATPERT
The basis of PROSYN is a combination of AI and Heuristics with

Numerical methods as well as interfaces with several Databases (see
section 9 on Software for more details).
Clients: PROSYN is developed in close collaboration with the Chemical

industry and GHN (Gesellshaft fr Heuristisch-Numerische
Beratungssysteme mbH, see section 8 on Consultants).
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University of Edinburgh, The ECOSSE Process Systems Group, Edinburgh, UK
Major Contact: Professor Jack W. Ponton

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, Kenneth Denbigh Building, The
King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh, EH9 3JL, UK
Phone: + 44 - 131 - 650 - 4858 (or 4860)
Fax: + 44 - 131 - 650 - 6551
E-Mail: jwp@chemeng.ed.ac.uk
Web: http://www.chemeng.ed.ac.uk/ecosse/
Faculty Members in Total and Process Systems ( ): 10 (3)

Ph.D. Students in Total and Process Systems ( ): 14 (8)
Research Area: A leading UK Process Systems Centre specializing in Process Synthesis,

Optimization (in collaboration with Departments of Mathematics at
Edinburgh and Dundee), and Process Design Support Systems.
Current research includes:
1) Automation techniques for whole Process Synthesis

2) Large scale global Optimization
3) Modeling Process Design and Decision making activities
4) Process Synthesis with non cost and multiple objectives
5) Exploitation of emerging Software Technology in Process Systems
Engineering
6) Retrofit of Heat Exchanger Networks using new Graphical
Representations
Teaching: Modules for Chemical Engineering BEng and MEng courses, and MSc
degree in Process Systems Engineering.
Consortium: "ECOSSE Industrial Consortium" with 13 members (1996) including

operating companies, engineering & contracting companies, consulting
companies and software vendors. The consortium was founded 1986.
Software: The Department has developed the CHiPS Process Synthesis package,
the KBS/DRAMA Design Support software environment, the Epe
Process Engineering object based information management system, the
clair prototype for Retrofit of Heat Exchanger Networks, and World
Wide Web based Process Engineering tools (see section 9 on Software
for more details):
Training: World Wide Web based training and distance learning packages. In
current use is a system for Process Control, while a system for Modeling
and Optimization is under development.
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INPT-ENSIGC, Chemical Engng. Lab., Process Analysis Group, Toulouse, France
Major Contact: Professor Xavier Joulia

Address: Process Analysis Group, Lab. de Gnie Chimique UMR CNRS 5503,
INPT-ENSIGC, 18 chemin de la loge, 31078 Toulouse cedex 4, France
Phone: + 33 - 5 - 6225 - 2355
Fax: + 33 - 5 - 6225 - 2370
E-Mail: Xavier.Joulia@ensigct.fr
Web: http://excalibur.univ-inpt.fr/~lgc/elgcpa6.html

Research Area: Recognized as one of the major research groups in France (and Europe)
in the area of Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE). Within
Process Integration, the group is known for its work in Numerical
Methods, Modeling and Mathematical Programming, Reactor Systems,
Separation Systems, Heat Exchanger Networks, Batch Processes,
Process Control, Scheduling and Safety.
1) Process Synthesis and Optimization

2) Integrated Design and Scheduling
3) Process Modeling and Control
Teaching: Various graduate and undergraduate courses on Process Analysis and

Design, Process Control, Optimization and Numerical methods,
Computational techniques, Safety and Economics.
Software: The Group uses some commercial packages stemmed from its research
experience, such as PROSIM, PROSIM-BATCH, PROMIXT, and
develop its own software to answer industrial demands. The Group also
commercializes a discrete event simulation package called MELISSA.
Industry: The group has different contracts with major industrial companies.
Training: The Group organizes training courses in the following areas with some
relevance to Process Integration:
1) Three-day course on Flowsheeting and Simulation

2) Three-day course on Dynamic Simulation and Batch Processes
3) Three-day course on Process Safety
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Swiss Federal Inst. of Technol., Lab. for Ind. Energy Systems, Lausanne, Switzerland
Major Contact: Professor Daniel Favrat, head of department

Address: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Phone: + 41 - 21 - 693 - 2511 (or 3516 or 3506)
Fax: + 41 - 21 - 693 - 3502
E-Mail: daniel.favrat@epfl.ch
Web: http://leniwww.epfl.ch/

Research Area: Optimization and Energy Integration of Thermal Systems and Networks
with extensions to include Life Cycle and Environmental considerations
with either Pinch Analysis or with a unified Mathematical formulation
compatible with modern Operations Research computer tools (has been
termed Environomic Optimization).
The research activities are divided into three main sectors: (1) Energy
Integration and Sustainable Energy System Analysis, (2) Heat Pumps
and Organic Rankine Cycles, and (3) Engines, Fuel Cells and Reactive
Systems. The department is an active partner in the Alliance for
Global Sustainability between MIT, EPFL and University of Tokyo.
1) Pinch Analysis extended to allow Life Cycle Exergetic balances

2) Energy Integration of Batch processes
3) Thermoeconomic and Environomics Modeling and Optimization
used to Design for Sustainability
Teaching: 1) Undergraduate course on Pinch Analysis (Mech. & Chem. Eng.)

2) Participates in International postgraduate course on Energy
Software: PinchLENI, originally developed for teaching and research, is now

commercially available and runs on both Macintosh and PC Windows
95 / NT, (see section 9 on Software for more details).
Clients: Regular contacts with Swiss companies, particularly in the Chemical

and Foods industry, and Engineering/Consulting companies.
Training: The Department offers short courses on Pinch Analysis. A text book
describing the basics of Pinch Analysis has been made available in
French. No particular training is needed for the PinchLENI software.
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University of Lige, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lige, Belgium
Major Contact: Professor Boris Kalitventzeff

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Lige,
Sart Tilman Bat B6a, B-4000, Lige, Belgium
Phone: + 32 - 4 - 366 - 3521
Fax: + 32 - 4 - 366 - 3525
E-Mail: B.Kalitventzeff@ulg.ac.be
Web: http://www.ulg.ac.be/lassc/

Research Area: Energy Analysis and Synthesis of industrial processes, where the
major problem addressed is the targeting of minimum cost in retrofit
situations. Special emphasis is on the integration of energy techno-
logies and the utility system (CHP, refrigeration, heat pumps, etc.).
Main research areas, mostly performed within the framework of

European projects such as JOULE and THERMIE, are:
1) Combined Heat and Power Systems

2) Targeting for Restricted Matches
3) Heat Exchanger Network Design, Simulation and Optimization
4) Combined Energy and Environment Targets
5) Retrofitting Problems
6) Integration of Distillation Systems through Intensification
7) Optimal Selection of Energy Saving Technologies
Teaching: 1) BSc Course on PI for students in Chem. and Mech. Engineering

2) Involved in International Courses and Summer Schools
Software: The Department has developed several programs related to the research
in the group. The major packages in the area of Process Integration are
(see section 9 on Software for more details):
EPIC, THERMO, EMS, SYNEP
Industry: The group provides consulting and training for companies in the
Petrochemical and Chemical industry, in the Food Industry (Breweries)
and the Pulp and Paper industry.
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University of Maribor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Maribor, Slovenia
Major Contact: Professor Peter Glavic, head of department

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor,
Smetanova 17, P.O.Box 119, SL-2000 Maribor, Slovenia
Phone: + 386 - 62 - 22 - 94451
Fax: + 386 - 62 - 22 - 7774
E-Mail: xxx@xxx
Web: http://www.uni-mb.si/

Research Area: The Department is recognized for its work on developing methodologies
for Process Integration and Synthesis. Research is performed in Process
Design, Synthesis and Optimization, based on Thermodynamic Analysis
and Mathematical Programming.
1) Optimal Synthesis of Reactor Networks, Separation Subsystems,

Heat Exchanger Networks and Overall Process schemes
2) Flexibility and Synthesis of Processes under Uncertainty
Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate courses on Reactor Design, Process

(System) Synthesis, Computer-Aided Design and Process Optimization.
Software: The Department is (together with Carnegie Mellon University in the

US) developing a unique Process Synthesis package for Simultaneous
Structural and Parameter Optimization called PROSYN-MINLP using
(as the name indicates) Mathematical Programming. Software called
DCA is also developed for Simultaneous Optimization of Processes and
the corresponding Heat Exchanger Networks (see section 9 on Software
for more details).
Training: The Department offers the following training courses:
1) One week course on Reactor Design

2) One week course on Process Integration
3) One week course on Process Optimization
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engng., Cambridge, USA
Major Contact: Professor George Stephanopoulos

Address: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering,
Room 66-440, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139, USA
Phone: + 1 - 617 - 253 - 3904
Fax: + 1 - 617 - 252 - 1651
E-Mail: geosteph@mit.edu
Web: http://web.mit.edu/cheme/www/Titlepage.html

Research Area: The Department is widely recognized as a world leader in the area of
Knowledge Based Systems for various applications, including Design.
1) Development of Solvent Recovery Targeting for the Design of
Batch Processes with integrated Solvent Recovery and Recycling
2) Design of Integrated Batch Processes using hybrid Discrete /
Continuous Dynamic Optimization and Mixed-Integer Dynamic
Optimization
3) Model Based Approaches to the Synthesis of Operating Procedures
subject to quantitative Safety and Operational Constraints
4) Design and Synthesis of Heteroazeotropic Distillation Systems
5) Development of Conceptual Batch Processing Schemes
6) Systematic Synthesis of Control Structures and Strategies for
Complete Chemical Plants
7) Integration of Process Design and Control
8) Multi-Scale Systems Theory
9) Uncertainty Analysis of Large-Scale Systems
10) Optimal Retrofitting of Continuous Processes
Teaching: Undergraduate courses in Process Dynamics and Control, Integrated

Chemical Engineering, graduate courses in Systems Engineering and
Process Systems Engineering.
Consortium: The ABACUSS Consortium (founded 1997) is an Industry/University

project to develop the next generation of equation based process
modeling software.
Software: BatchDesign_Kit supports Batch Process development activities from

early stages through pilot plant and manufacturing stages. The Group
has also developed modeling and simulation tools relevant to Process
Design and Integration activities (MODEL.LA, ABACUSS, DSL48S.
Training: The Department offers a 10 days professional summer short course on

Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Chemical Processes with
typically 50 engineers from industry.
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Norw. Univ. of Sci. and Technol., NTNU, Dept. of Chem. Engng., Trondheim, Norway
Major Contact: Professor Sigurd Skogestad

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, NTNU,
Sem Saelands vei 4, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
Phone: + 47 - 73 - 59 - 4154
Fax: + 47 - 73 - 59 - 4080
E-Mail: sigurd.skogestad@chembio.ntnu.no
Web: http://kikp.chembio.ntnu.no/research/PROST/

Research Area: Recognized as one of the major groups in Process Systems Engineering
and Computer Aided Process Engineering in Europe.

1) Modeling, Design and Control of Integrated Process Systems
including Multifunctional Process Units
2) Controllability Analysis of Integrated Processes, including Heat
Exchanger Networks
3) Optimal Operation of Integrated Processes
4) Process Inventions based on various Attainable Region Concepts
and Irreversible Thermodynamics
5) Mathematical Programming, including the use of Formal Logic
Teaching: Graduate and Undergraduate courses in Process Synthesis, Control,

Modeling and Simulation.
Consortium: The group forms the core of PROST, a strong point center at NTNU in
Process Systems Engineering, with 50 faculty and Ph.D. students from
Chemical, Control and Mechanical Engineering, focusing on Modeling,
Design, Control and Operation of Chemical Processes.
Industrial Co-operation through individual Ph.D. projects through the

INPRO program (Integrated Production Systems).
Networks: Initiator and member of (1) the Nordic Energy Research Programme on
Process Integration and (2) the European CAPE Forum. Member of the
CAPE.NET and the Advanced Control EU networks.
Software: Mostly models for Process Design and Integration developed in

application generators such as MatLab, gPROMS and GAMS
Training: Continuing education courses for industry in Process Synthesis and

Process Modeling.
Related Groups: Significant Process Integration activities also in the Dept. of Thermal
Energy and Process Integration (Professor Truls Gundersen).
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Princeton University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Princeton, USA
Major Contact: Professor Christodoulos A. Floudas

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-5263, USA
Phone: + 1 - 609 - 258 - 4595
Fax: + 1 - 609 - 258 - 0211
E-Mail: floudas@titan.princeton.edu
Web: http://titan.princeton.edu/
Faculty Members in Total and Process Integration ( ): 15 (1 + 2 Post-doc's)

Research Area: The Department is recognized as one of the major research groups in (i)
Process Synthesis and Design/Retrofit, (ii) Interaction between Design
and Control and (iii) Nonlinear Mixed-Integer and Global Optimization.
Within Process Integration, the group is particularly known for its work
in Optimization, Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis, Distillation based
Separation Systems and Reactor Networks.
1) New Methods for MINLP problems in Process Synthesis

2) Global Optimization in Design and Control
3) Synthesis and Design of Non-ideal Distillation Systems
4) Interaction of Design and Control
5) Uncertainty in Process Design
6) Short term Scheduling and Design of Batch and Continuous
Processes
Teaching: Undergraduate courses in Design and Control, graduate courses in

Process Synthesis and Nonlinear and Mixed Integer Optimization.
Software: The Department has developed several software tools with important
applications in Process Integration (see section 9 on Software for more
details):
MINOPT, cGOP, BB, GLOPEQ
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Purdue University, School of Chemical Engineering, West Lafayette, USA
Major Contact: Professor G.V. Rex Reklaitis, head of school

Address: School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University,
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1283, USA
Phone: + 1 - 765 - 494 - 4075
Fax: + 1 - 765 - 494 - 0805
E-Mail: reklaiti@ecn.purdue.edu
Web: http://che.www.ecn.purdue.edu/

Research Area: Recognized as one of the major research group in Computer Aided
Process Operations. Process Integration research focuses on issues and
techniques related to Integration of Process Decision Levels from the
lowest level of Sensor Information to the highest level of Supply Chain
Management. Both Batch and Continuous Processes are considered.
1) Integration of Scheduling and Control Decisions

2) Integrated Design and Scheduling of Multipurpose Plants
3) Decomposition approaches to Large Scale Planning and Scheduling
4) Model based approaches to Environmentally benign Manufacturing
5) Integrated treatment of Uncertainty in Design and Scheduling
6) Computer Support for Hazards and Operability Analysis
7) Intelligent Aids for the generation of Operational Analysis
8) Control for Waste Minimization
Teaching: A range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Aided

Process Design and Process Operations, AI applications in Process
Engineering and Optimization Methods.
Consortium: Computer Integrated Process Operations Consortium with 12 members

(1997) including agricultural chemicals, specialty and commodity
chemicals, paper industry, pharmaceutical industry and software
vendors. The Consortium was founded in 1992.
Software: Research and Educational Software including Diagnosis, Scheduling,

Operational Procedures and Control Applications. Some of the
packages are (see section 9 on Software for more details):
DKIT, PCM, RCSPEC++, GENESYS
Training: A short course based on the university course on Computer Integrated

Process Operations is to be announced in 1997.
Consulting: The Group is involved in consulting in all of the above mentioned areas.
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University of Massachusetts, UMass, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Amherst, USA
Web: http://www.ecs.umass.edu/che/
Unfortunately, this group has not responded to our letters, faxes, etc. asking for input to
the Catalogue. The following is thus a brief description of some of the major contributions
from University of Massachusetts, put together by the author of this Catalogue.
Research Area: This group has contributed in several areas of Process Synthesis and
Integration, as a combined effort of Professors James M. Douglas,
Michael F. Doherty and Michael Malone.
Some of the best known contributions from this group include:
1) The development of Hierarchical Analysis, where industrial design

experience is combined with shortcut cost calculations to provide a
tool for eliminating a large number of design alternatives and focus
on a few promising cases. The Hierarchical approach follows the
logical sequence of Process Design (somewhat similar to the Onion
Diagram), and makes it possible to stop a project at an early stage if
it is not economically feasible.
2) The development of Design and Synthesis procedures for the

Separation of Complex Chemical Mixtures, including Azeotropes,
with maximum use of Graphical representations such as Ternary
Diagrams, Residue Plots, etc.
Teaching: No information is available here, but it could be mentioned that James

M. Douglas' book "Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes" has been
used extensively around the world for university courses on Process
Synthesis and Integration.
Consortium: The research on Complex Separations has been supported by industrial

funding over a number of years. The current status is unknown.
Software: The PIP software (Process Invention Package) was developed to

support the ideas of Hierarchical Analysis. Plans to commercialize this
code have been explored, but the current status is unknown.
For the Design and Synthesis of Complex Separation Systems, the

group has developed the Mayflower system, which is the basis for the
package DISTIL from Hyprotech, which is a module in the so-called
HYSYS.Concept suite of software tools.
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University College, Dept. of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, London, UK
Major Contact: Dr. David Bogle

Address: Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering,
University College London, Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE, UK
Phone: + 44 - 171 - 419 - 3803
Fax: + 44 - 171 - 383 - 2348
E-Mail: ucecb01@pop-server.bcc.ac.uk
Web: http://www.chemeng.ucl.ac.uk/

Research Area: Research over several years into methodologies for Design and Control
of Integrated Chemical Process systems, also with an interest in Fine
Chemical and Biochemical systems.
1) Global Optimization techniques for highly non-linear and non-

convex problems in process design by the use of Genetic
Algorithms and Interval Analysis techniques
2) Automated Process Synthesis including non-cost objective
functions and support for early and collaborate design
3) Analysis of Controllability of Integrated Processes using non-linear
analytical techniques
4) Use of Internet technologies for Team Based design and application
integration
5) Operation and Control of Batch Processes
6) Design and Simulation of Integrated Biochemical processes using a
Properties based approach.
Teaching: Undergraduate courses in Computer Aided Process Engineering, Basic

and Advanced Process Engineering involving Computational and
Methodological aspects of Process Synthesis and Process Integration.
Consortium: The Department participates in the Centre for Process Systems

Engineering at Imperial College which has a Consortium of 12
members. In addition, the Department is involved in collaboration with
several European industrial companies.
Software: The Department is making further enhancements to the complete

Process Synthesis package CHiPS, developed at University of
Edinburgh and being commercially available from QuantiSci Ltd. (see
separate sections for Edinburgh and QuantiSci as well as section 9 on
software for more details).
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University of the Witwatersrand, Process & Materials Eng., Johannesburg, South Africa
Major Contact: Professor David Glasser, AECI Professor

Address: University of the Witwatersrand, School of Process & Materials
Engineering, Private Bag 3, WITS 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone: + 27 - 11 - 716 - 2418
Fax: + 27 - 11 - 716 - 2418 (same)
E-Mail: dg@chemeng.chmt.wits.ac.za
Web: http://www.wits.ac.za/fac/engineering/procmat/homepage.html

Research Area: Recognized as the major research group in the development of the
Attainable Region (AR) method for Reactor and Process Synthesis.
The Attainable Region concept has been expanded to systems where
mass transfer, heat transfer and separation take place. In its generalized
form (reaction, mixing, separation, heat transfer and mass transfer), the
Attainable Region concept provides a Synthesis tool that will provide
targets for "optimal" designs against which more practical solutions can
be judged.
Current research is organized in the following 3 areas:
1) Systems involving Reaction, Mixing and Separation (e.g. Reactive

Distillation)
2) Non-isothermal Chemical Reactor Systems
3) Optimization of Dynamic Systems
Teaching: The Attainable Region concept is part of a final year Reactor course.
The group has also taught this material to postgraduate chemical
engineers at Princeton, and the Attainable Region method is becoming
part of text books for reactor and process design.
Network: The group is involved in international collaboration with Carnegie

Mellon University, University of Rochester, McMaster University and
Princeton University.
Software: No commercially available software has yet been developed.
Clients: Preliminary talks have taken place with potential industrial clients.
Training: A three day course on Process Synthesis and Optimization focusing on

the Attainable Region concept is being planned and negotiated.
Seminars have been given for people from industry.
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6.3 PI Groups in the Participating and a few Other Countries
This section contains all universities involved in Process Integration in the Participating
countries of this Agreement, that have not been listed in one of the previous sections. In
addition, certain groups in other countries are listed as well.
Some of the university groups may be disappointed to find their place in this section.
However, the following should always be kept in mind:
1) This Catalogue deals with Process Integration only (as defined in this IEA project), and
some of the groups listed may be well recognized around the world for other Process
oriented research, such as modeling, simulation, optimization, control, etc. One such
example is the Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) Centre at the University
of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Other examples are the Technical University of
Denmark (world wide recognized for work on Thermodynamics and Physical
Properties) and the University of Pennsylvania (Numerical Analysis related to Process
Design and Operation).
2) As mentioned earlier, for some countries, the impact from the groups in this section is
of enormous importance for the education, development, technology transfer and
application of Process Integration in the corresponding countries.
Below is a list of universities included in this section. Each group is described on the
following pages (one page for each university).
University of Adelaide, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Adelaide, Australia

Indian Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Bombay, INDIA
CPERI, Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute, Thessaloniki, Greece
Technical University of Denmark, Dept. of Energy Engineering, Lyngby, Denmark
TU of Hamburg-Harburg, Dept. of Process and Plant Engineering, Hamburg, Germany
Helsinki Univ. of Technol., Dept. of Mech. and Dept. of Chem. Engng., Helsinki, Finland
Instituto Superior Tcnico, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal
Lappeenranta University of Technol., Dept. of Chem. Technol., Lappeenranta, Finland
Murdoch University, School of Engineering, Murdoch, WA, Australia
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Chemical Engineering, Philadelphia, USA
University of Porto, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Porto, Portugal
Escola de Qumica, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
University of Queensland, Computer Aided Process Engng. Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Technion, Department of Chemical Engineering, Haifa, Israel
University of Ulster, Energy Research Centre, Coleraine, UK
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University of Adelaide, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Adelaide, Australia
Major Contact: Dr. B.K. O'Neill / Dr. J.R.Roach

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, North
Tce., Adelaide, South Australia 5005
Phone: + 61 - 8 - 8303 - 5455
Fax: + 61 - 8 - 8303 - 4373
E-Mail: boneill and jroach, both at @chemeng.adelaide.edu.au
Web: http://www.chemeng.adelaide.edu.au/

Research Area: Process Integration problems in general, with emphasis on insight

directed heuristic methods. Recent work is concerned with the general
Retrofit problem, the Co-production of thermally generated electric
power with chemical products and batch process energy production.
Teaching: Teaching in Process Integration is offered through an elective subject in

level four of the undergraduate course. This material is adaptable for
industrial short course purposes.
Software: The Group has developed various sections of C code for specific
elements of the overall problem. A general purpose C++ steady state
and dynamic process simulator makes it possible to study operability,
emissions and Second Law aspects. Current developments involve
linear and non-linear optimization incorporated in the simulator. In the
future, discrete event simulation will also be included. Another future
focus will be the modeling of CO2 emissions from integrated
combustion processes.
Clients: The Department is involved in initial work with two Australian oil
refineries.
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Indian Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Bombay, INDIA
Major Contact: Dr. Uday V. Shenoy, associate professor

Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Bombay 400 076, India
Phone: + 91 - 22 - 576 - 7222
Fax: + 91 - 22 - 578 - 3480
E-mail: uvs@che.iitb.ernet.in
Web: http://www.che.iitb.ernet.in/

Research Area: Recognized as a research group in the area of Computer Aided Process
Systems Design and Engineering. Process Integration work relates to
Heat Exchanger Networks, Retrofitting, Heat Exchanger Design, Utility
Systems, Total Sites, Distillation, Mass Exchanger Networks, and in
general to the Optimization of Processes by Energy and Resource
Analysis using both Pinch Technology and Mathematical Programming.
1) Multiple Utilities Targeting of Heat Exchanger Networks

2) Simulation-Based Energy Optimization of Distillation Processes
3) Data-driven Methodologies for Practical Energy-Saving Retrofits
4) Transformation for Mass and Heat Exchanger Network Problems
5) Dynamic Simulation and Control of Heat Exchanger Networks
Teaching: 1) New 5-year integrated (dual degree: B.Tech. / M.Tech.) programme

in Process Systems Design and Engineering
2) Undergraduate elective course on Heat Exchanger Network Design
3) Interdisciplinary programme in Energy Systems Engineering
Centre: "Computer Aided Design Centre" at IIT-Bombay (founded 84) develops

software, undertakes consultancy projects, and runs training courses.
Software: The Department develops PI software for Pinch Analysis targeting, heat
exchanger network synthesis and evolution, heat exchanger design,
pressure drop based targeting, retrofitting, flexibility analysis, turbine
simulation, batch process integration, water targeting, distillation
column targeting, and Mathematical Programming. Software delivered
so far includes (see section 9 on Software for more details):
HX, HXGAMS, DISTARG
1) Process Integration and Optimization by Pinch Analysis (4 days)

2) Distillation - Modeling, Simulation & Energy Integration (4 days)
3) Energy Cost Optimization by Process Systems Engineering (2 days)
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CPERI, Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute, Thessaloniki, Greece
Major Contact: Professor I. Vasalos, Director

Address: CPERI, P.O.Box 361, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
Phone: + 30 - 31 - 980 - 211
Fax: + 30 - 31 - 980 - 180
E-Mail: vasalos@filippos.techpath.gr
Web: http://www.cperi.forth.gr

Research Area: Current research in the area of Process Integration includes:

1) Synthesis and Design of Energy Integration Systems, employing
Mathematical Programming and Optimization Techniques
2) Process Synthesis methods for Hybrid Operations and Integrated
Processes
3) Operational problems of Energy Recovery Systems, such as
Fouling, etc.
4) Efficient use of Water and Raw Materials
Teaching: CPERI is in close collaboration with the Department of Chemical

Engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Five researchers
are also faculty members of that Department, participating in
undergraduate courses on Process Synthesis and Design and Energy
Management.
Industrial Contacts:
CPERI collaborates with Greek, European and American Chemical and

Petrochemical companies, either within EC-funded research projects, or
in independent industry-funded projects. Among the industrial
collaborators that directly fund research activities are EKO and
Chemical Industries of Northern Greece (SICNG) in Greece, Shell
(Netherlands) and Amoco (USA).
Training: CPERI offers scholarships for training courses and projects to young
chemical engineers.
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Technical University of Denmark, Dept. of Energy Engineering, Lyngby, Denmark
Major Contact: Professor Bjrn Qvale

Address: Department of Energy Engineering, Building 403, Technical University
of Denmark, DK-2800, Denmark
Phone: + 45 - 45 - 254161
Fax: + 45 - 45 - 930663
E-Mail: bq@et.dtu.dk
Web: http://www.et.dtu.dk/

Research Area: The main interests are directed towards Synthesis of Energy Systems in
Food industries, generation of Electric Power and Cogeneration based
on Biomass, and development of efficient Refrigeration systems. The
work is concentrating on economic and thermodynamic optimization,
with development of algorithms for the design of Heat Recovery
Networks for Continuous processes and Batch processes, and computer
programs for Simulation and Optimization of the Operation of the
resulting Energy Systems.
Teaching: Explicitly, Process Integration constitutes a significant part of a course

on Energy Systems. Implicitly, Process Integration is included in a
number of courses concerning Refrigeration processes and Power
Plants.
Software: The Department has developed a number of Process Integration

algorithms that have been implemented in computer programs that are
not particularly user friendly. A Simulation language called SIL has
been developed. Finally, the program Network Analysis has been
developed and is currently being extended to Dynamic Network
Analysis.
Network: The Department is working closely with the Universities of Genova,

Firenze and Padova in Italy, and the University of Tennessee in USA.
Training: The Department has participated in the arrangement of a number of

short courses in Process Integration.
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TU of Hamburg-Harburg, Dept. of Process and Plant Engineering, Hamburg, Germany
Major Contact: Professor Gnter Gruhn, head of department

Address: Department of Process and Plant Engineering, Technical University of
Hamburg-Harburg, Denicke Str. 15, D-21073 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: + 49 - 40 - 7718 - 3041
Fax: + 49 - 40 - 7718 - 2992
E-Mail: gruhn@tu-harburg.de
Web: http://www.tu-harburg.de/vt3/

Research Area: The Department is focusing its research activities on Global

Optimization techniques for Integrated Process Design, including
MINLP-based strategies and methods, and its combination with
Heuristic Design methods, Exergy Concepts for Design, Simulation and
Design of Solids Processes and Operability problems.
Primary targets for the research are:
1) Efficient use of Raw Materials

2) Energy Savings in Processing
3) Emissions Reduction and Regeneration of Waste Materials
Teaching: Various graduate and interdisciplinary courses on Process Analysis and

Design, Flexibility and Reliability, Process Design with emphasis on
Concepts and Computer based Strategies and Methods.
Software: The Department is actively developing close to industrial standard

software on Process Synthesis (based on MINLP), Integrated Production
Control and Exergy Analysis with Flowsheeting programs.
1) Two day course on Integrated Process Design

2) Two day course on Computer Aided Plant Design
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Helsinki University of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Helsinki, Finland
Major Contact: Professor Carl-Johan Fogelholm, head of laboratory

Address: Laboratory of Energy Engineering and Environmental Protection,
Department of Mechanical Engng., Helsinki University of Technology,
Saehkoemiehentie 4, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Phone: + 358 - 9 - 451 - 3630 Fax: + 358 - 9 - 451 - 3418
E-Mail: Carl-Johan.Fogelholm@hut.fi Web: http://www.hut.fi/Units/Mechanic/

Research Area: Within Process Integration, the Laboratory is recognized for its work in
the Pulp and Paper industry and in the area of Power Plant Simulation.
Current research includes the Evaluation of applying Process Integration

methods such as Pinch Analysis and Exergy Analysis in the Thermal
Optimization of a Kraft Pulp Mill and its Power Plant.
Teaching: Process Integration forms part of a few undergraduate courses, where

Pinch Technology is used for Energy Considerations in Design.
Network: Co-operation with Nordic universities in the area of Process Integration.
Software: The Laboratory has access to a commercial Pinch program (Heatnet)

and a commercial Power Plant simulation program (Prosim).
Helsinki University of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Helsinki, Finland
Major Contact: Act. Professor Markku Hurme

Address: Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Plant Design, Department of
Chemical Technology, Helsinki University of Technology,
Kemistintie 1 M, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Phone: + 358 - 9 - 451 - 2632 Fax: + 358 - 9 - 451 - 2694
E-Mail: markku.hurme@hut.fi Web: http://www.hut.fi/Units/ChemEng/

Research Area: Within Process Integration, the Laboratory is recognized for its work in
the Chemical and Process industry (Energy Saving and Process
Simulation for Plant Design).
Teaching: Process Integration forms part of a few undergraduate courses.
Industry: Co-operation with Finnish companies in the area of Process Integration.
Software: The Laboratory has access to commercial Pinch programs (Advent and
SuperTarget) through co-operation with industrial companies.
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Instituto Superior Tcnico, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal
Major Contact: Professor Alberto Romo Dias, head of department

Professor Clemente Pedro Nunes, Process Integration Group
Address: Instituto Superior Tcnico, Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Av.
Rovisco Pais, 1096 Lisbon Codex, Portugal
Phone: + 351 - 1 - 841 - 7639
Fax: + 351 - 1 - 841 - 7246
E-Mail: pchmatos@alfa.ist.utl.pt
Web: http://dequim.ist.utl.pt/english/

Research and
Developm. Area: Application of Process Integration with emphasis on Pinch Technology
to several sectors of the Portuguese industry. Main areas of application
have been the energy sector (including Cogeneration units), the
petrochemical industry and the textile industry, with the objective of
increasing the energy efficiency in these industries.
Teaching: Emphasis in teaching on Pinch Technology Concepts through:
1) BSc Course in Chemical Engineering

2) MSc course including Process Integration / Pinch Technology
Consortium: The "Portuguese National Team on Process Integration" has 11

members, including industrial companies, and promotes the
dissemination of information to industry, public bodies and engineering
companies. The execution of applied R&D projects is another activity.
Software: The Department uses several software tools, including SuperTarget, and
is actively developing its own computing tools.
Training: The Process Integration Group has organized several seminars on

Process Integration in Portugal.
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Lappeenranta University of Technol., Dept. of Chem. Technol., Lappeenranta, Finland
Major Contact: Professor Lars Nystroem, head of laboratory

Address: Laboratory of Process Engineering, Department of Chemical
Technology, Lappeenranta University of Technology,
P.O.Box 20, 53851 Lappeenranta, Finland
Phone: + 358 - 5 - 621 - 2125
Fax: + 358 - 5 - 621 - 2199
E-Mail: Lars.Nystrom@lut.fi
Web: http://www.lut.fi/kete/laboratories/Process_Engineering/mainpage.htm

Research Area: Process Integration research activities in the laboratory are closely
related to (or included in) other research activities. Within Process
Integration, the group is recognized for its work in the Pulp and Paper
industry. Research projects are focused on exploring possibilities to
save energy and water in paper mills.
1) Flowsheet Simulation in Pulp and Paper industries which is a

necessary basis for Process Integration studies
2) Use of the Water Pinch concept and Simultaneous Energy and
Water Use Minimization
Teaching: Undergraduate courses on Process Integration. Emphasis in teaching is

on Flowsheet Simulation and Energy Considerations in Design
Industry: The Laboratory co-operates with VTT-Energy (Technical Research

Centre of Finland) as well as Pulp and Paper companies and Energy
companies.
Software: The Laboratory has access to commercial software such as Hero,

Heatnet and SuperTarget, and uses Pinch Analysis in Process Design
and Synthesis activities.
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Murdoch University, School of Engineering, Murdoch, WA, Australia
Major Contact: Professor Peter Lee, Dean of Engineering

Address: School of Engineering, Murdoch University, Rockingham Campus,
Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
Phone: + 61 - 8 - 9360 - 7102
Fax: + 61 - 8 - 9360 - 7104
E-Mail: peter@eng.murdoch.edu.au
Web: http://wwweng.murdoch.edu.au/engindex.html

Research Area: Recognized as one of the major research groups in the area of Control
and Instrumentation in Australia. In the area of Process Integration, the
group is recognized for its work in Operability Analysis of processing
plants with emphasis on Flexibility and Controllability assessment of
plants during the design stage.
1) Operability Assessment of processing plants

2) Development of efficient modeling techniques specifically for
Control purposes
3) Design of Expert Plant Supervisory systems
4) Design of complete Control Systems for process plants
5) Use of Non-linear methods for Control System design
6) Control relevant System Identification
7) Hybrid System behavior
Teaching: Various undergraduate and graduate courses on Control,

Instrumentation, Software Engineering, Modeling and Simulation
Software: Control System Design analysis tools in MATLAB are under constant
development. These tools address Design and Control interactions
using in-house technology. These software tools are at present of a non-
commercial nature.
Training: The School offers the following training courses:
Benefit Analysis
Plant wide Control Systems
System Identification
Advanced Process Control
Fundamentals of Process Control
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University of Pennsylvania, Department of Chemical Engineering, Philadelphia, USA
Major Contact: Professor Warren D. Seider

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania,
220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6393, USA
Phone: + 1 - 215 - 898 - 7953
Fax: + 1 - 215 - 573 - 2093
E-Mail: seider@cheme.seas.upenn.edu
Web: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/cheme/chehome.html

Research Area: Research is focused on Computer-Aided Process Design, Control and

Operation. Specific contributions from the group in the area of Process
Integration include Heat and Power Integration, the Design and Control
of complex Distillation processes, and the coordination of Design and
Control Optimizers. On the outskirts of Process Integration, the group
is doing research on Automated Hazard Detection Analysis.
Current research in the area of Process Integration includes:
1) Design of Chemical Processes with improved Selectivity at

Unstable Steady-states
2) Design and Control of Azeotropic Distillation Trains
3) Optimal Design of Aqueous Waste Treatment systems
4) Automated Analysis of Data from Integrated chemical plants
Teaching: Undergraduate courses in Process Design and Control, Expert Systems

and Artificial Intelligence. Graduate courses in Computer-Aided Design
and Modeling, Simulation and Optimization.
Collaboration with Princeton (Floudas) and Lehigh (Luyben) in teaching

a coordinated Design Course.
Software: Basically prototype software developed for research purposes
Industry: Collaboration with approximately 20 persons from various companies in

teaching Process Design.
Training: Short courses on Computer-Aided Chemical Process Design and

Mathematical Modeling and Optimization for the AIChE.
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University of Porto, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Porto, Portugal
Major Contact: Professor Carlos A.V. Costa, head of department

Professor Manuel A.N. Coelho, Laboratory for Process, Environment
and Energy Engineering
Address: Dept. de Engenharia Qumica, Faculdade de Engenharia da Univ. Porto,
Rua dos Bragos, 4099 Porto Codex, Portugal
Phone: + 351 - 2 - 204 - 1679
Fax: + 351 - 2 - 319 - 280
E-Mail: ccosta@fe.up.pt and mcoelho@fe.up.pt
Web: http://www.up.pt/

Research and
Developm. Area: Process Simulation and Optimization, Heat and Mass Exchange
Networks, Batch Process Control and Scheduling, Heat and Power
Integration, Cogeneration Systems.
Teaching: Undergraduate courses on Process Design, Simulation, Control and

Optimization. Master course on Environmental Engineering (Waste
Minimization).
Software: The Department has developed NEURONET, a program for Batch

Process Analysis using Neural Networks. The Department is also
actively using commercial software for Process Simulation from Aspen
Technology and Simulation Sciences.
Industry: The Department is involved in collaboration with 12 companies in the

areas of Process Simulation and Optimization, Pinch Technology,
Waste Minimization and Combined Heat and Power Generation. Major
industrial sectors are Petroleum Refining, Chemical Industry, Food
Industry and Textiles.
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Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Escola de Qumica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Major Contact: Professor Eduardo Mach Queiroz

Address: EQ/UFRJ Departamento de Engenharia Qumica, Centro de
Tecnologia, Bloco E, Sala E209, Cidade Universitria 21.949-900 -
Rio de Janeiro/RJ - Brazil
Phone: + 55 - 21 - 562 - 7603
Fax: + 55 - 21 - 562 - 7567
E-mail: mach@eq.ufrj.br
Web: http://www.ufrj.br/home.php

Research Area: The Process Integration Group develops procedures for process
synthesis and analysis. The current research interests include:
1) Development of automatic heat exchanger network synthesis

procedure based on Pinch Technology involving the influence of
temperature dependent heat capacities, process variable uncertainties,
equipment design and controllability issues.
2) Development of algorithms for heat exchanger network synthesis,
taking into account equipment design, using Math Programming.
3) Procedures for the synthesis of mass exchange networks including
multicomponent streams and main equipment design.
4) Synthesis of processes for the extraction of natural products using
supercritical fluids.
5) Optimal design of pipeline networks. Process identification and
dynamic simulation of pipeline networks operating with compressible
fluids. General fault and leak detection.
6) Compositional modeling and development of thermodynamic
property estimation procedures as tools for oil refining processes.
7) Design and optimization of reactive, extractive or azeotropic
distillation processes operating in batch or continuous modes.
Teaching: Undergraduate courses on Process Engineering, Heat Exchanger Design

and its Networks, Process Modeling and Control, and Optimization.
Graduate courses on Process Analysis and Engineering, Statistical and
Reconciliation, Process Identification and Control, and Optimization
Techniques.
Software: The group is continuously involved in the development of process

engineering software, resulting from cooperative effort with research
groups, petrochemical and oil companies. One examples is AtHENS
for Automatic Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis.
Training: Industrial short courses in areas related to the current undergraduate and
graduate courses are offered whenever demand occurs.
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University of Queensland, Computer Aided Process Engng. Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Major Contact: Associate Professor Ian Cameron

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland,
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4072
Phone: + 61 - 7 - 3365 - 4175
Fax: + 61 - 7 - 3365 - 4199
E-Mail: ianc@cheque.uq.edu.au
Web: http://www.cheque.uq.edu.au/

Research Area: Recognized as a Major Australian center for Modeling, Control and
Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) activities. Research
areas include: Process Modeling and Simulation, Advanced Process
Control, Operator Training, Hazard and Risk Analysis, Expert Systems
and Neural Networks, Man/Machine Interfaces. Thus, the group is
active in areas related to Process Integration, but not in central Process
Integration research. The Centre is, however, included in the Catalogue
since their research on Process Operation is important for providing
tools to evaluate Process Integration decisions.
Teaching: Main areas of teaching are:
1) Dynamic Process Modeling and Simulation

2) Advanced Process Control
3) Data Analysis and Modeling
4) Flowsheeting
5) Hazard and Risk Analysis
6) Process Design
These are part of BE, MEngSci and Ph.D programs in the Department.
Software: The Centre has a number of software products for commercial and
academic use. Two of these packages are NIMBUS (a Dynamic
Simulator) and HEVAN (for Risk Assessment).
Training: The Centre offers a number of Industrial training courses including:
1) Dynamics and Modeling of Process Systems (3 days)

2) Data Analysis and Modeling (3 days)
3) Modeling and Dynamics of Wastewater Processes (3 days)
4) Risk Assessment for Landuse Planning (3 days)
5) Operability, Flexibility and Uncertainty in Design (2 days)
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Technion, Department of Chemical Engineering, Haifa, Israel
Major Contact: Professor Daniel R. Lewin

Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion, Haifa 32000, Israel
Phone: + 972 - 4 - 8292006
Fax: + 972 - 4 - 8230476
E-Mail: dlewin@techunix.technion.ac.il
Web: http://www.technion.ac.il/technion/chem-eng/index_explorer.htm

Research Area: The Integration of Design and Control of Chemical Processes with
application to Heat Integrated systems, including the development of
Model-based Strategies for Process Design, Operation and Monitoring
as well as the application of Evolutionary Algorithms for large scale
Systems Synthesis.
Current Process Integration related research includes:
1) Short-cut Controllability and Operability estimation on the basis of

steady-state flowsheeting data
2) Structural and Parametric Optimization using Genetic Algorithms
3) HEN Synthesis using Genetic Algorithms
Teaching: Various undergraduate and graduate courses on Analysis, Design and

Control. Technion offers a special programme on Process Engineering
for undergraduates, which (among other topics) includes advanced
courses in Process Design.
Software: A prototype version of a generic Genetic Algorithm for Heat Exchanger

Network Synthesis, GA-HEN, is under development (see section 9 on
Software for more details).
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University of Ulster, Energy Research Centre, Coleraine, UK
Major Contact: Professor J.T. McMullan, Director

Address: Energy Research Centre, University of Ulster,
Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT52 1SA, UK
Phone: + 44 - 1265 - 324 - 469
Fax: + 44 - 1265 - 324 - 900
E-Mail: JT.McMullan@ulst.ac.uk
Web: http://www.ulst.ac.uk/faculty/science/energy/index.html

Research Area: Recognized as the major research group in the area of Techno-economic
analysis of advanced Power and Fuel Conversion systems. Important
research areas also include Optimization of Refrigeration and Heat
Recovery Systems and CFC Replacement. The group has specialized in
Waste Conversion and Coal/Renewables co-utilization.
Teaching: Emphasis on Renewable Energy and Systems Integration through M.Sc.

in Energy Technology.
Software: The Group uses the chemical process simulator ECLIPSE for capital
costing, operating costs and economic performance.
Training: The Centre offers short courses (two-three days) in areas such as:
Energy Systems Analysis, Refrigeration, CFC Replacement,

Renewables and last but not least Process Integration.
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7. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS OF PROCESS INTEGRATION
This section has not at all been updated in the 2001 version of the Catalogue. With the
vast use of Internet that the commercial developers have introduced in their marketing
efforts, the information about software and other services is easier and much more
precisely available from the listed Web addresses under each company listed here.
This section presents the major commercial developers (such as software vendors, research
institutes and high tech companies) around the world in the area of Process Integration.
The developments in these companies include both technology, software and training.
Some research institutes with strong university links have been included in section 6 on
academic developers.
Notice that some consultants also offer software as a small or large part of their business,
however, we have decided to list these companies only once in the next section in order to
avoid the duplication of information in the Catalogue. The most important example of such
a company is Linnhoff March Ltd., which is listed among the consulting companies, but at
the same time is one of the major suppliers of Process Integration software world-wide.
Also notice that some universities offer software on a commercial or semi-commercial

basis. Such information is available in section 6 on academic developers and in section 9
on software.
Simulation Sciences Inc. is missing in this section, however, the company has been
approached several times asking for details to be included in this Catalogue. The author is
then unable to describe the services of this company. It should be mentioned, however, that
the HEXTRAN package was the first commercial software to include some of the early
Pinch concepts, however, as far as we know, HEXTRAN is more of a Simulation and
Rating package than actually a Design tool. It is extensively used in industry to monitor the
performance of heat exchanger networks and to suggest cleaning cycles.
The following companies are included in the Catalogue:
Advanced Process Combinatorics (APC), West Lafayette, USA

Aspen Technology Inc. (AspenTech), Cambridge, USA
Hyprotech Ltd., Calgary, Canada
National Engineering Laboratory (NEL), Glasgow, UK
QuantiSci Limited, Henley-on-Thames, UK
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Advanced Process Combinatorics (APC), West Lafayette, USA
Headquarters: Advanced Process Combinatorics, Inc., 1291 Cumberland Ave.,

P.O.Box 2324, West Lafayette, IN 47906-0324, USA
Other Offices: none
Employees: 6 in total, difficult to split
Turnover: n.a.
Founded: n.a.
Major Contact: Michael G. Zentner, Vice President
Phone: + 1 - 765 - 497 - 9969
Fax: + 1 - 765 - 463 - 5126
E-Mail: info@combination.com
Web: http://www.combination.com
PI Software: VirtECS Design for Initial and Retrofit Design of Production Facilities
and Process Supply Chains.
VirtECS Scheduler for detailed Scheduling of Production Facilities,
performing "what if" analyses and Capacity Studies.
Related Software offered by the company is SPRIntChart for manually

creating and adjusting an existing Schedule using interactive Gantt
charts.
VirtECS Design (18 licenses) and VirtECS Scheduler (20 licenses) both
run on Windows NT and UNIX.
PI Technology: Mathematical Programming

Artificial Intelligence
Vertical Integration
Client-Server
In addition to in-house developed Optimization and Problem

Representation methods, Purdue University is a primary Technology
Source.
Clients: The company has at present (March 1997) 15 clients in the following
industries: Films, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics, Chemicals and Food &
Beverage.
Support: Extensive Reference Manual and a Model Builder Tutorial. Training is

available for Model Builder (2 days) with User extension (1 day). The
company offers consulting services in the following areas: Process
Analysis, Design and Retrofit, Demonstration projects to show the value
of the technology and Software installation and integration.
A Client-only 24 hour ftp site is available in addition to electronic and

telephone support (support@combination.com).
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Aspen Technology Inc. (AspenTech), Cambridge, USA
Headquarters: Aspen Technology Inc., Ten Canal Park, Cambridge, MA 02141-2201,

USA
Other Offices: 25 other offices, including:
Houston (Texas/USA), Cranbury (New Jersey/USA), Brussels
(Belgium), Cambridge (UK), Dsseldorf (Germany), Tokyo (Japan),
and Hong Kong (China).
Employees: 1200+ in total, 40 in Advanced Process Design Group which is
responsible for Process Integration products and services.
Turnover: 103.6 mill. US$ (1966)
Founded: 1981
Major Contact: Su Ahmad, Vice President, Cambridge, USA
Phone: + 1 - 617 - 949 - 1284 Fax: + 1 - 617 - 949 - 1030
Other Contacts: Manolis Kotzabasakis, Director, Warrington, Cheshire, UK
Phone: + 44 - 1925 - 844 - 434 Fax: + 44 - 1925 - 844 - 455
Rik Klavers, Business Manager, Houston, USA
Phone: + 1 - 281 - 584 - 1891 Fax: + 1 - 281 - 584 - 5401
Yoshio Kumagae, Business Manager, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: + 81 - 3 - 3262 - 1710 Fax: + 81 - 3 - 3264 - 5425
E-Mail: info , ahmad , manolis.kotzabasakis , rik.klavers , yoshio.kumagae
all with the common address: @aspentech.com
Web: http://www.aspentech.com
PI Software: Aspen PinchTM for Pinch Technology Applications (including Retrofit

Targeting, Target Optimization, Exergy Targets), Total Site Analysis,
Heat & Power Models (furnaces, steam systems, refrigeration systems,
gas turbines), Network Design and Optimization, Detailed Heat
Exchanger Rating and Design, Network Flexibility/Operability, and
interface to Aspen Plus (see section 9 on software details). Related
software includes Aspen Split for distillation system analysis and
Aspen Plus TM for process simulation.
Aspen Split for Synthesis and Design of optimal Distillation

Systems, especially for highly non-ideal and azeotropic mixtures,
including those showing immiscible (heterogeneous) behavior. SPLIT
is particularly used in revamp and debottlenecking applications,
although it is equally applicable to new designs. Split has capabilities
for azeotrope search, entrainer search, binary/ternary/quaternary residue
curve diagrams, column design analysis and column heat profiles.
SPLIT can operate stand-alone or integrated (as an embedded module)
with ADVENT so the two work as one program. SPLIT uses the same
physical property data files as ASPEN PLUS.
Aspen Plus with B-JAC for evaluating entire process flowsheets

in detail, including detailed rating and design of heat exchangers using
the B-JAC models for shell-and-tube heat exchangers (HETRAN )
and air-coolers (AEROTRAN ). The exchangers can be further
analyzed with TEAMS for mechanical design.
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Aspen Water for water management and improved process water

usage. Aspen Water is an integrated modeling and synthesis tool that
provides the engineer with a number of capabilities such as data
reconciliation, identification of investment options, contaminant
sensitivity analysis, etc. This software tool is based on the so-called
Water Pinch technology, first developed at UMIST.
Clients: The following information is from 1997, and has not been updated. At
that time, ADVENT (now Aspen Pinch) had about 80 commercial
customers and about 50 university licenses. Aspen Split had about 20
commercial customers. There were over 700 companies worldwide
using Aspen Plus and/or B-JAC products.
PI Technology: Pinch Analysis with Heat & Power Models and Total Site Analysis
Exergy Analysis
Detailed Heat Exchanger Rating and Design
Optimization techniques for Automatic Network Synthesis
Advanced Distillation Synthesis techniques, including Residue
Curves and Column Heat Profiles, with Reactive Distillation
Synthesis in progress
Batch Process Analysis
Wastewater minimization (in progress)
On-going developments (again: this refers to 1997) include Wastewater

Minimization technology (through the WATERPLUS Development
Club), Network Pinch, Hydrogen Pinch (collaboration with UMIST),
Tools for Distillation Column Debottlenecking, Site-wide Materials and
Energy Analysis, and Reactive Distillation Synthesis and Design.
Technology Sources:
In addition to significant in-house development in the Advanced Process

Design Group, other sources of technology (which AspenTech funds)
include:
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

UMIST, Manchester
Imperial College, London
Support: Worldwide hot-line and sales support, on-site technical support, public
and on-site training in technology, procedures and software navigation,
application projects ranging from small feasibility studies to entire site-
wide projects inclusive of Process Integration, modeling, utility system
infrastructure planning, and operability/control assessment.
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Hyprotech Ltd., Calgary, Canada
Headquarters: Hyprotech Ltd., 300 Hyprotech Centre, 1110 Centre Street North,
Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R2, Canada
Other Offices: Newark (Delaware, USA), Houston (USA), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia),
Yokohama (Japan), Barcelona (Spain), Dsseldorf (Germany), Oslo
(Norway) and Cairo (Egypt)
Employees: 175 in total, number on Process Integration n.a.
Turnover: n.a.
Founded: 1976
Major Contact: Mr. Don Mahoney
Phone: + 1 - 403 - 520 - 6000
Fax: + 1 - 403 - 520 - 6040
E-Mail: DonM@hyprotech.com
Web: http://www.hyprotech.com
PI Software: HYSYS.Concept is a package (actually a suite of design tools) for

Conceptual Design, including Heat Recovery and Distillation Systems.
HX-Net focuses on the design and optimization of heat exchanger

networks and provides critical engineering insights in an integrated and
interactive environment. HX-Net helps to identify promising options
early in the project by setting design targets and providing options to
realize the benefits.
DISTIL focuses on the synthesis of distillation column sequences for

multi-component systems, including azeotropic mixtures and provides
separation insights in an integrated and interactive environment.
Complex column configurations can be easily evaluated. DISTIL
combines comprehensive Data Regression and a Thermodynamic
Database with the Mayflower Technology for Conceptual Design of
Distillation Systems from University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Other tools in the HYSYS framework can handle Steady State and
Dynamic Simulation, Operator Training and Real Time Optimization.
Clients: The total number of clients worldwide for Hyprotech products was in
1997 around 1500 in over 80 different countries. This information has
not been updated in this last version of the Catalogue. Major Industrial
Branches served are Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Refining,
Engng. & Construction, Polymers and Pharmaceuticals.
PI Technology: Pinch Analysis used in HX-Net.

Mayflower Technology (Doherty/Malone, Umass) for Conceptual
Design of Complex Distillation Systems used in DISTIL.
Support: Detailed product manuals and on-line help, technical support (phone,
fax, e-mail) by qualified engineers. Training courses relevant for
Hyprotech software using a Workshop format. Custom modeling,
validation and development are also offered.
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National Engineering Laboratory (NEL), Glasgow, UK
Headquarters: NEL, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park, Reynolds Building,

Reynolds Avenue, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 0QU, UK
Other Offices: none
Employees: 227 in total, 2 on Process Integration
Turnover: 12.2 mill.
Founded: n.a.
Major Contact: Colin Martin
Phone: + 44 - 1355 - 27 - 2143
Fax: + 44 - 1355 - 27 - 2536
E-Mail: cmartin@nel.uk
Web: http://www.ipa-scotland.org.uk/members/nel.htm
PI Software: HEATNET for Heat Exchanger Network Targeting, Design and

Optimization (see section 9 on software for details). Related Software
includes PPDS2 for thermophysical and phase equilibrium properties
and HTFS (Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Service) offered together with
AEA Technology. HTFS provides software for design and rating of a
wide range of heat exchanger types.
A new release in April 1997 includes time-dependent modeling of the

build up of Fouling in Heat Exchangers and Combustion Systems.
Clients: The Process Industries Software area within NEL (including HTFS and
PPDS2) has some 550 clients worldwide, where 18% are from the 6
participating countries of this IEA Agreement.
Total number of Commercial licenses for HEATNET worldwide is 18,

with 11 in the 6 participating countries of this IEA Agreement. In
addition, there are 21 Academic licenses worldwide.
PI Technology: Pinch Analysis combined with additional Heuristics

Advise and Match Suggestion System
Automatic and Semi-automatic Network Synthesis
Network Optimization and Flexibility Analysis System
Sources of Technology are Glasgow University, Glasgow Caledonian

University and the European Commission Joule Programme. The first
version of HEATNET was based on work at NTNU, Trondheim.
On-going and Future Development Projects include Automatic Network

Synthesis using constrained Multi-Heuristic Search and Genetic
Algorithms.
Support: Manuals and Hot Line support. Consultancy on Engineering and

Software issues. Training on the use of Software.
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QuantiSci Limited, Henley-on-Thames, UK
Headquarters: QuantiSci Limited, Chiltern House, 45 Station Road,

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1AT, UK
Other Offices: Melton Mowbray (UK), Denver (USA), Barcelona (Spain) and
Stockholm (Sweden). QuantiSci Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of
Enviros Ltd. with over 400 staff providing consultancy and services
aimed at minimizing environmental impacts.
Turnover: n.a.
Founded: n.a.
Major Contact: Dr. M.J. Williams
Phone: + 44 - 1491 - 410 - 474
Fax: + 44 - 1491 - 576 - 916
E-Mail: mwilliams@quantisci.co.uk
Web: http://www.quantisci.co.uk/
PI Software: CHiPS, which is an overall Process Synthesis (Reaction, Recycle and

Separation) with Simultaneous Heat Integration package, originally
developed at Edinburgh University. The program uses Mathematical
Programming with implicit Superstructures.
The package runs on PC, and later releases are planned to link with
commercial physical property data banks and process simulators.
DRAMA, which is a Process Design Rationale Management system.

This package will, in the same way as Chips, be brought to the market
and integrated with Process Simulation, Heat Exchanger Network
Optimization and other Process Engineering software tools.
Clients: The number of clients is approximately 70, with more than 30 in the
participating countries of this Agreement. The major branches served
are Power Production, Waste Disposal, Regulatory Agencies, Chemical
and Petrochemical Industries and the Petroleum Industry.
PI Technology: Dynamic Programming

Mathematical Programming
Artificial Intelligence
Sources of Technology are Edinburgh University, South Bank

University and University College, London.
Support: The major activity of the company is consulting and options exist for
consulting services with all software packages provided by QuantiSci.
Manuals are supplied for the same software.
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8. CONSULTING COMPANIES ACTIVE IN PROCESS INTEGRATION
Only a few minor updates have been made to this section in the 2001 version of the
Catalogue, mostly to correct obvious errors. As mentioned in section 7, more complete
and up to date information can in most cases be obtained from the Web pages of these
companies.
This section presents consulting companies around the world with Process Integration as an
important part of their business. It should also be mentioned that several university groups
around the world operate as consultants both on a national and an international basis.
There are several reasons why academic developers get involved in consulting, but the most
important ones are poor university budgets, the need to test research results on real life
problems, and last but not least to get an appreciation for the problems and needs in various
industrial branches.
Apparently, there is a bias in this section towards consulting companies in some of the
participating countries.
The current list of consulting companies included in the Catalogue is:
CIT-ETA, Gothenburg, Sweden
COWI, Consulting Engineers and Planners AS, Copenhagen, Denmark
Danish Energy Analysis, Copenhagen, Denmark
dk-TEKNIK, Copenhagen, Denmark
GHN (Gesellschaft fr Heur.-Numerische Beratungssysteme mbH, Dortmund, Germany
Helbling Engineering, Zrich, Switzerland
HRC Consultants Ltd., Disley, Cheshire, UK
Keuken & de Koning, Delft, The Netherlands
Linnhoff March Ltd., Northwich, Cheshire, UK
Matrix Process Integration, Leesburg, Virginia, USA
Protea Limited, Crewe, Cheshire, UK
It should be mentioned that recently (announced in February 2001), GHN mbH

(Germany) and Keuken & de Koning BV (The Netherlands) jointly formed what is
referred to as the Process Design Center offering services (including the software
system PROSYN) in the area of Process Synthesis and Process Integration.
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CIT-ETA, Gothenburg, Sweden
Headquarters: Chalmers Industriteknik, Chalmers Teknikpark,

SE-41288 Gothenburg, Sweden
Other Offices: none
Employees: 30 with 3 in Process Integration
Turnover: 30 mill. SEK
Founded: 1985
Major Contact: Per-ke Franck
Phone: + 46 - 31 - 772 - 3672 or 3696
Fax: + 46 - 31 - 41 - 8056
E-Mail: franck@cit.chalmers.se
Web: http://www.cit.chalmers.se
List of Services in the area of Process Integration:
Process Integration Consulting

Chemical Engineering Consulting
Software
PI Technologies: Pinch Technology (or Analysis)
PI Software: PRO_PI for some basic diagrams and calculations for Heat Exchanger
Networks, including Composite Curves, Heat Demand Curve, Driving
Force Curve, Back/Foreground Analysis, Heat Exchanger Network
Construction and Evaluation.
A basic version, PRO_PI1, (excluding the network part) is available for

free, while an advanced version, PRO_PI2, is available at a low price,
depending on the level of support required. The program has (in 1997)
5 commercial and 10 academic licenses, and runs on PC's integrated in
Microsoft Excel environment.
Technol. Sources: Chalmers University of Technology
Clients: The number of clients is at present 7, with Pulp and Paper as the major
industrial branch.
Typical Projects: The group has conducted 15 projects on Process Integration over the last
three years, all in Sweden.
Support: Hot-line support for the PRO_PI software.
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COWI, Consulting Engineers and Planners AS, Copenhagen, Denmark
Headquarters: COWI, Parallelvej 15, DK-2800 Lyngby (near Copenhagen), Denmark

Other Offices: 11 offices in Denmark, 26 offices or subsidiaries in other countries
Employees: 2200, with 4 full-time employed within Process Integration
Turnover: 1200 mill. DKK
Founded: 1930
Major Contact: Peter Maage Petersen, Henrik Dalsgrd
Phone: + 45 - 45 - 97 - 2211
Fax: + 45 - 45 - 97 - 2212
E-Mail: pmp@cowi.dk
Web: http://www.cowi.dk
Research and Development (development of new technologies and new methods for
energy saving, survey, regulation, and heat exchanger network design).
Education and Training (participation in education programmes for energy saving and
Process Integration in industry in several countries, including Eastern Europe).
Planning and Design (planning and design of energy-efficient new installations and
process plants).
Environmental Approach (considerations about environmental influence combined
with energy consumption used for optimization of industries and auditing).
Energy Audits (audits in energy-intensive and light industries are carried out in
Denmark and abroad).
Offshore (planning and design of new offshore installations).
PI Technologies: Traditional and more specific technologies based on in-house

development.
PI Software: dk-PINCH assisted by simulation programs such as Design II

(Chemshare) and HYSYS (Hyprotech).
Technol. Sources: Technical University of Denmark (Lyngby, Copenhagen).
Clients: Medical, food, fertilizer, incineration, construction, materials, offshore,

glass and cement.
Typical Projects: Greenfield design and retrofit of process industries. Optimization of

heating and cooling plants and other utility systems. Survey of energy
consumption for optimal use. Consultant for the Danish Ministry of
Energy.
Training: Education of foreign organizations and universities in Energy

Conservation and Process Integration. Lectures at the Technical
University of Denmark within Pinch Analysis and Process Integration.
Participation in various seminars for Energy Savings in industry.
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Danish Energy Analysis, Copenhagen, Denmark
Headquarters: Danish Energy Analysis, Jernbane All 45, DK-2720 Vanlse (near
Copenhagen), Denmark
Other Offices: none
Employees: 7
Founded: 1990
Major Contact: Sren Draborg
Phone: + 45 - 38 - 797 - 070
Fax: + 45 - 38 - 797 - 035
E-Mail: sd@dea.dk
Web: http://www.dea.dk/
Energy Audits, Management, Analysis and Planning

Energy Efficient Renewal and Design
Process Design
Environmental Management
Courses in Energy Efficiency
PI Technologies: 1) Pinch Technology (or Analysis)

2) Water Pinch for Waste Water Minimization (to some extent)
PI Software: Pinch Analysis and Heat Exchanger Network programs.
Technol. Sources: n.a.
Clients: Approximately 10 companies in Denmark. The Industries served

include any major Energy Consuming Branch.
Typical Projects: 1) Energy Audits for Industry

2) Energy Planning for Governmental Institutions
3) See list of Services above
During the last 3 years, the Company has performed 5 Process

Integration related projects.
Training: Courses in Energy Efficiency. No Manuals are available.
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dk-TEKNIK Energy and Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark
Headquarters: dk-TEKNIK, Gladsaxe Mllevej 15, DK-2860 Sborg (near

Copenhagen), Denmark
Other Offices: Aalborg and Fredericia (Denmark)
Employees: 150 in total with 4 Process Integration Experts
Founded: n.a.
Major Contact: Jan Sandvig Nielsen and Mogens Weel Hansen
Phone: + 45 - 39 - 69 - 6511
Fax: + 45 - 39 - 69 - 6002
E-Mail: sandvig@dk-teknik.dk mwhansen@dk-teknik.dk
Web: http://www.dk-teknik.com/
Process Integration studies, including Conceptual Process Design, Pinch Analysis and
Heat Exchanger Network Design
Energy Audits for energy intensive Danish companies, in order for these companies to
get governmental CO2 tax reductions.
Specialized Software including tools for Process Integration

2) Optimization techniques such as Simulated Annealing
PI Software: dk-PINCH and HEN Explorer. The first is based on traditional Pinch
Analysis, while HEN Explorer uses a tailored Simulated Annealing
Algorithm. Both programs are in-house developments. dk-PINCH is a
commercial product, and its first version has been sold to 4 consulting
companies. A new version has been developed.
At the moment, dk-PINCH and HEN Explorer are integrated in a

superficial way. An integration between dk-PINCH and HYSYS (using
OLE technology) is under development. A full Gas Turbine system
module (including a database over all commercially available gas
turbines) is integrated with dk-PINCH.
Technol. Sources: UMIST in Manchester.
Clients: Process Integration studies in the following industrial branches:

Fertilizer Plants, Refineries, Mineral processing, Sugar plants, Pulp and
Paper, Pesticide, Breweries, Protein purification, Food ingredients,
Enzyme and Insulin production, Salt manufacturing and Power Plants.
Typical Projects: 1) 20-30 industrial Process Integration related projects the last 3 years
2) Contract research for Danish Energy Authorities
3) New Process Developments for Nitric Acid using Pinch Analysis,
Exergy Analysis, Simulated Annealing and common sense.
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GHN (Gesellschaft fr Heur.-Numerische Beratungssysteme mbH, Dortmund, Germany
Headquarters: Gesellschaft fr Heuristisch-Numerische Beratungssysteme mbH

(GHN), Joseph-von-Fraunhofer Strasse, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany
Other Offices: none
Employees: 7 in total, all involved in Process Integration activities
Turnover: n.a.
Founded: n.a.
Major Contact: Professor Karl Hans Simmrock
Phone: + 49 - 231 - 9700 - 320
Fax: + 49 - 231 - 9700 - 477
E-Mail: info@ghn.zedo.fuedo.de
Web: http://www.ghn.de/
Consulting in the field of Conceptual Design (Process Synthesis) of Chemical

Processes, including the Retrofit of existing plants.
Software licensing of the package PROSYN for Synthesis of complete chemical
processes, Design of Separation Sequences for mixtures, and Selection of Chemical
Reactors.
Training Courses on the use of PROSYN.
PI Technologies: Heuristic-Numeric Approach as a hybrid method combining Artificial

Intelligence (AI) Technology and Numerical Routines.
PI Software: PROSYN (see section 9 for more details) which has been developed in
collaboration with University of Dortmund.
Technol. Sources: Lehrstuhl fr Technische Chemie A, University of Dortmund.

Other technology sources include University of Bochum, Hamburg-
Harburg and chemical companies.
Clients: Major industrial branch served is the Chemical industry. The company
has around 15 clients.
Typical Projects: Approximately 30 projects in the last 3 years covering Conceptual

Design of New processes as well as Retrofit of existing plants.
Development: GHN and the University of Dortmund are improving PROSYN in

several projects which are jointly funded by the chemical industry,
licensees, the European Community and the local Government.
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Helbling Engineering, Zrich, Switzerland
Headquarters: Helbling Engineering, Hohlstrasse 610, CH-8048 Zrich, Switzerland

Other Offices: Part of the Helbling Group, with companies in Switzerland and
Germany, and services worldwide through affiliated translink offices
Employees: 260 in total, 130 engineers, 6 are active in Process Integration
Turnover: 52 mill. CHF
Founded: 1963
Major Contact: Raymond Morand, M.Sc. Mech.Eng.
Phone: + 41 - 1 - 438 - 1811
Fax: + 41 - 1 - 438 - 1810
E-Mail: 100745.1134@compuserve.com
Web: http://www.helbling.ch/
Consulting for Industrial companies on Process Integration, Pinch Analysis, Waste

Water Minimization and Process Optimization.
Planning of Production Plants and Heating and Refrigeration Facilities.
Project Management.
Consulting in Environmental Technologies, e.g. Emission Reduction and
Environmental Management Systems.
Training Courses in Process Integration together with the Swiss Government
PI Technologies: 1) Pinch Analysis

2) Hierarchical Analysis
3) In-house Developments in Waste Water Minimization
PI Software: PinchLENI from EPFL Lausanne
Technol. Sources: EPFL Lausanne
Clients: Major industrial branches are Food, Construction Material, Chemical,

Cement and Paper.
Typical Projects: 12 Projects in the last 3 years covering Energy Studies, Planning of
Retrofit Plants with Implemented Energy Reductions, Emission
Reduction and Water Management.
Training: Practical Course in Pinch Analysis with the Swiss government for
industrial engineers, starting in November 1997. An additional Manual
for the use of Pinch Analysis will be disseminated.
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HRC Consultants Ltd., Disley, Cheshire, UK
Headquarters: HRC Consultants Ltd., 2a Leafield Road, Disley, Cheshire SK12 2JF,
UK
Other Offices: none
Employees: 1 (one man consultancy) + network
Turnover: n.a.
Founded: 1993
Major Contact: Harry Cripps
Phone: + 44 - 1663 - 765 - 080
Fax: + 44 - 1663 - 765 - 080 (same)
E-Mail: hrc@hrccons.win-uk.net
Web: http://www.ioi.co.uk/cica/cica1/cripps.htm
PI Technologies: Pinch Technology (or Analysis)
Clients: Larger Consulting or Engineering companies. Pulp Mills, mainly Kraft

but also Sulfite and TMP/CTMP processes with and without Paper
making on the same site. Special experience with processes outside the
mainline petrochemical type industries which were the original focus of
Pinch Technology.
Typical Projects: At least 20 projects for the Pulp and Paper industry with focus on
Process Efficiency using Pinch Technology. Other projects include
Combined Heat and Power, Process Improvements, Water and Waste
Minimization and Strategic Planning.
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Keuken & de Koning, Delft, The Netherlands
Headquarters: Keuken & de Koning BV, Process Engineers and Consultants,

P.O.Box 7052, 4800 Breda, The Netherlands
Other Offices: none
Employees: 10 on Process Integration and 1 administrator
Turnover: 1-2 million NGL
Founded: 1987
Major Contact: Hans Keuken, Managing Director
Phone: + 31 - 76 - 530 - 1900
Fax: + 31 - 76 - 522 - 5934
E-Mail: keuken.knk@pi.net
Web: http://www.keuken-and-de-koning.com/index.htm
Process Integration (Pinch Analysis) and Synthesis projects for various industries (see
list below). Approximately 100 sites have been analyzed for Energy savings.
Public and in-house Pinch courses and providing Universities with Pinch modules.
Consulting on Available Energy, Eco- & Energy taxes and Governmental Regulations.
Other important areas of business that are somewhat related to Process Integration are
Process Simulation and Control.

2) Heuristics and Numerical Methods for Process Synthesis
3) Thermodynamics, Numerics and AI for Available Energy
Approaches for Process Synthesis and Available Energy are in-house

Developments in the company.
PI Software: Advent, SuperTarget, Prosyn, Steam, Exercom and ExergyExpert.
Technol. Sources: Customers (central R&D, staff), Universities (Delft, Twente, UMIST),
Software providers such as AspenTech, Individual Experts (Academia
and Industry) and the Public Domain (literature, WWW, etc.)
Clients: Approx. 200 clients inside and outside (some major Chemical
companies) The Netherlands. The branches served are Chemical
Industry (dominantly), Refineries, Food Industry (dairy, sugar, starch,
beer, etc.), Metallurgical Industry and Power (Nuclear) Industry.
Typical Projects: 1) Process Optimization in Existing Plants

2) Total Site Energy Saving Projects
3) Energy Sharing structures for industrial regions
4) Development of Alternative and Promising Conceptual Designs
Training: Pinch Technology training modules for Universities (several weeks),

Pinch Technology Introduction (1 or 2 days) and a Process Control
Course (1 week). All Courses are supported by Manuals.
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Linnhoff March Ltd., Northwich, Cheshire, UK
Headquarters: Linnhoff March Ltd., Targeting House, Gadbrook Park, Northwich,

Cheshire, CW9 7UZ, UK
Other Offices: USA (Houston) and Japan (Yokohama)
Employees: Currently over 50 people
Turnover: + 4 million per annum
Founded: In 1984 by Professor Bodo Linnhoff and the March Consulting Group in
Manchester. In 1993, the March Consulting Group was bought out.
Major Contact: Dr. Bodo Linnhoff
Phone: + 44 - 1606 - 815 - 100
Fax: + 44 - 1606 - 815 - 151
E-Mail: Sales@Linnhoffmarch.com
Web: http://www.linnhoffmarch.com/
Linnhoff March is the pioneering company of Pinch Technology and has

built a reputation for being the "Pinch Company", based on an extensive
and successful track record in project work worldwide, encompassing:
Project execution and consulting

Energy Emissions Auditing Service
Technology development and support
Software development and support
Training assistance
PI Technologies: Pinch Technology (Analysis and HEN Design)

Total Site Analysis
Energy and Emissions Targeting
Investment Roadmaps
Utility Modeling (Steam97 and Omnis)
Water Pinch for Wastewater minimization
Combined Thermal and Hydraulic Analysis of Distillation Columns
PI Software: Extensively proven state-of-the-art software including SuperTarget,

PinchExpress, WaterTarget and Steam97. These packages are briefly
described below; for more details see section 9 on software.
PinchExpress has been developed to make Pinch Analysis a routine

part of process design by working with and from within popular process
simulation packages to immediately allow the user to determine whether
a design is energy efficient and to identify the design inefficiences.
SuperTarget has been a leading software package within Process

Integration, and represents State-of-the-Art Pinch Analysis software
based on open architecture. SuperTarget comprises three program
modules: Process (a single process), Column (for distillation columns)
and Site (a tool for total site heat and power targeting).
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WaterTarget is a suite of software tools enabling the efficient use and

reuse of water. The suite comprises WaterTracker for water system
auditing and WaterPinch for systematic improvement of the water
management system, including the effluent treatment system.
Steam97 is a utility system modeling tool developed in the Excel

spreadsheet system, with built in routines for physical properties and
process units typically present in steam systems. Steam97 can be used
to evaluate the effects of heat recovery projects on the utility system.
Technology Sources:
Via an in-house Technology Centre in which the latest technology and

extensive practical experience are effectively combined to ensure that
both the Technology as well as the Software remains of the forefront of
technology, and are relevant and practical. Other sources include
technology transfer from UMIST via a consortium agreement policy,
and access to industrial experience on wastewater minimization (for
WaterPinch) from an industry represented Water Club group.
Clients: More than 200 companies (1997) from the Oil Refining, Petrochemical
as well as the Chemical and Allied industries in over 20 countries have
significantly benefited from the technology. Included are many of the
world's largest companies, and some of the smallest.
Typical Projects: To date over a 1000 commercial Pinch projects (1997) have been
undertaken in grassroots design and retrofit applications. Project
experience encompasses:
Total Site Planning

Energy Cost Reduction and Planning
Debottlenecking
Capital Cost Reduction
Wastewater and Waste Minimization and Emissions Targeting
Process Design Development
Site-wide and Area-wide Strategies
Strategic Capital Investment Planning
Training: Linnhoff March Ltd. are committed to both maintaining a project

execution capability as well as to assisting companies to implement and
maintain the concepts and know-how of the technology. The training is
supported by Senior Engineers and includes the following:
Pinch Technology Foundation Course (3 days)

Pinch Technology in Oil Refining (1 day)
Pinch Technology in Petrochemicals (1 day)
Customer training and project development programs for rapid intro-
duction of the technology into a company are available on request.
Public attendance training is conducted at various geographical
locations on a cyclical basis.
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Matrix Process Integration, Leesburg, Virginia, USA
Headquarters: Matrix Process Integration, P.O.Box 2356, Leesburg, VA 20177, USA

Other Offices: none
Turnover: n.a.
Founded: n.a.
Major Contact: H. Dennis Spriggs, President
Phone: + 1 - 703 - 779 - 0199
Fax: + 1 - 703 - 771 - 2146
E-Mail: hdennis@washdc.mindspring.com
Web: Not found
Mass and Energy Integration of Total Processes in support of developing a company's

technology base and aligning technology with Corporate Strategy.
Specific Objectives include Yield improvement, Capacity enhancement, Pollution
prevention, Water Use reduction and Water Treatment, Cost reduction, Energy Use
reduction and the full range of Process Improvements Objectives.
PI Technologies: 1) Mass Integration for the Global Allocation of Species

2) Energy Integration for the Global Allocation of Energy
3) Mathematical Programming to generate Optimal Design and
Operating Strategies
4) Hierarchical Analysis to reduce Problem Dimensionality and
facilitate Solution Generation
Dr. Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi (Auburn University), who is principal of

Matrix Process Integration, is recognized internationally as the principal
developer of Mass Integration Science and Methods.
PI Software: n.a.
Technol. Sources: Auburn University, UMIST in Manchester, UMass at Amherst
Clients: Recent Applications have included the Chemical, Petrochemical,

Refining, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Pulp and Paper and
related Industries.
Typical Projects: 1) Reduce Water Use, Reduce Organic Load to Biological Treatment,
Increase Product Capacity, Debottleneck Cooling System and
Reduce Solvent Losses (Specialty Chemicals)
2) Meet Governmental Regulations and Reduce VOCs (Integrated
Petrochemical Complex and Chemicals Complex)
3) Develop Strategic Plans for Site Expansion and Infrastructure
Development (Integrated Petrochemical Complex)
Training: n.a.
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Protea Limited, Crewe, Cheshire, UK
Headquarters: Protea Limited, Electra House, Electra Way, Crewe Business Park,
Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 1YX, UK
Other Offices: none
Employees: 6 plus associates
Turnover: n.a.
Founded: 1996
Major Contact: Stephen Hall, Technical Director
Phone: + 44 - 1270 - 256256
Fax: + 44 - 1270 - 214545
E-Mail: stevehall@protea.ltd.uk
Web: http://www.protea.ltd.uk/
Application of Pinch Analysis to identify Energy, Emissions and Yield improvements

in Process Plants.
Consulting on Energy Management, including the planned use of Energy resources.
Consulting and Training services in Pinch Technology.
Supplemental activities which enhance the value of Process Integration projects:
- Data Acquisition (flows, temperatures, pressures, compositions) and
Reconciliation using portable equipment available in Protea Ltd.
- Process Simulation
- Detailed Process Design

2) Exergy Analysis through Process Modeling
PI Software: ADVENT and proprietary in-house Energy System software for Gas
and Steam Turbine system modeling
Technol. Sources: Literature, Customers, Universities, World-wide web and In-house

Development.
Clients: Predominantly operating companies in the Chemicals industry. Projects

have also been completed for large multinational operating companies
in the Oil and Gas sector, and for Engineering Design companies.
Typical Projects: 1) Identification of Energy, Emissions or Yield improvements using

Pinch Technology
2) Utility System Optimization and Planning
3) Identification and Modeling of process improvement options
Training: One-day courses are offered in Waste Minimization and Process

Integration.
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9. PROCESS INTEGRATION SOFTWARE PACKAGES
This section presents commercial and non-commercial software packages available in the
area of Process Integration. Some packages are available for both industrial and academic
users, while others have limited availability, for example software available only through
membership in research consortia.
An End-User Survey has been carried out by EA Technology Ltd. in Capenhurst, UK, as
part of the activities in Annex I of this Implementing Agreement. Around 100 industrial
companies in the participating countries have been interviewed about their use of Process
Integration tools. The figure below shows the breakdown of the use of various commercial
software packages in the participating countries and Norway (Advent is now Aspen Pinch).
13
12
11 Norway
10 Sweden
9 Switzerland
8
Portugal
7
Finland
6
Denmark
5
UK
4
0
Super- Advent Hysys dk-pinch Pinchleni GAMS Hextran Piper Heatnet Hero
Target
The following remarks can be made: The strong market lead of SuperTarget may be due to
the European bias of this End-User Survey. Further, some packages play an important role
on a national level, such as dk-PINCH (Denmark) and PinchLENI (Switzerland).
The software is presented in alphabetical order. In some cases, however, we have decided
to group packages, programs and algorithms. There is a separate section for algorithms and
general frameworks for solving problems using Mathematical Programming approaches.
Some key features for each tool are indicated. The cost of licensing or purchasing these
packages vary considerably, and we have decided to avoid trying to indicate the price level
of each tool due to the following:
The price depends on the size of the client (number of users, turnaround, etc.)
The price is sometimes confidential
Some tools are offered on a license basis, others can be purchased
Academic licenses are often available at large discounts
There are large differences in features and comparing prices is unfair
For details about license agreements, purchase prices, etc., the reader should contact the
suppliers directly. The list below includes the necessary company and address information.
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Aspen Pinch Aspen Technology Inc., Ten Canal Park, Cambridge,

MA 02141-2201, USA
Comprehensive Tool for Process Integration and Synthesis
Heat Exchanger Network Targeting, Design and Optimization
including detailed thermal and mechanical heat exchanger models
Capital Targets for Heat Exchanger Networks that allow for
different exchanger cost laws (reflecting different types, materials
and pressure ratings)
Single pass or multi-pass exchangers for Grassroots and Retrofits
Heat and Power models for Furnaces, Gas Turbines, and
Refrigeration Systems with multiple cycles and levels
Steam Turbine Heat and Power model enhanced to evaluate entire
utility steam systems, including let-downs, condensate return,
steam reheating, etc.
Target Optimization with or without Heat and Power models
Total Site Analysis using Site Source-Sink Profiles
Interactive Color Graphics Design Capabilities
Automatic Network Capabilities to finish a Design
Mechanical Rating and Design Capabilities for single Heat
Exchangers and entire Networks
Optional module for Distillation Synthesis (Split)
Interface to ASPEN PLUS
Aspen Split Aspen Technology Inc., Ten Canal Park, Cambridge,

MA 02141-2201, USA
Available stand-alone or optional embedded module of ADVENT
Package for "Inventing from Scratch" Feasible and Entire
Distillation Sequences that are Close to Optimal
Extensive Use of New Methods and Graphical Tools
Tools include Ternary and Quaternary Diagrams, Residue Curves,
Azeotrope prediction, Entrainer search and Column Heat Profiles
Significant Graphical User Interaction on ternary/quaternary
diagrams, including adding/deleting curves, evaluating boiling
points, K-values, compositions, showing immiscibility regions,
showing column designs as mass balance tie-lines, showing the
"bow-tie" regions for feasible designs, etc.
Column reboilers, condensers, intermediate exchangers, feed
preheating/precooling can be shown superimposed against the
Column Heat Profiles, both for individual columns as well as
against the remaining process Grand Composite Curve
Allows Column Design, Analysis and Optimization
Uses same Physical Properties data files as ASPEN PLUS
AtHENS Departamento de Engenharia Qumica, Centro de Tecnologia,

Bloco E, Sala E209, Cidade Universitria, 21.949-900 Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil
Automatic Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks
Based on Pinch Technology
Retrofit procedure based on AtHENS has been developed
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BatchDesign_Kit Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of

Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Support System for Process Development and Design Activities in
Batch Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals, Agricultural and
Specialty, Fine Chemicals
Developed in the "Laboratory for Intelligent Systems for Process
Engineering (G. Stephanopoulos et al.)
Commercialization is being discussed with Software Vendors
BOLD Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politcnica de

Catalunya, ETSEIB, Diagonal 647, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Batch and Semicontinuous Operations
Design and Retrofitting (including Capacity Expansion)
Optimum Production Scheduling
Flexible Manufacturing Planning
CHiPS Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Edinburgh,

Mayfield Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JL, UK
Overall Process Synthesis with simultaneous Heat Integration
Mathematical Programming with implicit Superstructures
Academic use for teaching normally available
Commercial version to be marketed by QuantiSci Ltd.
Column Linnhoff March Ltd., Targeting House, Gadbrook Park,

Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7UZ, UK
One of three programs in the SuperTarget suite of software tools
Based on the Column Profiles, which are Grand Composite type
Curves for Distillation Columns, obtained from rigorous tray-by-
tray calculations of the column.
Identifies opportunities for Side Reboilers and Condenser
Identifies opportunities for Preheating or Precooling
Identifies opportunities for changes in Recycle rates
DCA Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor,

Simultaneous Optimization of Process Flowsheets and their Heat
Exchanger Networks
Rigorous Models and Detailed Cost Functions
Aim to solve Large-scale Industrial Problems
Discrete Complex Algorithm for Direct Search Optimization
Runs on VAX machines
DISTIL Hyprotech Ltd., 300 Hyprotech Centre, 1110 Centre Street North,
Using the Mayflower Technology from UMass (Doherty/Malone)
Part of the HYSYS.Concept suite of software tools for Conceptual
Design, including Complex Separation Problems.
Calculation of Multi-component Azeotropes, Residue Curve Maps
and the Design of Binary and Ternary Distillation Towers using
McCabe Thiele Plots
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Column Sequencing (automatic)

Synthesis, Design and Analysis of Complex Columns
Software links to a large number of Experimental Databases
dk-PINCH dk-TEKNIK Energy & Environment, Gladsaxe Mllevej 15,

DK-2860 Sborg, Denmark
Based on traditional Pinch Analysis
Gas Turbine module with extensive database (cost, fuel, etc.) for
all commercially available Gas Turbines is integrated
Commercially available, a few versions have been sold
New version has recently been developed
Integration with HYSYS is under development
clair Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Edinburgh,

Mayfield Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JL, UK
Prototype software for Retrofit of Heat Exchanger Networks
Rapid entering of Network Structures by a Graphical Interface
Exploits the Retrofit Thermodynamic Diagram (RTD), recently
developed at Edinburgh
Optimization by an NLP solver
ETA-PRO Department of Heat and Power Technology, Chalmers University

of Technology, S-41296, Gothenburg, Sweden
General Pinch Technology based Program
EMS Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Lige,

Energy Management System
Handles Steam Networks, Heat Exchanger Networks and
Refrigeration Cycles
Simulation and Optimization Tool
GA-HEN Department of Chemical Engng., Technion, Haifa 32000, Israel

Synthesis and Optimization of Heat Exchanger Networks using
the Stochastic Search technique of Genetic Algorithms
gBSS Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Dept. of Chem. Engng.,

Imperial College, London SW7 2BY, UK (commercially available
from Process Systems Enterprise Ltd.)
Optimization based Scheduling software for multipurpose Batch
and/or Semi-continuous plants
Problems that can be addressed include short-term Scheduling,
long-term Campaign Planning, Design and Retrofit
Mathematical Programming methods from Imperial College
User-friendly Graphical Interface and Modeling Language
Applied in a number of Industrial Case studies
gPROMS Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Dept. of Chem. Engng.,

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Equation based framework for Steady-state and Dynamic

Simulation, Modeling and Optimization of Processes with both
Continuous and Discrete Characteristics
Detailed Modeling of Plant Operating procedures
State-of-the-Art Numerical methods from Imperial College
Applied to Batch processes, detailed modeling of Complex Units
and Real-time problems (Operator Training and Support systems)
Extensive evaluation by process engineering companies and used
by more than 80 universities for research and teaching
Runs on several UNIX platforms and a PC version is available
HEATNET National Engineering Laboratory, Scottish Enterprise Technology

Park, Reynolds Avenue, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 0QU, UK
Basic Pinch Analysis for Targeting (including Minimum TAC)
with adjustable Approach Temperatures and Multiple Utilities
Manual and Automatic Network Design and Optimization
Network Analysis for Flexibility, Sensitivity and Operability
Network Components include Heat Exchanger, Stream Splits and
Mixers, Turbines, Compressors, Heat Pumps, CHP, Spray
Scrubbers and Expansion Valves
Retrofit features to identify inefficient Matches and obtain
Payback on Modifications
Time-dependent Modeling of the build up of Fouling
Linked with PPDS2 (phys. props.) and HTFS (exchanger design)
HEN Explorer dk-TEKNIK, Gladsaxe Mllevej 15, DK-2860 Sborg, Denmark

Object oriented framework for Models of different Complexity
Realistic Heat Exchanger and Stream Models
Grassroot and Retrofit Problems
Simulated Annealing used for Synthesis and Optimization
HEXTRAN Simulation Sci. Inc., 601 S. Valencia Ave., Brea, CA 92621, USA
Rigorous Steady-State Simulator for Heat Exchanger Networks
Detailed Exchanger Design and Rating
Design of new Heat Exchanger Networks using Pinch Technology
Split Flow Optimization in Split Flow Networks
Monitoring System for Existing Networks
Solve or Prevent Heat Transfer Problems
Optimum Cleaning Cycle Intervals
HERO Institution of Chemical Engineers, Davis Building,

165-189 Railway Terrace, Rugby CV21 3HQ, England
Developed by Chepro (Brno, Czech Republic) and AEA
Technology (Harwell, UK)
Based on Pinch Analysis with basic and extended Targets
(Energy, Units, Area and Cost) as well as Graphical Diagrams
No features for Network Design
HX-Net Hyprotech Ltd., 300 Hyprotech Centre, 1110 Centre Street North,
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Minimum Energy Targets and Optimal Capital Investment

Automatic Heat Exchanger Network Design
Integrated and Interactive Design Environment
Automated Data Extraction
IEA/HEAT-PUMP Chalmers Industriteknik, Industriell Energi Analyse AB, Chalmers

Teknikpark, SE-41288 Gothenburg, Sweden
Tool for evaluation of technical and economical opportunities for
the integration of Heat Pumps in processes
Database with Performance Data for a large number of Industrial
Heat Pumps, including Electrical driven closed cycle, Mechanical
& Thermal Vapor Recompression, Heat Transformer / Absorber
Database with typical Stream Data for some Industrial Processes
Graphical Tools such as Composite and Grand Composite Curves
MAGNETS Chemical Engineering Department, Carnegie Mellon University,

Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-3890, USA
Sequential Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks
Mathematical Programming using LP for constrained Energy
Targets, MILP for fewest number of Units, and NLP for Network
Generation and Optimization with given matches from MILP.
MATRIX Department of Heat and Power Technology, Chalmers University

Selection of Matches in Heat Exchanger Network Retrofit
Sequential Technique based on the so-called Matrix Method
Accounts for Pressure Drop, Geographical Distances, Material of
Construction, Fixed Costs, etc.
Identifies Optimal Level of Retrofit Energy Savings
Optimal Number of New and modified Heat Exchangers identified
MINOPT Department of Chemical Engineering, Princeton University,

Princeton, NJ 08544-5263, USA
Framework for solving various types of Optimization problems
Clear and concise Modeling Language, user friendly interface
Can solve LP, MILP, NLP and MINLP problems
Can solve NLP's with differential constraints (NLP/DAE)
Can solve Optimal Control Problems
PICHP Department of Heat and Power Technology, Chalmers University

Optimization of CHP plants
Type and Size of Gas Turbine based CHP facilities considered
together with Changes in Heat Exchanger Network
Optimization of Gas Turbine Type and Size and Degree of Energy
Savings in Heat Exchanger Network in Retrofit Situations
PIHP Department of Heat and Power Technology, Chalmers University

Introduction of Heat Pumps in Industrial Processes
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Considers Heat Pump Type, Size and Temperature Levels

Optimal mix of Heat Pumping and improved Heat Exchanging as
function of Degree of Energy Savings
PinchExpress Linnhoff March Ltd., Targeting House, Gadbrook Park,

Pinch Analysis at en entry (novice) level
Automatic Data Extraction from Process Simulators such as
Aspen Plus, HYSYS, PRO/II and WinGEMS
Rapid Scoping and Screening
Energy Summary and Energy Penalties Graph
Balances Composite Curves
Potential Savings Report
PinchLENI cole Polytechnique Fdrale de Lausanne, Laboratoire

d'nergtique Industrielle, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Targeting facilities, such as Composite and Grand Composite
Curves and finding the optimal value of Tmin
Tools for Network Design, such as Placement of Heat Exchangers,
Stream splits, Area and Cost Calculations
Exergy Loss and Complete Exergy Balance
Heat Recovery of Batch Processes (time slices, choice of storage)
Highly Graphical and Interactive User Interface
Runs on PC Windows / Macintosh (French, German and English)
PIPER EA Technology, Capenhurst, Chester CH1 6ES, UK
Interactive program for basic Pinch Technology
Energy and Area Targeting
Graphical user interface
Automatic and Guidance features for Network design
Evaluation of CHP and Heat Pump opportunities
PRO_PI Chalmers Industriteknik, Chalmers Teknikpark,
SE-41288 Gothenburg, Sweden
Based on Pinch Analysis
Graphical Diagrams such as Composite Curves, Heat Demand
Curve and Driving Force Curve for Heat Exchanger Networks
Network Design and Evaluation with Graphical Interface
Basic and Advanced version available (with or without the Heat
Exchanger Network part), commercial and academic licenses
Runs on PC's in Microsoft Excel environment
PROSYN Gesellschaft fr Heuristisch-Numerische Beratungssysteme mbH,

Joseph-von-Fraunhofer Strasse 20, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany
Modular package for Conceptual Design of Chemical processes
based on the so-called Heuristic-Numeric approach
Selection of basic Reactor types (CSTR, PFR) and their operating
conditions and heat effects (READPERT)
Synthesis of Distillation Sequences for ideal (REKPERT) and
non-ideal (TEAGPERT) mixtures including complex columns,
heterogeneous, pressure swing, and extractive distillation
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Choice of Crystallization methods and equipment (CRISPERT)

Design of Extraction processes, selection of equipment and their
operating conditions (LILEX)
Design of Absorption processes, selection of equipment and their
operating conditions (ABSOPERT)
Selection of Solvents for Extraction, Extractive and Azeotropic
(homogeneous and heterogeneous) Distillation (SOLPERT)
Prediction of Azeotropic behavior (AZEOPERT)
Selection of Column Internals (CISPERT)
Selection of matches for Heat Exchange, use of intermediate Heat
Exchange and use of Heat Pumps (HEATPERT)
Databases with information about Extraction, Absorption and
various Distillation processes (extractive, heterogeneous, reactive)
Links and interfaces to Aspen Plus and various databases, such as
DETHERM, DDB, ASPEN-DIPPR, etc.
Computer platforms are UNIX and X-Windows
PROSYN-MINLP Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor,

Based on Mathematical Programming technologies developed by
Ignacio Grossmann et al. at CMU, Pittsburgh, USA
Heat Exchanger Networks, Reactor Networks, Separation
Sequences and overall Flowsheet Synthesis with Heat Integration
Stochastic Flowsheet Synthesis under Uncertainty
Graphical Interface for Superstructure input
Model Generator and NLP initializer
Library of Module Equations and Physical Properties
Runs on VAX and IBM machines, PC version being developed
STEAM Chemical Engineering Department, Carnegie Mellon University,

Synthesis and Optimization of Utility Plants
Based on the Superstructure Approach and MINLP Optimization
Electrical Demand satisfied from Gas and/or Steam Turbines
Heating Demand satisfied by different types of Boiler, both fired
ones and Waste Heat Boilers
STEAM-97 Linnhoff March Ltd., Targeting House, Gadbrook Park,

Excel spreadsheet base add-in utility system modeling tool
Fast yet accurate way of modeling complete utility systems
Economic evaluation of Energy Saving projects
Calculation of Steam Usage Economics
A basis for Monitoring and Performance Evaluation of Utility
System Operation
A basis for Sensitivity (what-if) Analyses of proposed system
changes to identify optimum solutions
Creation of Mollier Diagrams
Modeling of Equipment such as Boilers, Compressors/Expanders,
Steam Turbines, De-Superheaters, Valves and Flash Vessels
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A Dynamic Link Library (DLL) of functions for Steam and Water

Thermodynamic and Transport Property data calculation using
1984 IAPS formulation
Access to Thermodynamic Functions from other software via
advanced OLE technology
Advanced Units of Measure calculation
Advanced Microsoft Windows Graphical User Interface
SUPERBATCH Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Dept. of Chem. Engng.,

On-line Management system for Batch Operations
Can address on-line Re-scheduling, Design of Operating pro-
cedures and on-line Management of Resources including Energy
Can interact with gPROMS and gBSS (also Imperial College)
User-friendly Front-end and Graphical Interface
Applied in more than 100 major Industrial projects world-wide as
an integrated part of APV's Batch software system
Runs on IBM, UNIX and other platforms
SUPERTARGET Linnhoff March Ltd., Targeting House, Gadbrook Park,

A suite of Process Integration tools that comprises the three
modules Process, Column and Site.
State-of-the-Art Pinch Analysis software
Process and Total Site Energy and Capital Targeting
Automatic Distillation Column Thermal Analysis and Targeting
Total Site Optimization
Energy/Capital trade-off for both New and Retrofit Designs
Exergy Analysis for Utility and Cogeneration Systems
Multiple Utilities Placement
Heat Exchanger Network Design, Simulation and Optimization
Intuitive, easy to use and advanced Microsoft Windows Graphical
User Interface
Automatic Transfer of data from Process to Site
Unique and unrivaled automatic Data Extraction facility via the
use of an Expert System and established Simulator Interfaces link
to ProVision/Pro-II, Aspen Plus and HYSYS.
SYNEP Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Lige,

Interactive Energy Integration Tool
Targeting and Design of Heat Exchanger Networks
Multiple Utilities and Restricted Matches
Integration of Mechanical Power demands and production
Mathematical Programming used for Optimization
SYNHEAT Chemical Engineering Department, Carnegie Mellon University,

Simultaneous Synthesis of Heat Exchanger Networks
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Problems are addressed and solved using various Mathematical

Programming models
Handles Multiple Utilities
Applies Preliminary Screening to reduce the Size of the MINLP
model, which is solved by DICOPT + +
VirtECS Design Advanced Process Combinatorics, Inc., 1291 Cumberland Ave.,

Initial and Retrofit Design of Production Facilities and Process
Supply Chains
Identifies (based on Cost minimization) the Equipment Purchased
over the Timespan of a Design
Identifies the most economically attractive Production Mix, taking
into account Demands and Market Value for Several Products, the
existing Capacity, all balanced against possible Scenarios and
Expansions
High Level Strategic Planning with Direct Integration of Low
level Information available from VirtECS Scheduler
VirtECS Scheduler Advanced Process Combinatorics, Inc., 1291 Cumberland Ave.,

Scheduling of Production Facilities using Cost minimization
Performs What If? analyses
Handles a wide range of constraints including resource, inventory,
and capacity constraints.
Integrates with manufacturing data systems and performs data
integrity checks and validation.
Interface available for SPRInt Chart (input/output)
Integrated with SUPERIOR Design (feedback on Capacity)
Water Plus Aspen Technology Inc., Ten Canal Park, Cambridge,

MA 02141-2201, USA
Water management and optimization based on Water Pinch
Integrated modeling and synthesis tool for process water systems
Data reconciliation of water chemistry
Automatic identification of investment options
Contaminant sensitivity analysis
Water treatment systems
WATERTARGET Linnhoff March Ltd., Targeting House, Gadbrook Park,

Two Modules: WaterTracker and WaterPinch
Water System Auditing
Efficient Use and Reuse of Water, as well as Regeneration and
Recycling
Distributed Effluent Treatment System
Based on the Water Pinch methodology
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UMIST Software (available only to Consortium members)
Department of Process Integration, UMIST, P.O.Box 88,

Manchester M60 1QD, England
Details about each package in the UMIST Suite of Process Integration Tools can be
obtained from the Web: http://www.cpi.umist.ac.uk/software/products
Therefore, only the main application area for each program is indicated in the list below.
COLOM Thermodynamic Analysis of Distillation Columns, Sequences of

Columns, Complex Columns and Azeotropic Distillation
HYDRO Oil Refinery Hydrogen Management
REACTOR Design and Optimization of Multiphase Chemical Reactor
Networks
REFOPT Simulation and Optimization of Refinery Networks
SPRINT Simulation, Optimization, Control and Flexibility of Heat
Exchanger Networks
STAR Capital Cost and Flue Gas Emissions, Targeting for Processes and
Total Sites
WATER Water Minimization and Distributed Effluent Treatment
(Targeting and Design)
Mathematical Programming Packages and Algorithms
This section presents computer software for solving different classes of optimization
problems, both basic numerical algorithms and high level languages for problem
formulation. There is at present a significant need for interface programs allowing the
designer to formulate the problems in engineering rather than mathematical terms.
LP and MILP LINDO by L. Schrage, ZOOM by R. Marsten, OSL and GRTMPS

from IBM, CPLEX from Cplex Corp. and SCICONIC from
Sciconic Corp.
NLP GINO by Leon Lasdon, MINOS by Murtagh and Saunders,

CONOPT by Arne Drud, OPT by Larry Biegler.
MINLP DICOPT + + by Viswanathan and Grossmann, LOGMIP by

Vecchietti and Grossmann, APROS and MINOPT by Floudas et
al., and ALPHA-ECP by Westerlund et al.
GAMS Powerful computer interface using a high level language for

formulation and solution of LP, MILP, NLP and MINLP
problems. GAMS currently interfaces with OSL, SCICONIC,
CPLEX, ZOOM, MINOS, CONOPT and DICOPT + +.
cGOP Library of subroutines that can be called from any high level
language, and solves Non-convex Optimization problems to
global optimality, currently for NLPs and MINLPs with linear
constraints. Available from Chris Floudas at Princeton.
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BB Algorithm for Global Optimization of general Non-convex

Optimization problems, using a new convex lower bounding
procedure within branch and bound. Special under-estimators
have been incorporated, and the user may supply his/her own
bounding functions. Tools based on BB can be used to solve
MINLP problems. Available from Chris Floudas at Princeton.
10. TRAINING COURSES ON PROCESS INTEGRATION
Process Integration has become an integral part of many university programs around the
world, especially in the area of Chemical and Mechanical Engineering. Nevertheless, this
is an active research and development area, and additional and more detailed training on
methods and software is offered by commercial and academic developers.
Details about the various training courses can be found under the entries for universities,
software vendors and consultants. The most important suppliers of commercial training
courses on Process Integration methods and/or software on a fairly large scale (meaning
international) are:
Aspen Technology Inc., USA

Carnegie Mellon University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, USA
Keuken & de Koning, The Netherlands
Linnhoff March Ltd., UK
UMIST, Department of Process Integration, UK
In addition, there are several universities that offer training courses on a national level, and
many of these focus on Process Integration. For details, the reader is asked to consult the
universities and consultants listed in this Catalogue for the country in question.
11. TEXT BOOKS ON PROCESS INTEGRATION
For many years, good text books in the area of Process Integration were not available. One
exception (1982) was the "User Guide on Process Integration for the Efficient Use of
Energy", offered by The Institution of Chemical Engineers in UK. During the last couple
of years, however, new text books have been offered, mostly for educational purposes, but
also useful for industrial practitioners in the field. The following is a list (in chronological
order) of the most important text books available with relevance to Process Integration:
Linnhoff B. et al. "A User Guide on Process Integration for the Efficient Use of
Energy", The Institution of Chemical Engineers, Rugby, UK, 1982.
Basic Pinch Technology, including graphical diagrams such as the Composite and
Grand Composite Curves
Energy Targets and Design of Heat Exchanger Networks using the Pinch Design
Method with subsequent Evolution using Heat Load Loops and Paths.
Appropriate Placement and Correct Integration of Heat Pumps and Turbines
Heat and Power Systems
Applications (large examples)
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Douglas J.M. "Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes", McGraw-Hill, 1988.
Hierarchical Analysis, Design Decisions and Heuristics / Rules of Thumb

Economic Evaluation and Quick Screening
Recycle Structures, Reactor Systems
Separation Systems
Heat Exchanger Networks
Applications
Smith R. "Chemical Process Design", McGraw-Hill, 1995.
Hierarchical and Thermodynamic ("Pinch") Approach to Design

Choice, Synthesis and Integration of Reactor and Separation System
Targets, Design and Optimization of Heat Exchanger Network Systems
Distillation Sequencing and Heat Integration
Heat Integration of Evaporators and Dryers
Design of Utility Systems
Waste Minimization and Effluent Treatment
Safety and Health Considerations
Floudas C.A. "Nonlinear and Mixed-Integer Optimization: Fundamentals and

Applications", Oxford University Press, 1995.
Convex Analysis and Nonlinear Optimization (NLP)

Mixed-Integer Optimization (MILP and MINLP)
Applications in Process Synthesis and Integration, including Heat Exchanger
Networks, Distillation-based Separation Systems, Reactor Networks and Reactor-
Separator-Recycle Systems
Shenoy U.V. et al. "Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis - Process Optimization by

Energy and Source Analysis", Gulf Publ. Co., 1995.
Targeting, Design and Optimization of Heat Exchanger Networks

Basic Pinch Design Method with Extensions, including Retrofit Situations
Interfacing Network Synthesis with Detailed Exchanger Design
Mathematical Programming Formulations for Heat Exchanger Networks
Heat and Power Integration
Biegler L.T., Grossmann I.E. and Westerberg A.W. "Systematic Methods of Chemical
Process Design", Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 1997.
Preliminary Analysis and Evaluation of Processes

Analysis with Rigorous Process Models
Basic Concepts in Process Synthesis
Optimization Approaches to Process Synthesis and Design
Heat Exchanger Networks, Separation Systems, Reactor Networks
Design and Scheduling of Multiproduct Batch Plants
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El-Halwagi M.M. "Polution Prevention through Process Integration - Systematic

Design Tools", Academic Press, 1997.
Mass Integration Methodology and Tools for Pollution Prevention

Integration of Pollution Prevention with other Process Objectives
Graphical, Algebraic and Optimization Techniques for Allocation, Separation and
Generation of Streams and Species
Targeting Strategies for Pollution Prevention using Mass Integration
Mass Exchange Networks, Reactive Separation, Heat Induced Separation,
Membrane Separation, Benign Chemistry, and Synthesis of Environmentally
acceptable Species
12. RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE IEA
There are a number of other IEA Implementing Agreements and Annexes that are related to
Process Integration. The most important ones are (information from 1997) the following:
"Centres for the Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy Technologies"

CADDET Energy Efficiency CADDET Renewable Energy
Novem bv ETSU B153 Harwell
P.O.Box 17, 6130 AA Sittard Oxfordshire, OX11 0RA
The Netherlands United Kingdom
Phone: + 31 - 46 - 4202 - 224 Phone: + 44 - 1235 - 432 - 719
Fax: + 31 - 46 - 4510 - 389 Fax: + 44 - 1235 - 433 - 595
E-mail: nlnovcce@ibmmail.com E-mail: caddet.renew@aeat.co.uk
Web: http://www.caddet-ee.org Web: http://www.caddet.co.uk/re
"District Heating and Cooling" "Energy Storage"

Mr. F. van Bussel Bo Nordell
NOVEM Div. of Water Resources Engineering
P.O.Box 17 Lulea University of Technology
NL-6130 AA Sittard S-97187 Lulea, Sweden
The Netherlands Phone: + 46 - 920 - 91646
Phone: + 31 - 46 - 595 - 332 Fax: + 46 - 920 - 91697
Fax: + 31 - 46 - 528 - 260 E-mail: bo.nordell@sb.luth.se
Web: http://www.luth.se/depts/sb/
vatten/projects/iea/
"Energy Technology Data Exchange" "Energy Technology Systems Analysis"

ETDE Tom Kram, Netherlands Energy Research
P.O.Box 1000 Foundation, Westerduinweg 3, P.O.Box 1
Oak Ridge, TN 37831 NL-1755 ZG Petten (NH)
USA The Netherlands
Phone: + 1 - 423 - 576 - 1272 Phone: + 31 - 2246 - 4427
Fax: + 1 - 423 - 576 - 2865 Fax: + 31 - 2246 - 3338
Web: http://www.etde.org E-mail: kram@ecn.nl
Web: http://www.ecn.nl/unit_bs/etsap/
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"Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme""Greenhouse Gas Technol. Info. Exch."
CRE Stoke Orchard Cheltenham Greentie

Gloucestershire GL52 4RZ Swentiboldstraat 21, P.O.Box 17
United Kingdom NL-6130 AA Sittard
Phone: + 44 - 1242 - 680 - 753 The Netherlands
Fax: + 44 - 1242 - 680 - 758 Phone: + 31 - 46 - 595 - 203
E-mail: mail@ieagreen.demon.co.uk Fax: + 31 - 46 - 510 - 389
Web: http://www.greentie.org
"Heat Pumping Technologies" "Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers"
IEA Heat Pump Centre Professor Geoffrey F. Hewitt

P.O.Box 17 AEA Technology
6130 AA Sittard Petroleum Services Harwell, Didcot
The Netherlands Oxfordshire, OX11 0RA
Phone: + 31 - 46 - 4202 - 236 United Kingdom
Fax: + 31 - 46 - 4510 - 389 Phone: + 44 - 1235 - 821 - 111
E-mail: nlnovhpc@ibmmail.com Fax: + 44 - 1235 - 434 - 092
Web: http://www.heatpumpcentre.org E-mail: g.hewitt@ic.ac.uk
"Hydrogen Production and Utilization" "Pulp and Paper"
Ms. Carolyn C. Elam Torbjoern Bostroem

National Renewable Energy Lab Swedish Council for Building Research
1617 Cole Blvd. P.O.Box 12866
Golden Colorado 80401 S-11298 Stockholm
USA Sweden
Phone: + 1 - 303 - 275 - 3780 Phone: + 46 - 8 - 542 - 41776
Fax: + 1 - 303 - 275 - 2905 Fax: + 46 - 8 - 542 - 41776
E-mail: elamc@tcplink.nrel.gov
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Truls Gundersen
Professor, Dr.ing.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Department of Thermal Energy and Hydro Power
Kolbjoern Hejes vei 1.A
N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
Phone: + 47 - 73 - 59 - 3721 (direct) or 2700 (secretary)

Fax: + 47 - 73 - 59 - 8390
E-mail: Truls.Gundersen@tev.ntnu.no
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SINTEF Energy Research IEA Catalogue on Process Integration

International Energy Agency (IEA)

Implementing Agreement on Process Integration

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

2. Definition of Process Integration 4

3. Process Design Activities and Process Integration 4

4. A Brief Presentation of Process Integration Methods 5

a) Pinch Technology (or Analysis) 6

5. Classification of Process Integration Methods 7

6. Academic Developers of Process Integration 8

6.1 Major Groups in the Area of Process Integration 9

7. Commercial Developers of Process Integration 47

8. Consulting Companies active in Process Integration 54

9. Process Integration Software Packages 67

10. Training Courses on Process Integration 77

11. Text Books on Process Integration 77

12. Related Activities in the IEA 79

2. DEFINITION OF PROCESS INTEGRATION

Such methodologies can be mathematical, thermodynamic and economic models, methods

3. PROCESS DESIGN ACTIVITIES AND PROCESS INTEGRATION

Methods for Targets, Design and Optimization of various parts of Processes

4. A BRIEF PRESENTATION OF PROCESS INTEGRATION METHODS

Algorithmic vs. Heuristic

structural alternatives in Process Design (and Integration) is significantly reduced by the

a) Pinch Technology (or Analysis)

d) Knowledge Based Systems

f) Stochastic Search Methods

Mathematical Programming, contrary to Stochastic Search Methods, is an optimization

5. CLASSIFICATION OF PROCESS INTEGRATION METHODS

a) Artificial Intelligence / Knowledge Based Systems

An alternative classification is to use the two-dimensional (automatic vs. interactive and

6. ACADEMIC DEVELOPERS OF PROCESS INTEGRATION

1) Major Groups in the Area of Process Integration

a) Recognized as one of the world leaders in important areas of Process Integration

6.1 Major Groups in the Area of Process Integration

Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pittsburgh, USA

Major Contact: Professor Ignacio E. Grossmann, head of department

Faculty Members in Total and Process Integration ( ): 17 (5)

Current research in Process Integration includes:

Teaching: Various undergraduate, graduate and interdisciplinary courses on

Consortium: "Center for Advanced Process Decision-making" with 20 members

Software: The Department initiated and is co-operating with the University of

MAGNETS, SYNHEAT, STEAM

One week Course on Conceptual Design, Optimization and Process

Imperial College, Centre for Process Systems Engineering, London, UK

Major Contact: Dr. Stratos Pistikopoulos

Faculty Members in Total and Process Integration ( ): 18 (6)

Current research in Process Integration includes:

Teaching: 1) Various undergraduate courses in the Chemical Engineering

Consortium: 1) "Process Systems Engineering" with 17 members (2001) including

Software: The Centre is developing software and modeling environments for

gPROMS, SUPERBATCH, gBSS, PROFLO, FRAMS

UMIST, Department of Process Integration, Manchester, UK

Major Contact: Professor Robin Smith, head of department

Faculty Members in Total and Process Integration ( ): 5 (5)

Current research is organized in three major areas:

Teaching: Emphasis in teaching is on Pinch Analysis organized through

Consortium: "Process Integration Research Consortium" with 25 members (2001)

Software: The Department is actively producing close to commercial standard

COLOM, HYDROGEN, REACTOR, REFOPT, SPRINT, STAR, WATER

Training: The Department offers (2001) the following 13 training courses: An

6.2 Groups with considerable International Reputation

world leader or major contributor in specific areas of Process Integration