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Title:
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HEX-reactor applications in the Netherlands; Study identifies significant energy savings with new type of reactor
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Author(s):
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Hugill, J.A.; Spaans, J.; Keuken, H.; Vleeming, J.H.
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Published by:
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Publication date:
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ECN
Energy Efficiency in Industry
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1-4-2004
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Document type:
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ECN-RX--04-027
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Article (scientific)
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Number of pages:
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12
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Published in: NPT Procestechnologie, Volume 2, March/April 2004.Only available as PDF document. (), , , Vol., p.-.
Abstract:
The HEX reactor has not yet found significant application in industry,despite several advantages including energy savings. This study identified
candidates for both short-term and long-term development. For a short-term
demonstration, an oxidation process was identified with potential energy
savings of about 0.6 PJ/y (for one plant) together with improved product
yield, and a high repetition potential for similar processes. For longer-term
applications, twenty-two large-scale processes were identified, with
total energy savings of possibly 20 PJ/y (in NL). An evaluation of one
process identified energy savings of up to 4 PJ/y (in NL), perhaps together
with cost savings.
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