Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Optimize Design and Operation of Renewable Energy Cycle through Aspen HYSYS Integrated with Aspen EDR Software

ABSTRACT

In this R&D note, how to utilize ASPEN HYSYS optimizer and ASPEN EDR to improve power output and to reduce the cost in the renewable engineering field is described. First, the process model in HYSYS is set up based on the best engineering practice. Second, HYSYS optimizer is utilized to maximize the power output, subject to constraints such as shell and tube exchanger pinch. Third, HYSYS and EDR are used to size the most cost effective exchangers based on cost and performance evaluation. Finally HYSYS integrated with EDR is utilized to rate the whole cycle, mimic the real plant operation and do what-if studies.

Keywords: HYSYS, EDR, Optimize, ORC, Rankine Cycle, Renewable Energy