A new version of process synthesizer MIPSYN was developed. Its main advantage is the capability for synthesizing and designing sustainable chemical and biochemical processes. The software is an extension of the previous computer package PROSYN developed together with Prof. Ignacio Grossmann from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA. MIPSYN can be also used for designing other mechanical structures, e.g. dam gates, composite beams, steel structures etc., which makes MIPSYN a unique interdisciplinary design tool on a worldwide level.
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This paper describes how to apply the by-products generated in the process of methanol production. Hydrogen can be separated and used to generate electricity in hydrogen cells.
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This paper describes the optimization of cultivation factor settings, i.e. the shaking rate and working volume in 50 mL spin tubes for a Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell line expressing recombinant human ?-erythropoietin, using a response D-optimal surface method. It was find out that cultivation at lower shaking rates in spin tubes and shake flasks produced a glycoprotein with a product quality comparable to that from bioreactors, but with titers being only two thirds.
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This work presents the optimization models for heat and energy integration of an industrial beverage plant. Optimal heat matches between batch process operations are determined by means of these models, thus coupling heat sources with heat consumers. The feasibility of combined electricity, heating and cooling production was studied, and optimal polygeneration system was identified. A company could decrease the steam and electricity costs by implementing the proposed solutions. A steam surplus could be sold to the outside consumers, thus increasing the energetic efficiency.
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A synthesis model for biogas process design was upgraded for simultaneous heat integration, and applied to a food company. It was shown that significant benefit can be achieved with heat integration. Almost the complete consumption of hot utility and 1/3 of cold utility can be saved. Most of the electricity and heat produced in the cogeneration system from biogas can be sold to the distribution networks. Optimal heat-integrated biogas process could improve the economic performance and reduce environmental impact by converting environmentally harmful wastes into valuable products.
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