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Introduction of a Data‐Based Preliminary Compressor Design for Mechanical Vapor Compression

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The German chemical industry is among the most energy‐intensive sectors, accounting for approximately 8 % of Germany's total energy consumption. One particularly energy‐intensive operation within this sector is distillation, which can be implemented as an open heat pump process. In this configuration, vapor is compressed to a higher pressure level, enabling the reuse of waste heat for process heating. Mechanical vapor compression offers a significant opportunity for the electrification of chemical processes using renewable energy sources. This paper presents a preliminary compressor design approach, based on generic industrial reference compressor. The preliminary design must consider various factors, including different compressor architectures, working fluid properties, and process boundary conditions. Given that the primary objective is to evaluate the overall process potential, generic compressor models are used as the design basis.

Source: Chemie Ingenieur Technik

DOI: 10.1002/cite.70051

Authors: Lars Hinz, Jan Goeing, Daniel Muth, Christian Herrmann, Jens Friedrichs

Institution: Technische Universität Braunschweig

Language: English

Topic: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,030