Cleaning Schedule Optimization of Heat Exchangers with Fouling on Tube and Shell Sides: A Metaheuristic Approach

Pre-heat trains (PHTs) significantly reduce refinery fuel consumption and carbon emissions. However, these benefits are diminished by fouling in heat exchangers (HEXs). Current methods for optimizing cleaning schedules often report high computation times due to the transient nature of the fouling pr...

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Main Authors: João P. V. de Cesaro, Mauro A. S. S. Ravagnani, Fernando D. Mele, Caliane B. B. Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/1/71