JGC has been granted a patent for a method of designing a heat exchanger group in a processing plant with multiple ACHEs. The method involves setting design variables, calculating Pareto solutions for objective functions, and constructing the plant based on the solutions. GlobalData’s report on JGC gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method of designing heat exchanger group for processing plant
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A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11879687B2) outlines a method for designing a heat exchanger group using a computer to optimize the arrangement of air-cooled heat exchangers (ACHEs) in a processing plant. The method involves selecting design variables related to tube bundles, heat transfer tubes, and fans, setting design values for each ACHE, and calculating Pareto solutions for objective functions such as installation length, total heat transfer area, and total power consumption of the fans. These solutions guide the construction of the processing plant with the ACHEs installed on a pipe rack based on the optimal parameters determined by the computer.
Furthermore, the patent details additional steps for designing multiple heat exchanger groups within the processing plant. This includes executing the design process for each group, calculating Pareto solutions for installation length and heat transfer area, selecting combinations of these parameters, and evaluating total installation length and device cost for the entire set of heat exchanger groups. The method also involves calculating second Pareto solutions for installation length and device cost using dynamic programming, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective design process for multiple heat exchanger groups within the processing plant. The patent also specifies various design variables related to tube bundles, heat transfer tubes, and fans, providing a comprehensive framework for optimizing the performance and efficiency of the ACHEs in the processing plant. Ultimately, the patent aims to streamline the design process for heat exchanger groups in processing plants, enhancing overall operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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