Thermodynamic and Thermoeconomic Optimization of an Absorption Refrigeration System integrated with Refinery Crude Oil Furnace
Thermodynamic and Thermoeconomic Optimization of an Absorption Refrigeration System integrated with Refinery Crude Oil Furnace

Mehdi Tavakoli; Ehsan Shakib; Majid Amidpour; Mohammad Mustafa Ghafurian

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 1-14

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2019.113570.1043

Abstract
  In the present study, exhaust gases from Tehran refinery crude oil furnace are used in a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)for generating steam. Then, the steam is directed to a double ...  Read More
Conceptual Optimization of Water and Wastewater Network of a Gas Refinery with Considering Pressure Drop and Pumping Cost
Conceptual Optimization of Water and Wastewater Network of a Gas Refinery with Considering Pressure Drop and Pumping Cost

Poroshat Haddadi; Mohammad Hassan Khoshgoftar Manesh; Mehdi Sedighi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 15-28

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2019.116559.1054

Abstract
  This paper aims to introduce a constructive method for optimizing the supply of freshwater and wastewater in the process industry.  Different conceptual methods such as Composite ...  Read More
Identification of the Sources of Energy Loss through Exergy Analysis: Case Study of Marun Mega-Olefin Plant
Identification of the Sources of Energy Loss through Exergy Analysis: Case Study of Marun Mega-Olefin Plant

Mosayeb Paashang; Seyyed Mohammad Sharifi; Gholamreza Salehi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , October 2018, , Pages 37-48

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2018.108844.1020

Abstract
  One of the industries with high potential for energy saving is the petrochemical industry. Ethylene and propylene production plants (olefin plants) – as a part of the petrochemical ...  Read More
Experimental Study of Chemical Absorption of CO2 in a Bench-Scale Spray Dryer Absorber
Experimental Study of Chemical Absorption of CO2 in a Bench-Scale Spray Dryer Absorber

leila kavoshi; Amir Rahimi; Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 21-28

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2018.109349.1023

Abstract
  The removal of CO2 through chemical absorption in a bench-scale spray dryer absorber was investigated experimentally using the lime slurry as absorbent. The effect of important operating ...  Read More
Thermodynamic analysis of three combined power and refrigeration ‎Systems based on a demand
Thermodynamic analysis of three combined power and refrigeration ‎Systems based on a demand

Hooman Golchoobian; Majid Amidpour; Omid Pourali

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 29-40

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2018.110956.1026

Abstract
  Three combined power and refrigeration system are introduced to compare and analyze for a defined demand and same fuel consumption based on thermodynamic parameters in a 24 hours period. ...  Read More
Analyzing and Comparing Energy and Exergy of POXR and SMR Reactors for Producing Hydrogen from Methane Gas
Analyzing and Comparing Energy and Exergy of POXR and SMR Reactors for Producing Hydrogen from Methane Gas

Gholamreza Salehi; Shahab Farzin

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 24-33

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2017.78140

Abstract
  The POXR and SMR methods adopted in producing hydrogen from methane gas are simulated and exergy analysis of both the processes are run for comparison. The effective parameters of the ...  Read More
Techno-Economic Assessment of Different Inlet Air Cooling Systems in Warm Dry & Wet Climate Stations
Techno-Economic Assessment of Different Inlet Air Cooling Systems in Warm Dry & Wet Climate Stations

Mohammad Hassan Khoshgoftarmanesh; Hosein Vazini Modabber; Vahid Mazhari

Volume 4, Issue 2 , August 2016, , Pages 19-31

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2017.100042.1001

Abstract
  Performance of a gas turbine mainly depends on the inlet air temperature. The power output of a gas turbine depends on the flow of mass through it. This is precisely the reason why ...  Read More
Area Energy and Throughput Targeting in Debottlenecking of Heat Exchanger Networks with Decomposition Approach
Area Energy and Throughput Targeting in Debottlenecking of Heat Exchanger Networks with Decomposition Approach

Sara Kafashian; Gholam Reza Salehi; Majid Amidpour

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 43-54

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2016.20408

Abstract
  For energy saving retrofit projects, its economics are usually evaluated in terms of capital investment and payback time. The capital investment is in direct relation to the total heat ...  Read More
Improvement of Overall Efficiency in the Gas Transmission Networks: Employing Energy Recovery Systems
Improvement of Overall Efficiency in the Gas Transmission Networks: Employing Energy Recovery Systems

Sahar Safarian; Maryam Mousavi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , October 2015, , Pages 1-24

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2015.20403

Abstract
  This study mainly focuses on enhancing the overall efficiency of gas transmission networks. The authors developed a model with detailed characteristics of compressor and pressure reduction ...  Read More
Exergy Recovery in Gas Pressure Compression Stations (GPCSs)
Exergy Recovery in Gas Pressure Compression Stations (GPCSs)

Sahar Safarian; Masoomeh Bararzadeh

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 11-18

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2015.20399

Abstract
  The exergy analysis is a proper method for performance evaluation of industrial systems. A generic and detailed analysis of the GPCSs on the second gas pipeline of Iran  is made ...  Read More
Application of Exergy Analysis and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for Reduction of Exergy Loss in Acetic Acid Production Process
Application of Exergy Analysis and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for Reduction of Exergy Loss in Acetic Acid Production Process

Masoud Beheshti; Vafa Faizi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 51-66

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2015.20402

Abstract
  Exergy analysis and response surface methodology (RSM) is applied to reduce the exergy loss and improve energy and exergy efficiency of acetic acid production plant. Exergy analysis ...  Read More
Thermodynamic and Economic Optimization of a Refrigeration Cycle for Separation Units in the Petrochemical Plants Using Pinch Technology and Exergy Syntheses Analysis
Thermodynamic and Economic Optimization of a Refrigeration Cycle for Separation Units in the Petrochemical Plants Using Pinch Technology and Exergy Syntheses Analysis

Soheil Sheikhi; Bahram Ghorbani; Reza Shirmohammadi; Mohammad-Hossein Hamedi

Volume 2, Issue 2 , February 2014, , Pages 39-51

https://doi.org/10.22108/gpj.2014.20422

Abstract
  Exergy and thermoeconomic analyses are herein employed to evaluate the proposed refrigeration cycle of Tabriz olefin plant. The exergetic and exergoeconomic variables of all equipment ...  Read More