@inproceedings{b2419549a21446ee800203fb0ca5b565,
title = "Optimal synthesis of para-xylene separation processes based on crystallization technology",
abstract = "This paper addresses the synthesis and optimization of crystallization processes for p-xylene recovery, A novel superstructure for the overall crystallization process and a mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) model are proposed. The distinct feature of this superstructure is the capability of generate optimum flowsheets for a wide range of specifications of p-xylene composition in the feed stream of the process. To cope with the complexity of the MINLP model a two-level decomposition approach consisting of the solution of an aggregated model and a detailed model is proposed. The results obtained show a good performance of the decomposition strategy and a modest improvement in the total annual profit.",
author = "Lima, {Ricardo M.} and Grossmann, {Ignacio E.}",
year = "2007",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780816910229",
series = "AIChE Annual Meeting, Conference Proceedings",
booktitle = "2007 AIChE Annual Meeting",
note = "2007 AIChE Annual Meeting ; Conference date: 04-11-2007 Through 09-11-2007",
}