Ethylene cracking process is the core production process in ethylene industry,and is paid more attention to reduce high energy consumption.Because of the interdependent relationships between multi-flow allocation and ...Ethylene cracking process is the core production process in ethylene industry,and is paid more attention to reduce high energy consumption.Because of the interdependent relationships between multi-flow allocation and multi-parameter setting in cracking process,it is difficult to find the overall energy efficiency scheduling for the purpose of saving energy.The traditional scheduling solutions with optimal economic benefit are not applicable for energy efficiency scheduling issue due to the neglecting of recycle and lost energy,as well as critical operation parameters as coil outlet pressure(COP)and dilution ratio.In addition,the scheduling solutions mostly regard each cracking furnace as an elementary unit,regardless of the coordinated operation of internal dual radiation chambers(DRC).Therefore,to improve energy utilization and production operation,a novel energy efficiency scheduling solution for ethylene cracking process is proposed in this paper.Specifically,steam heat recycle and exhaust heat loss are considered in cracking process based on 6 types of extreme learning machine(ELM)based cracking models incorporating DRC operation and three operation parameters as coil outlet temperature(COT),COP,and dilution ratio according to semi-mechanism analysis.Then to provide long-term decision-making basis for energy efficiency scheduling,overall energy efficiency indexes,including overall output per unit net energy input(OONE),output-input ratio per unit net energy input(ORNE),exhaust gas heat loss ratio(EGHL),are designed based on input-output analysis in terms of material and energy flows.Finally,a multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition(MOEA/D)is employed to solve the formulated multi-objective mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MOMINLP)model.The validities of the proposed scheduling solution are illustrated through a case study.The scheduling results demonstrate that an optimal balance between multi-flow allocation,multi-parameter setting,and DRC coordinated operation is reached,which achieves 3.37%and 2.63%decreases in net energy input for same product output and conversion ratio,as well as the 1.56%decrease in energy loss ratio.展开更多
Climate change and global warming are among the most severe threats to the global ecosystem,caused by greenhouse gas emissions.Therefore,all industries that cause environmental emissions should collaborate in the stru...Climate change and global warming are among the most severe threats to the global ecosystem,caused by greenhouse gas emissions.Therefore,all industries that cause environmental emissions should collaborate in the struggle against climate change.In this context,the International Maritime Organization(IMO)approved the initial greenhouse gas strategy at the MEPC 72 session in April 2018 to achieve targets for 2050.With this strategy,the IMO aims to create and improve new regulations that can enhance energy efficiency to achieve their short-term,midterm,and long-term goals.In this study,one of the novel terms,energy efficiency existing ship index(EEXI)values,has been calculated for the Turkish fleet to guide the maritime sector.The Turkish fleet in the study refers to the Turkish-owned vessels both sailing with a national or international flag.In accordance with this regulation,the number of Turkish fleets that were identified as either above or below the IMO reference lines has been determined.Additionally,EEXI values have been recalculated using the engine power limitation(EPL)method for ships that exceed the required limits,and the success rate of this method has been estimated.As a result,the application of EPL increased the number of ships below the Phase 2 reference line from 15.6%to 53.1%.To the best of our knowledge,this research,which has been carried out on all Turkish-owned ships,is the first study intended to serve as a guide for other ship owners in the global maritime industry regarding energy efficiency management.展开更多
More than 10000 different types of ship ply the waters of Bangladesh all year round,but the performance of these ships in terms of CO2 emission is not known and regulations related to energy efficiency of inland water...More than 10000 different types of ship ply the waters of Bangladesh all year round,but the performance of these ships in terms of CO2 emission is not known and regulations related to energy efficiency of inland waterway ships remain nonexistent.This paper attempts to assess the present situation of inland class vessels in terms of Energy Efficiency Design Index(EEDI).With the use of a developed database of inland vessels in Bangladesh,EEDI reference lines for different types of inland vessels in Bangladesh were established and then compared with those of other countries.The present EEDI of existing inland vessels was investigated.Results indicate that most of the existing vessels do not meet the current EEDI baseline.Hence,new guidelines are necessary to achieve EEDI compliance in the near future.Some recommendations were proposed for improving CO2 emissions,with the socioeconomic and technical factors in Bangladesh taken into consideration.展开更多
基金supported by the High-tech Research and Development Program of China(2014AA041802)。
文摘Ethylene cracking process is the core production process in ethylene industry,and is paid more attention to reduce high energy consumption.Because of the interdependent relationships between multi-flow allocation and multi-parameter setting in cracking process,it is difficult to find the overall energy efficiency scheduling for the purpose of saving energy.The traditional scheduling solutions with optimal economic benefit are not applicable for energy efficiency scheduling issue due to the neglecting of recycle and lost energy,as well as critical operation parameters as coil outlet pressure(COP)and dilution ratio.In addition,the scheduling solutions mostly regard each cracking furnace as an elementary unit,regardless of the coordinated operation of internal dual radiation chambers(DRC).Therefore,to improve energy utilization and production operation,a novel energy efficiency scheduling solution for ethylene cracking process is proposed in this paper.Specifically,steam heat recycle and exhaust heat loss are considered in cracking process based on 6 types of extreme learning machine(ELM)based cracking models incorporating DRC operation and three operation parameters as coil outlet temperature(COT),COP,and dilution ratio according to semi-mechanism analysis.Then to provide long-term decision-making basis for energy efficiency scheduling,overall energy efficiency indexes,including overall output per unit net energy input(OONE),output-input ratio per unit net energy input(ORNE),exhaust gas heat loss ratio(EGHL),are designed based on input-output analysis in terms of material and energy flows.Finally,a multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition(MOEA/D)is employed to solve the formulated multi-objective mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MOMINLP)model.The validities of the proposed scheduling solution are illustrated through a case study.The scheduling results demonstrate that an optimal balance between multi-flow allocation,multi-parameter setting,and DRC coordinated operation is reached,which achieves 3.37%and 2.63%decreases in net energy input for same product output and conversion ratio,as well as the 1.56%decrease in energy loss ratio.
基金Supported by Yildiz Technical University(YTU)Scientific Research Project Coordination Unit(SRPC)(BAPK)(Grant No.FBA-2021-4470).
文摘Climate change and global warming are among the most severe threats to the global ecosystem,caused by greenhouse gas emissions.Therefore,all industries that cause environmental emissions should collaborate in the struggle against climate change.In this context,the International Maritime Organization(IMO)approved the initial greenhouse gas strategy at the MEPC 72 session in April 2018 to achieve targets for 2050.With this strategy,the IMO aims to create and improve new regulations that can enhance energy efficiency to achieve their short-term,midterm,and long-term goals.In this study,one of the novel terms,energy efficiency existing ship index(EEXI)values,has been calculated for the Turkish fleet to guide the maritime sector.The Turkish fleet in the study refers to the Turkish-owned vessels both sailing with a national or international flag.In accordance with this regulation,the number of Turkish fleets that were identified as either above or below the IMO reference lines has been determined.Additionally,EEXI values have been recalculated using the engine power limitation(EPL)method for ships that exceed the required limits,and the success rate of this method has been estimated.As a result,the application of EPL increased the number of ships below the Phase 2 reference line from 15.6%to 53.1%.To the best of our knowledge,this research,which has been carried out on all Turkish-owned ships,is the first study intended to serve as a guide for other ship owners in the global maritime industry regarding energy efficiency management.
文摘More than 10000 different types of ship ply the waters of Bangladesh all year round,but the performance of these ships in terms of CO2 emission is not known and regulations related to energy efficiency of inland waterway ships remain nonexistent.This paper attempts to assess the present situation of inland class vessels in terms of Energy Efficiency Design Index(EEDI).With the use of a developed database of inland vessels in Bangladesh,EEDI reference lines for different types of inland vessels in Bangladesh were established and then compared with those of other countries.The present EEDI of existing inland vessels was investigated.Results indicate that most of the existing vessels do not meet the current EEDI baseline.Hence,new guidelines are necessary to achieve EEDI compliance in the near future.Some recommendations were proposed for improving CO2 emissions,with the socioeconomic and technical factors in Bangladesh taken into consideration.
