Multi-objective Optimization of Industrial Ammonia Synthesis
Institution: | University of Western Ontario |
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Year: | 2017 |
Keywords: | Ammonia synthesis; modelling; multi-objective optimization; Catalysis and Reaction Engineering |
Posted: | 02/01/2018 |
Record ID: | 2155091 |
Full text PDF: | https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4489 |
The thesis describes modelling and optimization work of an industrial ammonia synthesis. Author developed first-principle mathematical model of the commercial converter based on gas-solid reaction and heat transfer within the system. The model is validated with industrial data and showed satisfactory accuracy. Further, optimization study is performed in multi-objective manner to intensify ammonia production and decrease heat duty of the process. Result have revealed a potential to improve current operating condition int terms of both objectives.