Metaheuristic-based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi-effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sources
This study emphasizes a multi-pronged approach to improving the energy efficiency of Multi-Effect Evaporator (MEE) in the paper industry. By incorporating traditional Energy-Saving Schemes (ESSs) and innovative renewable energy sources, the study demonstrates significant potential for reducing energ...
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| author | Smitarani Pati Nandan Kumar Navin Om Prakash Verma Dwesh Kumar Singh Tarun Kumar Sharma Saurabh Agarwal Santos Gracia Villar Luis Alonso Dzul Lopez Imran Ashraf |
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| description | This study emphasizes a multi-pronged approach to improving the energy efficiency of Multi-Effect Evaporator (MEE) in the paper industry. By incorporating traditional Energy-Saving Schemes (ESSs) and innovative renewable energy sources, the study demonstrates significant potential for reducing energy consumption and environmental impact, making it a decisive pathway for industrial sustainability. Key ESS strategies include Thermo-Vapor Compressors, Feed Preheaters, and Steam- and Feed-Split, which are employed to enhance Steam Economy (SE) to evaluate MEE efficiency. This integration results in a 67.93% enhancement in SE, reducing energy consumption significantly. Further, SE enhancement is achieved by integrating flash tanks that capture and reuse excess heat, which boosts SE by an additional 5.89%, leading to a total improvement of 73% without additional energy consumption. A significant innovation in the study is the integration of Linear Fresnel Reflectors (LFRs) based solar collectors and turbine-based wind energy sources to power the MEE and reduce reliance on conventional energy. This hybrid system decreases energy dependence by 62% for the base MEE and 34% for the hybrid MEE. The results are validated by comparing them with existing studies, confirming the effectiveness of the proposed method and offering significant energy and environment savings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-02ff58cc32944585aa447ca0772aa3772025-02-02T05:27:56ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-01-01112e41653Metaheuristic-based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi-effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sourcesSmitarani Pati0Nandan Kumar Navin1Om Prakash Verma2Dwesh Kumar Singh3Tarun Kumar Sharma4Saurabh Agarwal5Santos Gracia Villar6Luis Alonso Dzul Lopez7Imran Ashraf8Department of Electrical Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab 144011, IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab 144011, IndiaDepartment of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab 144011, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab 144011, IndiaDepartment of CSE, Shobhit University, Gangoh, IndiaInformation and Communication Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; Corresponding authors.Universidad Europea del Atlántico, Isabel Torres 21, 39011 Santander, Spain; Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, Campeche 24560, Mexico; Universidade Internacional do Cuanza, Cuito, Bié, AngolaUniversidad Europea del Atlántico, Isabel Torres 21, 39011 Santander, Spain; Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, Campeche 24560, Mexico; Universidad de La Romana, La Romana, Dominican RepublicInformation and Communication Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; Corresponding authors.This study emphasizes a multi-pronged approach to improving the energy efficiency of Multi-Effect Evaporator (MEE) in the paper industry. By incorporating traditional Energy-Saving Schemes (ESSs) and innovative renewable energy sources, the study demonstrates significant potential for reducing energy consumption and environmental impact, making it a decisive pathway for industrial sustainability. Key ESS strategies include Thermo-Vapor Compressors, Feed Preheaters, and Steam- and Feed-Split, which are employed to enhance Steam Economy (SE) to evaluate MEE efficiency. This integration results in a 67.93% enhancement in SE, reducing energy consumption significantly. Further, SE enhancement is achieved by integrating flash tanks that capture and reuse excess heat, which boosts SE by an additional 5.89%, leading to a total improvement of 73% without additional energy consumption. A significant innovation in the study is the integration of Linear Fresnel Reflectors (LFRs) based solar collectors and turbine-based wind energy sources to power the MEE and reduce reliance on conventional energy. This hybrid system decreases energy dependence by 62% for the base MEE and 34% for the hybrid MEE. The results are validated by comparing them with existing studies, confirming the effectiveness of the proposed method and offering significant energy and environment savings.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025000337Multi-effect evaporatorEnergy saving schemesEnergy efficiency analysisNonlinear constraint optimizationRenewable thermal assistance |
| spellingShingle | Smitarani Pati Nandan Kumar Navin Om Prakash Verma Dwesh Kumar Singh Tarun Kumar Sharma Saurabh Agarwal Santos Gracia Villar Luis Alonso Dzul Lopez Imran Ashraf Metaheuristic-based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi-effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sources Heliyon Multi-effect evaporator Energy saving schemes Energy efficiency analysis Nonlinear constraint optimization Renewable thermal assistance |
| title | Metaheuristic-based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi-effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sources |
| title_full | Metaheuristic-based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi-effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sources |
| title_fullStr | Metaheuristic-based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi-effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sources |
| title_full_unstemmed | Metaheuristic-based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi-effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sources |
| title_short | Metaheuristic-based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi-effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sources |
| title_sort | metaheuristic based optimal energy assessment of hybrid multi effect evaporator with synergy of solar and wind energy sources |
| topic | Multi-effect evaporator Energy saving schemes Energy efficiency analysis Nonlinear constraint optimization Renewable thermal assistance |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025000337 |
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