Heat exchanger networks retrofit with considering pressure drop by coupling genetic algorithm with L

This research is trying to develop a new procedure for retrofit of HENs including pressure drop using genetic algorithm (GA) coupled with linear programming (LP) and integer linear programming (ILP) methods. The GA is used to produce structural modifications whereas continuous variables are handled using a converted NLP formulation for Maximum Energy Recovery (MER). The converted NLP consists of an LP for MER with adding a search loop to find the best minimum approach temperature and split ratios which are easier to solve.

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