Heat-Integrated Distillation Columns as a Retrofit Cannot Bring Energy Savings to the Ethylene Plant

Separation by distillation is an energy-intensive process. Approximately 40% of energy use in the petrochemical industry is associated with separation by distillation. The heat-integrated distillation column (HIDiC) is a process intensification technology, which aims to reduce the energy required by the distillation process. A study was...

Cathodic protection of steel in concrete-experience and overview of 30 years application

This paper presents an overview of 30 years' experience with cathodic protection of steel in concrete in The Netherlands. Principles and practical aspects of CP and its design and installation are presented. Three phases have passed from the late 1980s until present: pioneering, development and maturity. In the first period CP was mainly applied...

RETROKIT- retrofitting residential multi-family building - Evaluation of effects on indoor environmental quality

Energy efficiency retrofitting of post war multi-family homes provides a great opportunity not only in terms of energy saving potential, but also in terms of improvement of IEQ, comfort and quality of living. However, insight is needed in potential unexpected adverse effects that may occur, for the development of effective prevention strategies...

Hospital campus design related with EeB challenges

Energy efficiency and reduction of carbon emission of Healthcare buildings and districts are a key factor for a sustainable community since their energy use and carbon emission are among the highest of all building types. A hospital - which is a part of a healthcare district - uses 2.5 times more energy than an office in average. In order to...

Baseline study and monitoring plan. Gasfired co-generation at the Bratislava 1 heating plant. AIJ project PSO99/SK/2/1

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