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Integrated modelling of material flows and energy systems (MIMES)
Author(s) -
Sundberg Johan,
Wene ClasOtto
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.4440180303
Subject(s) - energy conservation , process engineering , waste heat , engineering , material flow , pinch analysis , process integration , environmental science , waste management , mechanical engineering , ecology , heat exchanger , electrical engineering , biology
A comprehensive nonlinear programming model, MIMES, for the optimization of linked material and energy flow systems is presented. The model is generic, intended for systems that can be described by materials and energy balances but where the details of phase transitions and chemical reactions can be omitted. It fills a niche between energy systems engineering and process flowsheeting models. Issues suitable for analysis by the model range from energy conservation in industrial plants, specific industries or industrial subsectors to municipal waste management and fuels and materials life cycle analysis. MIMES is implemented on PC (386/486). The model is demonstrated for a paper production line in a paper mill. This example shows how the model can be used for joint analysis of energy and water conservation, substitution of energy carriers, and utilization of waste heat outside the system.