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Comment on Hamayun et al. Evaluation of Two-Column Air Separation Processes Based on Exergy Analysis. Energies 2020, 13 , 6361

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  • Miroslav Variny

    (Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia)

  • Dominika Jediná

    (Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia)

  • Patrik Furda

    (Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, 812 37 Bratislava, Slovakia)

Abstract

Oxygen production from air belongs to energy-intense processes and, as a result, possibilities for its decrease are a frequent topic of optimization studies, often performed with simulation software such as Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS. To obtain veritable results and sound solutions, a suitable calculation method hand in hand with justified assumptions and simplifications should form the base of any such studies. Thus, an analysis of the study by Hamayun et al., Energies 2020 , 13 , 6361, has been performed, and several weak spots of the study, including oversimplified assumptions, improper selection of a thermodynamic package for simulation and omission of certain technological aspects relevant for energy consumption optimization studies, were identified. For each of the weak spots, a recommendation based on good praxis and relevant scientific literature is provided, and general recommendations are formulated with the hope that this comment will aid all researchers utilizing Aspen Plus and Aspen HYSYS software in their work.

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  • Miroslav Variny & Dominika Jediná & Patrik Furda, 2021. "Comment on Hamayun et al. Evaluation of Two-Column Air Separation Processes Based on Exergy Analysis. Energies 2020, 13 , 6361," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-8, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:20:p:6443-:d:652124
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