Design of Inter-Plant Water Networks on Mathematical Approach

Introduction ......................................................................................................... 738 Problem Statement .............................................................................................. 738 Mathematical Formulation ................................................................................ 739 Illustrative Example ............................................................................................ 742 Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 744 References ............................................................................................................. 744

The rising costs of water supply and efuent treatment coupled with the ever-tightening environmental regulations have stimulated the development of effective approaches to reduce freshwater consumption and wastewater production in the recent past. Process integration regarding water minimization is believed as a helpful strategy for industries to enhance the competitiveness.