Single-cycle mixed-fluid LNG process Part I: Optimal design
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In this paper, we discuss the design optimization of a relatively simple LNG process; the PRICO process. A simple economic objective function is stated and used on eight different cases with varying constraints. Important constraints are discussed and the results are compared with the commercial PRICO process and with other publications.
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