Quantum networks will enable the implementation of communication tasks with qualitative advantages respect to known today. While it is expected that first demonstrations small scale quantum take place in near term, many challenges remain them. To compare different solutions, optimize over parameter space, and inform experiments, necessary evaluate performance concrete network scenarios. Here, a...

This paper describes the application of process integration principles to the design of oil refineries hydrogen network. In this regard, a design hierarchy as well as heuristics and required guidelines are proposed. The recommended rules compensate lack of procedure to the design and make the design process easier. The guiding principles of the design are based upon pinch technology and ext...