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Application of modeling and simulation tools in costs and pollution monitoring

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  • H. H. Khoo

    (University of Greenwich)

  • T. A. Spedding

    (University of Greenwich)

  • D. Houston

    (University of Greenwich)

  • D. Taplin

    (University of Greenwich)

Abstract

This paper presents the development and application of process modeling and simulation tools to aid in the monitoring and measuring of pollution from industry, and investigate a plant's overall performance. A case study of a generic reduction plant is investigated, taking into account the underlying principles that determine the amount of fluoride emissions released from the plant's processes. The simulation study includes the investigation of the gas cleaning system within the plant, such as the system's operating relationships between the scrubbing efficiency, wear of the scrubber filter bags, maintenance costs and its response to the change of scrubbing circulation. Two sets of simulation runs are performed to seek a balance for the plant's overall system performance, taking into account environmental issues (fluoride emissions) and cost. The final simulation result demonstrates that cost savings can be achieved when the plant operates in a cleaner manner.

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  • H. H. Khoo & T. A. Spedding & D. Houston & D. Taplin, 2001. "Application of modeling and simulation tools in costs and pollution monitoring," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 21(2), pages 161-168, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:21:y:2001:i:2:d:10.1023_a:1010640613755
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1010640613755
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