Chengtian Cui

Prof. Dr. Chengtian Cui

Chemical Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, Finland
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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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12 May 2024 in Chemical Engineering Research and Design
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CCChengtian Cui
Chengtian Cui
XZXiaodong Zhang
Xiaodong Zhang
MQMeng Qi
Meng Qi
HLHao Lyu
Hao Lyu
JSJinsheng Sun
Jinsheng Sun
AKAnton A. Kiss
Anton A. Kiss


31 January 2025 in AIChE Journal
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MQMeng Qi
Meng Qi
XZXiaodong Zhang
Xiaodong Zhang
DWDavid Shan‐Hill Wong
David Shan‐Hill Wong
CSChi‐Min Shu
Chi‐Min Shu
CCChengtian Cui
Chengtian Cui
AKAnton A. Kiss
Anton A. Kiss
Distillation is widely used for separating liquid mixtures, but its high heating demand poses challenges for achieving net‐zero emissions. This study presents an innovative approach to electrifying distillation for load adaptability and flexible operation, aligning with dynamic electricity markets driven by renewables. The approach integrates flash vapor circulation and thermal storage into the distillation to optimize power usage and capitalizes on economic opportunities from load‐flexible operation in response to fluctuating electricity pricing. A methanol/water distillation case study, using two typical electricity pricing scenarios, demonstrates that the proposed approach is more economically efficient than mechanical vapor recompression distillation, especially in lowering operational costs when the latter operates under fixed electricity pricing. However, compressor capital costs significantly impact overall costs, with sensitivity analysis examining different cost models. This approach can be applied to general distillation, allowing integration with the power sector and demand response programs, while enhancing flexibility, decarbonization, and efficiency.

11 July 2023 in Chemical Engineering Science
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XZXiaodong Zhang
Xiaodong Zhang
CCChengtian Cui
Chengtian Cui
JSJinsheng Sun
Jinsheng Sun
XZXuemei Zhang
Xuemei Zhang

4 July 2024 in Chemical Engineering Journal
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CCChengtian Cui
Chengtian Cui
DVDat-Nguyen Vo
Dat-Nguyen Vo
YZYufei Zhao
Yufei Zhao
MQMeng Qi
Meng Qi
MXMing Xia
Ming Xia
CMCornelius Masuku
Cornelius Masuku

8 April 2025 in Computers & Chemical Engineering
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CCChengtian Cui
Chengtian Cui
QLQing Li
Qing Li
WLWilliam L. Luyben
William L. Luyben
AKAnton A. Kiss
Anton A. Kiss