Matching Heat Pump Configurations and Process Parameters for Cost‐Minimal Heat‐Integrated CO₂-Capturing Process

<jats:title>ABSTRACT</jats:title> <jats:p> The integration of heat pumps offers a promising route for electrifying chemical processes and reducing CO <jats:sub>2</jats:sub> emissions. Their feasibility strongly depends on the temperature levels and the quantities of available heat sources and sinks, which can be influenced by adjusting process operating parameters to enhance integration potential. The number and quality of these sources and sinks also determine suitable heat pump configurations and therefore the technical and economic viability of implementation. In addition, refrigerant selection is a critical factor, as it is restricted by regulations such as the F‐Gas Regulation. This study investigates how different operating parameters affect the integration potential of various heat pump configurations in a CO <jats:sub>2</jats:sub> absorption process using MEA as solvent. Furthermore, economic evaluations are carried out considering different electricity price scenarios and allowable refrigerants. </jats:p>