Chemical process modeling is a computer modeling technique used in chemical engineering process design. It typically involves using purpose-built software to define a system of interconnected components, which are then solved so that the steady-state or dynamic behavior of the system can be predicted. The system components and connections are represented as a process flow diagram. Simulations can be as simple as the mixing of two substances in a tank, or as complex as an entire alumina refinery.
Chemical process modeling requires a knowledge of the properties of the chemicals involved in the simulation, as well as the physical properties and characteristics of the components of the system, such as tanks, pumps, pipes, pressure vessels, and so on.
See also
- Manufacturing process management
- Process simulation
- Process optimization
- Process design (chemical engineering)
- Process systems engineering
External links
- Real world examples by PEA
- Comprehensive directory of topics in plant simulation, process modeling and chemical engineering. by Kimmo Klemola, Dr. Tech. (Chem. Eng.), Lappeenranta, Finland.
- Parameter calibration in chemical reaction network models
References
"Chemical process simulation : Processium, process simulation (chemical process simulation and conception)". Processium. Archived from the original on 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2017-06-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20150710045707/http://en.processium.com/process-simulation/chemical-process-simulation.htm# ↩
"Chemical process simulation : Processium, process simulation (chemical process simulation and conception)". Processium. Archived from the original on 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2017-06-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20150710045707/http://en.processium.com/process-simulation/chemical-process-simulation.htm# ↩
Franco, Thiago; Seno Jr., Roberto; Moreno, Rodrigo; van Deursen, Caio; Freitas, Alexandre. "Process simulation in VM-CBA alumina refinery" (PDF). The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-29. Retrieved 2017-06-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20160829015817/http://icsoba.org/sites/default/files/2015paper/aluminapapers/AA10%20-%20Process%20simulation%20in%20VM-CBA%20alumina%20refinery.pdf ↩
"Chemical process simulation : Processium, process simulation (chemical process simulation and conception)". Processium. Archived from the original on 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2017-06-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20150710045707/http://en.processium.com/process-simulation/chemical-process-simulation.htm# ↩