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Introduction

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Simulation

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 Modelling and Simulation
1: What is Modeling

Description of any complete system in

mathematical terms is called a mathematical
model

2: What is Simulation

Solving the modeling equations either

numerically or analytically

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 Process Simulation

Simulation is a process of designing an

operational model of system and conducting
experiments with this model for the purpose either
of understanding the behaviour of the system or of
evaluating alternative strategies for the
development or operation of the system. It has to
be able to reproduce selected aspects of the
behaviour of the system modelled to an accepted
degree of accuracy(Thome, 1993)

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 Simulation and Modelling Problem in
Process Engineering

Nano Micro Meso Macro Mega

Reactors,
Bubbles, Columns, Production Environment,
Molecular
Drops, Exchangers, Plants, Atmosphere
Processes,
Particles, Pumps, Petrochemical Oceans
Active sites Compressors, Complexes Soils
Eddies
...

Lit.: Charpentier, J.-C.; Trambouze, P.: Process Engineering and problems encountered
by chemical and related Industries in the near future. Revolution or cointinuity?
Chemical Enginering and Processing 37(1998) 559-565
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Simulation and Modelling Problem in
Process Engineering

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 Why Process Simulation

Simulation as core activity in Research & Development, Design & Operation

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 Process Simulation Applications in Chemical
Process Industries

Chemical Process Applications

Industries
Oil & Gas Offshore exploration, Gas processing, Pipeline
transport, Surface Treatment etc.

Refining Gasoline and Fuels

Petrochemicals Hydrocarbon based chemicals, Methanol ,
Monomers
Basic Organic Chemicals Intermediates, Solvents, Detergents, Dyes etc
Inorganic Chemicals Ammonia, Sulphuric acid, Fertilizers
Fine Chemicals Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics
Biotechnology Food and Bioproducts
Metallurgy Steel, Aluminium, Copper etc
Polymers Polyethylene, PVC, Polystyrene, Fibers etc
Paper and Wood Paper pulp
Energy Power plants, Coal Gasification
Nuclear Industry Water Treatment, Safety
Environment Water cleaning etc.
 Process Simulation Tools
Objectives of Process Simulation Tools:
Optimizing the design and performance of product assets

 Increasing throughput and yield, improving quality, and

reducing energy costs

 Responding more quickly to unexpected events or

changes in customer demand

 Managing the profitability of operations in real-time.

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 Types of Process Simulation Tools

In process engineering two types of simulations tools are

used:
Steady-State Simulators: Or Static simulators.
Typically used in process design, they simulate the
process at steady state conditions, usually at the design
operating conditions. In this kind of tools Time is not a
variable.
Dynamic models: consider time as a variable and
simulate the process over a period of time. A dynamic
simulation can be used to estimate or illustrate the
response, over time, to a change in the process.

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