ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The SACDA group at the University of Western Ontario has developed an equations-oriented modular process simulation program called MASSBAL. A model of a process is constructed by selecting and flowsheeting standard building blocks describing fundamental operations such as the mixing and separating of streams. Building blocks are also provided by which equipment operating or design equations may be incorporated into the model. Reconciliation of the inconsistency and redundancy of process measurements is an optional feature of the program. The measurements are reconciled by minimizing a weighted least-squares criterion while satisfying the model equations and any modeling constraints. The minimum is obtained directly, avoiding the need for laborious searching techniques.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690320211
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