| Ch 1: General introduction to Computer Aided Process Engineering |
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Process design |
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From process analysis to operation |
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Process simulators |
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| I.3.1 - Objectives |
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| I.3.2 - Modular oriented and equation oriented simulators |
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| I.3.3 - Software environment of simulators |
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| | I.3.3.a - Physico-chemical property server |
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| | I.3.3.b - Numerical methods |
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| | I.3.3.c - Unit operation database |
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| | I.3.3.d - User interface |
| I.4 - |
Conclusion |
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| Ch 2: Computer Aided Process Simulation |
| II.1 - |
Overview of process simulation: an example |
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The process model |
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| II.2.1 - Overview |
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| II.2.2 - Definition of streams |
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| II.2.3 - Choice of variables defining a material stream |
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| II.2.4 - Equations of unit models |
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| II.2.5 - Equations of connections |
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| II.2.6 - Equations of specifications |
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Solving strategies of process simulation |
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| II.3.1 - Global approach |
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| II.3.2 - Sequential Modular approach |
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| | II.3.1.a - Set of standard data |
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| | II.3.1.b - Modular approach |
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| | II.3.1.b.i - Definition of unit modules |
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| | II.3.1.b.ii - Simulation diagram |
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| | II.3.1.c - Sequential solving |
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| | II.3.1.c.i - Calculation sequence |
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| | II.3.1.c.ii - Recycle Convergence |
| II.4 - |
Avantages and drawbacks of sequential modular approach |
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| Ch 3: Computer Aided Process Design under constraints |
| III.1 - |
Overview of process design problem |
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| III.1.1 - Definition of design problem – an example |
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| III.1.2 - Solving strategies |
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Simultaneous modular approach |
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| III.2.1 - Formulation |
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| III.2.2 - Implementation in ProsimPlus simulator |
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| | III.2.2.a - Choice of the solver |
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| | III.2.2.b - Convergence |
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| | III.2.2.c - Relaxation factor |
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| EXERCISES: To learn how to use a commercial process simulator: ProSimPlus (full version with 50 runs and a reduced database provided in the package) |
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Exercise solved step by step: simulation of the simple example published by A. Westerberg |
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Exercise to be done (solution is given and commented): simulation of a cyclohexane plant with and without specification |
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