Mathematical Modelling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering

An easy to understand guide covering key principles of mathematical modelling and simulation in chemical engineering.

M. Chidambaram (Author)

9781108470407, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 9 March 2018

262 pages
24.9 x 19.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.57 kg

Written in a clear, logical and concise manner, this comprehensive resource provides discussion on essential mathematical tools, required for upgraded system performance. Understanding of basic principles and governing laws is essential to reduce complexity of the system, and this guide offers detailed discussion on analytical and numerical techniques to solve mathematical model equations. Important concepts including nonlinear algebraic equations, initial value ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and boundary value ODEs are discussed in detail. The concepts of optimization methods and sensitivity analysis, which are important from subject point of view, are explained with suitable examples. Numerous problems and MATLAB®/Scilab exercises are interspersed throughout the text. Several case studies involving full details of simulation are offered for better understanding. The accompanying website will host additional MATLAB®/Scilab problems, model question papers, simulation exercises, tutorials and projects. This book will be useful for students of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, instrumentation engineering and mathematics.

List of tables
List of figures
Preface
1. Introduction to mathematical modelling
2. Model development for simple systems
3. Model development for complex systems
4. Analytical solutions of model equations
5. Numerical solutions of model equations
6. Modelling and simulation: case studies
7. Discrimination of mathematical models
8. Sensitivity analysis
9. Optimization methods
10. Simulation using MATLAB®/Scilab
11. Model based control
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Computer science [UY], Chemical engineering [TDCB], Engineering: general [TBC]