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Mathematical Modeling of Chemical Reactors—Development and Implementation of Novel Technologies
Author(s) -
Matros Yuri Shaevich
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition in english
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 0570-0833
DOI - 10.1002/anie.199012351
Subject(s) - computer science , development (topology) , mathematical model , biochemical engineering , work (physics) , chemical process , mechanism (biology) , process (computing) , mechanical engineering , engineering , mathematics , physics , mathematical analysis , statistics , quantum mechanics , operating system , chemical engineering
Mathematical modeling is an important tool for rapid and reliable reactor development and design. The models are built up from basic studies of the reaction mechanism and kinetics, the transfer processes, and the interactions within the system. A detailed understanding of the elementary processes enables the construction of powerful and complex models for dynamic and steady‐state simulation. With the aid of experimentally determined parameter values one can develop new processes or improve existing ones. Excellent results obtained in experimental work under idealized laboratory conditions can seldom be fully realized in practice. This is due to factors such as transfer resistances, local gradients, fluctuating conditions, and constructional and other limitations which lead to unsatisfactory parameter values and higher costs to compensate for these shortcomings. Some recommendations are made for circumventing these deficiencies.