Process Modelling and Simulation in Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering

This book explores effective modelling and simulation approaches for solving equations. It provides a clear explanation of how to simplify complex processes at various levels with the help of a 'model sketch'. The second edition covers modelling of multi-stage processes and multi-stage, multi-phase systems with thermodynamic processes, including reactive distillation. Additionally, process intensification is introduced with modelling of electrochemical processes. A chapter on batch processes in filtration, adsorption, drying, distillation and batch reactors is included, backed by case studies.

• Presents a systematic approach of model development in view of the simulation need
• Discusses modelling techniques to model hydrodynamics, mass and heat transfer, and reactors for single- as well as multi-stage/multi-phase systems
• Explores diffusion based on Stefan–Maxwell theory, including principal component analysis
• Reviews dynamics models covering process dynamics
• Includes enhanced case studies to illustrate simulations, including ANN

This book is aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in chemical, biochemical and environmental engineering.