Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing - Bruce A. Finlayson

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Résumé :
Methods Selection Assistant, 89

Thermodynamic Models, 90

Example: Multicomponent Distillation with Shortcut Methods, 91

Multicomponent Distillation with Rigorous Plate-to-Plate Methods, 95

Example: Packed Bed Absorption, 97

Example: Gas Plant Product Separation, 100

Example: Water Gas Shift Equilibrium Reactor with Sensitivity Block and

Design Specification Block, 102

Chapter Summary, 106

Class Exercise, 106

Problems (using Aspen Plus), 106

7 Process Simulation 109

Model Library, 110

Example: Ammonia Process, 110

Development of the Model, 112

Solution of the Model, 115

Examination of Results, 115

Testing the Thermodynamic Model, 118

Utility Costs, 118

Greenhouse Gas Emissions, 120

Convergence Hints, 120

Optimization, 122

Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle, 125

Cellulose to Ethanol, 126

Chapter Summary, 128

Class Exercise, 128

Problems, 128

Problems Involving Corn Stover and Ethanol, 131

8 Chemical Reactors 137

Mathematical Formulation of Reactor Problems, 138

Example: Plug Flow Reactor and Batch Reactor, 138

Example: Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor, 140

Using MATLAB to Solve Ordinary Differential Equations, 140

Simple Example, 140

Use of the Global Command, 142

Passing Parameters, 143

Example: Isothermal Plug Flow Reactor, 144

Example: Nonisothermal Plug Flow Reactor, 146

Using Comsol Multiphysics to Solve Ordinary Differential Equations, 148

Simple Example, 148

Example: Isothermal Plug Flow Reactor, 150

Example: Nonisothermal Plug Flow Reactor, 151

Reactor Problems with Mole Changes and Variable Density, 153

Chemical Reactors with Mass Transfer Limitations, 155

Plug Flow Chemical Reactors in Aspen Plus, 158

Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors, 161

Solution Using Excel, 162

Solution Using MATLAB, 163

CSTR with Multiple Solutions, 163

Transient Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors, 164

Chapter Summary, 168

Problems, 169

Numerical Problems (See Appendix E), 174

9 Transport Processes in One Dimension 175

Applications in Chemical Engineering-Mathematical Formulations, 176

Heat Transfer, 176

Diffusion and Reaction, 177

Fluid Flow, 178

Unsteady Heat Transfer, 180

Introduction to Comsol Multiphysics, 180

Example: Heat Transfer in a Slab, 181

Solution Using Comsol Multiphysics, 181

Solution Using MATLAB, 184

Example: Reaction and Diffusion, 185

Parametric Solution, 186

Example: Flow of a Newtonian Fluid in a Pipe, 188

Example: Flow of a Non-Newtonian Fluid in a Pipe, 190

Example: Transient Heat Transfer, 193

Solution Using Comsol Multiphysics, 193

Solution Using MATLAB, 195

Example: Linear Adsorption, 196

Example: Chromat...

Biographie:

BRUCE A. FINLAYSON, PhD, is Rehnberg Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering in the Department of Chemical Engineering of the University of Washington. He is also a former president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Among his many accolades and honors, Dr. Finlayson is a recipient of the AIChE's prestigious William H. Walker Award and an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering.