Process Modelling and Simulation With Finite Element Methods (Series on Stability, Vibration and Control of Systems, Series A, 15) - Hardcover

Zimmerman, William B. J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9812387935 ISBN 13: 9789812387936

Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc, 2004

Synopsis

This book presents a systematic description and case studies of chemical engineering modelling and simulation based on the MATLAB/FEMLAB tools, in support of selected topics in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that require numerical solution of complex balance equations (ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, nonlinear equations, integro-differential equations). These systems arise naturally in analysis of transport phenomena, process systems, chemical reactions and chemical thermodynamics, and particle rate processes. Templates are given for modelling both state-of-the-art research topics (e.g. microfluidic networks, film drying, multiphase flow, population balance equations) and case studies of commonplace design calculations — mixed phase reactor design, heat transfer, flowsheet analysis of unit operations, flash distillations, etc.

The great strength of this book is that it makes modelling and simulating in the MATLAB/FEMLAB environment approachable to both the novice and the expert modeller.

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Review

... a very enjoyable and informative book which covers a wealth of techniques and pioneering methodologies. -- Dr Andrew Reader, Institute of Science and Technology, University of Manchester, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9812387935
• ISBN 13: 9789812387936
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 396