Process design, modelling and simulation
To facilitate an improved study of conversion systems, model development and simulation are crucial. This is because; the simulation of processes provides a risk-free way to assess the effects of reactant activities thus enabling the reallocation of these reactants for the accurate prediction of the dependence of outcomes. Useful results such as the energetic performance and process productivity may serve as useful inputs in the estimation of the environmental performance and economic performance of scaled-up processes. Simulation accurately presents complex processes via providing an easy methodology to assess linkages between individual unit operations. Validated simulation models are able to also provide insights as to how processes will respond to changes operating conditions while also providing valuable information with respect to the applicable optimization strategy.
Some notable & useful tools for process simulation include; commercially available ASPEN plus software (Fig.1) and freely available DWSIM software (Fig. 2), just to mention a few.
Figure 1: Sample ASPEN plus generated simulation model for biomass conversion
Figure 2: Sample DWSIM generated simulation model for chemical purification
My interest incorporates all aspects of energy systems analysis, techno-economic evaluation, optimization, life-cycle and carbon footprint assessment of integrated energy systems, chemical engineering thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering.
Some conferences/seminars in the area include;
