Category: Solving Material and Energy Balances using Process Simulators (Flowsheeting Codes)

In this chapter we described the two main ways of solving the material and energy balances in process simulators: using equation-based and modular- based computer software. Discussion Question A number of articles have been written on the subject of paper versus polystyrene as materials for disposable cups. Set up the flowsheets for the production of…

As explained in Chapter 6, a plant flowsheet such as the simple diagram in Figure 14.1 mirrors the stream network and equipment arrangement in a process. Once the process flowsheet is specified, or during its formulation, the solution of the appropriate process material and energy balances is referred to as process simulation or flowsheeting, and the computer code used in the solution is known…

In this chapter we survey process simulators (flowsheeting codes) that are used in industrial practice to solve material and energy balances.