Computer Simulation of Various Chemical Engineering Processes
Application Background This code is based on the book "Practical Computer Simulation for Chemical Engineering," which includes MATLAB programming tutorials and calculations for various chemical processes such as distillation columns, reactors, control systems, differential equations, and algebraic equations. The book also provides examples of chemical process optimization. It is recommended to purchase the book and study it alongside this code for effective learning, as the code is specifically written to correspond with the book's examples. Key Technologies The code implements optimization algorithms including quadratic programming and least squares methods. It utilizes MATLAB's Optimization Toolbox to minimize objective functions, covering design optimization, operational optimization, and global optimization. The code also includes parameter estimation and model identification components, such as kinetic parameter estimation and heat transfer parameter calculation.