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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"gPROMS"”.
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Neural network based hybrid modelling and MINLP based optimisation of MSF desalination process within gPROMS: Development of neural network based correlations for estimating temperature elevation due to salinity, hybrid modelling and MINLP based optimisation of design and operation parameters of MSF desalination process within gPROMS
… state MSF process model is developed using gPROMS modelling tool embedding the NN based correlation. gPROMS provides an easy and flexible platform to build a process flowsheet graphically. Here a Master Model connecting (automatically) the individual unit model (brine heater, stages, etc.) …
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A universal framework to evaluate community-based rehabilitation interventions
… generic patient-reported outcome measures (GPROMs). Phase Three employed a Delphi study to achieve expert consensus on GPROMs and refine the framework. Phase Four piloted the framework in an LMIC setting to assess feasibility. Thematic analysis was conducted on qualitative data from the …
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Simulation, optimisation and flexible scheduling of MSF desalination process under fouling. Optimal design and operation of MSF desalination process with brine heater and demister fouling, flexible design operation and scheduling under variable demand and seawater temperature using gPROMS.
… supporting correlations for physical properties. gPROMS software is used to develop the model which is validated against the results reported in the literature. The model is then used in further investigations. Based on actual plant data, a simple dynamic fouling factor profile is developed which …
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MSF process modelling, simulation and optimisation : impact of non-condensable gases and fouling factor on design and operation. Optimal design and operation of MSF desalination process with non-condensable gases and calcium carbonate fouling, flexible design operation and scheduling under variable demand and seawater temperature using gPROMS.
… the results reported in the literature using gPROMS software. The model is then used for further investigation. First, a steady state calcium carbonate fouling resistance model has been developed and implemented in the full MSF mathematical model developed above using gPROMS modeling tool. …
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Modelling and Simulation of Carbon Dioxide Transportation in Pipelines: Effects of Impurities
… studied using simulation software; Aspen HYSYS, gPROMS and HydraFlash. The results show that all impurities impacted negatively on transportation. At equal concentrations, hydrogen had the greatest effect on fluid properties and hydrogen sulphide the least impact. At the specified allowable …
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A thermodynamic framework for the modeling and optimization of crystallization processes
… crystallization models are implemented into the gPROMS modeling software and are used for model-based optimization. The crystallization modeling framework is developed for several different scenarios. One framework consists of a full thermodynamic crystallization model for potassium chloride. …
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Modelling and optimisation of batch distillation involving esterification and hydrolysis reaction systems. Modelling and optimisation of conventional and unconventional batch distillation process: Application to esterification of methanol and ethanol using acetic acid and hydrolysis of methyl lactate system.
… Programming) method available within the gPROMS (general PROcess Modelling System) software. It is observed that multi-reflux ratio or linear reflux operation always led to better performance in terms of conversion, productivity for all reaction schemes compared to that obtained using …
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Kinetic modelling simulation and optimal operation of fluid catalytic cracking of crude oil: Hydrodynamic investigation of riser gas phase compressibility factor, kinetic parameter estimation strategy and optimal yields of propylene, diesel and gasoline in fluid catalytic cracking unit
… literature and modified, and then used on the gPROMS model builder platform to make a virtual form of the FCC unit. A new parameter estimation technique was developed in this research and used to estimate new kinetic parameters for a new six lumps kinetic model based on an industrial unit. …
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Dynamic Modelling and Optimization of Polymerization Processes in Batch and Semi-batch Reactors. Dynamic Modelling and Optimization of Bulk Polymerization of Styrene, Solution Polymerization of MMA and Emulsion Copolymerization of Styrene and MMA in Batch and Semi-batch Reactors using Control Vector Parameterization Techniques.
… Programming) method available within the gPROMS (general PROcess Modelling System) software. The process model used for bulk polystyrene polymerization in batch reactors, using 2, 2 azobisisobutyronitrile catalyst (AIBN) as initiator was improved by including the gel and glass effects. The …
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Design and Operation of Multistage Flash (MSF) Desalination: Advanced Control Strategies and Impact of Fouling. Design operation and control of multistage flash desalination processes: dynamic modelling of fouling, effect of non-condensable gases on venting system design and implementation of GMC and fuzzy control
… and optimum control strategy. In this research, gPROMS (general PROcess Modeling System) model builder has been used to develop the MSF process model. First, a dynamic mathematical model of MSF is developed based on the basic laws of mass balance, energy balance and heat transfer. Physical and …
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Kinetic models for the Pt/CeO₂ catalysed water-gas shift reaction
… various kinetic models was accomplished with the gPROMS software package. An initial evaluation of several Langmuir-Hinshelwood (LH) type mechanisms to two data sets obtained from literature was undertaken to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different kinetic expressions. The results of …
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Retention of fermentation biomass for extended L-Lysine fermentations
… an equation-based dynamic simulation package (gPROMS). The predicted optimum represented a 26% reduction in variable cost of production compared to the conventional fed-batch fermentation technology (R14.50/kg vs. R10.65/kg). The predicted optimum was physically achievable and the experimental …
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Kinetic Modelling Simulation and Optimal Operation of Trickle Bed Reactor for Hydrotreating of Crude Oil. Kinetic Parameters Estimation of Hydrotreating Reactions in Trickle Bed Reactor (TBR) via Pilot Plant Experiments; Optimal Design and Operation of an Industrial TBR with Heat Integration and Economic Evaluation.
… In all cases considered in this study, the gPROMS (general PROcess Modelling System) package has been used for modelling, simulation and parameter estimation via optimization process.
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Design and Operation of Multi Effect Distillation- Reverse Osmosis based Hybrid Desalination Process. Modelling, Simulation and Optimisation of Design and Operation Parameters of Multi Effect Distillation and Reverse Osmosis Hybrid Desalination Processes for Producing Multi-grade Waters at Minimum Energy and Minimum Cost of Production
The fast growth in the demand of freshwater due to the scarcity of natural water and increase in the world population puts more stress on the desalination sectors, which requires the installation of high-efficient thermal desalination plants. Among these desalination plants, multi effect …
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Optimal scheduling, design, operation and control of reverse osmosis desalination. Prediction of RO membrane performance under different design and operating conditions, synthesis of RO networks using MINLP optimization framework involving fouling, boron removal, variable seawater temperature and variable fresh water demand.
An accurate model for RO process has significant importance in the simulation and optimization proposes. A steady state model of RO process is developed based on solution diffusion theory to describe the permeation through membrane and thin film approach is used to describe the concentration …