Computer Simulation Of Thermal Plant Operations
by Peter O'Kelly /
2012 / English / PDF
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This book describes thermal plant simulation, that is, dynamic
simulation of plants which produce, exchange and otherwise utilize
heat as their working medium. Directed at chemical, mechanical and
control engineers involved with operations, control and
optimization and operator training, the book gives the mathematical
formulation and use of simulation models of the equipment and
systems typically found in these industries. The author has adopted
a fundamental approach to the subject. The initial chapters provide
an overview of simulation concepts and describe a suitable computer
environment. Reviews of relevant numerical computation methods and
fundamental thermodynamics are followed by a detailed examination
of the basic conservation equations. The bulk of the book is
concerned with development of specific simulation models. Care is
taken to trace each model derivation path from the basic underlying
physical equations, explaining simplifying and restrictive
assumptions as they arise and relating the model coefficients to
the physical dimensions and physical properties of the working
materials. Numerous photographs of real equipment complement the
text and most models are illustrated by numerical examples based on
typical real plant operations.
This book describes thermal plant simulation, that is, dynamic
simulation of plants which produce, exchange and otherwise utilize
heat as their working medium. Directed at chemical, mechanical and
control engineers involved with operations, control and
optimization and operator training, the book gives the mathematical
formulation and use of simulation models of the equipment and
systems typically found in these industries. The author has adopted
a fundamental approach to the subject. The initial chapters provide
an overview of simulation concepts and describe a suitable computer
environment. Reviews of relevant numerical computation methods and
fundamental thermodynamics are followed by a detailed examination
of the basic conservation equations. The bulk of the book is
concerned with development of specific simulation models. Care is
taken to trace each model derivation path from the basic underlying
physical equations, explaining simplifying and restrictive
assumptions as they arise and relating the model coefficients to
the physical dimensions and physical properties of the working
materials. Numerous photographs of real equipment complement the
text and most models are illustrated by numerical examples based on
typical real plant operations.