MATHEMATICAL MODELING.

Abstract

Concerning the conversion from laboratory scale tests for chemical processes to successful commercial-size design, some major issues in modeling are first discussed: the methodology of modeling (problem definition and formulation phase, preliminary design phase, detailed design phase, and evaluation phase); and general problems in modeling (model simplification, model verification, computer code verification, estimation of model parameters, and random nature of process variables). The discussion then continues on to fundamental principles for mathematical modeling, dimensional analysis, and practical aspects of modeling.