Moving finite element method : fundamentals and applications in chemical engineering /: fundamentals and applications in chemical engineering. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Maria do Carmo Coimbra, Alirio Egidio Rodrigues, Jaime Durante Rodrigues, Rui Jorge Mendes Robalo, Rui Manuel Pires Almeida.
• Authors: Coimbra, Maria do Carmo; Rodrigues, Alírio E; Rodrigues, Jaime Duarte; Robalo, Rui Jorge Mendes; Almeida, Rui Manuel Pires
• Contents: 1. Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering . The Evolution of Chemical Engineering (ChE)Philosophy of Process Modeling. The "Art" of Modeling. Model Classification of Levenspiel: $10, $100, and $1000 Models. Process Simulation. Conclusions. Bibliography. 2. The Moving Finite Elements Method. Mathematical Models. The MFEM in One-Dimensional (1D) Space Domain. The MFEM in Higher Dimensions. Conclusions. Bibliography. 3. Solving 1D Time-Dependent Models. Introduction, Description, and Implementation of MFEM Code. Burgers' Equation. A Boundary Layer Problem. A Problem from Mathematical Biology. Reactive-Diffusive System. A Convection-Diffusion-Reaction Problem in a Catalytic Particle. Carbon Mask Adsorptive Reactor. A Nonisothermal Tubular Catalytic Reactor Problem. Separation of Optical Isomers by Chromatography. Pressurization of Adsorption Beds. Conclusions. Bibliography. 4. Solving 2D Time-Dependent Problems. Introduction, Description, and Implementation. 2D Burgers' Equation. 2D Reaction-Diffusion Equation. 2D Burgers' System. A Problem from Heat Transfer in a Fixed Bed. Conclusions. Bibliography. 5. Solving Two Scales 1D+1d Time-Dependent Problems. Introduction, Description, and Implementation. Fixed-Bed Adsorption Model. Phenol Adsorption on Polymeric Adsorbents. Conclusions. Bibliography. 6. Solving Moving Boundary Problems. Moving Boundary Problems. Melting and Freezing Problems. The Shrinking Core Model. Causticizing Reaction. Hydride Electrodes. Swelling of Wool Grease. Frank Spheres Problem. Solidification with Transition Temperature Range. Conclusions. Bibliography. 7. Looking Ahead. Bibliography. 8. Index.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 620.00151825; Finite element method; Chemical engineering -- Mathematics
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781498723886
• Related ISBNs: 9781498723862
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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