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Special Topic in Chemical and Process Engineering
The course is about 2/3 on numerical methods for simulation and 1/3 on computational fluid dynamics (CFD).1. Numerical methods for the simulation of chemical processes (Matthew Watson)• methods for solution of non-linear, poorly scaled, algebraic equations• methods for solution of non-linear, poorly scaled, algebraic equations• solution of large systems of ODEs• modelling and solution of differential-algebraic equation (DAE) systems• modelling of distributed parameter systems• solution of partial differential equation systems using the method of lines• using sparsity for speed2. Optimisation and parameter estimation (Ken Morison)• optimisation• optimisation for non-linear curve fitting• design and analysis of experiments using non-linear models• parameter uncertainty in linear models• modelling uncertainty in systems• optimisation of dynamic systems, including parameter estimation3. CFD (Daniel Holland)• formulation of physical problems as CFD problems• mathematical terminology used for CFD• introduction to mathematics of CFD• use of a standard CFD package • setting up physical geometries• interpretation and validation of results
Learning outcomes1. Develop and numerically solve models of chemical engineering processes.2. Identify and apply the numerical tools appropriate to a particular problem.3. Apply optimisation and parameter estimation to problems in chemical engineering.4. Formulate chemical engineering problems as CFD problems using standard software.5. Critique CFD results to estimate the accuracy and help guide design.
Subject to the approval of the Director of Studies.
There are double lectures in the first two weeks to enable project assignments to be completed in the final two weeks.
For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering Head of Department
CONCERNSStudents with concerns about the course should contact any of the lecturers listed above, the 3rd Pro Director of Studies or the Head of Department.GENERAL POLICIES OF THE DEPARTMENTStudents may obtain the general policies of the University on matters such as the applications for special consideration, appeals procedures, reconsideration of grades and special provision for students with disabilities from the University Calendar.RECOMMENDED READINGHangos, K. and Cameron, I.T. (2001) Process Modelling and Model Analysis, Academic Press.
Domestic fee $919.00
International fee $5,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.
For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering .