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Use of Simulated Process Model

A process model is a mathematical abstraction of an actual process that does not capture all its features. Simplified reduced-order models are preferred to avoid complexity, but too few details risk missing relevant information. Process models can be used to improve understanding of a process's behavior, train plant operators by simulating realistic situations, and design process controllers by analyzing the model or running simulations. They allow testing different control configurations without costly plant experiments. Modern advanced controllers are also designed using mathematical process models.

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Use of Simulated Process Model

A process model is a mathematical abstraction of an actual process that does not capture all its features. Simplified reduced-order models are preferred to avoid complexity, but too few details risk missing relevant information. Process models can be used to improve understanding of a process's behavior, train plant operators by simulating realistic situations, and design process controllers by analyzing the model or running simulations. They allow testing different control configurations without costly plant experiments. Modern advanced controllers are also designed using mathematical process models.

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USE OF SIMULATED PROCESS MODEL

A model is nothing more than a mathematical abstraction of


an actual process. The equation or set of equations that
consist the mathematical model do not represent exactly the
real process. In other words, the process model cannot
incorporate all of the features of the true process. Again,
sometimes the simplified reduced-order models are preferred
to develop for avoiding the complexity and computational
load. However, if few details are included in the model, one
runs the risk of missing relevant process information and the
resultant plant model does not promote understanding. If too
many details are included in the model, the model may
become overly complicated and difficult to understand.
The process model can be used for the following purposes: To
improve understanding of the process: The process behaviour
(how the process reacts to various inputs) can be
investigated by the computer simulation of a dynamic
process model. This technique is useful before the plant is
actually constructed or when it is not feasible to carry out the
dynamic experiments in the plant since the experimentation
is usually very costly.
To train plant operating personnel: Assuming the process
simulator as a real plant, many realistic situations are
irritated. Plant operators are trained to familiarize with these
problems and how to tackle the emergency situations. Again
by interfacing the process simulator to standard control
devices, a realistic environment can be created for operator
training without the costs or exposure to dangerous
conditions that might exist in an actual plant situation.
To design the process controller: The dynamic process model
may be employed to develop appropriate controller settings.
This can be done either by direct analysis or by computer
simulation of the dynamic model. For some processes, this
approach is very useful since it is not
always feasible to perform experiments that would lead to
better controller settings. Moreover, a process model permits

to design different possible control configurations and to


select the best pairing of the controlled variable vs. the
manipulated variable.
To design the advanced controller: Modern control strategies,
such as model predictive controller (e.g. dynamic matrix
controller, model algorithmic controller, etc.) and modelbased controller (e.g. globally linearizing controller, generic
model controller, etc.), are designed using the mathematical
process model. For these controllers, the design complexity
and computational burden are greatly influenced by the order
of accuracy of the process model.
To optimize process operating conditions: Many times, we are
unable to find the best operating policy for a plant which will
minimize the operating cost or maximize the profit. This
deficiency is due to the enormous complexity of the chemical
plant. In such cases, the process model and appropriate
economic information can be used to analyze the prevailing
situation and to determine the most profitable process
conditions, as in supervisory control.

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