This book focuses on process simulation in chemical engineering with a numerical algorithm based on the moving finite element method (MFEM). It offers new tools and approaches for modeling and simulating time-dependent problems with moving fronts and with moving boundaries described by time-dependent convection-reaction-diffusion partial differential equations in one or two-dimensional space domains. It provides a comprehensive account of the development of the moving finite element method, describing and analyzing the theoretical and practical aspects of the MFEM for models in 1D, 1D 1d, and 2D space domains. Mathematical models are universal, and the book reviews successful applications of MFEM to solve engineering problems. It covers a broad range of application algorithm to engineering problems, namely on separation and reaction processes presenting and discussing relevant numerical applications of the moving finite element method derived from real-world process simulations.
Focuses on finite element simulations with moving domain or moving meshes in chemical engineering aspects
Provides a structured vision on MFEM in the modeling of 1D, 1D 1d, and 2D problems with moving boundaries
Helps chemical engineers understand the principles of the MFEM in connection with problems that are encountered professionally, such as Stefan problem in 1D, 2D, separation, and reaction processes
Contains numerical examples simulated with both FORTRAN compiler and MATLAB®
Includes real-world/practical applications of moving finite element methods in chemical engineering
Preface
Chapter 1 : Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering Chapter 2 : The Moving Finite Elements Method (MFEM) Chapter 3 : Solving 1D Time - Dependent Problems Chapter 4 : Solving Two Scales 1D 1d Time - Dependent Problems Chapter 5 : Solving 2D Time - Dependent Problems Chapter 6 : Solving Moving Boundaries Problems Chapter 7 : Looking Ahead
