Modelling and simulation of alaboratory scale esterification process

摘要

This paper describes the modelling and simuation of a lab-scale batch reactor process. The reactor is available to a consortium of researchers for studies into the optimisation and improved control of batch systems as well as the study of the use of on-line analytical instrumentation. The initial development of the process model equations and the system simulation is described. This includes the modelling of the chemical kinetics using both mathematical equations and experimental analyses and modelling of the process and control system. The initial results are promising and indicate the simulation could be used successfully for further control studies.