Project number
18111
Organization
Direct Automation
Academic year
2018-2019
Dynamic simulations can improve early stages of research and testing and can be used to help operators train, allowing them more freedom to learn from mistakes.
Integrated Modeling of Dynamic Distillation Simulations, or iMODDS, is a fully functional distillation column simulation that communicates with a distributed control system. The simulation automatically responds to input and output communications from the control system like a real distillation unit while minimizing run times. The simulation uses the Skogestad method for dynamic distillation. The distillation column was modeled using the rigorous tray model involving a linearized approach to tray hydraulics using Laplace transforms. The project encompasses only a single stage in ethanol production: the rectifying column and associated equipment. The simulation has the ability to interpret inputs and parameters, and communicates the appropriate outputs to control system software.
Integrated Modeling of Dynamic Distillation Simulations, or iMODDS, is a fully functional distillation column simulation that communicates with a distributed control system. The simulation automatically responds to input and output communications from the control system like a real distillation unit while minimizing run times. The simulation uses the Skogestad method for dynamic distillation. The distillation column was modeled using the rigorous tray model involving a linearized approach to tray hydraulics using Laplace transforms. The project encompasses only a single stage in ethanol production: the rectifying column and associated equipment. The simulation has the ability to interpret inputs and parameters, and communicates the appropriate outputs to control system software.