An object-oriented framework for modular chemical process simulation

This paper discussed the development of a set of object-oriented modular simulation tools for solving lumped and distributed parameter models generated in process design and simulation. The application of object-oriented design (OOD) and modular approach greatly improves current modeling and simulation capability. Modularized components can be easily integrated/adapted to form a new user-defined system. The system can be solved using a sequential or simultaneous approach depending on the specific applications. Also, solutions to different modules can be computed with separate solver algorithms. Our simulation framework currently is implemented using MATLAB. Design patterns are used to present the system architecture design and give inexperienced users a better understanding of object-oriented analysis and design. With the proposed design patterns, users can create their object-oriented modular system through object-oriented programming languages of their choice. * Corresponding author. Email: [email protected]