POURModell

POURModell is a software framework designed for the simulation and analysis of chemical processes. It provides a versatile environment for modeling various unit operations, including reactors, separation equipment, and heat exchangers. The framework is built with a modular approach, allowing users to easily customize and extend its functionality by developing new models or integrating existing ones.

The core of POURModell is its ability to represent complex chemical systems through a combination of thermodynamic and kinetic models. It supports a wide range of thermodynamic property packages, enabling accurate predictions of phase equilibria and fluid properties under diverse conditions. Kinetic models can be defined to describe the reaction rates within reactors, accounting for factors such as temperature, pressure, and reactant concentrations.

POURModell facilitates steady-state and dynamic simulations. Steady-state simulations are used to determine the equilibrium conditions of a process, while dynamic simulations allow for the investigation of process behavior over time, including startup, shutdown, and transient responses to disturbances. The framework offers various numerical solvers to handle the underlying differential and algebraic equations that describe the process.

Key features of POURModell include a graphical user interface for model building and visualization, a comprehensive library of pre-defined unit operations, and scripting capabilities for automation and advanced analysis. Its applications span across chemical engineering disciplines, aiding in process design, optimization, troubleshooting, and research. The framework aims to provide a robust and user-friendly platform for chemical process engineers and researchers.