Chemical Engineering Simulation with ABACUSS II

Chemical engineering relies heavily on accurate mathematical modeling to design and optimize complex industrial systems. This text-based course provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to process simulation using the equation-based solver ABACUSS II. You will master the fundamental concepts of chemical process modeling, beginning with core thermodynamic principles and mass balances, before moving into computer-aided simulation techniques. By working through detailed written explanations and structured modeling scenarios, you will build the skills necessary to translate physical chemical systems into robust digital models. You will also learn how to troubleshoot convergence issues and apply modern simulation best practices to ensure your models are both stable and scalable. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of equation-based chemical process simulation - Navigate and configure the ABACUSS II environment for custom modeling tasks - Translate mass and energy balances into structured simulation code - Solve steady-state and dynamic chemical engineering problems systematically - Apply modern debugging and troubleshooting techniques to resolve solver convergence errors - Implement industry-standard simulation workflows for process optimization This course begins with foundational chemical engineering definitions and basic modeling equations, ensuring you have a solid conceptual starting point. From there, you will progress through practical simulation exercises, learning how to define streams, specify unit operations, and analyze simulation outputs. This course is designed for beginner chemical engineering students, process technicians, and professionals looking for a structured, text-based introduction to equation-based process simulation. No prior experience with ABACUSS II is required. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of chemical process simulation.