Simulation Software Applications Used By Chemical Engineers:
Open Source
Python: Python can be used for simulating chemical kinetics and equilibria, suitable for educational purposes and simple modeling.
DWSIM: An open-source alternative, DWSIM offers a range of features for process simulation and is customizable.
COCO(CAPE-OPEN TO CAPE-OPEN): A flexible environment for process simulation that allows integration of different modeling tools.
Cantera: An open-source suite for chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport processes, often used for combustion and reactive flow simulations.
Modelica: An open modeling language with various free tools (like OpenModelica) that can be used for simulating complex chemical processes.
Simul8: Though primarily focused on discrete event simulation, it can be adapted for chemical process simulations in some contexts.
GNU Octave: While not specific to chemical engineering, it can be used for numerical simulations and modeling through custom scripts and packages.
Commercial
MATLAB/Simulink: While not solely for chemical engineering, MATLAB and Simulink can be used for dynamic simulations and control systems.
COMSOL Multiphysics: Suitable for simulating multiphysics problems, COMSOL is great for detailed analysis of chemical processes.
ASPEN/ASPEN Plus: Widely used for process simulation, Aspen Plus is excellent for designing and optimizing chemical processes.
ASPEN HYSYS Primarily used in oil and gas industries, HYSYS is great for process simulation, especially for refining and petrochemical processes.
ChemCAD: A versatile simulation tool for chemical processes that allows for custom modeling and has a user-friendly interface.
Pro/II: This software is known for its robust capabilities in chemical and petrochemical process simulations.
Unisim Design: A simulation tool from Honeywell that focuses on process design and optimization, especially for the refining and petrochemical industries.
SuperPro Designer: This software is aimed at process design and simulation for batch processes and bioprocessing.
gPROMS: Specialized for modeling and simulation of complex processes, particularly in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
ChemFlow: Focuses on continuous flow processes and allows for detailed modeling of chemical reactors.
PIPESIM: Designed for multiphase flow modeling, particularly in the oil and gas industry.
Balsam: A process simulation tool that supports a variety of chemical engineering applications, particularly in optimization.
POLYMERS: Focuses on polymer processes and is useful for simulating reactions and processing in polymer manufacturing.
OMNIS: A chemical process simulator aimed at facilitating the design and optimization of processes involving separation and reaction.
Saber: Primarily for systems involving separation processes, Saber is used in both academic and industrial settings.
REVMAP: Specializes in reactor network design and optimization.
AFT Fathom: Focuses on fluid flow analysis, often used for chemical process simulations involving piping systems.
