Chemical process simulation is a discipline in chemical engineering. The process simulation employs mathematical models in its analysis, testing, prediction, and detecting the behavior of a process unrelated to whether or not the process exists in reality. Chemical process simulation is applied in chemical engineering to boost the knowledge level for chemical engineering in a particular process. Therefore, chemical process simulation helps us explore the options in which the processes in chemical engineering should be developed.

Chemical process simulation allows scientists and engineers to explore the available alternatives and define the most optimal process through the processes explained below:

In the chemical process simulation, process design defines the process flowsheets using the process synthesis. The heat balance and the materials are also part of the key considerations. The process design is aimed at determining the optimal design conditions and the best flowsheet.

Similarly, the research and development aim at improving specific parts of the experiment that require continuous improvement and research. It requires that the process undergo continuous monitoring such that any existent flaws are pointed out for improvements. The chemical engineers monitor the performance regularly to change the conditions of the reactor in good time.

Production planning is an essential part of the chemical process simulation because it helps place the chemical industry or process in the market. Planning ensures economic viability. The chemical process is checked to ensure it will have profitability once it starts to run. Optimal operations and production are determined in the production planning.

The dynamic simulation analyzes the operation of an optimal process to ensure controllability, safety, and alignment with environmental constraints. Dynamic simulation is critical in determining the goals, control strategies, and control parameters.

Chemical process simulation of education and training facilitates operators’ and engineers’ training and education when the process will be running. The optimization simulation ensures that the chemical process runs under optimal conditions that cater to economic benefits.

Therefore, process simulation application ranges from production planning to research and development, process design, education and training, optimization, and decision-making. These applications are all critical in the simulation process.