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SolidSim is a Microsoft Windows® based flowsheet simulation software for complex solids processes which can be used to predict the performance of a processing plant and to simulate plant extensions, modifications or designs time- and cost-efficiently. A SolidSim flowsheet consists of unit models (hydrocyclone, crusher etc.) that are linked by means of material and energy streams. SolidSim provides the framework to arrange the flowsheet and the algorithms to solve the material and energy balances. The benefit for users of SolidSim is that established methods in the field of fluid process simulation can now also be applied to processes which involve solids. With SolidSim the first time a flowsheet simulation tool applicable to a wide range of solids processes is available. Users of SolidSim have the opportunity to predict plant behavior using a personal computer and can time and cost efficiently investigate changes of process parameters or plant design. Furthermore, computer-aided process optimization is only possible using tools like SolidSim. The picture below shows important features of SolidSim. Click on the circles to read more...
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SolidSim's history of development |
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Between 2003 and 2005 the Federation of Industrial Research Associations “Otto von Guericke” (AiF) funded a project for the development of a flowsheet simulation tool for solids processes. Within this project, which was coordinated by the Institute of Solids Process Engineering and Particle Technology at Hamburg University of Technology, the SolidSim simulation system was created as a joint effort of eleven German university institutes. Support by several companies ensured the validity and the industrial usability of the unit models and the simulation systems. |
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With SolidSim you can improved your work-flow by using its capabilities and the tools provided. |
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Comprehensive decription of solids |
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Compared to the characterization of fluids the description of solid materials is far more complex. Properties of solid materials can be categorized according to the complexity of the data. For a complete description of solids three categories have to be treated: |
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The graphical user interface (GUI) of SolidSim is intuitive to use and gives all important information right at hand. The look-and-feel is like that of any other Windows application. If you need any help using the simulator you can always take a look at the SolidSim help system. |
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The SolidSim model library covers a wide range of processing units for solids processes. For the lowest level of detail generic units for the different process classes are provided (short-cut units). The detailed models have been developed by 11 university institutes from all over Germany. A list of the contibutors can be found here. |
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SolidSim comes with a help system that guides the user when using the simulation system. The usage of the graphical user interface is explained starting from how to define a flowsheet, how to define material feeds and how to start a claculation. The help system also provides information on model backgrounds and limitations. If applicable the help system also explains how model parameters can be obtained. The help system contains more than 750 single HTML pages and over 2000 pictures and formulas. |
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SolidSim is compliant with the CAPE-OPEN standards. The enables the use of SolidSim in conjunction with existing simulation software (e.g. Aspen Plus®) and physical property packages (e.g. Aspen Properties®). |
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