Model Life Cycle in the Chemical Industry Using an Example of Virtual Commissioning

Abstract

In der industriellen Praxis werden in verschiedenen Phasen des Lebenszyklus einer Model Life Cycle in the Chemical Industry Using an Example of Virtual CommissioningIn current industrial practices, different simulation tools are used throughout the life cycle of a process plant. However, there is no continuous use of these tools available so far. Especially, reuse of the process models is strongly limited. Therefore, in this work we developed a technique, that enables the creation of dynamic mid-fidelity models from already existing steady-state high-fidelity ones in a systematical and efficient way. These models can be used in later phases of the life cycle for virtual commissioning of automation applications.

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