In this work,Digital Twins based on Neural Networks for the steady state production of styrene were generated.Thus,both the Aspen Technology AI Model Builder(alternative 1)and a homemade MS Excel VBA code connected to...In this work,Digital Twins based on Neural Networks for the steady state production of styrene were generated.Thus,both the Aspen Technology AI Model Builder(alternative 1)and a homemade MS Excel VBA code connected to Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus(alternative 2)were used with this same aim.The raw data used for generating the Digital Twins were obtained from process simulations using Aspen HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus,which were connected through a recycle-like stream via automation for solving the entire simulation flowsheet.Aspen HYSYS was used for solving the pre-heating,reaction,and stabilization sections of the process whereas Aspen Plus ensured the computing of the separation and purification columns.Both alternatives led to an excellent prediction showing the capability of creating Digital Twins from and for process simulation.展开更多
We construct dry weight equations for hybrid aspen growing on former farmland in Sweden. Dry weight equations for fractions of hybrid aspen trees were also made. We estimated biomass production in 24 stands. The stand...We construct dry weight equations for hybrid aspen growing on former farmland in Sweden. Dry weight equations for fractions of hybrid aspen trees were also made. We estimated biomass production in 24 stands. The stands were located in Sweden at latitudes ranging from 55 to 60o N. The mean age was 18 years （range 15-23）, the mean stand density 1090 stems·ha-1 （range 378 2374）, and the mean diameter at breast height （over bark） 178 mm （range 85 244 mm）. Soil types in the hybrid aspen stands were mainly clay （21 stands）, tills （2 stands） and other （1 stand）. The mean total standing dry weight above stump level （≈ 200 mm） for the hybrid aspen stands was 135±53 t·ha-1 with a range of 42 219 t·ha-1 . In addition to estimating conventional dry weights of trees and tree components, basic density, specific leaf area （SLA）, projected leaf area （PLA） and leaf area index （LAI） were estimated and were in agreement with published figures.展开更多
In this study height growth models for hybrid aspen were developed using three growth equations. The mean age of the hybrid aspen was 21 years （range 15-51 years） with a mean stand density of 946 stems ha-~ （87-237...In this study height growth models for hybrid aspen were developed using three growth equations. The mean age of the hybrid aspen was 21 years （range 15-51 years） with a mean stand density of 946 stems ha-~ （87-2374） and a mean diameter at breast height （over bark） of 19.6 cm （8.5-40.8 cm）. Site index was also examined in relation to soil type. Multiple samples were collected for three types of soil： light clay, medium clay and till. Site index curves were constructed using the col- lected data and compared with published reports. A number of dynamic equations were assessed for modeling top-height growth from total age.展开更多
A detailed investigation of a thermodynamic process in a structured packing distillation column is of great impor- tance in prediction of process efficiency. In order to keep the simplicity of an equilibrium stage mod...A detailed investigation of a thermodynamic process in a structured packing distillation column is of great impor- tance in prediction of process efficiency. In order to keep the simplicity of an equilibrium stage model and the accu- racy of a non-equilibrium stage model, a hybrid model is developed to predict the structured packing column in cryogenic air separation. A general solution process for the equilibrium stage model is developed to solve the set of equations of the hybrid model, in which a separation efficiency function is introduced to obtain the resulting tri-diagonal matrix and its solution by the Thomas algorithm. As an example, the algorithm is applied to analyze an upper column of a cryogenic air separation plant with the capacity of 17000 m3·h-1. Rigorous simulations are conducted using Aspen RATEFRAC module to validate the approach. The temperature and composition distributions are in a good agreement with the two methods. The effects of inlet/outlet position and flow rate on the temperature and composition distributions in the column are analyzed. The results demonstrate that the hybrid model and the solution algorithms are effective in analvzin~ the distillation process for a a cryogenic structured packing column.展开更多
In this study, the vitrificated plants of hybrid aspen (Populus tremula× P.tremuloides) by micropropagation were used as the materials,and ELISA method was adopted to measure the content of endogenous plant hormo...In this study, the vitrificated plants of hybrid aspen (Populus tremula× P.tremuloides) by micropropagation were used as the materials,and ELISA method was adopted to measure the content of endogenous plant hormones in the plants. At the same time, the factors that influenced the vitrification of the plant as well as de-vitrification method were also studied by changing medium’s component, which was to provide useful information for commercial propagation of good hybrid clones of aspen. The results were as follows: 1)The ABA and IAA contents in the vitrificated plants were higher than those in the non-vitrificated plants obviously, and the GA content was little lower than that of the non-vitrificated plants. Therefore, the higher IAA or ABA content in the vitrificated plants was possibly the main reason for the vitrification of the plant.2)The ratios of endogenous plant hormones such as ABA/GA and IAA/GA in the vitrificated plants of hybrid aspen by tissue culture were higher than those in the non-vitrificated plants, which indicated that the equilibrium relationship among different endogenous hormones in vitrificated plants was deviated from the normal, then possibly resulting in the vitrification of the plant.展开更多
基金V.R.F.thanks to the Aspen Technology Inc.the possibility to participate in the training course“EHM 101:Introduction to Aspen Hybrid Models for Engineering”,where,during the trial time available for AIMB he carried out the case presented in the current paper.
文摘In this work,Digital Twins based on Neural Networks for the steady state production of styrene were generated.Thus,both the Aspen Technology AI Model Builder(alternative 1)and a homemade MS Excel VBA code connected to Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus(alternative 2)were used with this same aim.The raw data used for generating the Digital Twins were obtained from process simulations using Aspen HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus,which were connected through a recycle-like stream via automation for solving the entire simulation flowsheet.Aspen HYSYS was used for solving the pre-heating,reaction,and stabilization sections of the process whereas Aspen Plus ensured the computing of the separation and purification columns.Both alternatives led to an excellent prediction showing the capability of creating Digital Twins from and for process simulation.
基金Skogssllskapet foundation provided financial support
文摘We construct dry weight equations for hybrid aspen growing on former farmland in Sweden. Dry weight equations for fractions of hybrid aspen trees were also made. We estimated biomass production in 24 stands. The stands were located in Sweden at latitudes ranging from 55 to 60o N. The mean age was 18 years （range 15-23）, the mean stand density 1090 stems·ha-1 （range 378 2374）, and the mean diameter at breast height （over bark） 178 mm （range 85 244 mm）. Soil types in the hybrid aspen stands were mainly clay （21 stands）, tills （2 stands） and other （1 stand）. The mean total standing dry weight above stump level （≈ 200 mm） for the hybrid aspen stands was 135±53 t·ha-1 with a range of 42 219 t·ha-1 . In addition to estimating conventional dry weights of trees and tree components, basic density, specific leaf area （SLA）, projected leaf area （PLA） and leaf area index （LAI） were estimated and were in agreement with published figures.
文摘In this study height growth models for hybrid aspen were developed using three growth equations. The mean age of the hybrid aspen was 21 years （range 15-51 years） with a mean stand density of 946 stems ha-~ （87-2374） and a mean diameter at breast height （over bark） of 19.6 cm （8.5-40.8 cm）. Site index was also examined in relation to soil type. Multiple samples were collected for three types of soil： light clay, medium clay and till. Site index curves were constructed using the col- lected data and compared with published reports. A number of dynamic equations were assessed for modeling top-height growth from total age.
基金Supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(2011CB706501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51276157)
文摘A detailed investigation of a thermodynamic process in a structured packing distillation column is of great impor- tance in prediction of process efficiency. In order to keep the simplicity of an equilibrium stage model and the accu- racy of a non-equilibrium stage model, a hybrid model is developed to predict the structured packing column in cryogenic air separation. A general solution process for the equilibrium stage model is developed to solve the set of equations of the hybrid model, in which a separation efficiency function is introduced to obtain the resulting tri-diagonal matrix and its solution by the Thomas algorithm. As an example, the algorithm is applied to analyze an upper column of a cryogenic air separation plant with the capacity of 17000 m3·h-1. Rigorous simulations are conducted using Aspen RATEFRAC module to validate the approach. The temperature and composition distributions are in a good agreement with the two methods. The effects of inlet/outlet position and flow rate on the temperature and composition distributions in the column are analyzed. The results demonstrate that the hybrid model and the solution algorithms are effective in analvzin~ the distillation process for a a cryogenic structured packing column.
文摘In this study, the vitrificated plants of hybrid aspen (Populus tremula× P.tremuloides) by micropropagation were used as the materials,and ELISA method was adopted to measure the content of endogenous plant hormones in the plants. At the same time, the factors that influenced the vitrification of the plant as well as de-vitrification method were also studied by changing medium’s component, which was to provide useful information for commercial propagation of good hybrid clones of aspen. The results were as follows: 1)The ABA and IAA contents in the vitrificated plants were higher than those in the non-vitrificated plants obviously, and the GA content was little lower than that of the non-vitrificated plants. Therefore, the higher IAA or ABA content in the vitrificated plants was possibly the main reason for the vitrification of the plant.2)The ratios of endogenous plant hormones such as ABA/GA and IAA/GA in the vitrificated plants of hybrid aspen by tissue culture were higher than those in the non-vitrificated plants, which indicated that the equilibrium relationship among different endogenous hormones in vitrificated plants was deviated from the normal, then possibly resulting in the vitrification of the plant.
