Computer-Aided Modelling: Species Topology

Abstract Rapid and consistent generation of process models is one of the main bottle necks in process systems engineering. Computer-aided modelling is attempting to fill this gap by developing a set of interacting tools supporting the engineer/scientist in generating models of any level of detail. The scope must be broad as to enable interdisciplinary work. This contribution discussed the problem of computing species distribution in the network of system components and the linking mass communication paths-a key for the generation of the component/species mass balances.