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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 12, Number 7, August 2002
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DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:20020298 |
J. Phys. IV France 12 (2002) Pr7-307
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:20020298
Computer-aided reaction engineering software for virtual educational laboratorium on chemical kinetics and thermodynamics of combustion and explosion
I.A. KirillovHead of Group, Russian Research Center "Kurchatov Institute", 1 Kurchatov Sq., Moscow 123182, Russia
Abstract
Detailed kinetic and thermodynamic modeling and simulation of the chemical reactions are the valuable
contributions at design stage of a new explosion mitigation engineering system, during the official explosion accident
investigations, and for the academic studies of the complex explosion phenomena. In Moscow Institute of Physics
and Technology along with the traditional experimental laboratory works in chemical kinetics and thermodynamics
an integration of computer-aided labs into curricula of the second and third course students was started two years
ago. Two core sets of digital laboratory works, connected with the combustion and explosion phenomena, were
developed as supplements for the general chemical thermodynamics course and advanced chemical kinetics course.
Computer labs are based on "Chemical WorkBench" - software system for complete cycle of computer-aided
reaction engineering. "ChemBench" reaction simulation environment was developed by Kinetic Technologies
(software provider) in cooperation with Russian Research Center "Kurchatov Institute". Report is focused on
motivation and the goals of computer-aided laboratory works. Benefits of using these "virtual" or "digital research
tools" in teaching of the chemical kinetics and thermodynamic aspects of combustion effects are shown. Their
relations and drawbacks in comparison to ordinary "real" experimental installations and apparatuses are discussed.
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