Modelling techniques for biological systems

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dc.contributor.advisorDold, Peter Lorimeren_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBilling, Alison Emslieen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-25T16:49:09Z
dc.date.available2016-09-25T16:49:09Z
dc.date.issued1987en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe objective of this investigation has been to develop and evaluate techniques which are appropriate to the modelling and simulation of biological reaction system behaviour. The model used as the basis for analysis of modelling and simulation techniques is a reduced version of the biological model proposed by the IAWPRC Task Group for mathematical modell ing in wastewater treatment design. This limited model has the advantage of being easily manageable in terms of analysis and presentation of the simulation techniQues whilst at the same time incorporating a range of features encountered with biological growth applications in general. Because a model may incorporate a number of different components and large number of biological conversion processes, a convenient method of presentation was found to be a matrix format. The matrix representation ensures clarity as to what compounds, processes and react ion terms are to be incorporated and allows easy comparison of different models. In addition, it facilitates transforming the model into a computer program. Simulation of the system response first involves specifying the reactor configuration and flow patterns. With this information fixed, mass balances for each compound in each reactor can be completed. These mass balances constitute a set of simultaneous non-linear differential and algebraic eQuations which, when solved, characterise the system behaviour.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationBilling, A. E. (1987). <i>Modelling techniques for biological systems</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Chemical Engineering. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21917en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationBilling, Alison Emslie. <i>"Modelling techniques for biological systems."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Chemical Engineering, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21917en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationBilling, A. 1987. Modelling techniques for biological systems. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Billing, Alison Emslie AB - The objective of this investigation has been to develop and evaluate techniques which are appropriate to the modelling and simulation of biological reaction system behaviour. The model used as the basis for analysis of modelling and simulation techniques is a reduced version of the biological model proposed by the IAWPRC Task Group for mathematical modell ing in wastewater treatment design. This limited model has the advantage of being easily manageable in terms of analysis and presentation of the simulation techniQues whilst at the same time incorporating a range of features encountered with biological growth applications in general. Because a model may incorporate a number of different components and large number of biological conversion processes, a convenient method of presentation was found to be a matrix format. The matrix representation ensures clarity as to what compounds, processes and react ion terms are to be incorporated and allows easy comparison of different models. In addition, it facilitates transforming the model into a computer program. Simulation of the system response first involves specifying the reactor configuration and flow patterns. With this information fixed, mass balances for each compound in each reactor can be completed. These mass balances constitute a set of simultaneous non-linear differential and algebraic eQuations which, when solved, characterise the system behaviour. DA - 1987 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 1987 T1 - Modelling techniques for biological systems TI - Modelling techniques for biological systems UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21917 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/21917
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationBilling AE. Modelling techniques for biological systems. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Chemical Engineering, 1987 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21917en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Chemical Engineeringen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherBiological systems - Modelsen_ZA
dc.subject.otherBiochemistry - Modelsen_ZA
dc.subject.otherChemical Engineeringen_ZA
dc.titleModelling techniques for biological systemsen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMSc (Eng)en_ZA
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