Reactor and process modelling will be crucial for designing and optimising industrial production systems in COOKET. High-fidelity models will enable the creation of digital twins—virtual replicas of physical processes—that can be used to evaluate and optimise operating conditions in real-time. This will enhance technical, economic, and environmental performance.COOKET will apply two advanced modelling strategies:
• Multi-physics modelling, which simulates multiple physical phenomena—such as chemical kinetics, mass and heat transfer, and fluid mechanics—simultaneously. This approach will solve complex systems of equations, offering detailed insights into process behaviour.
• Integrated process simulation, which will design and optimise chemical processes by analysing system architecture and unit operations. This simulation will help determine how varying feedstocks and operating conditions affect overall performance.
By combining these strategies, COOKET will develop multi-scale models that capture all relevant steps and phenomena of a process. This integrated platform will allow real-time assessment of operations, exploration of "what-if" scenarios, and optimisation of critical variables such as feedstock, temperature, pressure, and energy flows. Ultimately, this will maximise energy efficiency and product yield while minimising costs and environmental impact.
