At 01:39 PM 1/10/01 -0700, you wrote:
What I have in mind is to simulate the brewing process using a business simulation program that has the capability of modeling process piping and heat in and out of the manufacturing process. This would give a handle on the frequency and quantity of heat required to process the beer. Along with the quantity of waste product. Then, I would envision building a second model of the building and the environmental interface. From this we would be able to explore heat source options, including biopower, industrial solar and other options, to understand their practical or economic viability to our needs.
My question is does anyone have experience in working on similar, or conceptually a process like I have outlined. And, if you would have interest in collaborating on such an undertaking. Also, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Fred, Bldg-Sim List MembersWe performed a similar study about a year ago on a manufacturing plant in Brazil that had a large industrial waste heat supply and a progressive management team that wanted to "green" the plant. They wanted to study solar absorption cooling, solar power generation, process heat options and domestic hot water schemes that would save energy (and money) while adding cooling to a previously unconditioned facility. After studying several simulation programs, we decided to use the TRNSYS software for the project for several reasons. First and foremost is that we have lots of experience with the software. Secondly, we found that its tremendous flexibility and modularity made it ideal for a project like this - one that will be built in stages. The ability to add new component models to the software package proved extremely beneficial as we had to write several models for processes in the plant that were not part of the package. We found that other monolithic simulation packages lacked the flexibility that was needed to study all the different configurations and options that the client wished to study. Finally, the software lets an expert create a finished simulation package that we could distribute to the client so that they themselves could study the system, optimize the design, and view the projected results without the cost of having us do all the leg-work.
I have attached a zip file (1 bitmap), containing one of the early TRNSYS representations of this system, to this e-mail so you can get an idea of the system we were tasked to study.
If you have any questions about that project, or would like to discuss your new project - I can be reached at (608) 274-2577.
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