Visualization methods in analysis of detailed chemical kinetics modelling

Sensitivity analysis, principal component analysis of the sensitivity matrix, and rate-of-production analysis are useful tools in interpreting detailed chemical kinetics calculations. This paper deals with the practical use and communication of the sensitivity analysis and the related methods are di...

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Published in:Computers & chemistry 2001-03, Vol.25 (2), p.161-170
Main Authors: Bendtsen, Anders Broe, Glarborg, Peter, Dam-Johansen, Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CHEMKIN
Chemometrics
Detailed chemical kinetics
Rate-of-production analysis
Reaction pathway plots
Scaled sensitivity analysis
SENKIN
Sensitivity analysis
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Summary:Sensitivity analysis, principal component analysis of the sensitivity matrix, and rate-of-production analysis are useful tools in interpreting detailed chemical kinetics calculations. This paper deals with the practical use and communication of the sensitivity analysis and the related methods are discussed. Some limitations of sensitivity analysis, originating from the mathematical concept (e.g. first-order or brute force methods) or from the software-specific implementation of the method, are discussed. As supplementary tools to the current methods, three novel visual tools for analysis of detailed chemical kinetics mechanisms are introduced: (a) scaled sensitivity analysis which is especially suited for studying initiation reactions where the span of reaction rates is high; (b) automated generation of reaction pathway plots which provides an immediate graphical illustration of the chemical processes occurring; (c) explorative (or chemometric) analysis of accumulated rate of progress matrices which assist in the identification of reaction subsets. The application of these tools are demonstrated by analysing NO x enhanced oxidation of methane at 700–1200 K.
ISSN:0097-8485
DOI:10.1016/S0097-8485(00)00077-2