DBD updated an international Client’s existing simulation model to allow more efficient modelling of their effluent treatment strategies for a highly complex chemical plant. The Client’s existing model was dated, time consuming and too complex. It was also difficult to validate the formulae in the model and identifying conclusions or enabling decision making from the model output which, was complicated and time consuming.
By viewing the model from a different perspective, we made the following enhancements to model:
- A thorough review of the formulae, technical data, assumptions, and logic within the base data for the model.
- A full incorporation of the revised data provided by the Client.
- A user friendly and fully interactive Operational Dashboard, designed so that the Client could draw immediate conclusions from the model and thus make informed decisions in a timely manner.
The enhanced model was used to inform a £6 billion government programme. The model was also used to develop a strategy for effluent management and assessed the impact on the overall site strategy.
Our Client has a deadline to safely treat effluent on the site, thus highlighting the importance of a 'Different by Design' enhancement to the model.