Presentation :

It consists of a suite of mathematical models relating to process engineering of plant and machinery in cement plants.

Basis:
We developed mathematical models using  Mathcad® engine at the background. We used live-math technique of Mathcad. All the mathematical formulations are presented in normal mathematical notations and the model calculation updates itself for any changes effected in the input parameters. The model also forms the technical basis for system simulation using Mathconnex.

Operating state:
The models represent steady state conditions of any process in the plant. Dynamic or time dependent conditions are beyond the purview of these models.

Methodology:
Calculations are elaborated in  a manner that they develop themselves in self-documentation of methodology as adopted for individual solutions.
Models present all the calculations using normal mathematical notations and still use the power of software programme.
Usages of the models are design centric, investigative, educative and instructive.

Approach:
Plant design involves carrying out many individual sets of calculations. However, from the cement plant operator’s point of view, this area has mostly been ignored. Investigation and reports, without basic knowledge or understanding of the methodology lack conviction.
Due to varied nature and multiplicity and complexity of calculations involving many parameters it’s not practical to take up such calculations manually by the plant engineers. Engineers mostly have to deal with software programmes as black boxes, which give out results or data for certain given inputs –more like magic Mathcement® addresses these issues most effectively.

Advantages:
Mathcement® runs on the back of Mathcad® engine (from Mathsoft Engineering and Education Inc.) It provides live mathematical worksheets where we use standard mathematical notations instead of using high level programming language.
Standard mathematical notations in formulae, unlike in spreadsheet applications, make it easy for engineers and scientists to read and understand the models. Unlike in a spreadsheet, in case of Mathcement®, text and formulae and graphics intermingle like on paper, the most natural medium of expression. As mathematical models, these are also powerful calculation programmes.
They display all explanatory steps and formula, with which users can interact  and experiment freely. The programme restores itself to its original state at the end of the session.