Batch Transport Module

The Transport Batch module provides modeling capabilities for discrete material transfer operations in process control applications. This module includes specialized models for both liquid and solid batch transport operations with supporting analysis functions.

Batch Transport Operations:

Overview

The module implements physics-based models for two distinct categories of batch transport systems:

  1. Batch Liquid Transport (Batch Liquid Transport) - Discrete liquid transfer operations

  2. Batch Solid Transport (Batch Solid Transport) - Discrete solid material handling

Each model provides both steady-state and dynamic analysis capabilities for comprehensive batch operation characterization.

Features

  • Discrete Volume Control - Precise batch size management and control

  • Transfer Time Optimization - Minimize cycle times while maintaining accuracy

  • Equipment Sizing - Proper pump, container, and system component sizing

  • Safety Integration - Built-in safety considerations for batch operations

  • Quality Assurance - Contamination prevention and batch integrity

Batch transport operations are essential in:

  • Chemical Processing - Batch reactors and mixing operations

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - GMP-compliant material transfer

  • Food & Beverage - Sanitary batch processing

  • Laboratory Operations - Precise sample and reagent handling

  • Water Treatment - Chemical dosing and batch treatment

Quick Start

Basic Batch Liquid Transfer

from transport.batch.liquid import BatchTransferPumping

# Create batch transfer system
transfer = BatchTransferPumping(
    tank_volume=2.0,         # 2 m³ source tank
    transfer_volume=0.5,     # 500 L batch size
    pump_capacity=0.01,      # 10 L/s pump
    pipe_length=50.0         # 50 m transfer line
)

# Analyze batch operation
result = transfer.steady_state([0.5, 101325, 293.15])
transfer_time, accuracy, residual = result

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