Dynamic Model Data for Biogas Steam Reforming Plant

A 9.4 KB dataset contains validation data for a dynamic, plant-wide process model of a biogas steam reforming plant. The model was developed by Edwin Hirtreiter in UniSim Design and validated with experimental data from a pilot plant measurement campaign. It was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Validate dynamic process model predictions against experimental data from a pilot plant.
• Analyze catalyst bed temperature overshoots during load reduction step tests.
• Determine maximum load change rates using the model's captured dynamic responses.
• Calibrate steam reforming reactor models with steady-state operating point data.

Strengths

• Model validated under both steady-state and dynamic conditions with experimental data.
• Precisely captures specific phenomena like temporary temperature overshoots in the catalyst bed.

Limitations

• Tiny dataset at only 9.4 KB, indicating very limited scope and sample size.
• Contains data from a single pilot plant, limiting generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Edwin Hirtreiter via figshare.

Collection Method

Experimental data gathered from a measurement campaign at a pilot plant.

Freshness

Last updated in April 2026.