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Mathematical Modeling Assignment 1

(1) This document provides 11 differential equations and asks the reader to identify key characteristics such as dependent and independent variables, classify the equations as ODEs or PDEs, and determine properties like degree, order, linearity, and homogeneity. (2) It also presents a word problem involving first-order yeast growth in a batch fermentor. The reader is asked to develop the cell mass balance equation, identify the initial condition, classify the differential equation, solve for the rate constant and doubling time, and design a fermentor to produce a specified amount of yeast per year. (3) The document contains mathematical modeling questions involving the analysis and solving of differential equations, as well as an

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Mathematical Modeling Assignment 1

(1) This document provides 11 differential equations and asks the reader to identify key characteristics such as dependent and independent variables, classify the equations as ODEs or PDEs, and determine properties like degree, order, linearity, and homogeneity. (2) It also presents a word problem involving first-order yeast growth in a batch fermentor. The reader is asked to develop the cell mass balance equation, identify the initial condition, classify the differential equation, solve for the rate constant and doubling time, and design a fermentor to produce a specified amount of yeast per year. (3) The document contains mathematical modeling questions involving the analysis and solving of differential equations, as well as an

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Mathematical Modeling

(ChE 322)
Assignment #1
Due Date: January 21, 2016

Please submit your assignment at the beginning of the class on the due day.
Question #1
1. Identify the dependent and independent variables of the following DEs. Classify the DEs as
ODEs or PDEs. In the case of ODEs, classify them according to the degree, order, linearity,
homogeneity and boundary conditions (if they are given). In the following equations, and are
constants. Note that degree of ODE is the power of the highest ordered derivative in the ODE.

(1)

d2y
+ 4 y 2 = e3x
2
dx
y(0)=0, y(1)=0

d2y
(2) 2 + 4 y = 0
dx
y(0)=0, y(1)=0

(3)

(4)

d2y
= (sin x) y + e x
2
dx
y(a)= y(b)=

d2y
= t sin y + e t (t 0)
2
dt
y(0)= y(0)=

(5) x

d 2
+3 = 0
dx 2
d
(0) +
=
dx x =0

(1) +

d
dx

=
x =1

(6)

d 2x
d 3x
dx
x
sin
7
+
+ 4 + 5 x = 1.02 2 xt
2
3
dt
dt
dt

x(0)=1

(7)

d3y
d2y
+
y
9y = 0
dt 3
dt 2

(8)

3 y 2 y
+
9y = z
z 3 x 2

(9) t

d3y
dy
+ ( )2 9 y = t
3
dt
dt

(10) t

y y 2
+ ( ) 9y = t
t
x

(11) Are all the first degree ODEs linear?


Question # 2
Yeast was grown in a well-mixed batch fermentor. Assume the working volume and the temperature
in the fermentor are constant. The growth rate is first order (r=KC (g/L-hr)) where C is yeast cell
mass concentration (g/L), t is time (hr), and K is rate constant (1/hr). The initial cell concentration
was 2.5 g/L (t=0), and the cell concentration reached 33 g/L after 25 hrs.
a.
Develop the equation describing the yeast cell mass balance in the batch culture (Identify the
dependent variable and independent variable).
b.
Identify the initial condition.
c.
Classify the DE and identify the forcing function.
d.
Solve it and determine the rate constant K and the time required for the yeast cell mass to be
doubled (td).
e.
Based on the results of a-d, design a fermentor (size (L)) that can produce 10,000 ton yeasts
per year. The down time is 5 hrs after each batch and the maintenance time 3 weeks are required per
year. Note that the cell concentration at harvest is 30 g/L. Considering the foaming problem in the
fermentation, the working volume of the fermentor should not be over 70% of the actual fermentor
size.

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