Classification and analysis of integrating frameworks in multiscale modelling

On the use of systems technologies and a systematic approach for the synthesis and the design of future biorefineries

“…The approach could support a holistic and structured way to understand and formulate problems in biorefineries, enabling a variety of solution methods and engaging links between different models. As illustrated in Figure 9, the approach could stratify problems formulated over different levels (scales), echoing similar multi-level and multiscale paradigms in the literature (Marquardt et al, 1999;Pantelides, 2001;Grossmann, 2004;Ingram, Cameron & Hangos, 2004). At the scale of a preliminary strategic investigation (or business conception), issues would address the regional planning and the evaluation of processing paths in combination with feedstock portfolios and logistics.…”

“Smart Models”—a framework for adaptive multiscale modelling

“…Ingram et al [5] have shown that micro-scale and macro-scale models cannot be combined with complete freedom and that those that can be combined are limited and restricted. They do provide a preliminary compatibility table of frameworks.…”

Multiscale modeling: recent progress and open questions

“…Although one can find in the literature a lot of references pertaining to "multiscale modeling", only a few methodological papers (Ingram et al 2004;Dada and Mendes 2011;Yang and Marquardt 2009;Weinan et al 2007) propose a conceptual framework, based on solid and general theoretical grounds. As a matter of fact, for many multiscale applica- tions, methodology is entangled with the specificity of the problem, preventing generalization to other problems.…”