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arXiv:2607. 09582v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We present a physics-constrained machine learning framework for accelerating the direct numerical simulation (DNS) of turbulent reacting flows.
arXiv:2606. 16587v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Designing spray nozzles requires predicting how geometry shapes transient two-phase breakup, but high-fidelity volume-of-fluid (VOF) simulations with adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) are too expensive for iterative design exploration.
The paper presents a differentiable hybrid modelling framework that combines a JAX finite volume population balance solver with learnable neural network components. This approach learns constitutive laws and initial conditions directly from experimental data, improving the fidelity of transport models in chemical engineering. The framework’s differentiability also enables optimisation of experimental settings for desired process outcomes.
The paper presents a differentiable hybrid modelling framework that combines a JAX finite volume population balance solver with neural network components to learn constitutive laws and initial conditions directly from experimental data. This approach addresses biases from hand‑picked models and the limitations of black‑box surrogates, enabling more accurate transport predictions. The framework’s differentiability also facilitates optimisation of experimental settings for desired process outcomes.
The article discusses how the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is transforming chemical engineering by influencing problem formulation, analysis, and solution across a wide range of applications, from atomic-scale simulations to industrial operations. It highlights recent methodological advances and representative uses, noting a shift from purely black-box models to hybrid and physics-informed frameworks that incorporate conservation laws, thermodynamic consistency, and structural constraints. These integrated approaches enhance robustness, reliability, and human-AI collaboration, ultimately amplifying rather than replacing core chemical engineering principles.
arXiv:2606. 14570v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Emulators provide a cost-effective alternative to regional climate models (RCMs) by capturing their dynamical downscaling function.