How Science and Inventing Play Together: Example of Averaging and Mixing Processes Design

Abstract

Abstract The problem of poor systematic support of the stage of ideation in practical engineering design is addressed. Mathematical modelling of process’s dynamics is used to generate alternative architecture of a technological unit. The approach is applied to the design of mixing-averaging complex, where the analysis of statistical dynamics equations paves the road to new design concepts. The parametric analysis and optimization of new solution demonstrates potential benefits and savings. The study suggests an iterative scheme of conceptual design, where quantitative and qualitative design tools work together.