Using VisSim for Modeling of Eutrophication

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Using VisSim for Modeling of Eutrophication

• Karl Iver Dahl-Madsen

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Block Diagram
Phytoplankton
Detritus
Nutrient
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Basic Equations
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Phytoplankton Equations
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Other Equations
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Forcing Functions Parameters
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Recommendations for VisSim

• Use systematic naming conventions
• Make Blocks in a tree structure
• Put results curves up front
• Put Forcing Functions Parameters up front
• Test Mass balance, remember accumulation
• Test Numerics
• KISS Keep It Simple, Stupid

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