TY - BOOK
T1 - An integrated approach for the validation of energy and environmental system analysis models
T2 - used in the validation of the Flexigas Excel BioGas model
AU - Pierie, Frank
AU - van Someren, Christian
AU - Liu, Wen
AU - Bekkering, Jan
AU - Hengeveld, Evert Jan
AU - Holstein, J.
AU - Benders, René M.J.
AU - Laugs, Gideon A.H.
AU - van Gemert, Wim
AU - Moll, Henri C.
PY - 2016/5/10
Y1 - 2016/5/10
N2 - A review has been completed for a verification and validation (V&V) of the (Excel) BioGas simulator or EBS model. The EBS model calculates the environmental impact of biogas production pathways using Material and Energy Flow Analysis, time dependent dynamics, geographic information, and Life Cycle analysis. Within this article a V&V method is researched, selected and applied to validate the EBS model. Through the use of the method described within this article: mistakes in the model are resolved, the strengths and weaknesses of the model are found, and the concept of the model is tested and strengthened. The validation process does not only improve the model but also helps the modelers in widening their focus and scope. This article can, therefore, also be used in the validation process of similar models. The main result from the V&V process indicates that the EBS model is valid; however, it should be considered as an expert model and should only be used by expert users.
AB - A review has been completed for a verification and validation (V&V) of the (Excel) BioGas simulator or EBS model. The EBS model calculates the environmental impact of biogas production pathways using Material and Energy Flow Analysis, time dependent dynamics, geographic information, and Life Cycle analysis. Within this article a V&V method is researched, selected and applied to validate the EBS model. Through the use of the method described within this article: mistakes in the model are resolved, the strengths and weaknesses of the model are found, and the concept of the model is tested and strengthened. The validation process does not only improve the model but also helps the modelers in widening their focus and scope. This article can, therefore, also be used in the validation process of similar models. The main result from the V&V process indicates that the EBS model is valid; however, it should be considered as an expert model and should only be used by expert users.
KW - validation
KW - modeling
KW - biogas
KW - energy and environmental system analysis
KW - flexigas
KW - biogas
M3 - Report
BT - An integrated approach for the validation of energy and environmental system analysis models
PB - Hanzehogeschool Groningen
ER -