Chemical Kinetics Simulation
The chemical kinetics simulation project, originated at
IBM's Almaden Research Center
in San Jose, California,
is a multi-faceted effort aimed at
understanding, predicting and controlling chemical reactions used in
processing of inorganic and polymeric thin films. Modelling and
experiment are intertwined to develop new insights to the behavior of
these materials under a wide range of conditions, and to use these
insights to enhance discovery as well as applications.
We are
involved in the development of both simulation algorithms and
experimental probes.
One of our codes - the Chemical
Kinetics Simulator program, CKS for short - is available for downloading. It is a scientific
software
tool developed by chemists in the kinetics simulation project that
provides the bench scientist with an easy-to-use, rapid, interactive
method for the accurate simulation of chemical reactions. The package
includes extensive documentation and is available in versions for OS/2 2.x and
higher, Apple Macintosh and Power Macintosh, and Microsoft Windows 3.1/Windows
95/Windows NT.
Simulations are an environmentally responsible component of research
and development programs. Realistic, reliable chemical models allow scientists
and engineers to minimize
the amount of physical experimentation used for a study, and avoid
unnecessary generation of hazardous waste - CKS is particularly useful for this purpose.
Chemical Kinetics Simulator v1.01
Awards for CKS -
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1998 IBM Corporate Environmental Affairs Excellence Award
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1999 American Institute of Chemical Engineers NorCal Section Award for Chemical Engineering
Excellence for Research Project of the Year
