The Sherry Solera: An Application of Partial Difference Equations

Authors

  • Cameron M. Crowe McMaster University

Abstract

The sherry solera is a sequential batch-mixing process designed to produce sherry with uniform quality from year to year. The startup of solera is modeled by linear partial difference equations that are solved by four different theoretical methods. Three apparently, but not actually, different solutions are found. The aim of this paper is to illustrate the use of these methods in solving linear partial difference equations.

Author Biography

Cameron M. Crowe, McMaster University

Cameron Crowe obtained his undergraduate degree from McGill University and his PhD from the University of Cambridge. He is a former Chair of Chemical Engineering at McMaster University and is now Professor Emeritus. His interests include data reconciliation and applied mathematics.

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Published

2002-01-01

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2002): Winter 2002

Section

Class and Home Problems