GalvaSim is a tool designed to simulate how a galvanic (or electrochemical) cell behaves under different conditions. Whether you're a student learning about electrochemistry 📚 or a researcher needing a quick way to visualize and calculate electrochemical reactions 🧑�, this simulator can help you understand the processes behind these reactions, including how temperature 🌡️, pressure 💨, solvent 🧪, catalyst 📈, and pH 🧫 affect cell performance.
The simulator uses several scientific Python libraries, making it a great resource for anyone working with scientific simulations.
You can access the web app version at GalvaSim.tech 🛠️🚀
You can choose from three different modes depending on how much control you want over the simulation:
- Manual Mode: You provide all the values, like electrode materials, concentrations, and moles of reactant.
- Auto Mode: The program suggests the best electrodes, concentrations, and moles based on the conditions.
- Mixed Mode: A balance between manual input and auto-calculation. You can choose which values to input and which ones the program will calculate.
The simulator lets you customize the following environmental factors:
- Temperature (K): Affects reaction rates and cell potential.
- Pressure (atm): Influences electrochemical reactions.
- Solvent: Choose from solvents like Water, Methanol, or Ethanol.
- Catalyst: Select a catalyst like Platinum or Nickel to boost the reaction.
- pH: Adjust the pH level to simulate different conditions.
The simulation is based on key parameters defining the cell’s behavior:
- Anode and Cathode Materials: These materials determine the overall reaction and cell potential.
- Concentrations: The concentration of reactants impacts the cell’s potential.
- Moles of Reactant: The amount of reactant determines the total charge transfer.
The simulator calculates the cell potential using:
- Nernst Equation: Adjusts the potential based on concentration and temperature.
- Environmental Factors: Temperature, pressure, and pH.
- Catalysts: Improve reaction efficiency and cell potential.
To use GalvaSim, ensure you have the following installed:
- Python 3.x (preferably 3.8 or later)
- pip (Python package installer)
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourgithubusername/GalvaSim.git cd GalvaSim -
Install the required dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
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Running the Simulator 🚀
python3 galvasim.py
Try the online version of GalvaSim at GalvaSim.tech for a more interactive experience.
This project was developed by Hassan Karasu.