The '''general balance equation''' is a fundamental concept of [[chemical engineering]] which is based on the principles of [[conservation of mass]] and [[conservation of energy]]. The general balance equation states that the total or component mass or energy of any system can be modeled by:
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The '''general balance equation''' is a fundamental concept of [[chemical engineering]] which is based on the principles of [[conservation of mass]] and conservation of energy. The general balance equation states that the total or component mass or energy of any system can be modeled by:
:In - Out + Generation - Consumption = Accumulation
:In - Out + Generation - Consumption = Accumulation