Abstract: When the simulation and optimization of large-scale chemical processes is wede,the computational time is enormous because of the large scale of the system.Along with the rapid progress of computer science and techniques,utilizing parallel computing techniques to improve the efficiency of chemical process simulation and optimization has become a remarkable hot spot.The present paper reviews significant researches reported on parallel computing techniques applied in chemical process simulation and optimization.The researches of parallel computing in chemical process simulation and optimization are mainly aimed at solving a large sparse system of linear equations.The researches reviewed are classified into simulation and optimization of chemical processes.Finally thoughts about future research challenges are offered.

摘要： 在求解大规模化工过程模拟与优化问题时 ,由于系统规模巨大 ,导致耗费大量的计算时间 .随着计算机技术的迅速发展 ,采用并行计算提高化工系统模拟与优化问题的效率成为一个引人注目的热点 .回顾了在化工模拟与优化领域应用并行计算技术的重要研究进展 .并行计算在化工模拟与优化问题中的应用研究主要集中于求解稀疏大型线性方程组 .研究内容包括模拟与优化两大方面 .最后对化工领域中并行计算未来的研究方向作了展望 .