Tornado diagrams in technology development
Tornado diagrams are one of my favorite tools for visually representing the results of a techno-economic model. They highlight the most influential input parameters in a way that is clear and easy for anyone to understand. In chemical technology development and evaluation, they can be used to identify and target the process parameters with the greatest effect on profitability. They can also help identify risks, like a strong dependence on raw material prices. Technically spea