There are several techniques to simplify catalytic models:
Lumping: Grouping similar species or reactions to reduce the number of variables. Quasi-steady-state approximation (QSSA): Assuming that certain intermediates reach a steady-state quickly relative to other species. Sensitivity analysis: Identifying and focusing on the most influential parameters while neglecting less significant ones. Reduced-order modeling: Creating a lower-dimensional representation of the system that captures its essential behavior.
