Half-Day Modules

In this course, the Process Engineering Suite (PES) half-day modules introduce users, who may be familiar with PRO/II, to the other products in the PES. The modules are structured with short lecture sessions and hands-on exercises to outline the basic functionality of each product, and conclude with a demonstration of how data can be exchanged with other PES products.

Introduction to PRO/II with PROVISION

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the basics of PRO/II for steady-state process simulation. The hands-on problem solving and lectures are designed for both new users and infrequent users who require a refresher course. You will interact with PRO/II using PROVISION, our Windows-based interface.

Topics Covered Include:

• Getting started with PROVISION
• General simulation & flowsheeting techniques
• General component, thermodynamic & stream data requirements
• Unit operations: Columns, flashes, mixers, pumps,valves, heat exchangers, compressors, etc.

Introduction to the PRO/II OLE Automation Layer

In this course you will learn how to exchange information between PRO/II and other applications, such as MS Excel, using the PRO/II OLE Automation Layer. Day one of the class will cover fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic for applications. Attendees are expected to have a basic knowledge of PRO/II.

Topics Covered Include:

• Visual Basic for applications programming
• Running macros from PRO/II
• Setting up a Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
• Setting up Object Linking & Embedding (OLE)
• Setting up PRO/II Object Hierarchy
• PRO/II Class Library
• Remote execution of PRO/II from MS Excel
• Troubleshooting of applications

Simulating Refinery Processes

In this workshop, you will learn how to simulate typical refinery processes using PRO/II. Attendees are expected to have a basic knowledge of PRO/II.

Topics Covered Include:

• Characterization of crude oil & other assay streams
• Assay stream blending
• Refinery inspection properties
• Thermodynamics for refinery systems
• Complex distillation such as crude and vacuum columnsand FCC main fractionators
• Troubleshooting techniques

Flowsheet Control and Optimization

In this workshop, you will learn the capabilities of some of PRO/II's more advanced flowsheeting features. Attendees are expected to have a basic knowledge of PRO/II.

Topics Covered Include:

• Flowsheet control
• Sequencing
• Recycle convergence
• Optimization
• Calculator and in-line FORTRAN

User Added Models in PRO/II

In this workshop, you will learn how to add user defined models into PRO/II using User Added Subroutines (UAS). Attendees are expected to have a basic knowledge of PRO/II and FORTRAN programming. This hands-on workshop will provide the expertise you need to interface custom or proprietary correlation, unit operations, and thermodynamic methods into PRO/II.

Topics Covered Include:

• User added unit operations
• User added thermodynamics
• User added transport properties
• User added reaction kinetics
• Troubleshooting tipsand debugging UAS

Advanced Thermodynamics in PRO/II

In this workshop, you will learn the underpinnings of various thermodynamic methods available in PRO/II. Attendees are expected to have a basic knowledge of PRO/II and thermodynamics. The course will focus on the theory, application and limitations of various thermodynamic methods.

Topics Covered Include:

• Overview of thermodynamic methods
• Equations of state models
• Liquid activity coefficient models
• Generalized correlation
• Retrieval and estimation of binary interaction parameters
• Enthalpy, entropy, and density methods
• Component property predictionand manipulation

Physical Property Calculations for Chemical Systems

In this course you will learn about PRO/II's capabilities for handling property calculations in highly non-ideal chemical systems. Attendees are expected to have a basic knowledge of PRO/II and thermodynamics. The course will focus on topics of practical interest to the petrochemical and chemical industries.

Topics Covered Include:

• Use of activity coefficient methods to model non-ideal liquid phases
• Use of new equations of state to accurately model chemical systems
• Retrieval & estimation of binary interaction parameters
• VLLEand SLE calculations in PRO/II
• Using REGRESS for regression of physical property data
• Using LIBMGR to build private databanks
• Using DATAPREP to visualizeand tabulate pure component data
• Predicting pure component properties from structure with DATAPREP
• Capabilities of PRO/II electrolytes and the Electrolyte Utility Package (EUP)

Simulating Aqueous Electrolyte Processes

In this course you will learn about PRO/II's capabilities for handling property calculations on chemical systems containing aqueous electrolytes. Attendees are expected to have a basic knowledge of PRO/II and the Electrolyte Utility Package (EUP). The course will focus on problems of interest to the metallurgical and inorganic chemical industries.

Topics Covered Include:

• VLLEand SLE calculations involving aqueous electrolytes
• Application guidelines
• Building private databanks and regressing data with the EUP
• Building PRO/II electrolyte models using the ESPTM add-on databanks
• Flowsheeting considerations when using electrolytes
• Mixed thermodynamic methods in a single flowsheet: Uses and limitations

Introduction to HEXTRAN

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the capabilities of HEXTRAN through lecture and hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on design and rating of single heat exchangers and heat exchanger networks.

Topics Covered Include:

• The HEXTRAN Windows-based interface
• Property generation
• The determination of exchanger performance through rigorous rating
• Heat exchanger design
• Troubleshooting techniques for simulating heat exchanger networks
• An overview of advanced features such as area payout optimization, split-flow optimization, cleaning cycle optimization, targeting, and synthesis

Introduction to DATACON

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of data reconciliation using DATACON with PROVISION. Our training emphasis is on teaching the strategy of data reconciliation in addition to providing an extensive hands-on problem-solving experience.

Topics Covered Include:

• Techniquesand terminology of data reconciliation
• Selection of appropriate model granularity
• Importand export of plant data
• Gross error detection & elimination
• Material, energy, and component reconciliation

Introduction to VISUAL FLOW

In this workshop, you will learn the basic techniques for the simulation of complex flare relief systems using VISUAL FLARE. This training course will provide the expertise you need to design and monitor complex piping systems under multiple scenarios using industry standard multiphase fluid flow simulation technology.

Topics Covered Include:

• Relief valve, piping equipment, and component managers
• Compositionaland non-compositional fluid handling
• Solving looped systems containing multiple flareswith single and multiphase flow calculations
• Setting up evergreen flare relief systems and network systems
• Solving utility piping systems models

Introduction to INPLANT

In this workshop, you will learn the basic techniques for the simulation of flare relief, process pipeline, and utility pipeline systems using INPLANT. This training course will provide the expertise you need to design and monitor complex piping systems using industry standard multiphase fluid flow simulation technology.

Topics Covered Include:

• Compositional and non-compositional fluid handling
• Single and multiphase flow calculations
• The INPLANT Windows-based interface
• Setting up network systems and flare relief systems