Referent: John Edwards
Day 1
Module 1
An introduction to dynamic simulation. Demonstrates the set-up procedures, the use of dynamic UnitOps, manipulation of parameters with Ramps and equipment sizing.
| 09.00 – 12.30 | Introduction (Dynamic Modelling & Control, JEE, P&ID, 2nd Ed. 2014) Dynamic simulation basics Set up procedures and use of dynamic UnitOps Equipment sizing including control valves and pumps Control valve selection and calibration Results, plots and Excel interface |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Break |
Module 2
Demonstrates a better understanding of plant design and frequent operations. An introduction to process control technology and the formatting of control loops.
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13.30 – 17.00 |
Regular Processes – Process Control Plant facility common operations without control Road tanker load and offload with and without balance line Introduction to process control technology Control loop set ups and controller tuningWorkshop General overview of topics and principles covered in first day |
Each module is run in 1-hour sections with 10-minute breaks.
Day 2
Module 3
Demonstrates the use of dynamic simulation in the development of batch distillation processing procedures, scale up using appropriate equipment, services and control systems.
| 09.00 – 12.30 | Batch Distillation (Batch Distillation, JEE, P&ID, 1st Ed., 2020) Thermodynamic review including residue curve plots Batch distillation operational procedures optimisation Scale up of batch still and column selection Process control systems applications Data collection and process plots |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Break |
Module 4
Demonstrates the use of dynamic simulation in the design, operation and process control of continuous distillation. Studies the effect of process changes, upsets and control system interactions.
| 13.30 – 17.00 | Continuous Distillation Thermodynamic review including vapor liquid equilibrium plots Distillation column set ups with and without contol Equipment selection, operational strategies and process control Study feed change and column control characteristics Data collection and process plots |
Each module is run in 1-hour sections with 10-minute breaks.
Day 3
Module 5
Considers the design, operation and process control of batch stirred reactors with jackets or coils. Reviews shell and tube heat exchanger sizing and performance.
| 09.00 – 12.30 | Batch Reactors – Heat Exchangers Jacket services temperature control configurations Reactor reaction kinetics studying heat removal capabilities Shell and tube heat exchanger design, rating and and control |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Break |
Module 6
Considers the safety aspects of process plant operation. Emergency relief and blowdown system sizing and behaviour are studied. Safety study of “What If” scenarios and equipment failure are set up in Excel operational matrices to test outcomes.
| 13.30 – 17.00 | Emergency Relief (Emergency Relief, JEE, P&ID, 1st Ed., 2019) Relief and blowdown system sizing fundamentals and applications Multiple vessel relief and blowdown two phase flow simulations Reaction runaway scenarios Process plant stress analysis of process excursions failure modes |
Each module is run in 1-hour sections with 10-minute breaks.