Training Courses	Coverage
Pipeline Network Analysis	Fluid Flow Simulation & Process Equipment Sizing using Engineer's Aide 8
Refinery Thermodynamics	Petroleum Characterization, Physical Properties,and VLE using the API Tech Data Book
Process Synthesis Training	Selection, Synthesis, an Design of Thermal Separation Processes using the Dortmund Data Bank
Fluid Mechanics	Practical application of fluid mechanics for liquid, gas, & 2-phase systems using Engineer's Aide 8

 

Pipeline Network Analysis

Fluid Flow Simulation & Process Equipment Sizing using Engineer's Aide SiNET

 Full & 1/2 -Day Training Workshops

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Introduction and Software Overview - 1 hour

•     Engineer’s Aide8 – Features and Capabilities

•     Equipment Sizing & Costing

•     DIPPR ® Pure Component Data

 

Pipeline Network Analysis Overview - 1 hour

•     Piping Network Analysis Calculation Basis

•     Component and Stream Specification

•     Feed & Product Node Specifications

•     Piping Specification & Equipment Data Entry

•     Fittings/Hand-Valves Automated Data Entry

•     Graphical User Interface Data Entry

 

Distribution System Hands-on Training, Part 1 - 1 hour

•     Entry of Data for Existing Systems (Rating Analysis)

•     Evaluation of System Performance

•     Validation of a Network Model vs. Plant Data

 

Distribution System Hands-on Training, Part 2 - 1 hour

•     Resolution of a Singular Matrix and Non-Converging Models

•     Pressure Drop Opportunity Analysis

•     Pump Optimization

•     Control Valve Optimization

 

Utility System Analysis Workshop - 2 hours

 

Course Fee:  $795 - full day, $595 1/2 day.  The 1/2 day training provides 3 hours of instruction and 1 hour of hand-on training while the full day training provides 3 hours of instruction, 1 hour of hands-on training and a 2 hour workshop for application of Engineer's Aide to Utility System Optimization. 

Refinery Thermodynamics

Petroleum Characterization, Physical Properties, and VLE using the API Technical Data Book

1/2 Day Training Workshops

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Introduction and Software Overview - 1 hour

•     API Tech Data Book – Purpose and Format

•     Data Book Explorer Navigation

•     Data Book Software Coverage

 

General Properties and Characterization: 1 hour

•     General Properties & Unit Conversions (Chapter 1)

•     Petro Stream Property Characterization (Chapter 2)

•     Petroleum Distillation Interconversions (Chapter 3)

•     Critical Property Methods (Chapter 4)

•     Vapor Pressure Methods (Chapter 5)

•     Density Methods (Chapter 6)

•     Hands-on Training Example Problems

 

Thermal Properties & Phase Equilibria: 1.5 hour

•     Thermal Property Methods (Chapter 7)

•     Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium Methods (Chapter 8)

•     Aqueous Phase Equilibria (Chapter 9)

•     Hands-on Training, Flash/Mixture Properties

 

Surface/Transport Properties and Combustion: 0.5 hour

•     Surface Tension Methods (Chapter 10)

•     Viscosity Methods (Chapter 11)

•     Thermal Conductivity Methods (Chapter 12)

•     Combustion Methods (Chapter 14)

 

Open Workshop Session: 2 hours

Course Fee: $595 1/2 day.  The 1/2 day training provides 3 hours of instruction and 1 hour of hand-on training.

Process Synthesis

Selection, Synthesis, and Design of Thermal Separation Processes using the Dortmund Data Bank

2 -Day Training Course & Workshop

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Introduction and Software Overview

• Introduction

• Physical Properties for the Synthesis, Design and Optimization of Chemical Processes

• Research Activities incl. History and Development of the Dortmund Data Bank (DDB) and the Integrated Software Package

Pure Component Properties

• Equations of State, Corresponding State Principle

• Residual Functions, Vapor Pressure, Enthalpy of Vaporization

• PURE Data Bank, Molecular Structures and Property Estimation

Importance of Phase Equilibria Thermodynamic Fundamentals I Auxiliary Functions gi, ji Activity Coefficient Models (gE-Models) Calculation of Vapor-Liquid Equilibria, Parameter Fitting, Consistency Tests Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution, Excess Enthalpies Simultaneous Description of Phase Equilibria and Excess Properties Separation Factors and Azeotropic Points as Function of Temperature

Thermodynamic Fundamentals II Equations of State, Mixing Rules Special Phase Equilibria Liquid-Liquid Equilibria, Gas Solubilities, Solid-Liquid Equilibria, Supercritical Extraction, Osmotic Pressure, Electrolyte Systems

Group Contribution Methods for the Estimation of Phase Equilibria UNIFAC, mod. UNIFAC Equations of State, Mixing Rules, Modern Group-Contribution Equations of State (e.g. PSRK, VTPR)

Different Applications of gE-Models Residual Curves, Distillation Lines, Boundary, Curves/Surfaces Special Separation Processes Extractive and Azeotropic Distillation Criteria for Entrainer Selection Using Thermodynamic Models Using The DDB Extractive and Adductive Crystallization Demonstration of the DDB Process Synthesis software

Workshop: The Dortmund Databank and the Integrated Software Packet DDBSP General Structure, References, Components, Data -  Introductory Training Pure Component and Mixture Properties Data Retrieval, Graphical Representations Parameter Regression, Estimation Process Synthesis

Course Instructor:  Jürgen Rarey, Prof. h.c. Dr. 1979 - 1985          Study of Chemistry, University of Dortmund 1985 - 1989          Scientific co-worker in the group of Prof. Gmehling (Institute for Chemical Eng, Univ. of Dort­mund 1991                    PhD at University of Dortmund (Institute for Chemical Engineering) since 1989           Scientific co-worker with Prof. Gmehling at Univ. of Oldenburg, Director of DDBST GmbH, Oldenburg since 2004           Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Chemical Eng, Univ. of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa since 2005           Honorary Professor (Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa) Co-author of DECHEMA Chemistry Data Series (4 books), approx. 30 publications in scientific journals

Course Fee:  $1195

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Fluid Mechanics

College level course on the practical application of fluid mechanics for liquid, gas, and 2-phase systems using Engineer's Aide 8

3-Day Training Course

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 Day 1

•     Introduction

•     Fluid Properties

•     Statics

•     Mass, Momentum and Energy Balances (Part 1 of 2)*

•     Pumps

•     Control Valves

•     Non-Circular Ducts

 

Day 2

•     Mass, Momentum and Energy Balances (Part 2 of 2)*

•     Manifolds

•     Compressible Gas Flow

 

Day 3

•     Hydraulic Surge

•     Special Topics

•     Liquid-Solids Flow

•     Spray Nozzles

•     Two-Phase Gas/Liquid Flow

•     Gas/Liquid Separation

•     Bibliography

 

Course Fee:  $1695 for 3 days of training. 

 

Course Location:  Shell 2 Plaza Downtown Office, Houston, TX or onsite for 10+ students.

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

General

• Identify sources of help for fluid flow problems.

• Convert between various common units of measurement and ensure dimensional consistency for typical mechanics applications.

• More effectively solve a variety of particular fluid flow problems with the help of EPCON's piping simulation software introduced in this course.

Single Phase Flow

• Apply mechanical energy balance to interpret the interdependence of static pressure, flow velocity, elevation and energy dissipation within a typical plant piping system.

• Compute the forces and torques acting on surfaces (such as pipe bends) based on simple momentum considerations.

• Use the Moody Friction Factor to calculate pressure drop within a section of piping.

• Use EPCON fluid flow simulation software to calculate pressure drop in a typical piping system consisting of pipes, reducers/enlargers, elbows, elevation changes, valves, and other commonly encountered pipe flow elements.

• Recognize “pinch points” or hydraulic restrictions within piping systems and recommend modifications to the system to increase its flow capacity or to reduce system pressure loss.

• Calculate the flow rate through a venturi meter, an elbow meter, or  through an orifice meter based on the meter’s differential pressure reading and the pertinent geometric and physical property data.

• Calculate pressure, temperature and velocity for highly accelerated, compressible fluid flow.

• Use the equivalent diameter concept to calculate flow in non-circular ducts.  Example: calculate the equivalent pipe diameter of an annulus.

• Recognize the occurrence of  “water hammer”. Calculate the maximum rise in pipe pressure resulting from a sudden valve closure or pump failure.

• Apply the Ergun equation for calculating pressure drop through packed beds and porous media for both normal and high pressure drop conditions.

• Predict the setting or rise velocity of particles in a fluid.

• Calculate flow distribution from a simple manifold, either ring or pipe.

Two Phase Flow

• Use knowledge of two-phase flow regimes associated with both vertical and horizontal flow of gas-liquid mixtures to identify the various two-phase regimes on a two-phase flow map.

• Recognize the physical significance of “holdup” and the dependence of phase properties upon holdup.

• Identify where to expect two-phase flow to occur and how this flow may affect metering, mechanical design of the piping, unit stability, gas/liquid mixing, and the performance of various two-phase separation devices.

• Determine the velocity of flow in a horizontal pipe necessary to avoid the formation of solid deposits, and predict the depth of solids deposited for velocities lower than this critical velocity.

• Recognize the occurrence of unstable flow in process equipment and be aware of possible corrective actions.

Phase Separation

• Perform a preliminary selection of the appropriate equipment type consistent with the desired process separation objective and the prevailing process operating conditions and properties of the vapor-liquid mixture.

• Size simple gravity knock-out pots including inlet and outlet piping. Combine two or more separators in tandem to improve overall collection performance.

• Select the appropriate type of equipment needed to solve any vapor/liquid separation problem commonly encountered in plant operations.

• Identify techniques and equipment for breaking foams and emulsions.

Spray Mechanics

• Identify spraying equipment vendors for expert design and troubleshooting assistance.

• Select an appropriate spray nozzle type and size on the basis of known process objective, flow rate, pressure drop limitations and physical properties of the liquid being sprayed.

• Predict how flow rate and pressure drop would change if the liquid’s properties change.

 

Performance Objectives of Course Attendees

• Recognize and solve fluid-flow related plant problems normally encountered by engineers.

• Apply EPCON International’s fluid flow simulation software to solve real-world problems.

• Recognize when to request expert help for fluid flow problems.