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Batch distillation columns modeling and simulation
Objectives
Trainees will study different rigorous methods to analyse issues related to batch distillation (design, quality control...) with the support of the BatchColumn software.

At the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to evaluate the optimization potential of the different parameters that constitute their column and to plan for modification on their equipment.

Additional information
- Registration
- Access map
- Accommodations
- Back to training catalogue

Who should attend?
This training session is designed for those involved in safety, sizing, design and optimization studies of distillation columns, in particular engineers working on batch production processes or in laboratories. It is also relevant to those involved in solvent regeneration and in VOC treatment.

Agenda
First day (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Introduction
  - Objectives
    - Main characteristics
    - Modeling
    - Numerical methods
  - General Methodology
II  Compounds & Thermodynamics
  - Physical-chemical properties
  - Equilibria calculations
  - Transport properties
  - Simulis Thermodynamics within BatchColumn: presentation & examples
III Modeling of a batch column
    - Column topology
    - Theoretical stages / plate efficiency / column internal
    - Hold-up and pressure profiles
    - Middle-vessel
    - Initial conditions
    - Feeds / sidestreams
    - Condenser / decanter
    - Heating / cooling device
    - Tanks
    - Agitators
    - BatchColumn: presentation and examples

Second day (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
IV  Technological database
    - Principles
    - Simulis Technologies: presentation
V Process Modeling
    - Principles
    - Operating steps
    - Operating modes
    - Events
    - Feeds / sidestreams
    - Controls
    - Heat losses and inputs
    - Report parameters
    - Calculation starting
    - BatchColumn (cont.): presentation & examples
VI  Reactive distillation
  - Using chemical reactions in BatchColumn
  - BatchColumn (cont.): presentation & examples
VII  Chemical reaction description
    - Principle
    - Simulis Reactions: presentation

Cost
The cost of this training session is 990 Euros (Exc VAT) per person.
It includes the training participation, lunch, refreshments and documentation. Other travel and accommodation costs are not included.

As the number of participants is limited, please register at least 15 days before the training session. A 290 Euros fee will be charged for cancellations within last week before session date.


Training organization
- Duration: two days
- Venue: ProSim training room, at Labege / France (see Access map)
- Hardware and software: The required hardware and software are provided by ProSim, with, in general, one computer for two trainees in order to facilitate exchanges between participants.
- Approach: The training course consists in theoretical lectures and applications exercises. A number of concrete case studies are discussed.
- Software to be used: BatchColumn. [ Product page

Prerequisites
- Background in chemical engineering / process engineering
- Basic knowledge in software utilization

Additional relevant trainings
- Thermodynamic approach in process simulation (to be followed before hand)
- Batch chemical reactors simulation


     
   
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