Simulation and optimization of nitric acid plants and nitrous vapors absorption
From 10 February 2020 to 11 February 2020
Software:
Level
Level 1Where?
When?
to 11 Feb. 2020
Language
English
Cost
If included in MUTS contract - free
| Objectives
This level 1 training will enable participants to master the fundamental principles of simulation and optimization of nitric acid plants and nitrous vapors absorption. Trainees will study issues related to physico-chemical properties, unit operation modeling, mass-energy balances and numerical aspects.
At the end of the training, participants will have the required elements to assess the benefits of simulation and to analyse rigorously a process with a flowsheeting software. Additionally they will have a practical experience of the ProSimPlus HNO3 simulator.
Who should attend?
This training session is designed for engineers involved in design, optimization and analysis of processes and for those in charge of the efficiency of an installation running under different operating conditions.
Agenda
1st day: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Getting started with ProSimPlus HNO3
- General description
- Description of the graphical interface
- Application example
- Thermodynamics
- Introduction
- Physical properties (general database and database dedicated to nitric acid production and nitrous vapors absorption)
- Calculation models of phase equilibrium, enthalpies and transport properties dedicated to nitric acid production and nitrous vapors absorption
- Other models of phase equilibrium calculation, enthalpy and transport properties
- Simulis Thermodynamics: management of thermodynamics within ProSimPlus HNO3
- Application examples
- Chemical reactions
- Chemical reaction in nitric acid production units and nitrous vapors absorption units
- Representation of other reactions
- Unit operations modeling
- General presentation of the graphical interface of the modules
- Unit operations dedicated to nitric acid production and nitrous vapors absorption (nitrous vapor condensers, oxido-absorption columns, heat exchangers with oxidation reaction...)
- General unit operations (mixers & separators, heat exchangers, vapor-liquid flash , fluid transport, chemical reactors, vapor-liquid distillation)
2nd day: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Controls, specifications, constraints and recycles
- Management of constraints and recycles
- Specifications
- Information transfer
- Resolution tools
- Application examples
- Advanced use: scripting in ProSimPlus HNO3
- Presentation
- Application examples
- Case studies and exercises
- Mono-pressure process
- NOx absorption packing column
- Dual-pressure process
Cost and Conditions
- The cost of this training session is 1190 USD $ (before tax) per person.
It includes the training participation, lunch, refreshments and documentation. Other travel and accommodation costs are not included.
A USD $290 fee will be charged for cancellations within last week before session date. - The companies under MUTS Services (Maintenance, Update, Training and Support) contract can register for free (subject to availability) for level 1 training sessions that are related to software covered by their contract. The same applies to universities and public research centers as part of their contract for the use of ProSim software for teaching and / or research purposes.
- As the number of participants is limited, please register at least 10 days before the training session.
- ProSim reserves the right to cancel a course if there are not enough participants.
Training organization
- Duration: 2 consecutive days
- Approach: The training course consists in theoretical lectures and applications exercises. A number of concrete case studies are discussed.
- Software to be used: ProSimPlus HNO3.
- Location: ProSim's office in Philadelphia, PA
- Accommodation: some useful addresses here
Prerequisites
- Background in chemical engineering / process engineering
- Knowledge in thermodynamics
- Basic knowledge in software utilization in windows environment
Additional relevant training
- Thermodynamic approach in chemical process simulation (suggested prerequisite)