Tecplot Webinar - Standardizing Reservoir Simulation Workflows with Bookmark Views in Tecplot RS, May 28th, 2025
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Tecplot on May 28th at 10am PT for a webinar on Standardizing Reservoir Simulation Workflows with Bookmark Views in Tecplot RS. The Plot Gallery feature will be used throughout this webinar to demonstrate a full workflow that can help reservoir simulation engineers communicate their data and standardize their plots across multiple runs.
Tecplot will present a case study that will require some deep investigation like looking at fault data, comparing grid solutions, creating arbitrary slices, etc. Throughout the analysis, the “snapshots” of views and data will be bookmarked into the Plot Gallery, which can be used to review the data at the end of the project, batch export images of all views – and finally, this collection of bookmarks can be applied to subsequent simulation runs, which will help keep a standard set of views throughout the entire project!
Register here.

Hi-Key Technology Offline Training - Barracuda Standard Application Training, June 2025
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-04
Beijing Hi-key Technology Co. Ltd., is CPFD Software’s distributor in the People’s Republic of China. If you are located there and are interested in attending a training, please email them here.
Agenda:

Basic Theory of CPFD
Basic Case Studies of Barracuda
Post-Processing Solutions with Barracuda-Tecplot
Simulation of Coal Gasification with Barracuda
Simulation of Biomass Gasification with Barracuda
Simulation of Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Combustion with Barracuda

PyTecplot Training: Scripting Basics for Smarter Plotting - June 17, 2025
2025-06-17 22:00
New to PyTecplot? This training is the perfect starting point. We’ll walk through the fundamentals of automating your Tecplot 360 workflows with Python. From installing and getting familiar with the PyTecplot interface to modifying recorded scripts, this session is all about helping you build confidence with PyTecplot. There will be a Q&A at the end of the training session so you can bring your questions straight to our team.

Register here.

Mexico Foundry Congress 2025 - June 19, 2025
2025-06-19
Attend or exhibit at the Mexico Foundry 2025. Three big reasons:

Connect with new foundry customers in Mexico.
Stay updated on competitor activity.
Discover new techniques and potential partnerships.

Highlights:

Insightful sessions on the evolution of national and international foundry markets (2004-2024), Tesla’s new $10B plant and innovations, advancements in 3D and Nano, and more.
Expert talks on eco-friendly materials, advanced sands for mold production, metal pouring techniques, and sustainable investment opportunities in Querétaro.

Join professionals from top Mexican foundries and die casters and stay at the forefront of industry trends!

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - Barracuda Simulation for Bubbling Fluidized Bed Biomass Gasification, June 20th, 2025
2025-06-20
Beijing Hi-key Technology Co. Ltd., is CPFD Software’s distributor in the People’s Republic of China. If you are located there and are interested in attending a training, please email them here.

PSRI Annual Meeting June 24-25, 2025
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25
The PSRI Annual Meeting (Technical Advisory Committee Meeting) takes place June 24th and 25th, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. All employees from any PSRI Member Company are invited to attend to learn about current PSRI Membership Research Programs.

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - Barracuda Simulation for Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Biomass Combustion, July 17th, 2025
2025-07-17

13th National Fluidization Conference and Particle Technology Conference - July 18-20, 2025
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20
Fluidization technology has been widely used in many fields such as petrochemicals, chemical industry, electric power, metallurgy, medicine, and high-end material preparation. With the rapid advancement of my country’s energy revolution with carbon peak and carbon neutrality as the core, energy saving and efficiency improvement in industrial processes through scientific and technological innovation has become the main way to achieve the dual carbon goals, which has brought new development opportunities and challenges to the development of fluidization technology in my country. As the most important academic forum on fluidization technology in my country, the National Fluidization Conference has played a positive role in promoting the basic research and industrial application of fluidization technology. Since the first National Fluidization Conference was held in Beijing in 1962, the second to twelfth National Fluidization Conferences have been held in Beijing (1980), Taiyuan (1984), Lanzhou (1987), Beijing (1990), Wuhan (1993), Beijing (2013), Changsha (2015), Yinchuan (2017), Dalian (2019), Hangzhou (2021) and Karamay (2023).
In order to summarize and exchange the latest progress in the field of fluidization technology and explore the opportunities and challenges facing fluidization technology under the new situation, the Fluidization Professional Committee of the Chinese Society of Particles decided to hold the “13th (2025) National Fluidization Conference and Particle Technology Conference” in Shenyang, Liaoning Province from July 18 to 20, 2025. The conference is hosted by Shenyang University of Chemical Technology. The theme of this conference is “Fluidization Technology Promotes Industrial Transformation and Upgrading”, and the forms of communication include conference reports, theme reports, invited reports, oral reports and posters. Excellent report awards and excellent poster awards will be selected at the conference. Scholars, engineering and technical personnel, enterprise representatives and graduate students engaged in fluidization and particle technology research and application are sincerely welcome to attend the conference!
On July 19 (Saturday), a face-to-face dialogue with experts will be held, inviting a number of academicians and scholars to lead the dialogue with the delegates on many topics such as the opportunities and challenges facing fluidization technology under the new situation.
The conference also set up an exhibition of fluidization application and simulation related instruments, equipment, products, software and applications. Relevant enterprises and research institutes are welcome to actively sign up for the exhibition.

130th Metalcasting Congress - Call for Abstracts, August 15, 2025
2025-08-15
Get ready for a showcase of cutting-edge metalcasting technology, manufacturing innovations, and business insights at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids from April 14 – 16, 2026. Elevate your expertise at Metalcasting Congress 2026.

Abstract submission is open through August 15, 2025 via the AFS Metalcasting Congress Submission Portal. Both technical and management topics are welcome:

Technical Papers & Presentations — covering all issues related to metalcasting, diecasting and foundry operations, including unique in-plant procedures, new technologies, equipment, products and other innovations that have contributed to enhanced metalcasting productivity and quality will be considered. Topics of particular interest include melting and molten metal treatment, gating and risering, casting process innovations, additive manufacturing, quality, automation, Foundry 4.0, artificial intelligence, finishing, sustainability, energy efficiency, environmental, health & safety.

Management Papers and Presentations — relating to diversity and inclusion in metalcasting, leadership development for young professionals, talent acquisition and retention, marketing and branding in the metalcasting industry, workforce training and development, employee wellness and well-being, performance management and feedback, women’s leadership and empowerment in metalcasting, and collaboration and partnership opportunities.

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - Barracuda Simulation for Alumina Calcination Furnace, August 21th, 2025
2025-08-21

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Basel Switzerland, September 9-12, 2025
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-12
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place in Basel Switzerland, September 9-12, 2025
The PSRI Fluidization Seminar is an immersive workshop focused on the intricacies of fluidization processes, covering fundamental hydrodynamics, gas distributor design, circulating fluidized beds, cyclone design, and both dilute and dense-phase conveying. Participants will delve into particle entrainment, erosion, particle attrition, standpipes, and solids flow systems. The seminar features hands-on workshops and prctical insights from industry experts, with materials provided via dedicated tablets to ensure an interactive learning experience.

INCHEM Tokyo 2025 - September 17-19, 2025
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-19
Please join us for INCHEM TOKYO 2025 where Terrabyte, CPFD’s distributor in Japan, will host an exhibit and Peter Blaser, Vice President of CPFD, will present on the topic of Optimizing Fluidized Bed Performance and Reliability with Virtual Reactor Simulation. Peter’s presentation introduces Virtual Reactor technology for the development, scale-up, trouble-shooting and optimization of fluid particle systems. Case studies include oil refining, renewables, and decarbonization applications. Terrabyte will be exhibiting in East 6 Hall, Booth No. 6-Q13.

INCHEM TOKYO is a conglomerate B to B exhibition covering the latest technologies and products for chemical processing, production and plant engineering, held in every 2 years since 1966 as renown chemical industry business platform in Japan. The show is organized by “Japan Management Association” and “Society of Chemical Engineers Japan”, and has always been the place for generating cutting edge solutions for every chemical supply chains. INCHEM TOKYO always welcomes professionals to participate in this technology drive platform for taking chemical industry to the next level.

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - Barracuda Simulation for Silane Preparation, September 18th, 2025
2025-09-18

LARTC - September 23-25, 2025
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-25
In 2025, LARTC returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 23 – 25, with the support of Petrobras, where LARTC will once again serve as the premier event uniting the region’s leading refiners, key stakeholders, and technology providers across 3 days of workshops, technical presentations and strategic panel discussions. As the only conference in Latin America where all major refiners come together, LARTC offers unmatched opportunities for networking, collaboration, and insights into the future of the downstream sector.
Position yourself at the forefront of innovation in Latin American refining at LARTC 2025, exchanging ideas, driving business transformation and forging meaningful connections.

Hi-Key Technology Offline Training - Barracuda Standard Application Training, October 2025
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-08

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - Barracuda Simulation for Chemical Vapor Deposition of Silicon, October 16th, 2025
2025-10-16

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, October 21-24th, 2025
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-24
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place October 21-24th, 2025 at PSRI’s headquarters in Chicago, IL.
The purpose of the PSRI Fluidization Seminar is to supply instruction on the theory, design and operation of fluidized beds and solids transfer systems for engineers new to the field, or those who want to improve their understanding of the field. The four-day course covers the basics of fluidized beds and solids transfer, and then discusses how best to design and operate the most critical elements of fluidized beds and solids transfer such as cyclones, standpipes, gas distributors and pneumatic conveying lines.

Basic Fluidization Hydrodynamics
Gas Distributor Design and Operation
Circulating Fluidized Beds and High-Velocity Systems
Cyclone Design and Operation
Dilute and Dense-Phase Conveying
Particle Entrainment
Erosion and Particle Attrition
Standpipes and Solids Flow Systems

Learn more about the fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

ARTC - October 29-30, 2025
2025-10-29 00:00 - 2025-10-30 23:59
ASIA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL DOWNSTREAM OIL AND GAS EVENT

Against the global landscape of accelerating change throughout the oil & gas industry, the Asian Refining Technology Conference (ARTC) is the key meeting point where thought-leaders look to the future, to embrace change and capture new opportunities to deliver profitable market growth and value creation across the downstream oil and gas supply chain.
Co-located with Asian Downstream Summit (ADS) and the BRAND-NEW Ammonia & Carbon Capture Asia (ACCA) conference, this year’s programme will focus on advancing sustainable energy solutions in Asian Petrochemicals and Refining Industries.

Beyond the conferences, the expo is the beating heart of the event – where deals happen, connections are made, and news is announced. Together with ARTC and ACCA, the show promises to be bigger than ever with a crowd of 1,200+ decision makers including top refiners, petrochemical players, specialty chemicals manufacturers, technology experts & government officials to discuss strategies and best practices for optimising efficiency, increasing margins, and achieving operational excellence in oil & gas through technology enablement.
Together with ADS and ACCA, ARTC is dedicated to niche and high-level conferences expo components that attract relevant delegates looking for the latest technologies and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

2025 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 2-6, 2025
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-06
The 2025 AIChE® Annual Meeting unites academic and industry researchers at all career stages seeking innovation and professional development. Connect with a diverse audience to gain insights on the latest research, network with experts, and advance your career.
CPFD Software are honoured to once again sponsor the Particle Technology Forum (PTF) Student Poster Awards.
Additionally, CPFD will be presenting at the conference.
Title: 3D Transient CFD Modeling of a Novel H₂-DRI Shaft FurnaceDate: Tuesday, November 4, 2025Time: 12:50 PM – 1:10 PM ET
The talk will be presented by Tanner Stelmach of CPFD, with support from co-authors Dr. Shashank Karra and Dr. James Parker of CPFD, and Dr. Kevin Bush of Molten Industries. The talk will occur in the following session:
Session: Fluidization: Sustainability, Renewables, and Decarbonization ApplicationsDate: Tuesday, November 4, 2025Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - Fixed Bed Simulation by Barracuda, November 13th, 2025
2025-11-13

ERTC - November 17-20, 2025
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-20
ERTC is taking place in Cannes, France on 17 – 20 November 2025. Join the global refining network as we discuss the short, medium, and long-term issues affecting the downstream industry in the energy transition.
CPFD Software is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Loezos, Vice President of Engineering, will be speaking on Day 1 at 16:30 in Stream C: “The Role of Refineries in the Energy Transition.” In addition to the presentation, CPFD Software will be exhibiting at ERTC 2025. Visit our booth to discover how Barracuda Virtual Reactor is empowering refiners and innovators to improve efficiency, accelerate development, and meet decarbonization goals with confidence.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Bengaluru, India, November 18-21, 2025
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-21
The PSRI Fluidization Seminar is an immersive workshop focused on the intricacies of fluidization processes, covering fundamental hydrodynamics, gas distributor design, circulating fluidized beds, cyclone design, and both dilute and dense-phase conveying. Participants will delve into particle entrainment, erosion, particle attrition, standpipes, and solids flow systems. The seminar features hands-on workshops and practical insights from industry experts, with materials provided via dedicated tablets to ensure an interactive learning experience.

IChemE Global Awards 2025 - November 20, 2025
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-20
Established in 1994, the IChemE Global Awards are recognized worldwide as one of the highest honors in the field of chemical and process engineering. The Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and professional achievement across 16 categories, highlighting work that advances sustainability, safety, and the broader role of chemical engineering in society. Winners will be announced at the IChemE Global Awards Dinner on November 20, 2025, in Manchester, UK.
CPFD Software is proud to announce that, together with partners EvoPhase and the University of Birmingham, our joint project “Autonomous Design of Reactors using AI” has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 IChemE Global Awards under the Oil, Gas and Energy Transition category. Read more here.

Powders and Grains - December 8-12, 2025
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-12
The aim of Powders & Grains 2025 is to share the recent advances in the broad research field of granular media and particulate suspensions. Contributions from experts around the world will cover a wide range of topics.
Powders & Grains is the premier international scientific conference held every four years in three different continents (Europe, America and Asia & Oceania) since 1989. it brings together engineers, physicists and applied mathematicians interested in the mechanics and physics of granular media and particulate suspensions. It distinguishes itself from other meetings on granular materials by (1) the mixture of disciplines, (2) the unique single-session talks, (3) the posters taking a prominent role and being displayed throughout the conference, and (4) the refereed conference papers published online before the meeting..
The “Association pour l’Etude de la MicroMécanique des Milieux Granulaires” (AEMMG) is an association created to promote the meeting “Powders & Grains” which has been held around the world every four years since 1989.
Next Meeting:
Powders & Grains 2025 will be held from 8 to 12 December 2025 in Goa, India.
For the conference website: http://www.powdersandgrains2025.co.in

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Houston, Texas, February 2-5th, 2026
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-05
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place February 2-5th, 2026 at CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village in Houston, TX.
The purpose of the PSRI Fluidization Seminar is to supply instruction on the theory, design and operation of fluidized beds and solids transfer systems for engineers new to the field, or those who want to improve their understanding of the field. The four-day course covers the basics of fluidized beds and solids transfer, and then discusses how best to design and operate the most critical elements of fluidized beds and solids transfer such as cyclones, standpipes, gas distributors and pneumatic conveying lines.

Basic Fluidization Hydrodynamics
Gas Distributor Design and Operation
Circulating Fluidized Beds and High-Velocity Systems
Cyclone Design and Operation
Dilute and Dense-Phase Conveying
Particle Entrainment
Erosion and Particle Attrition
Standpipes and Solids Flow Systems

Learn more about the fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

NARTC - February 10-12, 2026
2026-02-10 00:00 - 2026-02-12 23:59
The North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) is the World Refining Association’s regional refining event with a core focus on connecting US refineries with the cutting-edge technologies that will determine the role of refining in the Energy Transition.
CPFD Software will be attending NARTC this year, and we hope to see you there. Please contact us if you would like to specifically arrange an in-person meeting with our team.

SPE-GCS CFD Group 2026 Annual Symposium - March 6, 2026
2026-03-06
Meet the CPFD Software team at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Gulf Coast Section (GCS)’s Annual Symposium in Sugar Land, TX, on March 6, 2026. CPFD is honored to once again sponsor the symposium, and our very own Saurav Mitra will speak on the topic of “AI-Accelerated Reduced-Order Modeling for Dense Gas/Liquid-Solid Flows Using Barracuda Virtual Reactor (MP-PIC): An Industrial Perspective”. Contact us to pre-arrange a meeting at the event.
About the Symposium: Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we use computing power to solve complex problems. Incorporating AI tools within Physics Based Models is an emerging area which can enable the solution of so far unsolved problems in many application domains, including energy industry. Machine learning has shown promising outlook to several challenging problems in CFD, such as the identification and extraction of hidden features in large-scale flow computations, finding undetected correlations between dynamical features of the flow, and generating synthetic CFD datasets through high-fidelity simulations. These approaches are forming a paradigm shift to change the focus of CFD from time-consuming feature detection to in-depth examinations of such features and enabling deeper insight into the physics involved in complex natural processes. Machine learning has provided numerous opportunities to advance the field of CFD, including to accelerate the computationally expensive direct numerical simulations, to improve turbulence closure modeling and to develop enhanced reduced-order models.
This year’s annual symposium, AI Accelerated Physics Based Modelling and its Role in Energy Industry, is designed to stimulate CFD professional in industry and academia by providing a venue to exchange new ideas and discuss challenges and opportunities as well as expose this newly emerging field to energy industry. The purpose of this symposium is to provide comprehensive information and insights regarding the role of AI accelerated physics-based modelling in the energy industry. With a highly impressive agenda and a prestigious lineup of speakers from various sectors, including the industry, academia, and software vendors, this symposium offers a unique opportunity for experts to share their knowledge and experiences.
The agenda encompasses technical presentations covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to Scientific Machine Learning, Reduced Order modelling, Physics Based Digital Twin, Multi-Scale Modelling, Physics Informed Neural Network and Hybrid/Fusion Modelling.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Daejeon, Korea March 16-19th, 2026
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-03-19 23:59
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place March 16-19th, 2026 at Hotel Onoma, Daejeon.
All attendees are invited to attend CPFD’s “Emerging Fluidization Applications” workshop held the next day in the same hotel.
The purpose of the PSRI Fluidization Seminar is to supply instruction on the theory, design and operation of fluidized beds and solids transfer systems for engineers new to the field, or those who want to improve their understanding of the field. The four-day course covers the basics of fluidized beds and solids transfer, and then discusses how best to design and operate the most critical elements of fluidized beds and solids transfer such as cyclones, standpipes, gas distributors and pneumatic conveying lines.

Basic Fluidization Hydrodynamics
Gas Distributor Design and Operation
Circulating Fluidized Beds and High-Velocity Systems
Cyclone Design and Operation
Dilute and Dense-Phase Conveying
Particle Entrainment
Erosion and Particle Attrition
Standpipes and Solids Flow Systems

Learn more about the fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

Hi-Key Technology Online Training: Barracuda Simulation for Circulating Fluidized Bed Biomass Gasification - April 8th, 2026
2026-04-08 00:00 - 23:59

APA: Introducing Arena-flow by CPFD - April 8, 2026
2026-04-08 08:00 - 09:00
CPFD Software is thrilled to introduce Arena-flow to the Siemens APA. Arena-flow by CPFD is custom foundry software that simulates the blowing/shooting and curing of sand cores and molds. It is trusted by OEMs, foundries, core shops, tooling providers, and equipment suppliers to to complement metal flow and solidification software, resulting in optimized processes and cores that are right the first time. Arena-flow replaces trial-and-error with virtual testing to capture, retain, and disseminate core making knowledge, understand and eliminate core and core-quality-related casting scrap, optimize cycle times, minimize dosage, increase uptime, extend tool life, reduce energy requirements, and ultimately cut costs. APA-enabled Siemens customers can now enjoy instant-access to Arena-flow, expanding Siemen’s modeling capabilities and directly complementing existing foundry digital tools.
