SCEJ - 54th Autumn Meeting, September 11-13, 2023
2023-09-11 - 2023-09-13
Terrabyte, the Japanese Distributor for Barracuda Virtual Reactor, will be attending and exhibiting at the conference. They additionally will be hosting a luncheon seminar, which CPFD Software will participate in.
The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ) holds its largest Annual Meeting in late March or early April every year. The autumn Annual Meeting is held in every late September or early October. Normally, these annual meetings are held at universities across Japan and alternate one location from another according to nation-wide interests. SCEJ meetings provide the opportunity to communicate research results and to learn about developments in a wide range of topical fields.
54th Autumn MeetingFukuoka University, Fukuoka11-13 September, 2023

International Refining and Petrochemical Conference - September 12-13, 2023
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-13
For 15 years, Hydrocarbon Processing’s International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) has been the industry’s leading downstream technical conference.
The two-day conference is a high-level technical forum in which key players in the global petrochemical and refinery sector will meet to share knowledge and learn about best practices and the latest industry advances.
The conference is an ideal venue for HPI professionals to network with their peers. 86% of attendees held the job title of Manager-level or higher, 96% of attendees rated the conference as valuable, and 96% stated that they would recommend IRPC to their colleagues.
Register now.

Terrabyte Luncheon Seminar, September 12, 2023
2023-09-12
Terrabyte, the Japanese distributor will be hosting a Luncheon at the SCEJ Autumn meeting on September 12, 2023. CPFD Software’s Peter Blaser will be speaking on “Introducing Barracuda Virtual Reactor for Simulation of Industrial Fluidized Bed Reactors” at the seminar. Register here.
SCEJ holds its largest Annual Meeting in late March or early April every year. The autumn Annual Meeting is held in every late September or early October. Normally, these annual meetings are held at universities across Japan and alternate one location from another according to nation-wide interests. SCEJ meetings provide the opportunity to communicate research results and to learn about developments in a wide range of topical fields.
54th Autumn MeetingFukuoka University, Fukuoka11-13 September, 2023

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - Numerical Simulation Analysis of FCC Reaction on Barracuda, September 14th, 2023
2023-09-14
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.
Petroleum is an indispensable part of industrial production and life. In the past few years, global oil production has increased and increased to varying degrees. With the acceleration of domestic supply-side reforms, the effect of oil production capacity reduction is obvious. The oil industry has eliminated backward production capacity, which has greatly improved oil production. In the future, the petrochemical equipment industry will gradually increase. On the whole, China’s economy will continue to maintain steady and rapid development, industrialization and urbanization will continue to deepen, and the domestic demand market for petrochemical products has huge potential.
Barracuda software based on the CPFD (Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics) method is a commercial software package dedicated to industrial-level particle fluidization and chemical reaction simulation. Its advantages include fast simulation modeling methods, efficient and stable multiphase flow coupling solutions devices, convenient chemical reaction modeling methods, and industrial-scale particle simulation quantities, etc. There are usually drastic temperature changes in petroleum catalytic cracking reactors. Using Barracuda can very realistically simulate the temperature distribution and chemical process of fluids and particles in petroleum catalytic cracking equipment. The simulation results can be used to guide the process design and process of petroleum catalytic cracking equipment. Structure optimization.

Increase Performance & Accelerate Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulations in the Cloud Webinar, September 20, 2023
2023-09-20
Rescale will host a webinar alongside CPFD Software and Aerotak on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 9:30am CDT: Increase Performance & Accelerate Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulations in the Cloud.
Join experts from Aerotak, CPFD, and Rescale as they:

Review a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study on sand and gravel filling in seabed socket for monopile foundation using Barracuda Virtual Reactor and the Rescale platform
Evaluate particle distribution uniformity, surface contour, and particle loss in various conditions using transient and three-dimensional simulation approach
Discuss the benefits of deploying Barracuda Virtual Reactor on Rescale, including: instant access to the software on cutting-edge HPC technology, without the IT hassle
Uncover how Virtual Reactor’s multi-GPU performance on Rescale shows over 500x acceleration when compared to CPU performance
Examine benchmark data demonstrating how Rescale can help optimize your GPU simulations with Performance Profiles

LARTC - September 26-28, 2023
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-28
The Latin American Refining Technology Conference (LARTC): The No.1 downstream event in Latin America.
The region’s most influential network of senior executives gathered on 12 – 14 September 2022 for 3-days of content-led networking, with an emphasis on new technologies and collaboration. In 2023 we look forward to reuniting with our Latin American network in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Acting as the only event in the region to attract all the major refiners in Latin America, our Refiners and Sponsors can access unparalleled networking and collaboration opportunities.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, September 26-29, 2023
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-29
PSRI Fluidization Seminars are highly recommended for anyone working with technology using fluidized beds and other fluid-particle systems. CPFD Software will present an invited guest lecture on simulation of fluid-particle systems at this event.
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 September fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

2023 AFPM Summit - October 3-5, 2023
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-05
The Summit delivers world-class technical sessions dedicated to improving plant-wide performance in the refining and petrochemical industries. Join and network with dedicated industry subject matter experts in Grapevine to discover the latest strategies and emerging innovations, and find immediate solutions to implement at the site level. With over 70 sessions, we guarantee to deliver the curriculum you need to succeed. Learn More.

2023 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards - October 11, 2023
2023-10-11
Gulf Energy Information, the world’s largest independent media company serving the energy industry, has announced the inaugural Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards to recognize and celebrate cutting-edge technological developments and exceptional leadership in the industry.
This black-tie gala will bring together hundreds of upstream, midstream, and downstream innovators and industry leaders at the luxurious Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas, on October 11, 2023. This exclusive event will feature networking opportunities, entertainment, and recognition of the top performers in the industry, combining the respected World Oil Awards, Hydrocarbon Processing Awards, Petroleum Economist Awards and Pipeline & Gas Journal Awards into a SINGLE black tie affair!
The awards will honor the best of the best in the industry, recognizing innovation and technological advancements across each market segment. Be a part of the celebration of excellence in the international energy market and join us at the Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards.
Barracuda Virtual Reactor is a finalist in the Best Modeling Technology category.

POWTEX 2023, October 11-13, 2023
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-13
Terrabyte, CPFD Software’s Japanese distributor for Barracuda Virtual Reactor, will be attending and exhibiting at the event.
POWTEX 2023, an international powder technology exhibition sponsored by The Association of Powder Process Industr y and Engineering, JAPAN (APPIE) will be held at INTEX Osaka (Nanko) for three days from October 11 (Wed.) to 13 (Fri.), 2023, with the theme of “PX (Powder-technology Transformation) builds the future”.
POWTEX takes place in Tokyo and Osaka alternately every other year. This year the 15th exhibition will be held in Osaka. From the perspective of preventing COVID-19 infections, which have been a concern since 2020, we have adopted a hybrid exhibition combining an on-site exhibition with an online exhibition since POWTEX OSAKA 2021, and we will use the same exhibition format this time. The online exhibition will start on September 27 (Wed.) and continue until November 10 (Fri.), 2023 to allow for research in advance of the on- site exhibition and to allow par ticipants to view the exhibition and lectures after the on-site exhibition closes. The combination of an online exhibition will also make it possible for people from outside the Kansai region to participate in the exhibition and for visitors to gather information effectively at the on-site exhibition.
The exhibition is being promoted in collaboration with The Society of Powder Technology, Japan and visitors will also be able to enter FABEX Kansai 2023, which will be held at the same time, making it possible to access more technical information.
In addition to displays of new products and technologies by leading companies, the exhibition will host a variety of events, such as a special exhibition on cutting-edge topics including future materials and powder simulation technology, product technology briefings, and “powder technology seminars for beginners” where visitors can learn about powders in a systematic way starting from the basics.
In addition, a “PX station” will be set up at the venue and various events will be held.
We hope you will take this opportunity to visit the on-site exhibition, gather information from the online exhibition, and deepen your knowledge of various powder technologies. We look forward to welcoming you to the event.

PSRI - Operator Training October 17-19, 2023
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-19
Course Objectives

Learn how fluidized bed, risers and cyclones operate
Learn about steady state and start up operations for fluidized processes
Learn how to troubleshoot common issues with fluidized processes

Course Material

Fluidization concepts
Particle size distributions measurements and interpolations
Gas sparger and grid designs, operations, and troubleshooting
Cyclone design, operations and troubleshooting
Fluidized bed design, operations and troubleshooting
Circulating fluidized bed design, operations and troubleshooting
Start ups and shutdowns
Entrainment predictions and exceptions to those predictions
Sampling methods
Managing particle attrition

Course Methodology

Material based on 45 years of practices
Instructors have more than 20 years of industrial experience
Hands on experiences on industrially relevant experiences
Troubleshooting practices with direct applications to commercial scale units

BASF Seminar: Turnaround Risk Reduction Through FCCU Simulation - October 17th, 2023
2023-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
CPFD Software has been invited to speak at BASF’s “Turnaround risk reduction through FCCU simulation” webinar at 11:00 AM CDT on October 17th, 2023. Our own Peter Loezos, VP of Engineering, will share how virtualization and simulation can ameliorate the turnaround process, drawing upon his decades of experience at operating companies, technology licensors and now CPFD!

This presentation is part of BASF Refining Catalysts’ 2023 FCC Academy webinar series. These webinars are specifically designed to provide educational training and knowledge on FCC operations focusing on safety, regulation, mechanical integrity and process featuring instructors from BASF, Becht, CPFD, EcoEngineers, and P66. Learn more and register now.

ARTC - October 25-26, 2023
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-26
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.

Ketjen Catalyst Academy’s FCC Workshop - October 31-November 2, 2023
2023-10-31 - 2023-11-02
CPFD Software has been invited to speak at on Day 2 of the workshop. Peter Loezos, VP of Engineering, will share his knowledge on best practices using FCC unit and E-Cat data for FCC unit monitoring, including advanced modelling tools and how they can be used for pushing the unit against multiple constraints.
The workshop will be led by specialists from Ketjen’s Global Technical Service group who have years of hands-on experience in FCC operation, catalyst design & optimization, unit monitoring, optimization and troubleshooting. Additionally, subject matter experts from licensors, technology and solutions providers in the FCC field will provide their own holistic and enriching perspectives. There will also be ample opportunities for participants to interact with the specialists and address their individual real-world FCC issues.

2023 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 5-10, 2023
2023-11-05 - 2023-11-10
The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.
CPFD is proud to support the AIChE Annual Meeting. We will once again be sponsoring the Student Poster Awards at the Particle Technology Forum (PTF), and we will be chairing the “(PTF) Fluidization: Modeling” session.

ERTC - November 13-16, 2023
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-16
ERTC is coming to Italy! Join Europe’s largest downstream gathering in Lago Maggiore as we focus on future-proofing refining’s role in the energy mix.
Our 2023 agenda is now available; check out the full program to see what is in store for the 27th edition.
CPFD will be exhibiting at ERTC. We are pleased to support the conference, and we encourage the refining technology community to meet with us there.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Houston, Texas, November 14-17, 2023
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-17
PSRI Fluidization Seminars are highly recommended for anyone working with technology using fluidized beds and other fluid-particle systems. CPFD Software will present an invited guest lecture on simulation of fluid-particle systems at this event.
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

PSRI’s fluidization seminar and workshop is now digital. During the seminar, PSRI will provide you with a tablet to follow along with. After the seminar, you will have access to the seminar material on the PSRI website (www.psri.org) under your membership login.
PSRI offers a student discount on their seminars.

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - High Efficiency Simulation Analysis of Wet Desulfurization Reactor based on Barracuda, December 23rd, 2023
2023-12-23
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.
With the development of industry and the improvement of people’s living standards, the thirst for energy is also increasing, and SO2 in coal-burning flue gas has become the main cause of air pollution. Reducing SO2 pollution has become an urgent task of today’s atmospheric environment governance. Many flue gas desulfurization processes have been widely used in industry, and it also has important practical significance for the treatment of exhaust gas from various boilers and incinerators. Wet desulfurization technology uses spraying to remove SO2 in flue gas. This technology has a high market share in the field of flue gas treatment at home and abroad.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, February 6-9, 2024
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-09
CPFD’s Peter Blaser will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” on Thursday, February 8, at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place February 6-9, 2024 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 February fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Heidelberg, Germany, March 5-8, 2024
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-08
CPFD Software’s Sam Clark will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” on Thursday, March 7, at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar in Heidelberg.
PSRI Fluidization Seminars are highly recommended for anyone working with technology using fluidized beds and other fluid-particle systems.
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

PSRI’s fluidization seminar and workshop is now digital. During the seminar, PSRI will provide you with a tablet to follow along with. After the seminar, you will have access to the seminar material on the PSRI website (www.psri.org) under your membership login.
PSRI offers a student discount on their seminars.

AMI Chemical Recycling - March 12-13, 2024
2024-03-12 - 2024-03-13
CPFD Software will be exhibiting at the event. We hope to see you there to discuss our recent work with chemical recycling technologies.

The fourth edition of our Chemical Recycling event returns to Houston, TX on March 12-13, 2024. At this pivotal time for the recycling industry in North America, it is important to stay up to date with the continuing industry developments, policy updates and keep focus on the challenges and opportunities for this emerging technology.
Chemical Recycling explores in detail the various technologies collected under the term “chemical or advanced recycling” as well as what is further required to bring them to scale. As sustainability continues to dominate the conversation in the plastics industry, get to know its potential impact and how the sector is assisting the transition to a circular economy. Learn through high level presentations, interactive sessions and extensive networking time with representatives from across the supply chain. This event is relevant for anyone looking to understand the current market for advanced recycling and connect with key players in the industry.

Register here.

SCEJ - 89th Annual Meeting, March 18-20, 2024
2024-03-18 - 2024-03-20
SCEJ holds its largest Annual Meeting in late March or early April every year. The autumn Annual Meeting is held in every late September or early October. Normally, these annual meetings are held at universities across Japan and alternate one location from another according to nation-wide interests. SCEJ meetings provide the opportunity to communicate research results and to learn about developments in a wide range of topical fields.
89th Annual MeetingOsaka Metropolitan University, Osaka18-20 March, 2024

"Exploring Altair’s Solutions for Granular, Fluid, and Coupled Fluid-Particle Applications" Webinar - March 20, 2024
2024-03-20 09:00 - 10:00
Granular materials and fluids are everywhere and present challenges to engineers looking to optimise their equipment design and processes. In this one-hour session you will learn about:
• Simulation of granular flows using Altair EDEM, a leading Discrete Element Method (DEM) software;
• Combining EDEM and CFD using Altair AcuSolve to gain insight into complex fluid-particle systems;
• Extended capabilities for large-scale fluid-particle processes, such as fluidized beds, using Barracuda Virtual Reactor.
Examples are shown for systems dominated by particle interactions, pure fluid dynamics, and coupled multiphase systems, including those with heat transfer and chemical reactions. Guidance is provided about matching applications with the right software tool(s).
Sign up here.

Decarbonisation Technology Summit - April 16-17, 2024
2024-04-16 - 2024-04-17
In 2023, Decarbonisation Technology Summit Europe, organised by Decarbonisation Technology, welcomed a cross-market community of industry experts and professionals to The Institution of Engineering Technology, for 2-day’s of quality thought-leadership content, actionable insights and ready-to-implement solutions for the next steps in energy transition.
Decabronisation Technology is excited to announce that Decarbonisation Technology Summit, Europe will return on 16-17 April in 2024!

PSRI - Technical Committee Meeting, April 23rd
2024-04-23
The PSRI 2024 Spring Technical Committee Meeting will take place April 23rd, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, Technical Committee (TC) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) representatives of PSRI member companies can visit https://psri.org and log into the member portal.

P‍SRI Guest Webinar: The Importance of Knowing Your Cyclone’s FEC for Process Optimization - April 23rd, 2024
2024-04-23 11:00 - 12:00
The fractional efficiency curve (FEC) for an operating cyclone is one of the primary metrics that describes how the cyclone is performing. In this presentation we will discuss what the FEC is, how it is measured, and how it is utilized in cyclone design. PSRI will also discuss how the FEC not only directly impacts emissions but particle size distributions (PSDs) of the particulate matter in process systems. Many members of PSRI utilize cyclones in processes that utilize fluid beds and other mass circulations of particulate at the heart of those processes. In these types of circulating systems, the effects of the FEC are magnified resulting in the cyclone acting as primarily a “particle size control” device.

tcbiomass2024 Call for Papers Deadline- May 15, 2024
2024-05-15
GTI Energy is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for tcbiomass2024—an international conference on thermochemical (TC) biomass conversion science in the greater Chicagoland area, 10-12 September 2024 at the Westin Hotel in Itasca, IL, USA.
The Technical Program Committee is now soliciting abstracts of 250 to 300 words through May 15, 2024 via the Abstracts page on the tcbiomass2024 website. Researchers and technology developers can take advantage of this opportunity to share process innovations, improvements, and insights.

PSRI - TAC Annual Meeting June 17-19, 2024
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-19
The PSRI Annual Meeting (Technical Advisory Committee Meeting) takes place the week of June 17th 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. All employees from any PSRI Member Company are invited to attend to learn about current PSRI Membership Research Programs.
Additionally, members of the global Barracuda Virtual Reactor user community attending the PSRI meeting are encouraged to stay for Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference 2024, immediately following the PSRI Annual Meeting in the same venue. More information or register here.

14th International Conference on Circulating Fluidized Bed Technology, CFB-14 - July 21-24, 2024
2024-07-21 - 2024-07-24
The 14th International Conference on Circulating Fluidized Bed Technology will be held Taiyuan, China between July 21-24, 2024.
The CFB-14 conference seeks to bring together prominent and young researchers, educators and practitioners of circulating fluidized bed technology to share their impactful research discoveries, achievements and practicing experiences. Since CFB-11, the conference scope has also been extended to other fields of fluidization and fluidized bed technologies such as bubbling, turbulent and spouted bed.
Following the successful CFB-13 Conference in Vancouver, Canada, the CFB-14 Organizing Committee cordially invites you, your colleagues, and all university postdocs and students working on fluidization science and technology to participate in this conference.

CastExpo Call for Abstracts, August 15, 2024
2024-08-15
The American Foundry Society is issuing a call for papers and presentations for the 129th CastExpo/Metalcasting Congress & WFO Technical Forum. Held April 12-15, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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 & 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.
SUBMISSIONS & DEADLINES
All submissions should be entered via our portal: https://owpm1.com/abstracts/AFS/. Abstracts are due Aug. 15. For inquiries, please contact AFS Senior Technical Coordinator Kimberly Perna at kperna@afsinc.org.
