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AFPM 2021 International Petrochemical Conference October 17-19, 2021
2021-10-17 - 2021-10-19
The International Petrochemical Conference is the world’s largest and most prestigious conference representing the petrochemical industry. The meeting consists of sessions covering key political, economic, and environmental issues affecting the petrochemical industry. The sessions emphasize global competitiveness in the petrochemical business and are presented by recognized experts in the areas of petrochemical markets, economics, and politics.
A Base Oils and Waxes Session is also offered during IPC. This session is intended to provide technical and marketing information and case studies on petroleum-based waxes and base oils.

11th National Fluidization Conference & Particle Technology Conference October 17-19, 2021
2021-10-16 - 2021-10-19
Fluidization technology has been widely used in many process industries such as chemical industry, energy and metallurgy. In recent years, various new technologies based on fluidization process have been continuously developed and applied in various industrial fields. Facing the current demand for carbon peaking and carbon neutralization in China, it not only challenges the industrial technology of the whole society, but also brings new opportunities. Fluidization technology will have better application prospects. As the most important academic forum of fluidization technology in China, 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 tenth national fluidization conferences have been held in Beijing (1980), Taiyuan (1984), Lanzhou (1987), Beijing (1990), Wuhan (1993), Beijing (2013), Changsha (2015), Yinchuan (2017) and Dalian (2019). The conference is located in Hangzhou, China, this year.
CPFD is an exhibitor with participation from UNINSIM.

AWS EMEA Manufacturing and Industrials Symposium Online October 13, 2021
2021-10-12 - 2021-10-13
The industry roadmap towards ‘4.0’ has already begun. The potential of connected machines, devices and processes is clear, and companies like AWS are building IoT sensors and cloud services to bring together processes that improve quality, reduce costs and predict maintenance needs.
The digital transformation of these industrial and manufacturing processes offers many opportunities, but how can you accelerate your transition, embrace change, while maximizing your investment in on-premise machines, devices and tooling? Perhaps you have opportunity to build fully digital products and experiences? How will you scale to meet the demanding expectations of today’s digital consumer?
We invite you to join AWS and industry leaders for a review of what is possible, hear from your peers on their innovations and ideas, and learn about the role of technology in enabling your future opportunity.
Peter Blaser, Vice President of Operations at CPFD Software, will be interviewed during the Technical Leaders Track (English).

AFPM 2021 Summit October 5-6, 2021
2021-10-05 - 2021-10-06
Update from AFPM: Nothing is more important to our industries than safety, and in evaluating the COVID-19 situation in New Orleans, along with the effects of Hurricane Ida on Louisiana, it is clear to us that holding this meeting virtually is the right course of action to protect the health and safety of our meeting registrants and our staff. See you online soon!
The Summit: Excellence in Plant Performance blends AFPM’s traditional refining and petrochemical manufacturing technical curriculum with new creative opportunities including cross-disciplinary learning and discussion focused on tangible takeaways that drive excellence in plant performance. Topics and themes throughout the conference will highlight emerging process technologies, process safety, improved reliability and operations, mechanical integrity, training, leadership, and culture.

Webinar: Analyzing Bubble Characteristics in Simulations of Fluidized Beds September 22, 2021
2021-09-22 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
CPFD and Tecplot, Inc. will present a joint webinar on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 9 am CDT: Analyzing Bubble Characteristics in Simulations of Fluidized Beds. Register for the webinar to join us and learn about how to use Tecplot for Barracuda to analyze bubble characteristics in simulations of fluidized beds. More information is available in this News item.

The webinar will be recorded and available for playback after the live presentation.

PSRI - Meet the Consultants Webinar: C.J. Farley September 21, 2021
2021-09-21 09:00 - 10:00
Mr. C.J. Farley has over 30 years of experience in FCC technology working with refiners, design groups, and catalyst providers. He has extensive troubleshooting experience and skill. He has assisted more than 200 FCC units in troubleshooting, optimization, and design issues.
Mr. Farley brings PSRI world-class technical expertise and skills in:

FCC unit operations, reliability, and extensive troubleshooting
Catalyst selection and optimization
Distributor operation, design and troubleshooting
Standpipe and catalyst circulation
Cyclones, diplegs, and dipleg terminations

C.J. will cover recent industry reliability events and discuss items to track to ensure FCC operational excellence.
This Webinar will start at 9 AM Central Time and be presented via ZOOM. Please make sure you have the ZOOM client already installed on your device. You can install ZOOM from https://zoom.us/download. Registration is required. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be available on PSRI.org 24 hours after the completion of the live event.

IRPC Operations September 21-22, 2021
2021-09-21 - 2021-09-22
Patterned after a very successful IRPC Process in June 2021, IRPC Operations will bring together downstream innovators and leaders to connect and share ideas.
IRPC Operations will highlight the latest equipment, services, tools, and technologies to optimize refining and petrochemical operations and maintenance efforts for a safer, more efficient, more profitable, and sustainable work environment.

LARTC September 21-23, 2021
2021-09-21 - 2021-09-23
The Latin American Refining Technology Conference (LARTC) is the No.1 downstream event in Latin America. Join us and a vast range of attendees from the region’s most influential network of senior executives in September 2021. LARTC is a 3-day event based in Colombia focused on providing the most pressing and insightful content with an emphasis on new technologies and collaboration. In 2020 we hosted a virtual event in order to support our network and provide value in the context of covid-19. We look forward to returning to our in person assemblies in 2021.
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 opportunities.

UNINSIM Barracuda Basic Training September 17-18, 2021
2021-09-16 - 2021-09-18
Barracuda distributor basic training class. The language of the class is Chinese.

Hi-Key Technology Coal Gasification Training September 14, 2021
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-14
Training provided by Hi-Key Technology on the topic of Numerical Simulation of Coal Gasification Reactor Based on CPFD. The language of this training is Chinese.

24th FBC Abstract Submission Opens - September 1, 2021
2021-09-01
Submit abstracts on the conference topics:

FB’s and CFB’s Design and Operational Experience
Modeling/CFD/Advanced Diagnostics
Combustion
Sustainable Fuels
Gasification and Pyrolysis
Fundamentals: Particulate Solids and Fluidization
Fundamentals: Chemical Reactions
CO2 capture and Chemical Looping
Ash and Spent Solids
Emissions and Environmental Impact
Novel Processes and Concepts

Deadline for submitting abstracts: October 29, 2021

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training July 27-30, 2021
2021-07-27 - 2021-07-30
This training is designed to get you up-to-speed quickly with Barracuda Virtual Reactor. The web-based training is conducted through half-day web meetings for four days with an emphasis on interaction with instructors and other participants.
For the first part of the course, we’ll walk through an introduction to the use of Virtual Reactor™ software, including project setup, operating the solver, and post-processing using Tecplot for Barracuda. For the remainder of the course, set up your own project in Virtual Reactor with our engineers on-hand to assist during private break-out sessions.
Contact us for pricing information or to register your interest in the class.

45th International Technical Conference on Clean Energy - July 26-29, 2021
2021-07-25 - 2021-07-29
We are very pleased to announce that on Tuesday, July 26, 2021, Dr. Brian D. Morreale, Associate Laboratory Director for Research & Innovation, National Energy Technology Laboratory. U.S. Department of Energy, will deliver the Keynote Address at the 45th International Technical Conference on Clean Energy.
This year’s Clearwater Clean Energy Conference is being offered virtually which means that no one has to travel to Clearwater to participate in any of the events.

PSRI - Annual Meeting Virtual Workshop June 24, 2021
2021-06-24
The 2021 PSRI Technical Advisory Committee Annual Meeting will be presented virtually during the week of June 21st, 2021. We are going to offer the sessions the same way as last year. Tuesday and Wednesday we will be presenting our program updates in the mornings (central time) leaving the afternoons open and Thursday, we will be offering a workshop as well as the Board of Directors Meeting. Separate registration is required for each event.
2021 PSRI Annual Meeting Workshop on Trickle, Flapper Valves, Loop Seals, L-Valves, etc.
All current employees for all PSRI Member Companies are invited to attend the TAC presentations as well as the workshop. We look forward to everyone participation.

PSRI - Board of Directors Meeting June 24, 2021
2021-06-24
The 2021 PSRI Technical Advisory Committee Annual Meeting will be presented virtually during the week of June 21st, 2021. We are going to offer the sessions the same way as last year. Tuesday and Wednesday we will be presenting our program updates in the mornings (central time) leaving the afternoons open and Thursday, we will be offering a workshop as well as the Board of Directors Meeting. Separate registration is required for each event.
All current employees for all PSRI Member Companies are invited to attend the TAC presentations as well as the workshop. We look forward to everyone participation.

Tecplot Back to Basics June 23, 2021
2021-06-23 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for a fourth webinar in our “Back to Basics” series. In this one we’ll discuss TecIO, a library used for reading and writing Tecplot binary file formats. In this webinar, you’ll learn answers to common questions about TecIO, such as:

What is the TecIO Library and why should I use it?
How do I get the TecIO Library and is it free? (Spoiler alert: Yes! It’s free.)
Do I need to compile TecIO?
Where can I find example code?

There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end of the webinar. Every registrant will be sent a link to the recording. This event is offered at no cost.

PSRI - TAC Annual Meeting June 22-23, 2021
2021-06-22 - 2021-06-23

Hi-Key Technology Training June 17, 2021
2021-06-16 - 2021-06-17
Training provided by Hi-Key Technology on the topic of CPFD Simulation of the Effect of Gas Distributor Structure on Gas Solid Flow in Fluidized bed. The language of this training is Chinese.

Webinar: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 21 June 16, 2021
2021-06-16 10:00 - 11:00
CPFD will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10 am CDT: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 21.0. Register for the webinar to join us and learn about the following major features and enhancements of this release, including:

Support for multi-GPU calculations on Linux
Faster single-GPU performance on both Linux and Windows
GPU Memory Oversubscription on Linux
Improved Particle Size Input and Output Options
Clouds Representing Fractional Particles

The webinar will be recorded and available for playback after the live presentation.

PSRI - Webinar: Introduction to WebTools 2.0 June 8, 2021
2021-06-16 08:00 - 09:00
Over the last several decades, numerous correlations have been developed at PSRI that predict various hydrodynamic properties in a fluidized bed system, including the PSRI entrainment correlation, cyclone design tool, cyclone pressure drops calculator, cyclone grade efficiency correlation, jet penetration lengths correlations, and tools for grid design. Many of these correlations have numerous complex calculations valid within a specific range. Some of these features have been available to members, with limits, in PSRI’s webtool platform. Now, PSRI is introducing webTools 2.0, which features an improved interface with an interactive user experience that carries out all the complex calculations behind the scenes using PSRI’s new calculation engine. Some of the key features of this new tool are as follows:

Ability to upload and download data and results,
Sort and search in tables,
Drag and drop data sets in a table,
Integrated tools in one single application that makes it easier to navigate between tabs, and
Interactive plots – Hover, zoom in / out, pan, etc.

This webinar will demo the new webtool’s platform and detail all the new features accessible from any modern web browser, phone, or tablet. Users will be able to login with their PSRI username and password.
This MEMBERS ONLY webinar will be presented on Zoom and will be recorded. Please download the Zoom client ahead of time by visiting https://zoom.us/download.

PSRI - Meet the Consultants Webinar: Dr. Ted M. Knowlton June 8, 2021
2021-06-08 04:00 - 05:00
Ted has 50 years of experience in particle technology. He has worked on FCC technology, fluid and flexi-cokers, polyolefins, MTO, maleic anhydride, acrylonitrile, TiO2, polycrystalline silica, gasification, pyrolysis, sulfur capture, CO2 capture, coal combustion, and mining. Ted has developed well-known processes such as HYGAS, U-GAS, PEATGAS, RENUGAS, HYTORT, PFH. Ted is also the developer of the non-mechanical L-valve. He has also conducted extensive research on the effects of temperature and pressure on fluid-particle systems.
Dr. Knowlton has worked on a vast array of fluid-particle, multiphase processes:
• FCC Technology,
• Coal and biomass gasification,
• Coal combustion, and
• High- and low-temperature non-mechanical valves.
Dr. Knowlton brings PSRI world-class technical expertise in:
• Multiphase flow
• Non-mechanical valves,
• Dense and dilute-phase conveying,
• Standpipes and circulation systems,
• Cyclones,
• Coal and biomass gasification, and
• Packed bed stripping.
This Webinar will start at 9 AM Central Time and be presented via ZOOM. Please make sure you have the ZOOM client already installed on your device. You can install ZOOM from https://zoom.us/download. Registration is required. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be available on PSRI.org 24 hours after the completion of the live event.

IRPC Process June 2-3, 2021
2021-06-01 - 2021-06-03
IRPC Process Technology strives to bring the latest technical innovations, market insights and exceptional networking opportunities to leaders in the refining and petrochemical market from around the world. Join us on June 2-3, 2021 for a dynamic virtual conference that brings these things together—all from the security of your home or office.

Tecplot Back to Basics May 26, 2021
2021-05-26 07:00 - 08:00
Join us for the third and final webinar in a 3-part Tecplot 360 Basics series. This webinar will show you how to take advantage of the power of the Python scripting language, and gain direct access to your data with PyTecplot. PyTecplot integrates fully with other Python-compatible tools, making Tecplot 360 part of your engineering ecosystem.
Automate workflows that use multiple engineering tools, with a single scripting language.
Perform detailed calculations on all your CFD data sets.

Access CFD data directly for custom analysis.
Read any data type.
Extract values, figures and animations directly from CFD data sets.
Connect Tecplot 360 to other tools and processes.

There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end of the webinar. Every registrant will be sent a link to the recording. This event is offered at no cost.

UNINSIM Barracuda Basic Training May 25-26, 2021
2021-05-24 - 2021-05-26

AFPM 2021 Summit Submission Deadline May 21, 2021
2021-05-20 - 2021-05-21
The Summit: Excellence in Plant Performance blends AFPM’s traditional refining and petrochemical manufacturing technical curriculum with new creative opportunities including cross-disciplinary learning and discussions focused on tangible takeaways that drive excellence in plant performance. Topics and themes throughout the conference will highlight emerging process technologies, process safety, improved reliability and operations, mechanical integrity, training, leadership, and culture.
Submissions for topics and panelists are now open through May 21, 2021.
Questions? Contact SummitTech@afpm.org.

Hi-Key Technology Training May 18, 2021
2021-05-17 - 2021-05-18
Training provided by Hi-Key Technology on the topic of Modeling Analysis of Particle Aggregation in Fluidized Bed by CPFD. The language of this training is Chinese.

RefComm 2021 May 10-14, 2021
2021-05-09 - 2021-05-14
RefComm 2021 has been converted to a fully virtual event.
RefComm® is recognized as the premiere conference for operational and process excellence within the Delayed Coking, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Solvent Deasphalting, and Sulfur Recovery Unit. Save the Date to get your team the knowledge they need for more production with less risk.

CFB-13 May 10-14, 2021
2021-05-09 - 2021-05-14
Since 1985 the International Conference on Fluidized Bed Technology has been the forum for both the academia and industrial professionals to showcase the latest research and discoveries related to fluidized beds. The 13th Conference will be held virtually online, hosted by the UBC Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC), UBC Fluidization Research Centre (FRC), GLAB Reactor and Fluidization Technologies Inc., and the UBC Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Conference proceedings will be published in a volume with ISBN number.
CPFD Software is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for CFB-13.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training May 4-7, 2021
2021-05-03 - 2021-05-07
This training is designed to get you up-to-speed quickly with Barracuda Virtual Reactor. The web-based training is conducted through half-day (4 hour) web meetings for four days with an emphasis on interaction with instructors and other participants.
For the first part of the course, we’ll walk through an introduction to the use of Virtual Reactor™ software, including project setup, operating the solver, and post-processing using Tecplot for Barracuda. For the remainder of the course, set up your own project in Virtual Reactor with our engineers on-hand to assist during private break-out sessions.
Contact sales@cpfd-software.com for pricing information, or complete and return the registration form to training@cpfd-software.com to reserve your spot.

ERTC Abstract Deadline April 29, 2021
2021-04-28 - 2021-04-29
The ERTC 2021 call for papers will open for submissions on 23 February 2021. Companies and technical professionals are invited to submit an abstract for the chance to participate in Europe’s largest meeting place for downstream leaders. All abstract submissions will be reviewed by our esteemed advisory board and evaluated based on originality and relevance to conference themes and audience.
Abstract submission is easy, you can use our online form for up to 3 submissions per company.
Abstract submissions deadline: 29 April 2021.
