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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 (America/Chicago)
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
Barracuda distributor basic training class. The language of the class is Chinese.

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.

AIChE 2021 Spring Meeting and 17th Global Congress on Process Safety April 18-23, 2021
2021-04-17 - 2021-04-23
The AIChE Spring Meeting is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical engineers. A wide range of subjects relevant to the current needs of industry is covered. Plus, the Global Congress on Process Safety covers the critical needs of process safety practitioners more broadly and deeply than any other conference. Attend this virtual experience that will enhance your career development, accelerate your professional growth and allow you to participate in significant programming, while networking with your peers!

Hi-Key Technology Cement Calciner Training April 13, 2021
2021-04-12 - 2021-04-13
Training provided by Hi-Key Technology on the topic of Analysis of NOx Emission from Cement Calciner by Barracuda. The language of this training is Chinese.

AIChE Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts Deadline April 12, 2021
2021-04-11 - 2021-04-12
The 2021 AIChE Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts is now open, with abstract submission deadline extended to April 12, 2021. Before submitting, the AIChE encourages you to read through the information on their website which provides some helpful guidance on the submission process.
CPFD Software has been an active sponsor of AIChE’s Particle Technology Forum (PTF) for more than a decade, and strongly encourages the global Barracuda Virtual Reactor user community to share their research and practical solutions in the PTF sessions at the 2021 AIChE meeting.

AFPM 2021 Annual Meeting April 12-14, 2021
2021-04-11 - 2021-04-14
The AFPM Annual Meeting, the world’s premier refining meeting, assembling key executives, decision-makers, and technical experts from refining businesses, technology providers, contracting and consulting firms, and equipment manufacturers around the world, is going virtual in 2021, potentially connecting even more of our global network on April 12 and 13!

PSRI - Safety Advisory Committee Annual Meeting April 6, 2021
2021-04-06 05:00 - 06:30
We invite all employees of PSRI Member Companies to attend and participate in the discussion on the Safety Culture at PSRI and at your company. We will be reviewing Safety Incidents, Programs, Changes, COVID, and feedback.
Agenda:

Welcome
Information Update
Safety Incident and Inspection report
Photo Site Tour
Comments and Suggestions
Conclusion

Registration for the meeting is required. You can register on the myPSRI portal by visiting PSRI.org and logging into your myPSRI account. On the registration form, please enter your full mailing address including country if outside of the United States in the Mailing Address box. We would like to send you a token of our appreciation

PSRI - Meet the Consultants Webinar: Dr. Ye-Mon Chen April 6, 2021
2021-04-06 04:00 - 05:00
Dr. Ye-Mon Chen has over 38 years of combined academia and industry career, including extensive experience in FCC technology and licensing business at Shell. He is the recipient of the AIChE Dow Fluidization Process Recognition and the AIChE PSRI Lectureship Awards, among other recognitions. He was recognized as one of the top inventors in the history of Shell Houston Technology Center. He was the technology manager and licensing manager for a new biofuel process.
‍Dr. Chen had worked on a vast array of fluid-particle, multi-phase processes:
• Led the development of an evolutional bio-to-renewable fuel process from lab scale to successful semi-commercial demonstration. It is ready for commercialization,
• Led successful development and patenting of many Shell FCC technologies, including technologies related to feed nozzle, catalyst circulation, stripper cyclones, TSS, and NOx reduction,
• Built the Shell FCC licensing business from the ground up to a sustainable business, and
• Led many successful commercial designs of complex multi-phase reactor systems.
Dr. Chen brings PSRI world-class technical expertise in:
• Multiphase flow
• FCC process and operation,
• Feed injection nozzles,
• Standpipe and catalyst circulation,
• Cyclones and third stage separator, and
• Bio-to-renewable fuel, and other complex multi-phase chemical/refining processes
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.

UNINSIM Barracuda Basic Training March 26, 2021
2021-03-25 - 2021-03-27

AFPM FCC Group Webinar on FCC Co-Processing March 25, 2021
2021-03-25 09:00 - 10:00
Part of the Energy Transition Series, this AFPM webinar will focus on leveraging the flexibility of the FCC for processing biogenic feedstocks. Main topics will include:

Big picture and economic drivers
Different types of oils that can be co-processed
Typical compound differences and potential impacts to the process
Lessons learned from FCC co-processing

Speakers include:

Cliff Avery – FCC Technical Services/FCC Process Expert, Albemarle
Rama Marri – Sr. Director FCC Technology, Lummus Tech
Steve Gim – Regional Technology Service Manager, Americas, Refining Catalysts, BASF
Derek Froehle – Technology Service Specialist – FCC & RTP, Honeywell UOP

We hope you’ll join us for this can’t miss session!

Tecplot Back to Basics March 24, 2021
2021-03-24 06:00 - 07:00
Join us for the first in a 3-part Tecplot Basics series, focusing on Tecplot 360 software. This webinar will be a unique opportunity to learn tips, tricks and best practices from someone who has worked hundreds of technical support cases, conducted dozens of training sessions, and created 40+ Tecplot video tutorials. Known as the “Voice of Tecplot,” Account Manager, Jared McGarry, has the expertise to pinpoint how Tecplot tools can help you analyze your data more effectively.
*Detailed agenda coming soon.
This webinar will be followed by Q&A. If you have questions now, you can enter them when you register. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions during the live webinar. If you can’t attend the live webinar, register anyway to receive a link to the recording.
