CPFD Software

Tecplot 360 Master the View Webinar February 2, 2022
2022-02-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
February 2, 2022 @ 7 am – 8 am CST
Now is your chance! Submit questions for Product Manager Scott Fowler when you register. He and his team of experts will review the answers during this live webinar.
Common question topics are:

Creating and using Macros
Using PyTecplot
Manipulating data or zones
Plotting and animating
CFD analysis
Using equations and calculating variables
Writing data and exporting media

Can’t think of a question to ask? Join us anyway – there will be lots of tips and tricks up Scott’s sleeve. All registrants will receive a link to the recording.

NARTC January 25-26, 2022
2022-01-24 - 2022-01-26
The North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) is the World Refining Association’s brand-new 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.
NARTC will focus on the concept of “Sustainable Refining” by analysing Refineries’ strategies on decarbonisation & digitalisation and act as a forum for North American refiners to set the agenda and collaborate on the sector’s short to mid-term future. The gathering will also provide the industry with a deep analysis of the current outlook for US refiners and will aim to define the long-term role of downstream in the Energy Transition.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training January 24-28, 2022
2022-01-23 - 2022-01-28
This training is designed to get you up to speed with Barracuda Virtual Reactor in five days. Each day, attendees work through self-led materials and join a pre-scheduled 1-hour web meeting that emphasizes interaction with instructors and other participants. By the end of the course, you’ll have a working understanding of how to use Virtual Reactor™ software, including project setup, operating the solver, and post-processing using Tecplot for Barracuda. Depending on your organization’s needs, our experienced team of engineers and training staff can provide hands-on assistance as you set up your own project in Virtual Reactor during private break-out sessions.
Contact us for pricing information or to register your interest in the class.

Webinar: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 21.1 January 19, 2022
2022-01-19 09:00 - 10:00
CPFD will host a webinar on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 9 am CST: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 21.1. Register for the webinar to join us and learn about the major features and enhancements of the Barracuda Virtual Reactor 21.1 Release, including:

GPU Acceleration Enhancements
Thermal Baffles and New Baffle Properties Dialog
Dynamic Fluid Distribution at Injection BCs
New Variables in User-Defined Expressions
Updated Raw Data Selection GUI Design
“Open Terminal” Improvements
New Utility Script: batch_movie

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

GLS-15 Call for Abstracts Deadline - January 15, 2022
2022-01-14 - 2022-01-15
Closure for short-abstract submission for the 15th International Conference on Gas–Liquid and Gas–Liquid–Solid Reactor Engineering (GLS-15).
Conference Topics

Fundamentals in Multiphase Contactors

Fluid dynamics
Heat and mass transfer
Mixing
Reaction mechanism, kinetics, new chemical and biochemical routes

Experimental and Numerical Techniques in Multiphase Contactors

Computational fluid dynamics and multi-scale modeling
Reactor dynamics, control and scale-up
Measurement and flow visualization techniques
Artificial intelligence, including machine learning

Novel Configuration and Intensification in Multiphase Contactors

Miniaturization and interfacial phenomena
Non-conventional and multifunctional reactor configurations
Intensified operation
Fine particle and nano-particles systems

Applications of Multiphase Contactors

Sustainable chemical and energy in all industrial sectors
Advanced materials
Pollution control, including GHG emissions.

UNINSIM Barracuda Basic Training December 17-18, 2021
2021-12-16 - 2021-12-18
Barracuda distributor basic training class. The language of the class is Chinese.

tcbiomass Call for Papers Deadline- December 15, 2021
2021-12-14 - 2021-12-15
The Call for Papers has been extended until December 15, 2021. Those who have already submitted abstracts will have the opportunity to update their submissions to assure they best represent the work they plan to present.
tcbiomass focuses on the science of thermochemical conversion of biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW) to renewable gas (RNG), liquid fuels, and chemicals. This international event draws attendees from around the world, with past conferences including representatives from Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, and over 20 other countries.
This unique conference highlights the science of thermochemical conversion and real commercial opportunities for deployment of this technology. For 2022, the program has been expanded to include MSW as a feedstock, and to feature RNG as a product of thermochemical conversion in addition to liquid fuels and chemicals.
Keynote speakers from the U.S. Department of Energy, national laboratories, the European Union, and the energy industry have headlined past tcbiomass conferences, as well as a number of speakers selected by peer review following a call for papers. Conference tracks in 2022 include gasification, pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and upgrading of biomass and MSW feeds.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training December 6-10, 2021
2021-12-05 - 2021-12-10
This training is designed to get you up to speed with Barracuda Virtual Reactor in five days. Each day, attendees work through self-led materials and join a pre-scheduled 1-hour web meeting that emphasizes interaction with instructors and other participants. By the end of the course, you’ll have a working understanding of how to use of Virtual Reactor™ software, including project setup, operating the solver, and post-processing using Tecplot for Barracuda. Depending on your organization’s needs, our experienced team of engineers and training staff can provide hands-on assistance as you set up your own project in Virtual Reactor during private break-out sessions.
Contact us for pricing information or to register your interest in the class.

ERTC November 15-18, 2021
2021-11-14 - 2021-11-18
ERTC is Europe’s largest and most senior meeting place for the world’s downstream leaders, bringing together refineries and technology providers to address the short, medium and long term issues affecting the industry.
As a consequence of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, ERTC, originally scheduled to take place on 16-19 November 2020 in Madrid has been postponed to 15-18 November 2021.

AIChE Annual Meeting November 7-19, 2021
2021-11-06 - 2021-11-19
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.
In-Person Boston (Nov. 7-11) and Virtual (Nov. 15-19)

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training November 1-5, 2021
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-05

24th FBC Abstract Deadline - October 29, 2021
2021-10-29
Last day to 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

Hydrocarbon Processing 2021 Awards October 28, 2021
2021-10-28
The awards program honors the downstream energy segment’s leading innovations, as well as outstanding personal contributions to the industry. This year, the awards cover 18 key categories, and CPFD Software’s Barracuda Virtual Reactor is a finalist for the Sustainability Award.
CPFD Software would also like to congratulate the other Sustainability Award finalists for their contributions to sustainability in hydrocarbon processing operations and the broader chemical processing industries. These include:

Lummus Technology
Aspen Technology
Honeywell
Yokogawa

For more information on sponsorship opportunities at the 2021 HP Awards, please contact Melissa Smith, Events Director at Melissa.Smith@GulfEnergyInfo.com.

Webinar: Powering Multi-GPU Simulations on NVIDIA DGX Station A100 October 27, 2021
2021-10-27 09:00 - 10:00
This webinar, jointly presented by CPFD Software, NVIDIA, and Mark III Systems, provides an overview of GPU computing and introduces the NVIDIA DGX™ A100 hardware technology. NVIDIA DGX A100 systems come in a fully integrated appliance solution, with preinstalled software and white glove installation, or can be customized to meet your needs. Purchase and lease options are available. There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end of the webinar. Everyone who registers for the webinar will receive a link to the recording after the live event.

ARTC October 27-28, 2021
2021-10-26 - 2021-10-28
Asian Refining Technology Conference (ARTC) is Asia’s number 1 event focusing on core refining & petrochemical technologies and applications.
Attracting only the most relevant delegates, who are all looking to hear from industry thought leaders to shape the future of the downstream oil & gas industry, the show constantly innovates and refreshes its content through thorough research and strengthened relationship with the major international and regional partners.

Hi-Key Technology Simulation Analysis of Barracuda Oil Catalytic Cracking Reaction October 21, 2021
2021-10-20 - 2021-10-21
Training provided by Hi-Key Technology on the topic of Simulation Analysis of Barracuda Oil Catalytic Cracking Reaction. The language of this training is Chinese.

ERTC: Ask the Experts October 19-21, 2021
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-21
ERTC: Ask the Experts is the chance to collaborate directly with process engineers of Europe’s major refineries. The industry is at a crossroads and refiners are on the hunt for their burning technical questions to be answered. This is the opportunity for technology and solution providers with extensive experience in the field to build relationships with new customers with your latest solutions.
Update from the World Refining Association (WRA): After assessing the latest government guidance and coordinating with our co-host, Total, we have chosen to postpone ERTC: Ask the Experts to 19th – 21st October 2021 in Antwerp, Belgium.

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
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

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.
