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AFPM 2022 International Petrochemical Conference - March 27-29, 2022
2022-03-26 - 2022-03-29
Maximize new business and hear from experts on the most pressing issues facing the petrochemical industry at the 2022 International Petrochemical Conference.
IPC is one of the largest petrochemical events in the world, attracting more than 3,000 participants from 525 companies in 55 different countries. In addition to private meeting spaces and networking events, attendees will hear from industry leaders on key political, economic and environmental issues facing the petrochemical industry.
This year’s conference will feature:

A CEO roundtable discussion
A discussion of supply chain challenges and opportunities and how recent midstream policy will impact the petrochemical industry
Discussions on sustainability and the circular economy, from our industry’s pioneers in the space
A deep dive into current Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) trends.
Leading industry experts on the current state and future outlook for the petrochemical industry.
The International Base Oils & Waxes Forum, a one-of-a-kind event to share technical information, marketing ideas and case studies on petroleum-based waxes and base oils.
Meeting space and networking events

Don’t miss the chance to make a year’s worth of business connections in just three days. Register today to secure your spot!

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training March 28 - April 1, 2022
2022-03-28 - 2022-04-01
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.

2022 AIChE Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts, April 11, 2022
2022-04-11
2022 AIChE Annual Meeting: Powering the Future
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.

Barracuda Simulation of Gas-Solid Flow And Chemical Reaction Process in Smelting Furnace (China) - April 13, 2022
2022-04-13
This event is hosted by Beijing Hikey Technology Co. Ltd. and will be presented in Chinese.
Relevant industry background introduction:
The development of the metallurgical industry is related to the future and destiny of all countries in the world. Whether it is the production of mechanical equipment or the manufacture of high-performance metal materials, metal smelting is inseparable. With the development of the economy towards globalization, the global steel demand continues to grow, and the steel output of major enterprises is also increasing. In China, with the strong support of the government, the continuous acceleration of urbanization, and the rapid implementation of the “One Belt, One Road” strategy, this social background has laid a good foundation for the development of iron and steel enterprises, and brought benefits to the development of the iron and steel metallurgy industry. new opportunities.
Description of the combination of software and industry applications:
Barracuda software based on CPFD (Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics) method is a commercial software package dedicated to industrial particle fluidization and chemical reaction simulation. Its advantages include fast simulation modeling method, efficient and stable multiphase flow coupling solution It has been widely used to study chemical processes in fluidized beds. The metal smelting industry often uses fluidized bed technology to refine metals. Barracuda can fully simulate the gas-solid flow characteristics and chemical reactions in the fluidized bed. The simulation results can be used to guide the equipment manufacturing and operation of industrial-grade smelting furnaces. optimization.
Course content:
1. Status of metal smelting furnace industry
2. Concept and advantages of CPFD method
3. Simulation of gas-solid two-phase flow and chemical reaction in smelting furnace

tcbiomass - April 19-21, 2022
2022-04-19 - 2022-04-21
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.
CPFD Software is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the event and will be speaking on “The Role of GPU Computing in Accelerating Commercialization and Scale-Up of Thermochemical Conversion Processes”. For more information, read here.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training April 25-29, 2022
2022-04-25 - 2022-04-29

IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference - May 1-5, 2022
2022-05-01 - 2022-05-05
This is the largest conference in the cement industry and will include presentations on the latest technology covering a variety of topics important to the industry. There will also be tutorials, professional training sessions, a state of the industry report and much more. The exhibit hall features over 100 exhibitors displaying the latest in product and service offerings. Join in on one of the many networking events to meet industry colleagues and make new connections.
Please visit CPFD Software at booth 628 to learn how Barracuda Virtual Reactor has been used around the world for cement industry applications in recent years, especially for pre-heaters and calciners.

24th Fluidized Bed Conversion Conference - May 8-11, 2022
2022-05-08 - 2022-05-11
The first FBC conference was held in 1968, and ever since it has continued to be a successful forum for sharing knowledge and experience. The 24th FBC conference will continue this tradition and provide an opportunity to share experiences and the latest research and discoveries related to fluidized beds. We are happy to announce that the 24th International Conference on Fluidized Bed Conversion will take place 8-11th May 2022 at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. The 24th FBC conference will cover the latest development related to fluidized bed conversion, from fundamentals to applications, in addition to the latest research and developments within novel applications such as gasification, CO2 capture and chemical- and calcium looping.

CPFD Software will be attending FBC 24 and will be speaking on on “The role of GPU computing in accelerating commercialization and scale-up of thermochemical conversion processes”. Read more here.

Hydrocarbon Processing IRPC - May 17-18, 2022
2022-05-17 - 2022-05-18
For 2022, IRPC will be held on May 17-18, 2022. The conference will be a hybrid event with the in-person element of the conference held in Houston, Texas. This two-day hybrid conference and exhibition will provide 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.
Offering the flexibility and increased exposure of a hybrid event, IRPC 2022 presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors will be able to connect with attendees and potential customers face-to-face as well as virtually eliminating potential issues regarding travel and doubling your reach to the global HPI.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, May 17-20, 2022
2022-05-17 - 2022-05-20
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

Our fluidization seminar and workshop is now digital. During the seminar, we 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 our seminars.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training May 23-27, 2022
2022-05-23 - 2022-05-27

1st International Workshop on Reacting Particle-Gas Systems
2022-06-07 - 2022-06-09
The first International Workshop will focus on the modelling and experimental characterization of reacting particle-gas systems. It addresses researchers in industry, universities and research centres. The main topics of this workshop are:

Advancement in simulation of reactive particle-gas systems (especially DEM/CFD)
Single particle reaction models (detailed, reduced order, pore network models)
Gas flow and gas phase reactions in particle-gas systems (DNS, LES, porous media models)
Measurement techniques in particle-gas systems (laser diagnostics, tomographic techniques such as radar tomography, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging)
Experiments to validate particle-gas systems simulations

PSRI - Annual Technical Committee Meeting June 28-29, 2022
2022-06-28 - 2022-06-29
The PSRI 2022 Annual Technical Committee Meeting will be June 28th and 29th 2022.
The meeting will take place in Chicago, Illinois.
More details will come soon!

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users' Conference 2022 June 29 - July 1, 2022
2022-06-29 - 2022-07-01
Join us in Chicago to engage with the global Barracuda Virtual Reactor user community and interact with CPFD Software and our partners. Learn what’s new and help shape the future!
See the conference main page for full details: https://cpfd-software.com/barracuda-virtual-reactor-users-conference-2022/
Register here: https://cpfd-software.com/bvr-uc-2022-registration/

International Conference on Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids - July 5-9, 2022
2022-07-05 - 2022-07-09
The International Conference on Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids (CHoPS) is now at its 10th edition, since it started in Israel in 1995. This conference is the place where the opportunities coming from the advances in the scientific fundamentals of particle mechanics and technology can meet the industrial needs related to storage and handling of particulates, for all fields and possible scales, ranging from handling of bulky particulate materials to precision dosage of fine powders. The timely theme of this Conference edition is “New horizons for particle mechanics and solids handling in the smart manufacturing revolution”.
The scope of the Conference includes the science and technology for the production, transformation and handling of any particulate material such as, but not limited to, chemicals, minerals, ceramic, pharmaceuticals, foods and health products, conventional and biomass fuels, wastes, particles for 3d-printing and includes also the mechanics of particulates relevant to environment preservation and care.
This is a unique forum to promote the exchange of technical and scientific information in the academic and industrial sectors in the fields of solids flow, mechanical behavior of bulk materials, powder testing, mixing and segregation, modelling, etc. It is also designed to foster business and collaboration opportunities around the world.
The conference will be held in Salerno, the city at the gate of the Amalfi Coast, renowned for its natural beauties and millennial history testified by monuments, local handicraft and cuisine. From Salerno in less than one-hour travel, it is possible to reach Naples, the archaeological sites of Pompei, Herculaneum and Paestum and the Cilento Coast, the cradle of the Mediterranean diet. The conference venue is the Grand Hotel Salerno, on the seaside with a gorgeous view, in the center of the city at walking distance from the train station and the historic district, where it is possible to enjoy the everyday representation of the “Italian Lifestyle”.
The conference is expected to bring together more than 200 particulate solids specialists and well-known scientists and engineers from all over the world.
We look forward to meeting you in Salerno!!!

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training July 25-29, 2022
2022-07-25 - 2022-07-29

NETL Multiphase Flow Science Workshop: Virtual - August 2-4, 2022
2022-08-02 - 2022-08-04
2022 NETL Multiphase Flow Science Workshop – Virtual
August 2-4, 2022
Free Registration

You are invited to participate in the workshop which will provide an excellent source of information regarding the state-of-the-art in multiphase theory development, experimental techniques, mathematical models, including techniques and research in model verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification. There will be strong industrial and educational outreach activities, including industry participation with student presentations from a variety of US universities. All information discussed will be in the public domain.
This meeting is considered to be an “open- to-the-public” meeting. All information shared at this meeting has been cleared for public presentation, and has already been published in the public domain or will be made available after the meeting. Discussions and information sharing during or in relation to this meeting should not include material that is considered official use only, proprietary, sensitive, restricted or protected in any way. Please err on the side of caution and avoid discussing materials that you think could meet these criteria.

15th International Conference on Gas-Liquid and Gas-Liquid-Solid Reactor Engineering - August 7-10, 2022
2022-08-07 - 2022-08-10
The 15th International Conference on Gas–Liquid and Gas–Liquid–Solid Reactor Engineering (GLS-15) follows the success of the 14 previous GLS conferences, which focus on all aspects of fundamental and applied research in multiphase reactors and processes. The theme of GLS-15 will be: Transfer to Practice – evolution across technology readiness levels.
CPFD Software will be attending and speaking on “Application of MP-PIC Method to Ebullated Bed Reactors”.

Webinar: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 22.0 August 10, 2022
2022-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
CPFD will host a webinar on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 9 am CDT: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 22.0. We are expanding Barracuda Virtual Reactor’s multiphase simulation capabilities for vapor/liquid/solid (VLS) systems, and are excited to share recent developments in this area. Register for the webinar to join us and learn about the major features and enhancements of the Barracuda Virtual Reactor 22.0 Release, including:

Evaporation Model
Liquid Phase Improvements
Directional Particle Filtering through Baffles

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

Efficient Simulation of Barracuda in Industrial Cement Decomposing Furnace (China) - August 18, 2022
2022-08-18
This event is hosted by Beijing Hikey Technology Co. Ltd. and will be presented in Chinese.
Relevant industry background introduction:
Cement is an important basic raw material for national economic construction. At present, there is no material at home and abroad that can replace its status. With the rapid development of my country’s economy, the role of cement in the national economy is growing. According to a survey by the China Cement Association, by the end of 2020, Chinese companies had invested in and built 31 cement clinker production lines in 16 overseas countries. In 2021, with the support of government departments, the China Cement Association launched the carbon neutralization of the cement industry. 2021 is also the first year of the “14th Five-Year Plan”. The construction of major projects such as new infrastructure, new urbanization, transportation and water conservancy is promoted, which brings a new development pattern for the further high-quality and sustainable development of the cement industry.
Description of the combination of software and industry applications:
Barracuda software based on CPFD (Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics) method is a commercial software package dedicated to industrial particle fluidization and chemical reaction simulation. Its advantages include fast simulation modeling method, efficient and stable multiphase flow coupling solution tools, convenient chemical reaction modeling methods, and the number of industrial-scale particle simulations. The amount of particles involved in the reaction in the cement calciner is huge and the reaction temperature is high. The use of Barracuda can truly simulate the temperature distribution and chemical process of the fluid and particles in the calciner, and it is also very good at the simulation of cyclone separators. The simulation results can be used for Guide the process design and structure optimization of the cement preparation system.
Course content:
1. Development of the cement preparation industry
2. The idea of ​​computational particle fluid dynamics
3. Experimental verification of computational particle fluid dynamics
4. Numerical simulation of cement calciner and other equipment

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training August 22-26, 2022
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-26

Latin American Refining Technology Conference (LARTC) - Buenos Aires, September 12-14, 2022
2022-09-12 - 2022-09-14
LARTC is the region’s fastest growing and stand-alone downstream event, therefore all abstracts submitted will be read and graded by the key stakeholders and decision makers who are shaping the future of the LAT-AM downstream sector.
The key topics for 2022 are:

Advances in Hydrogen and Carbon Capture for Downstream
Energy Efficiency and Process Optimization
Renewable Fuel Production and Co-Processing
Digitalization and Automation Technology
Margin Improvement and Cost Efficiency
New and Updated Catalyst Technologies
Refining-Petchem Integration and New Routes to Olefins

The deadline to submit your papers is Friday April 1st. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submission is free, however successful abstracts are subject to a speaker registration fee. Our call for papers guide has lots of useful information and tips for abstract submissions, download using the link below.

Barracuda Numerical Simulation of Fcc Reactor in Catalytic Cracking of Petroleum (China) - September 14, 2022
2022-09-14
This event is hosted by Beijing Hikey Technology Co. Ltd. and will be presented in Chinese.
Relevant industry background introduction:
Oil is an indispensable part of industrial production and life. In the past few years, global oil production has increased and risen to varying degrees. With the acceleration of the domestic supply-side reform, the oil production capacity reduction effect is obvious, the oil industry has eliminated outdated production capacity, and the oil production has been greatly improved, and the petrochemical equipment industry will gradually increase in the future. On the whole, China’s economy will continue to maintain stable and rapid development, industrialization and urbanization will continue to deepen, and the domestic market for petrochemical products has huge potential.
Description of the combination of software and industry applications:
Barracuda software based on CPFD (Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics) method is a commercial software package dedicated to industrial particle fluidization and chemical reaction simulation. Its advantages include fast simulation modeling method, efficient and stable multiphase flow coupling solution tools, convenient chemical reaction modeling methods, and the number of industrial-scale particle simulations. There are usually drastic changes in temperature in the petroleum catalytic cracking reactor. The use of Barracuda can very realistically simulate the temperature distribution and chemical process of the fluid and particles in the petroleum catalytic cracking equipment. Structural optimization.
Course content:
1. Introduction of petroleum preparation industry
2. Introduction to CPFD method
3. Application of Barracuda in FCC reactor

15th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition - September 14-15, 2022
2022-09-14 - 2022-09-15
The Global CemFuels Conference and Exhibition has established itself as the largest specialised annual alternative fuels conference and exhibition in the world, usually attracting more than 150 international delegates and many exhibitors each year.
The 15th Global CemFuels event in Lisbon in 2022 will showcase the best alternative fuels projects and equipment from the cement industry from around the world. Fuel mix optimisation and combustion and pyro-process optimisation will be examined in depth. Delegates are expected to attend from more than 35 countries, to learn from experts how to start to use – or to increase their use of – alternative fuels. If your business is in alternative fuels for the cement and lime industry, then you must attend!
Starting in 2022, the CemFuels Conference will also cover the use of hydrogen as a fuel for cement production.
The registration fee includes attendance at the conference and exhibition, conference proceedings book including delegate names/company/country and all available powerpoint slides, memory stick including all available presentations in pdf format, participation in networking/speed-dating sessions, delegate name badge, special distribution magazine, conference briefcase, coffee breaks and snacks, lunches, welcome reception and farewell reception. The CemFuels Awards Gala Dinner is optional and is bookable during registration, with details on the dinner to be confirmed. The registration fee also includes any required on-site Covid testing.
Super Early-Bird registration is £595 and ends on 31 January 2022. The Early-Bird rate of £695 will apply from 1 February until the end of March 2022, followed by the Standard rate of £795 from 1 April and the Final rate of £895 after 1 September 2022. Cement producers benefit from a £100 discount on these rates. Confirmed speakers register for £495. Confirmed cement-producer-speakers register free. Attendance at the CemFuels Awards Gala Dinner is £125.
Please note that fees quoted do not include any applicable local taxes. Portuguese VAT at 23% may be applicable on these rates for Portuguese and non-EU delegates.
Note: The organisers reserve the right to alter future registration fees on an ongoing-basis, if required by currency movements or other unavoidable circumstances. Pre-existing bookings will not be affected.
The event will be organised in accordance with – and delegates are required to be in full compliance with – our Coronavirus Health and Safety Policy.
Note: If you are approached by any company to book rooms, they are trying to scam you! ONLY use the link on the Global CemFuels accomodation page to book your rooms!
Main themes

Trends
Markets
Technology
Combustion
Fuel mix optimisation
Problems and solutions
Networking
Business opportunities
News and developments

Who should attend?

Cement and lime producers wishing to reduce their fuel and energy bills
Legislators and regulators
Alternative fuels equipment manufacturers
Fuels traders & shippers
Those with an interest in fuel project financing
Energy and fuel analysts
Academics & researchers

World Congress on Particle Technology - September 18-22, 2022
2022-09-18 - 2022-09-22
CPFD Software will be speaking at this event. Read more here.
Regularly from its inception in 1986, every four years members of the global particle technology community converge to share their latest insights and applications to industrial, academic, and social problems at the World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT), the world’s major scientific congress for particle and bulk solids technology, an international forum for research, technological development, and innovation in new technologies promoted by the World Assembly of Particle Technology (WAPT).
The next World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT9) will be celebrated in Europe, in Madrid (Spain). It is being organized by the Spanish Association of Chemists and Chemical Engineers (ANQUE) with the support of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE), the Spanish Chemical Industry Federation (FEIQUE), the Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (DECHEMA), the Spanish Association of Solids Technology (Techsolids) and the Spanish Forum of Chemistry and Society (FQS).

6th International Conference on Chemical Looping September 19-22, 2022
2022-09-19 - 2022-09-22
Chemical looping technology can provide clean and efficient production solutions: combustion with inherent CO2 capture, hydrogen production, gasification, reforming,…Chemical looping technology is currently being investigated through lab-scale studies, operation in pilot plants, system modeling and process simulation. Updates on activities worldwide will be presented at this conference.
The Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB) (www.icb.csic.es) is a public research Centre belonging to the Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) (www.csic.es), the largest public research body in Spain, that covers all fields of knowledge, from basic research through to advanced technological development. ICB, since their foundation in 1940 up to now, has been focused on energy and environment, advanced materials, and chemical processes. The main research activities of ICB are focused on the Energy and Environment, Advanced Materials, and Chemical Processes. ICB has a high level reputation on research areas with high social impact (climate change, air pollution, waste recovery and valorisation, etc.), strategic areas (hydrogen production, renewal fuels, advanced materials, etc.), as well as other fields of considerable social demand and research opportunities (nanoscience and nanotechnology, new molecular sensors, etc.).

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training September 26-30, 2022
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-30

Hydrocarbon Processing IRPC - September 26-27, 2022
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-27
For 2022, IRPC will be held on September 26-27, 20222. The conference will be a hybrid event with the in-person element of the conference held in Houston, Texas. This two-day hybrid conference and exhibition will provide 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.
Offering the flexibility and increased exposure of a hybrid event, IRPC 2022 presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors will be able to connect with attendees and potential customers face-to-face as well as virtually eliminating potential issues regarding travel and doubling your reach to the global HPI.

PSRI - Operator Training October 11-13, 2022
2022-10-11 - 2022-10-14
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

Hydrocarbon Processing 2022 Awards - October 12, 2022
2022-10-12
CPFD Software and Encina are finalists for the Hydrocarbon Processing Sustainability Award. Read more here.

The editors of Hydrocarbon Processing, the downstream sector’s leading technical publication, are pleased to announce the winners in a black tie ceremony on Oct. 12, 2022.
The awards program honors the downstream energy segment’s leading innovations, as well as outstanding personal contributions to the industry.
