Day 1: Introduction to Process Simulation and Software Overview

• Overview of commercial process simulation software available in the market
• Identification of reliable sources of process data for simulations
• Understanding and applying rules of thumb in process design
• Fundamentals of process flowsheets and simulation approach

Day 2: Building the Process Model – Tools and Techniques

• Navigating the graphical user interface (GUI) of process simulation software
• Working with measurement unit systems and unit conversions
• Estimating chemical properties and selection of fluid packages
• Setting up reaction packages and defining chemical reactions
• Exploring the unit operations palette and configuring process units

Day 3: Achieving Convergence and Troubleshooting

• Methods and strategies to reach convergence in process simulations
• Techniques for error debugging and identifying simulation issues
• Handling recycles of material streams within the process flowsheet
• Introduction to process optimization techniques
• Utilizing flowsheet user variables for flexible process control

Day 4: Analysis, Interpretation, and Reporting of Simulation Results

• Using spreadsheets within the simulation environment for data manipulation
• Printing simulation results and generating professional reports
• Interpreting simulation results to make informed engineering decisions
• Understanding optimization and de-bottlenecking philosophies
• Practical approaches to overcome common simulation challenges

Day 5: Practical Application of Process Simulation Software

• Guided hands-on session using process simulation software
• Step-by-step creation and simulation of a chemical process model
• Applying optimization techniques and improving process efficiency
• Final review and discussion of simulation results and best practices
• Q&A session and wrap-up of key concepts learned throughout the course