Computing and Systems Engineering

Spreadsheet Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers

Instructor-led (classroom) Course
Spreadsheets are a powerful problem-solving tool for chemical engineers. But to take full advantage of all they can do, you need a strong foundation in common problem-solving spreadsheet technique. Join chemical engineer and Excel expert David Clough and pick up dozens of tips and techniques unknown to many engineers that will help you solve chemical engineering problems faster and more accurately.Read more

Excel VBA Programming for Chemical Engineers

Instructor-led (classroom) Course
If you know your way around Microsoft Excel and you’re ready to learn Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Programming this course is for you. Join chemical engineer and VBA expert David Clough for an intensive, hands-on introduction to the built-in programming capabilities of Microsoft Excel, and its companion VBA programming language. Learn how to take your spreadsheet problem-solving skills to the next level.Read more

Linking SPYRO Rigorous Stream Cracking Model

May 2, 2013
Marat Akhmedov, Marco W.M. Van Goethem, Ronald Goris, Satomi Yamaya
Furnace simulations are currently used in all layers of process control from planning and scheduling down to the APC layer. However in the DCS regression models are still present for process optimization. Typically the purpose of these regressions is to predict the severity on a continuous basis to...

Chemistry Simulation Drives Clean Technology Progress

August
2008
Fluids and Solids Handling
Scott A. Drennan
Here's how to determine when to use computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to simulate the detailed chemistry of reacting flows for combustion and chemical processes.

Computational Fluid Dynamics - Power to the People

April
2007
Computational Methods
Suzanne Shelley
Today's CFD Programs are more powerful and easier to use than ever, thanks to improved mesh-generation strategies, computational methodologies, user interfaces and enhanced graphics capabilities. Cover photo courtesy of Acusim and Intelligent Light.

Beware of Errors in Numerical Problem-Solving

November
2009
Computational Methods
Michael B. Cutlip, Michael Elly, Mordechai Shacham
Understand how to detect and prevent common errors when using mathematical software tools.

Harnessing the Power of Virtual Reality

July
2012
On The Horizon
Bona Lu, Fanxiao Meng, Jinghai Li, Li Guo, Mingkun Zhao, Xinhua Liu, Zhaojie Xia, Zhouzhou Li
Advances in physical modeling and computational science will revolutionize the way engineers develop and design new technologies and processes.

Modeling of LNG Spills Into Trenches and Troughs

Apr 5, 2012
Nicolas F. Ponchaut
Trenches and troughs are commonly used in LNG storage and transfer facilities to contain potential LNG spills. The trenches are concrete-lined rectangular channels dug into the ground. They are typically slightly inclined from the horizontal to direct the flow of LNG towards the sump and they are...

Simulation and Economics of Biodiesel Production From Microbial Lipids

Oct 17, 2011
Ramalingam Subramaniam
In this work, production of lipid from Lypomyces starkeyi on soluble sweet potato starch was simulated in Aspen Plus simulation. A kinetic model based on experimental results of medium optimization and high density cultivation was used for cell growth and lipid production. The simulation...

A Numerical Study On Bio-Oil Gasification Using A Multicomponent Approach

Oct 17, 2011
Song-Charng Kong
A Numerical Study on Bio-Oil Gasification Using A Multicomponent Approach Bio-oil, also called pyrolysis oil, is a complex biorenewable fuel produced from fast pyrolysis of biomass. Since bio-oil is carbon dioxide neutral, it can be an ideal replacement for petroleum fuel to be used in many kinds...

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