The latest version of Alph 1.5, a ?uid property and process calculator for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, now includes an option to increase the library of compounds to over 5,600 and add VMGThermo’s non-random two-liquid (NRTL) model to the existing Advanced Peng-Robinson and steam packages. This greatly extends the range of process simulation tasks that can be addressed and is a cost-effective approach for users whose needs or budgets do not require a full process simulator. Alph uses the same VMGThermo engine that powers the VMGSim process simulator.

PlantESP is the latest addition to the LOOP-PRO suite of process control diagnostic and optimization solutions. It actively monitors the performance of a production facility’s PID controllers, and isolates and corrects underperforming regulatory control systems. It also alerts users to performance issues related to a plant’s mechanical final-control elements and process limits, and provides timely plantwide analysis, customized communications, and actionable recommendations for reestablishing effective control.

A new access program will provide academic users with a range of chemistry software tools, as well as free training licenses for academic courses and low-cost group licenses. Any postgraduate, PhD, or postdoctoral student enrolled in a degree program can apply for free, one-year named-user licenses for desktop products (FieldStere, FieldAlign and FieldTemplater). Free licenses will include upgrades but not technical support. Short-term free training licenses may be available for university course training and teaching purposes.

The SimSci-Esscor VISUAL FLOW version 5.4 is the newest edition of the flare and relief network design simulation software that aids process and safety engineers in designing, modeling, and documenting plant fluid-flow systems. Version 5.4 provides expanded simulation capabilities through point-by-point thermo-dynamics and pressure-drop calculations to handle the toughest single- and multiphase fluid-flow systems. Fluid equilibria and physical properties are calculated by industry-standard thermodynamic packages with comprehensive pure-component databanks using SIM4ME Thermo.

3E Mobile – MSDS offers instant access to hazardous material inventories and associated material safety data sheets (MSDSs) via a smartphone. This company’s database of 4.5 million MSDSs is now available for portable viewing — saving valuable time and helping bolster environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) regulatory compliance efforts by ensuring reliable access to critical product safety information. In addition, users can scan universal product codes (UPCs) associated with a product to automatically retrieve the relevant MSDS and related information.

The Precipitator Optimization System Version 8.0 (POS 8) gives utilities and industrial plants more control over their electrostatic precipitators (ESP), improves overall plant efficiency, and reduces operating costs, energy consumption, and emissions. POS 8 features a significantly improved user interface, easier-to-use and more-detailed data gathering, reporting and analysis tools, and expanded functionality. This allows for more effective and more efficient system use, maximizes uptime, and supports compliance reporting.

Central Plant Optimization 10 (CPO 10) and Central Plant Optimization 30 (CPO 30) offer a holistic approach to designing, installing, and operating central chilled-water plants. When incorporated with a modern building-automation system and efficient heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, CPO can help a chilled-water plant achieve maximum energy savings. CPO 10 selects the most efficient combination of pumps, chillers, and cooling towers needed to meet a building’s cooling load.

Mathcad Prime 1.0, the next generation of engineering calculation software, combines the capabilities of Mathcad with its open architecture and easy-to-use live mathematical notation functionality. Mathcad Prime 1.0 allows engineers and organizations to streamline critical design processes. The new tasked-based user interface enhances productivity and enables users to learn unfamiliar functions or features quickly.

Ariel WebInsight 6.0, the latest version of the web-based chemical regulatory compliance reference software, includes new tools based on the globally harmonized system (GHS) of chemical classification and labeling, as well as physical, chemical, toxicity, and eco-toxicological content (PCTEC) data. It extends the existing GHS reference and labeling functionality of the application by adding a GHS mixture-classification module that classifies substances based on their health and environmental hazards.

PlantTriage now provides real-time trending of process variables on a mobile phone’s browser, giving workers immediate access to control-room data, even when they are working out in the plant. The trending tools provide immediate information on process variables, setpoints, and controller outputs. Users can zoom, span, and scale the trends to see details, as well as browse through reports and dashboards that pinpoint instrument issues, valve issues, and tuning problems.