2024 Advanced Distillation System Simulation and Hands-on Training Workshop (March 21-24, Nanjing)

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To all relevant organizations: The 2024 Advanced Distillation System Simulation and Practical Training Course. Distillation is a distillation method that utilizes reflux to achieve high-purity separation of liquid mixtures, and it is widely used in the chemical industry. With the development of society and the high demand for chemical products from humans, domestic chemical companies need to set higher standards in terms of product quality as well as energy conservation and environmental protection. Therefore, in order to enhance the technical level of distillation systems in the chemical industry, as well as the development and practical application of new distillation process systems. The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering Committee of the China Chemical Industry Enterprise Management Association has decided to hold a specialized training course on the simulation and practical operation of advanced distillation systems in Nanjing from March 21 to 24, 2024. ”At that time, authoritative experts in the field will be invited to conduct training sessions and answer questions regarding distillation engineering process systems. Relevant universities and organizations are encouraged to send representatives to attend. The relevant details are as follows: 1. Meeting arrangements: Location: Nanjing (the exact location will be notified to those who register). Date: March 21–24, 2024 (registration on the entire day of March 21). 2. Format of the training: 1) Theoretical explanations, case studies, specialized lectures, and interactive Q&A sessions. 2) Those who complete all training courses will be issued a certification by the association. 3. Organizing body: Organizer: Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering Committee of the China Chemical Enterprise Management Association. Host: Zhongke Kaisheng (Beijing) Chemical Technology Research Institute. 4. Target participants: Professional technicians involved in the development of distillation equipment ； 2. Enterprise technical personnel engaged in the design of distillation systems and process packages ； 3. University teachers and students specializing in chemical engineering design. V. Conference costs and administrative fees: 3,000 yuan per person (including conference fees, materials fees, etc.) ； For 2 or more participants from the same company: 2,500 yuan per person ； Accommodation will be arranged uniformly, with costs to be borne by the participants. VI. Course instructors and outline of training content (for details, please see Attachment 1). VII. Issue submission (deadline: March 14): Please fill in the issues you are concerned about or have encountered in the issue submission section of the response form, so that the instructors can prepare more targeted lessons. VIII. Contact Information: Phone: 17331881543; WeChat: 17331881543; Contact Person: Liu Mei; Email: 339539637@qq.com. Attachment 1: Course Schedule for the 2024 Advanced Distillation System Simulation and Practical Training Course. March 21st (registration at the hotel throughout the day); March 22nd–24th, 09:00–12:00 am (20-minute break), 13:30–16:30 pm (20-minute break). Chapter 1: Introduction to Basic Data and Process Simulation – Factors affecting distillation system operation such as physical properties, equipment, instruments, and control systems; Analysis of physical properties of distillation feedstocks and product requirements, as well as sources of physical property data; Operational and design data for utility systems (steam, circulating water, chilled water, heat transfer oil, temperature-controlled water, etc.); Simulation software and data accuracy (component input, saturated vapor pressure, binary interaction parameters, phase diagrams, data correction); Basic distillation simulation (process flow, model construction, total theoretical plates, feed location, etc.). Chapter 2: Selection of Thermodynamic and Physical Property Methods – Ideal physical property methods, the relationship between equation of state and activity coefficients; Henry’s law and solubility; Physical property methods for electrolytes; Group contribution method (physical property estimation). Chapter 3: Distillation Simulation – Aspen Plus software, explanation and practical application of binary and ternary phase diagrams; Batch distillation, azeotropic distillation, high-vacuum distillation, precise distillation of isomers, electrolyte simulation, absorption tower simulation; Equilibrium models and mass transfer rate models; Data correction (pure component correction, binary parameter correction, thermodynamic correction, etc.). Chapter 4: Optimization of Distillation Systems – Optimization of distillation columns (feed, N-Q curve, column load curve, etc.); Optimization of distillation systems (system energy optimization, overall plant processing flow and distillation system); Heat pump distillation, multi-effect distillation, coupled distillation, etc. Chapter 5: Hydraulical Calculations – Introduction to column internals (packed columns and tray columns, types of internals, distributors, collectors, support grids, etc.); Applications, advantages, and disadvantages of high-performance structured packing; Hydraulical calculations using Aspen Plus (introduction to built-in internals, hydraulical calculations, export of hydraulical results); Hydraulical calculations using SULCOL and KG TOWER software (data import, internal selection, internal optimization); Similarities and differences in hydraulical calculations across different software, and how to choose the appropriate one. Chapter 6: Selection and Calculation of Reboilers and Condensers – Importance of condensers and reboilers in distillation systems; Integrated analysis of columns, condensers, and reboilers; Introduction to reboilers (thermosyphon reboilers, forced-circulation reboilers, kettle reboilers, furnace reboilers, falling-film reboilers, etc.); Introduction to condensers (vertical shell-and-tube condensers, horizontal shell-and-tube condensers, hammerhead condensers, counter-current vertical condensers); Selection calculations for heat exchangers. Chapter 7: Distillation Process Packages and Commissioning – Importance of PFDs, material balance, distillation control, and selection of instruments and valves; Integration of distillation simulation with actual columns (pressure drop, utilities, relationship between theoretical and actual plates, mass transfer efficiency, etc.); Practical significance of column structure and commissioning (internal arrangement, nozzles, instruments, etc.); Case studies on solving problems during actual distillation commissioning. Note: All lecture contents may be presented in an integrated manner, and the order and content of lectures can be adjusted according to needs. The lecture content can be illustrated with case studies based on actual projects. Expert introduction: Teacher Meng graduated from East China University of Science and Technology. Since starting work, he has been engaged in tasks related to the simulation and optimization of distillation heat exchange systems, the design of distillation process packages, the hydraulic design and verification of distillation processes, as well as the treatment of wastewater and exhaust gases. He has worked for companies such as Sinopec and Sulzer, with expertise in industries including petrochemicals, environmental protection, and fine chemicals; he is proficient in using software such as Aspen Plus, PROII, Aspen Pinch, and EDR for simulation calculations related to distillation and heat exchange. Refining projects: Involved in efforts to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency in various units such as continuous reforming units, hydrogen production via hydrogenation, gas separation units, and atmospheric and vacuum distillation units; these efforts include optimizing heat exchange networks, optimizing individual towers, and coupling distillation systems. Fine chemical distillation and purification projects: Simulation of distillation systems for styrene, CO2 absorption, antioxidants, ammonia-nitrogen wastewater, DMAC, isopentenol, fatty acids, glycerin, dichloro-trichloropyridines, ABL esters, NMP, GBL, dichlorobenzene, dichlorotoluene, fragrances, vanilla aldehyde, TDI, stripping fluids, hydroquinone and its derivatives, citral, DMC, etc.; energy-saving upgrades; development and design of process packages; resolution of issues related to system commissioning. Currently, the focus is on developing distillation process packages for isomer separation, complex azeotropic systems, high-vacuum systems, and highly thermosensitive systems. Contact information: Phone: 17331881543, WeChat: 17331881543. Contact person: Liu Mei. Email: 339539637@qq.com