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Our first WEBINAR is dedicated to Separation Processes. Separations, purifications, decontaminations, detections are either physical or chemical processes that are vital to the industrial world. From crude oil distillation, to CBD extraction, to High Temperature Electrolysis feed purification, catalyst protection against deactivation and hundreds of other processes, separations are the key to success. In this first part of the Separation processes series, we will cover:

Solar energy is recognized as the cleanest, most abundant form of energy we can use. Currently we experience a boom in solar energy related investments, both in mid and large scale. Both are consequences of the technological advances of the last decade that led to huge increases in utilization efficiency and the reduction of the cost of PV panels worldwide. This course explains solar energy principles, applications, research and the various solar energy technologies used.

Heat transfer is the major topic in each industrial application. Each chemical, mechanical and industrial topic is designed and operated according to the heat transfer phenomena involved. The properties of materials, the financial outcome of processes, the safety of operations all rely on optimized heat transfer. Heat transfer together with mass transfer dominate all known processes and their understanding is of the greatest important to the engineer / scientist involved in any stage of such a process. This course covers all mechanisms of heat transfer and includes various examples, case studies and exercises.

Mass transfer together with heat transfer govern all chemical, mechanical, industrial and manufacturing processes. Mass transfer is of greatest importance in chemical reactors, mixing and separation processes and transfer operations. This course describes in detail all mass transfer principles and combines them with a significant number or examples and exercises in order to familiarize the attendant with problem solving process.

This course assumes prior knowledge and understanding of chemical reaction kinetics and chemical reactors design, operation and control. It covers the details and irreversibilities found in real life chemical reactors due to the nature of design, mass and heat transfer and competing phenomena within the ‘ideal’ vessels. Transport phenomena, kinetics, thermodynamics, computational chemistry and CFD simulation are used to accurately represent the real life environment and flows within real reactors.

Steel metallurgy requires deep understanding of physical, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties of metals and their changes with temperature and processing. To successfully do that, one needs to comprehend thermodynamics, kinetics, metal processing principles, chemistry of alloys and testing procedures. Steel quality is of the highest importance for different industries and can only be achieved when all phenomena and processes involved in its making are completely understood. This course is an introduction to steel metallurgy that meets the requirements of professionals in the field.

Air compressors and turbines are a key to modern industries. Their design, operation and efficient maintenance is of the highest importance to the plant’s operational stability and steady state optimization. Air compressors and turbines require deep understanding of thermodynamics, mass and energy balances, fluid flow and industrial engineering. Their design, maintenance and operation should be carried out with plan, caution and by expert personnel. This seminar attempts to assist industrial engineers in performing these tasks.

Cogeneration of electricity and heat grows continuously as it allows for higher thermodynamic efficiencies of energy generation plants and sub units within different plants. Cogeneration of electricity and heat attracts increased interest from the energy sector, the oil and gas sector, manufacturing, chemicals and other fields. This seminars guides you through the fundamentals of cogeneration, introduces the principle of operation and explains applications, possibilities and advantages.

This advanced course covers all design and specification aspects of the different types of heat exchangers. Scientific principles, design principles, standards and industrial practices are presented to the attendants. Thermodynamics leading to design and operating specifications are covered in detail. Materials selection and manufacturing methodologies complete this 5-days seminar. Several optimization examples are included whereas the advantages and shortcomings of different HX are revealed. Novel approaches in manufacturing HX are also presented. Dimensionless numbers and similarity principle are explained in detail so that the attendant develops and understanding of designing HX for complex geometries and transient conditions.

Process simulation is a versatile tool used by process engineers to investigate and to carry out preliminary design of chemical plants. This course will give you the opportunity to use process simulation software with confidence and efficacy to save up money and time associated with the engineering activities. This seminar includes hands on training with the use of COCO process simulation tool.

Unsaturated polyester resins are some of the most important polymeric products of our times. Manufacturing technology is constantly evolving, and its understanding is the key to high efficiency manufacturing plants, high quality intermediate and end products as well as a constantly increasing range of applications. To fully understand unsaturated polyester resin one has to comprehend polymer technology, reactor types and operation, importance of additives, correlation between additives and manufacturing methodology with end product’s properties, and catalytic chemistry. This course focuses on all these fields and explains all scientific and technological aspects involved in the process. 

Handling, storing and transportation of toxic and hazardous materials is one of the key processes for any successful petrochemical, chemical, manufacturing and research organization. Materials that are classified as toxic or hazardous are part of most processes in these industries, and it is of the highest importance that we understand their properties, the protective approaches and optimum ways of handling, storing and transporting them. This course presents in detail all the information required for the understanding of the nature and properties of such agents along with extensive description of optimum approaches and practices for the industrial users.

Non-destructive testing allows for checking status of materials, material properties and joints of materials without the actual destruction of any part of the investigated part. Non-destructive testing plays a major role in numerous industries including petrochemical, oil and gas, food and beverages, chemicals, manufacturing, and others. Its principle of operation is based on the specific interactions of one or more bodies/ components with the testing means which can be irradiation, ultrasounds, and others. Non-destructive testing is recognized as one of the most important parts of modern industrial practices and is covered in detail in this course.

Analytical methods play a vital role in any laboratory and any industrial process. They are used as a means of identifying concentrations and compositions of different phases and mixes under varying conditions and accuracy requirements. Besides the traditional analytical methods, other versions of them are currently popular and widespread, such as High performance liquid chromatography [HPLC]. HPLC offers superb advantages in comparison to classical liquid chromatography as discussed in this scientific course. Modes of operation, principles, installation are also described in detail.

Gas Chromatography is a simple, general method for composition determination of compounds and mixtures that are not destroyed upon heating. The principle of operation is simple, combining diffusion and adsorption in a column and identification of pure substances at the exit of the column at different exit times. Gas Chromatography is widely used in the industry and its operation modes, advantages, limitations, and working principles are presented in this course.

Atomic absorption photospectrometry is a popular, accurate, spectro analytical method that allows for the quantitative determination of chemical elements in compounds and mixtures. The methodology is based on the interactions between atomized elements and radiation at various energy levels that reveal their identity. Operational principles, scientific background, applications and alternatives are discussed in detail in this course.

A series of selected scientific courses will be delivered throughout 2018 in venues around European Union. Half of them will be offered in promotional prices and will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece. Topics of the promotional cost seminars include Advanced Distillation, Introduction to Simulation and Modeling, Advanced Simulation and Modeling, Hydrogen storage technologies, Carbon Dioxide capture and removal, Reactor Design principles, Heat Exchanger fundamentals, Polymer Science and Advances, Engineering Thermodynamics, Adsorption Absorption and Extraction, Ionic Liquids and Energy Fundamentals.

Our new distillation course is now available at different venues [Thessaloniki/ Greece, Budapest/Hungary, London/UK, Wien/ Austria] and online [webinar].

Distillation is one of the most important purification and separation technology in chemical plants. Its understanding requires thermodynamics, design, process simulation, fluid flow and chemistry strong background. In this course advanced subjects are discussed [in addition to distillation principles] that include troubleshooting, case studies, design, control and operation.

Separation processes are some of the most important processes in the chemical, manufacturing and oil and gas industries. Efficient separation leads to high value end products [purity, energy efficient] and lower energy consumption and emissions for the industry. The most important of these processes include extraction, adsorption, absorption and distillations. This course provides details of the scientific principles, design of columns, operation and simulation for the above approaches. Recent advances are breakthroughs are discussed in detail. This course is delivered in person to different venues across Europe [and other selected regions] with a duration of 5 to 7 CPD days AND as a webinar with a duration of 15-20 hours of live training.

ON-SITE seminar: Hydrocarbon cracking is one of the vital processes in refineries. Complete understanding leads to ability for design, optimization and control that result to engineering and financial excellence. Environmental regulations, legislation and ethics also call for advanced control of hydrocarbon cracking and minimization of energy consumption and material loss. Catalysis and catalytic cracking processes constitute the cornerstone of hydrocarbon cracking. This scientific seminar focuses on hydrocarbon cracking, catalysis and catalytic processes principles and Fluidized Catalytic Cracking simulation and optimization.

This course covers all design and specification aspects of the different types of heat exchangers. Scientific principles, design principles, standards and industrial practices are presented to the attendants. Thermodynamics leading to design and operating specifications are covered in detail. Materials selection and manufacturing methodologies complete this 5-days seminar.

Process simulation is a versatile tool used by process engineers to investigate and to carry out preliminary design of chemical plants. This course will give you the opportunity to use process simulation software with confidence and efficacy to save up money and time associated with the engineering activities. This seminar includes hands on training with the use of COCO [or ASPEN for large groups] process simulation tool.

Onshore and offshore processes exhibit challenges for design, process, operation and maintenance. Some of these challenges are due to the chemical and physical processes involved, the specific devices required, the occupational health and safety requirements and the nature of the facilities themselves.

Reverse Osmosis is a technology with various applications of tremendous interest; among those applications, desalination of water is critical for many regions in the world. Reverse Osmosis application requires understanding of a plethora of scientific and technical principles which are presented in detail in this scientific seminar.

Chemical and petrochemical industries comprise different physical and chemical transformations and procedures. These procedures are integrated plant wide in order to achieve optimum transformation efficiency, energy utilization efficiency, sustainability, and constant modification potential.

Traditional polymers come from petrochemical industries and they are mostly non biodegradable. This fact contributes to pollution of our planet, with increasing rates. On the other hand, green polymers are biodegradable and do not contribute to the planet’s pollution.

Thermodynamics describe how energy, mass, energy conversion and degradation occurs through physical and chemical processes. Thermodynamics principles and laws govern the efficiency of any process and conversion.

Coatings are used in manufacturing to increase the properties of surfaces against aggressive environments. The single most important case is the preparation of hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings to provide resistance against water and oils, respectively.

Hydrogen is the single most important and prominent fuel of our times; its combustion produces just energy and water, without contributing to global pollution. Hydrogen has a high gravimetric energetic content and the single obstacle for its use in every on board application is related to its efficient storage.

Medical food is one of the many important aspects of medical services provided by hospitals all over the world.