SimSci Client Conference - October 14-17 in Dallas, TX

SimSci Client Conference

October 14-17, 2013

Hilton Anatole Hotel

Dallas, Texas

Invensys is pleased to announce the 2013 SimSci Client Conference and Technical Support Symposium to be held in Dallas, TX, October 14th- 17th. This year’s conference provides great value for everyone through shared success stories, new techniques and industry solutions, and information on our latest exciting releases.  Whether you are new to SimSci, or a long term veteran, this year’s conference will be the best ever.

I will be posting an agenda next week!

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Reasons to Attend:

1. Value: Newer customers will see existing customers present on the value they are achieving with SimSci simulation software while existing customers can share their experiences and learn from others. 
2. Interaction: Do you have a design, simulation, or optimization question? Do you want ideas on how simulation can provide value? You will have the perfect opportunity to discuss it with our Product Experts on Tuesday and Wednesday and also learn a few new tricks in the free training sessions that they will conduct on Thursday.
3. See the Future: Not only will you learn what our software is doing today, but you will be shown what the future holds for our major products. How we envision the future may be much different than you can imagine. You can also talk to SimSci Product Managers about the specifics of their short-term product roadmaps. 
4. Network: Go beyond the office and network with other customers in a casual environment. Don't miss our reception hour and our dinner appreciation.

Topics will Include:

·       Product Roadmaps ·       Application Success Stories ·       Expanded Academic eProgram ·       Product Integration

·       New Feature Demonstrations ·       Partner Presentations ·       Project Justification ·       The Future of SimSci Products

Past Participants Include

·       BASF ·       Chart Industries ·       Chevron ·       DAELIM Industrial Co ·       ExxonMobil ·       Fossil Consulting ·       Inelectra

·       JGC Corporation ·       KBR ·       Nexen ·       Reliance ·       Samsung ·       Shell ·       SKEC

·       SRP ·       Suncor ·       Technip ·       TOTAL ·       Toyo ·       US DOE ·       Valero

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SCP270 from Invensys - Virtual Stimulation of I/A Series DCS Control Processor

Virtual Stimulation of I/A Series DCS Control Processor | SCP270 from Invensys

SCP270 Replaces FSIM Plus -  for more details check out the website.

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From Hydrocarbon Processing: US chemicals sector to keep global cost advantage for decades, study finds

The unconventional revolution is contributing to a shift in global competitiveness for the US by unlocking new production cost advantages, which is particularly pronounced in chemicals.
The industry could enjoy a “profound and sustained competitive advantage that is expected to last for decades." Read full article here

All from natural gas availability in the US:

“Natural gas supply growth is leading to unprecedented investment and capacity expansion in the United States, in stark contrast with other areas," he added. "We are truly the bright spot around the world.”

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Process Simulation: An Essential Tool for the Algal Fuel Industry

Today's blog post on Biofuel is the third in a series of post by Alevinia Wang, an intern at Invensys. Alevinia studied biofuels at Washington State University.

Process Simulation: An Essential Tool for the Algal Fuel Industry

by Alevinia Wang

Process simulation is an important component of process engineering. It gives the end user the ability to analyze, optimize, and understand a complex systematic process. Simulation describes the static/dynamic features of a process mathematically by calculating mass balance, thermal balance, chemical balance, mechanical balance, etc. Before a commercialized plant or factory is built several stages of process simulation will be utilized to reduce cost and maximize output.

Process simulation provides qualified test results prior to industrialized production thus significantly reducing or eliminating the time consuming and capital intensive process of bench testing operating conditions.

To efficiently provide clients with an optimized manufacturing process, engineering companies must conduct simulations of potential production processes. The simulation of a project at its planning stage is needed to analyze the feasibility, evaluate individual plans, and optimize results.

Simulation started its business since last 50s.Right now, researchers can take advantage of PRO/II and accessory simulation suites to virtually look into the establishment and working situation of a physical factory and evaluate the capital cost of an overall project. Also, a successful simulation of a chemical process depends on the availability of basic physicochemical property data, such as molecular weight, structure, the accuracy of the thermodynamic approach, design and selection of unit operation (and corresponding parameters) as well as the design of control systems. The most important feature of simulation software is the capability of parameter sweeping, which is difficult or impossible in lab experiments or pilot plants. Case study of certain parameter sweeping will provide important data which can be used to evaluate key controlling variables as well as the robustness of the overall process.

In last decade, biomass conversion research, including algae-driven fuel conversion, has provided and built upon a vast knowledge base. This knowledge has allowed for the construction of pilot plants in multiple countries, and the utilization of various biomass conversion technologies.

Jean Botti, chief technical officer of EADS, said: "Microalgae are considered one of the most promising pathways for the production of biofuels for Aviation.  "We have already proved that it is technically possible to fly with Algae Oil. Now we need to demonstrate that the industrial production of algae-based biofuel is both ecologically and economically viable."

The application of process simulation in biomass conversion manufacturing will provide vital information for the evaluation on a basis of abundant data obtained in the last decade. Simulation modeling allows engineers and researchers to find a realistic solution for the commercialization of algal fuel manufacturing, and encourages companies and governments    to invent billions into the future of energy production.

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From Hydrocarbon Processing: US sets modern record for monthly gas output

"By DAVID BIRD

NEW YORK -- Early data show June natural gas production in the Lower 48 states appear to have set a record, government figures released Friday show.
The figures from the Energy Information Administration show estimated June gas output averaged 73.62 billion cubic feet/day.
That figure would top the November 2012 revised figure of 73.54 bcf/day as the highest recorded by the EIA since it began keeping such records in 2005."
Read the full article here 

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SimSci Client Conference - October 14-17 in Dallas, TX

SimSci Client Conference

October 14-17, 2013

Hilton Anatole Hotel

Dallas, Texas

Invensys is pleased to announce the 2013 SimSci Client Conference and Technical Support Symposium to be held in Dallas, TX, October 14th- 17th. This year’s conference provides great value for everyone through shared success stories, new techniques and industry solutions, and information on our latest exciting releases.  Whether you are new to SimSci, or a long term veteran, this year’s conference will be the best ever.

Register Now

Reasons to Attend:

1. Value: Newer customers will see existing customers present on the value they are achieving with SimSci simulation software while existing customers can share their experiences and learn from others. 
2. Interaction: Do you have a design, simulation, or optimization question? Do you want ideas on how simulation can provide value? You will have the perfect opportunity to discuss it with our Product Experts on Tuesday and Wednesday and also learn a few new tricks in the free training sessions that they will conduct on Thursday.
3. See the Future: Not only will you learn what our software is doing today, but you will be shown what the future holds for our major products. How we envision the future may be much different than you can imagine. You can also talk to SimSci Product Managers about the specifics of their short-term product roadmaps. 
4. Network: Go beyond the office and network with other customers in a casual environment. Don't miss our reception hour and our dinner appreciation.

Topics will Include:

·       Product Roadmaps ·       Application Success Stories ·       Expanded Academic eProgram ·       Product Integration

·       New Feature Demonstrations ·       Partner Presentations ·       Project Justification ·       The Future of SimSci Products

Past Participants Include

·       BASF ·       Chart Industries ·       Chevron ·       DAELIM Industrial Co ·       ExxonMobil ·       Fossil Consulting ·       Inelectra

·       JGC Corporation ·       KBR ·       Nexen ·       Reliance ·       Samsung ·       Shell ·       SKEC

·       SRP ·       Suncor ·       Technip ·       TOTAL ·       Toyo ·       US DOE ·       Valero

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