ModelCare

Expert modelling services tailored to the way you work

Process modelling is fast becoming a key technology in utilising knowledge of the physics, chemistry and operation of processes to maximise throughput and product quality, minimise capital and operating costs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

"PSE’s expert ModelCare consulting support has allowed us to develop a state-of-the-art model for a complex crystallization process with minimum time and effort”

Steve Pietsch Senior Research Associate BP Chemicals, Naperville

However as modelling requirements become more complex and require a greater degree of specialisation, many operating companies find it essential to draw on expert external input.

PSE's ModelCare^® programme is an innovative consulting service aimed at helping you to achieve the maximum possible benefit from applying process modelling.

ModelCare has two aims:

to achieve modelling objectives – for example, a reactor design project aimed at minimising capital cost – rapidly and with assurance of success
to transfer expertise in modelling technology directly to your engineering and research personnel.

ModelCare - three simple steps

Under a ModelCare call-off agreement, PSE supplies experienced modellers to work closely with your specialists as you require. The diagram below shows how ModelCare works, and the relationship between a ModelCare Agreement, ModelCare Packages and ModelCare Services.

ModelCare Packages provide consultancy at discounted rates – the larger the package ordered, the bigger the discount.

What are the benefits of ModelCare?

With a ModelCare package, you can:

call on PSE assistance as required with the minimum administrative effort. With a ModelCare agreement in place, all it takes to arrange service is a phone call.
save between 5 and 25% on PSE's standard consultancy rates through advance purchase
budget in advance for expert assistance
have guaranteed access to PSE Consultants
build a strong working relationship with individual PSE Consultants, who effectively work as part of your team

ModelCare provides expert modelling input to help you rapidly overcome hurdles, reduce risk and ensure fit-for-purpose applications.

By bringing PSE’s knowledge of process modelling techniques to formulating, improving and streamlining your models, it allows your experts to focus on their core business objectives.

In addition ModelCare transfers modelling know-how to your specialists through on-the-job training, and helps build a close working relationship between your personnel and PSE Consultants and support staff.

How does it work?

ModelCare is run rather like a bank account. You get frequent statements, like the one below, showing your Package orders, the Services you have called off, and the amounts still available.

Examples of ModelCare services

PSE can supply the following services under ModelCare:

Working side-by-side with your personnel to develop models. Turn months of work into weeks, get it right first time, include state-of-the-art techniques and approaches, and have your engineers trained at the same time!

Application of advanced modelling techniques Discover the difference the application of state-of-the-art technologies such as detailed mass transfer modelling and dynamic optimisation can make to your design and operating margins and process controllability.

Peer review Have PSE experts verify your modelling techniques and add their experience and insights to enhance the results.

Model performance improvement PSE’s experts can often identify simple, well-proven modelling techniques that increase the speed of execution many times over, which is important for large-scale optimisations or online applications, or enhance model robustness significantly.

Model maintenance Who will update the model in which you have made significant investment in a year’s time? PSE can help ensure that models incorporate best practice for maintainability and re-usability.

Creation of interfaces to other software components Interfacing to physical properties, MS Office components, CFD packages – we’ve done it all before, and can reduce weeks or months of effort to days in some cases. In addition, your personnel can learn how to make the most of PSE’s open architectures.

Customised user interfaces PSE experts can help you package process models behind an Excel interface, in a web browser, or in your own user environment, to deliver sophisticated technology to non-modelling users.

On-the-job training The most effective form of training is working with an expert on a real live application. All of the activities above will enhance your personnel’s understanding of the technology and its application.

Any other service typically performed by PSE Consultants. Call us for more information .

PSE can also provide turnkey project services.