Topics presented at the Annual Meeting include:

• Simulation and dynamic optimisation of products blending
• Utilising process modelling to drive yield improvement in an inorganic chemical process
• Dynamic modelling of a new polylactide (PLA) production process
• Model-based CAPEX decision support for large-scale surfactant plant
• Energy efficiency in waste water treatment plants: optimisation studies and process analysis
• High-fidelity modelling of phthalic anhydride reactor systems: challenges and opportunities.

Model initialisation capabilities are a major new feature of gPROMS v3.3, allowing experienced modellers to capture their knowledge and package models in such a way that they will "work first time" for process engineers.

This allows knowledge of complex processes to be easily transferred across the organisation in model form and enhances payback on modelling investment.

This workshop, aimed at existing gPROMS users, provides an in-depth view of the new capabilities and their application.

gPROMS v3.3. provides advanced custom modelling capabilities within a process flowsheeting environment familiar to process engineers.

This workshop is aimed at:

• engineers who are familiar with flowsheeting tools but are not yet users of gPROMS, or
• existing users who want to see an overview of the growing process engineering capabilities of gPROMS.

It provides a tour through the capabilities of gPROMS, focusing on the new features of v3.3.

gPROMS v3.3 – towards a tool for Engineering
With v3.3, gPROMS takes a further step towards becoming a process flowsheeting tool for engineers while extending its custom modelling power for expert process modellers.

Major new features include model initialisation procedures, more sophisticated specification dialogs and a graphical task language for describing complex operating procedures.

This session takes a overview look at the new capabilities and their potential for driving productivity across the organisation. More in-depth information on some of the new features is provided in Thursdays' workshop sessions.

• Advanced Model Libraries for reaction and crystallisation
• the gFLARE, gSOLIDS, gCRYSTAL and gPROMS Fuel Cell engineering solutions

This workshop provides an in-depth view of the new gFLARE capabilities and specialist depressurisation models. Topics covered include:

• how to save on CAPEX with dynamic flare systems design, using existing flare system models as a starting point
• using state of the art depressurisation/blowdown tools to generate accurate relief flows and improve process safety

gSOLIDS, developed by PSE in conjunction with Procter & Gamble, is an integrated environment for model-based engineering of solids process.

In addition to the many features it provides for solids process modelling within a graphical flowsheeting environment, it can interface with the gCRYSTAL product for combined design of crystallisation and downstream solids processing.

This workshop provides some hands-on experience in tackling typical problems using both packages.

gPROMS Fuel Cell provides the world's most sophisticated models for SOFC and PEMFC component and system analysis and design.

The integrated environment is used by leading fuel cell development companies to tackle the remaining challenges in bringing fuel cells to market, including – for example – water management, deactivation and performance-related issues.

This workshop provides an in-depth view of the new capabilities with some hands-on content.