PSE update: modelling for success
PSE Managing Director Prof. Costas Pantelides describes how PSE is expanding to meet the growing requirements for advanced process modelling to accelerate innovation, generate Intellectual Property (IP) and manage risk in process and manufacturing industries around the world.

gPROMS v3.1: a modelling platform to 2020 and beyond
v3.1 is the culmination of the complete re-architecting of gPROMS over the last 5 years, phase 1 of which was released as v3.0 two years ago. The new gPROMS provides a rock-solid foundation for implementing advances in modelling technology over the next 15 years.

This session takes an in-depth look at the new usability, modelling and solution techniques that come as an integral part of v3.1, as well as directions in modelling for the future.

gPROMS v3.1 continued – current and future
Continuation of gPROMS v3.1 presentation including a look at the SAFT equation of state, an advanced thermodynamics platform that is revolutionising the way that thermophysical properties are handled within process modelling packages, in particular for complex or 'difficult' materials such as association fluids, polymers and electrolytes.

Advanced Model Library for Fuel Cells – AML:FC
The latest in PSE’s series of AMLs, the AML:FC and its optional gPROMS-CFD Interface provide an unprecedented level of modelling for fuel cell components and systems. Available in two versions, SOFC and PEM, the AML accelerates development by providing high-accuracy information for design and operations decision support.

Polymerisation – new techniques for multi-dimensional MWD modelling
PSE is a pioneer in the advanced modelling of polymerisation and polymer processes. PSE CTO Zbigniew Urban describes state-of-the art techniques for predictive modelling of multi-dimensional molecular weight distributions (MWDs), to enable accurate determination of polymer properties.

Polysilicon processes: rapid development plus risk management
High-purity polysilicon is a key material for the electronics and solar power industries. Existing processes are based on old technology and have limited scalability. Modelling can help overcome the challenges facing producers, to accelerate development while reducing technology and commercial risk.

Advances in multitubular reactor modelling
Multitubular reactors continue to be the workhorses of the chemical and petrochemical industries. However their complexity of their operation still presents numerous design and operational challenges. PSE has pioneered the definitive approach to modelling of MTRs to provide unprecedented predictive accuracy no matter how complex the process or equipment. This presentation covers the basic principles and goes on to describe recent advances in the technology.

Enhancing product purity in gas-liquid reactors
Advanced Process Modelling can bring new levels of product quality to petrochemical production by considering detailed reaction, diffusion and hydrodynamic factors simultaneously. PSE CTO Zbigniew Urban explains.