Introduction Dynamics: Understand the benefits of dynamic modelling and how it differs from steady state - Revisit the typical procedure for building a model - Build a basic dynamic model - View results from the simulation
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Introduction Dynamics: Use recycle streams with caution - Explore some simple process examples - Set up route selection and sequence control
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Control: Specify a control valve - Understand how to specify a split range control valve - Recap the basics of PID control - Set up a control loop with a control valve - Explore some simple process examples
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Break
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
CC Batch: Produce thermodynamic charts - Understand uses of CC-BATCH module for batch distillation - Understand how to specify process parameters - Understand how to read results - Use CC-BATCH to handle heterogeneous azeotropes, additions & cuts
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Batch distillation Dynamics: Understand similarities & differences between CC-BATCH & a full dynamic model - Understand how a full dynamic model can be used for equipment selection and sizing
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Columns Dynamics: Review the different columns available in CHEMCAD - Understand what to try if a column doesn’t converge - Apply process control to distillation column
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Continuous Distillation: Understand how to specify column hold up - Understand how temperatures are reported in non-equilibrium columns - Explore further examples of control in a distillation column
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Break
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Batch Reactor: Explore the reactor models in CHEMCAD - Specify reactions in batch reactors - Specify jacket services on a batch reactor
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Batch Temperature Control: Temperature control using the batch reactor (direct and indirect) - Use the batch reactor to heat up a cool down contents of a tank/reactor in non-standard application (high viscosity)