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Location:

Chemstations Office       

11000 Richmond Avenue Suite 580
Houston, TX 77042


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Attendee Cost: $1,650

Foundations of CHEMCAD   

Start using CHEMCAD now! Join us as we guide you through the essentials of using this powerful software. Participants will explore the interface, develop a simulation, and analyze the results. Throughout the course, we'll cover all the key features that are essential for maximizing your experience with CHEMCAD. This session is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to brush up on their skills.

About the presenter

​​​​​​​Rafael Valdes Toledo holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and is pursuing a Master of Science in Energy Transition and Sustainability at Rice University. Since September 2023, he has provided technical support and training for process simulation software to customers across various process industries.

Agenda: 

  • Overview of CHEMCAD functions

  • Overview and navigation of the physical property database

  • Adding a new component to the database

  • Overview of thermodynamic options

  • Building a flowsheet for design purposes

  • Modeling an existing process

  • Quantitative and qualitative use of simulation

  • Using simulation for day-to-day tasks

  • Using plant data in process flowsheets

  • CHEMCAD for transient and static problems

  • Simulation as an extension of your engineering thought process

  • Modeling plant utilities (steam, process water, etc.)

  • Course covers:

    • Recycle loops

    • Distillation

    • Reactors

    • Heat exchangers

    • CHEMCAD controllers

    • CHEMCAD plots and reports

    • Solid components

    • Electrolytes

    • Component binary interaction parameters (BIPs)