Gas Dissolution in MOL line (OLGA Pipeline Study)
2010	Spain	Oil & Gas	Engineering
Transient analysis using OLGA to study gas dissolution and flow assurance after gas injection in a transportation oil pipeline.
Dynamic Blow Down Study for GUP and GOSP
2010	Germany	Oil & Gas	Operator
Dynamic Blow Down Study to investigate the adequacy of an existing flare system and to analyse different blow-down options.
Dynamic Flare Load Study
2009/2010	Germany	Refining	Operator
Dynamic Simulation Study to determine the flare load of a crude unit and a coker during a general power failure. The approach applied in this study has been described in an articele that can be obtained from the download section of the Inprocess Webpage.
Flow Assurance in Transfer Lines (OLGA Pipeline Study)
2010	Spain	Oil & Gas	Engineering
Flow assurance study using OLGA for 3 transfer lines to evaluate slugging, surge, hydrates, etc. during different initial and operation conditions (ramp-up, ramp-down, pigging, etc.).
Process Simulation for Petrochemicals - Introductory Training
2008/2010	Germany	Petrochemical	Operator
2 x Introductory Process Simulation Training based on Inprocess' new Petrochemical Training Material & Advanced Expert Workshop
New Unit Operation Development
2009	Italy	Oil & Gas	Equipment Manufacturer
Inprocess developed a new dynamic unit operation model for a commercial process simulation software (HYSYS/UNISIM). This model was consecutively connected to a PLC through OPC. The use of the model instead of real equipment resulted in a more efficient control design. Also, some project equipment delivery phases were shortened by applying scenarios to the model that represents extreme unit conditions and abnormal behaviour which could not be tested on real equipment.
Dynamic Compressor Study
2009	UK	Oil & Gas	Engineering
Dynamic Process Simulation Compressor Study for a new off-shore platform. The study focusses on the operability and controllability issues of the complex four stage compression train as well as on safety issues.
OPC Interface on Simulation tool for model on-line connectivity
2009	Italy	Oil & Gas	Equipment Manufacturer
In order to gain flexibility during the control design phase for compressors, Inprocess developed a connection between the PLC and the process simulation software (HYSYS/UNISIM). This connection allows exchanging analog and digital signals between the compressor equipment simulation and the PLC control system, thus allowing Inprocess’ customer to setup, modify and improve the logic control before start-up of the plant.
Knowledge Improvement Programme (KIP) for Simulation of Crude Unit
2009	Germany	Refining	Operator
Inprocess developed a steady state crude unit model with pre-heat train for this refinery. The pre-heat train model can be manually updated from plant data and pre-heat train monitoring is supported. As part of the KIP, refinery process engineering team was trained in maintaining the model and using the complex model for different case studies - like predicting the pre-heat train performance after cleaning a specific heat exchanger
Dynamic Compressor Study & Dynamic HYSYS Extension
2009	Italy	Oil & Gas	Equipment Manufacturer
Dynamic Process Simulation Compressor Study including the development of a project specific anti-surge controller (implemented as a HYSYS Extension).
ITOP Operator Training Programme
2008	Spain	Petrochemical	Operator
ITOP = Inprocess Training for Operators. Dynamic Simulation Models are used to support an Operator Training Programme with the focus on Process Engineering Basics and Unit Operations. The success of the training programme was primarily based on three aspects: a) the PC-based exercises used for the training provided motivation for the operator to participate in the training, b) the theoretical, but still practical content was agreed with our customer prior to the training ensuring its relevance and c) Inprocess' experienced instructors.
Training programme
2010	Spain	Oil & Gas	Engineering
Training Programme based on a number of training sessions to be executed in parallel to the execution of a dynamic simulation study in order to effectively deliver dynamic simulation know-how: The combination of Training Simulation Services is called Inprocess Knowledge Improvement Programme (KIP).
2009 TRAINING UPDATE
2009	Various	Oil & Gas LNG Refining Petrochemical	Engineering Operator Equipment Manufacturer
In 2009, Inprocess carried out many in-house and public training courses, teaching more than 390 engineers at different levels. Inprocess introduced seven new training courses, e.g. the new intermediate and advanced process simulation courses with focus on specific industry segments like “Natural Gas Processing”, “Oil Refining” and “Oil & Gas.”
Dynamic Compressor Study & Dynamic HYSYS Extension (2/2)
2009	Italy	Oil & Gas	Equipment Manufacturer
Dynamic Process Simulation Compressor Study and propriety controllers integration into the commercial process simulation software, allowing for a more accurate/realistic representation of the model behaviour
Refsys Extension
2010	USA	Refining	Operator
Inprocess improved the functionality, usability and robustness of an existing REFSYS extension that our client previously developed.
Conceptual Flare Load Study
2009	Germany	Refining	Engineering
Conceptual dynamic simulation study to determine the flare load of a crude unit during a general power failure and a water breakthrough. The conceptual dynamic study approach allows for reduced detail and, therefore, reduced cost, while maintaining the possibility to consider dynamic phenomena in the analysis.
Vessel Separators Controllability Study Using HYSYS
2010	Spain	Oil & Gas	Engineering
Dynamic simulation studies for a production separator system in order to check and confirm their operability under a number of defined procedural and upset conditions of the producing facilities.
Refsys Extension
2009	USA	Refining	Operator
Inprocess developed a HYSYS Extension that links HYSYS/RefSYS to an existing in-house calculation routine (DLL) developed by our client.
Dynamic Flare Load Study
2009	Germany	Oil & Gas	Operator
Dynamic Flare Load Study to investigate the adequacy of an existing flare system for new emergency conditions (fire)
Simulation Software Roll-Out
2009/2010	Germany	Refining	Operator
Inprocess supports this client with the roll-out of its new process simulation software. The start is a standard three-day Inprocess training, which will be complemented by custom exercises and workshops in the future.
Knowledge Improvement Programme (KIP) for Dynamic Compressor Modelling
2009	Germany	Oil & Gas	Equipment Manufacturer
Dynamic Process Simulation Study for a new compressor system combined with a number of training modules to train the client in the use and development of dynamic simulation models.
Dynamic Compressor Simulation Study
2009	Italy	Oil & Gas	Equipment Manufacturer
Dynamic Process Simulation Compressor Study
HYSYS and REFSYS Training
2008/2010	Belgium	Refining	Operator
Inprocess carried out a number of training sessions to deploy Aspen HYSYS and then later on Aspen REFSYS at this refinery.
OPC Interface on Simulation tool for model on-line conectivity
2009	Italy	Oil & Gas	Equipment Manufacturer
In order to gain flexibility in the control design phase, Inprocess developed a connection between the PLC and the Simulation tool. This connection will allow exchanging analog and digital signals between station simulator and PLC control system allowing customer engineers to setup, modify and improve the logic control that will run at the real plant later.
2008 TRAINING UPDATE
2008	Various	Oil & Gas LNG Refining Petrochemical	Engineering Operator Equipment Manufacturer
In 2008, Inprocess carried out a substantial number of in-house and public training courses, teaching more than 240 engineers at different levels. Inprocess introduced four new training courses, e.g. the new training course that covers the application of process simulation to model LNG processes. In addition to the new training courses, Inprocess also updated all previously developed material to include the feedback that we received from our attendees
Knowledge Improvement Programme (KIP) for Simulation of Distillation
2008	Germany	Refining	Operator
Process Simulation Knowledge Improvement Programme (KIP) for Downstream Unit. Inprocess updated the existing model and trained the client's engineers in using the model to improve operations. The model has been used by the client to improve operations.
Best Practices for Dynamic Simulation
2008	Italy	Oil & Gas	Operator
Development of client-specific "Best Practice Manual for Dynamic Simulation"
HYSYS Integration with In-house Simulator
2008	Italy	Oil & Gas	Operator
Development of IT infrastructure to integrate in-house simulator into Standard Process Simulation Software (HYSYS & UNISIM), while keeping the customer's IP isolated from the simulation tool and the users (Black Box approach).
Introductory & Advanced Training - Process Simulation for Petrochemicals
2008	The Netherlands	Petrochemical	Operator
Introductory & Advanced Process Simulation Training in Aspen Plus (Including Equation Oriented based Simulation)
KIP for Dynamic Simulation
2007/2008	Italy	Oil & Gas	Operator
Inprocess applied its Knowledge Improvement Programme (KIP) approach for dynamic simulation by developing a dynamic model of an LTS gas plant proposed by the customer. Th model allows the users to evaluate current and future performance of the unit. In parallel technology transfer sessions where held based on customized training material developed by Inprocess. This material remains with the customer for future usage. After completion of the model development and the training sessions, Inprocess provided consultancy to the client's process engineering team from our offices in Barcelona in order to motivate the customer's process engineers to develop their own models. As a result of this KIP, dynamic process simulation has seen much wider use with this client in the last few years.
Dynamic Flare Load Study
2008	Germany	Refining	Operator
Dynamic Simulation Study to determine the flare load of a crude unit during a general power failure. The approach applied in this study has been described in an articele that can be obtained from the download section of the Inprocess Webpage.
Inprocess Knowledge Improvement Programme (KIP) for Refinery Process Simulation
2008	Italy	Refining	Operator
Inprocess Knowledge Improvement Programme (KIP) for Process Simulation of Crude and Vacuum Unit. Inprocess developed a steady state HYSYS model for the client and trained the client's engineers in using and maintaining the model. One example of the case studies developed was related to the operation of the column with reduced condenser duty.
Dynamic Flare Load Study
2007-2008	Italy	Refining	Engineering
Dynamic Simulation Project for Foster Wheeler Italy. Inprocess developed a number of dynamic models for different distillation columns to study the flare behaviour for general power failure. The intention was to study the simultaneity of the flare load peaks. This study was presented at the 2008 AspenTech UGM.
Dynamic Compressor Study
2010	Spain	Oil & Gas	Engineering
Dynamic simulation compressor study for a new centrifugal compressor line integrated into an existing reciprocating compressor train. The study focuses on the design of the new equipment as well as on the operability and controllability of the complete compression system.