Process Engineers are heavy users of simulation tools (HYSYS, UniSim, A+, ...) to design new processes or revamps. They mainly work in steady-state mode, but frequently they have to interact with the Control Engineers to discuss how the process will be controlled and operated. Then, many process dynamics and control concepts need to be clearly understood by the Process Engineers to effectively design the production process and their corresponding control philosophy.

This participative and interactive five-day course covers the processes in the Natural Gas transmission and processing industry, using a commercial process simulator to carry out the calculations. The Elsevier’s Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission & Processing, co-authored by the course lecturer, is the basis for the material presented during theoretical morning lectures, coupled with comprehensive afternoon hands-on sessions based on typical gas transmission and processing facilities.

With current dynamic process simulators, it is possible to create a reliable representation of an operating plant on a PC - including all process equipment, all instrumentation and controllers and having it running several times faster than in real time. Dynamic Process Simulation provides flexible interaction between the engineer and the tool, making the user easily understand the consequences of his/her operational and/or design decisions - leading to better and quicker decision making and furthermore improved confidence in the decisions taken.