Course description

The course covers theoretical and practical aspects of PI, the tools and methods available, and how these can be applied. Also emphasized will be the issues relating to and barriers to facilitating the implementation of process integration, including presentation and acceptance of results, corporate structural barriers and more.

Course content

Introduction to Process Integration (PI) (MEFOS):

Methods (theory)

1. Introduction to different process integration methods (MEFOS).
2. Design and off-design models (LTU).
3. Applied method mathematical modelling - including flow sheeting of PI (MEFOS).
4. Basic elements of Pinch Analysis (LTU).
5. Data extraction, utilities and other targets (LTU).
6. Integration with CHP plants (LTU).

Tools

1. Applied tools and application of process integration - mathematical modelling (ReMIND, Masmod/Totmod) (MEFOS).
2. Modelling with Simulink (LTU).
3. Flowsheeting as a simulation tool (LIÈGE).

Practical application and barriers.

Opportunities and challenges with process integration (MEFOS).

Introduction to data validation and reconciliation (LIÈGE).

Industrial application (case studies).

Future integration potential – CCUS integration.

CCUS: Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (LIÈGE).

Type of training

The course combines classroom lectures and online learning. 

Objectives and outcome

Participants will gain:

1. Basic knowledge or understanding of:

1. Modelling, simulation and analysis of intensive industrial processes systems.
2. Methods used in system analysis (pinch analysis and mathematical modelling) for better integration of material and energy flows within industrial systems.
3. Practical applications and barriers to the implementation of results.

2. Skills and abilities:

1. Be able to make calculations of material and energy integration of a set of process flows.
2. Be able to build a simple model of an energy and material system.
3. To implement system analysis algorithms.

Lecturers

Lecturers are coming from: Luleå University of Technology, Division of Energy Science. Department of Chemical Engineering.

Fees (addtional details)

Course fees include learning materials, lunch and coffee breaks. Members of the organizing institutions are free of charge. Fees are subject to change. Check our website for the latest information.

Location and dates

Please email secretary.chemeng@uliege.be for further details.

Registration

Please email secretary.chemeng@uliege.be for further details.

The course is primarily aimed at industry-based engineers, and scientists including PhD students and related stakeholders (academic, government, institutes) with an interest in the field of metals processing and mining industries.