Webinars

Surge vessels such as silos are required for storing feedstock, in-process materials and final product between process steps such as blending, heating, cooling, purging, and tempering. While necessary to ensure material feed to value-add operations, they are often viewed as a required cost that does not provide direct return to the operation or product. Their primary function is material storage to decouple unit operations and allow for timing discrepancies between material delivery from upstream processes and feed required for downstream operations.

Reliable storage and feed of a bulk solid can be achieved with material flow properties testing and design of the silo and feeder according to the results of testing. Once material behavior is confirmed through testing, being able to accurately predict fill and flow sequences within surge vessels will allow for integration of value-add operations to new or existing silos and bins. By achieving this the silo becomes not only a storage system to decouple unit operations but also adds value in the process train. There are a number of different operations that have been successfully integrated into silos which will be reviewed as case studies in this webinar, along with the factors one must consider when evaluating a material and process for suitability of processing in a surge vessel.

Access to historical process data is no longer just an operational necessity; it’s the foundation for advanced analytics, regulatory compliance, and successful AI implementation. Yet many manufacturers struggle to understand how the most widely used data storage systems differ, and how to design a cohesive architecture that meets their unique data goals.

This webinar takes a deep dive into industrial historians, data lakes, and time-series databases to explain how each system is designed, where it excels, and how they work together to scale from real-time operations to advanced analytics and predictive modeling. Whether you’re evaluating your first historian implementation or modernizing an enterprise-wide data stack, you’ll leave with a clear framework for turning today’s data storage options into a scalable, future-ready industrial data architecture.

In the chemical industry, steam is used extensively as a heat transfer medium, power generation, as well as directly used in chemical reactions. Measurement of this vital process input has been challenging with traditional flow technologies like Differential Pressure (DP) Orifice, Venturi, and other elements as well as the newer Vortex principle, which overcomes some of the limitations of DP based meters, however, is still limited in turndown and has its own unique limitations (i.e. sensitivity to mechanical vibrations in vortex frequency range)

A new gas ultrasonic flowmeter is available for superheated steam which provides exceptional accuracy over extremely wide turndowns, is completely non-obstructive causing zero additional pressure loss and requires no maintenance. This session will cover the challenges in developing an ultrasonic flowmeter able to contend with the difficult conditions poised by superheated steam. We’ll show the unique construction of this meter and discuss the user benefits it brings to the chemical industry.

We’ll demonstrate some real-world applications that solved measurement problems while exceeding user expectations! Learn how gas ultrasonic flowmeters can help your management of this essential utility.

Design Smarter. Reduce Risk. Deliver Faster.
In today’s competitive engineering landscape, accurate process insight is essential. Whether you’re evaluating a new concept, optimizing an existing plant, or preparing for a major capital investment, simulation is no longer optional — it’s foundational.

Join us for a comprehensive introductory webinar exploring how CHEMCAD empowers engineers and organizations across industries to model, analyze, optimize, and validate process designs with confidence.

Why Process Simulation Matters
Every project face uncertainty — feedstock variability, energy costs, market shifts, regulatory changes, and technical risk. Simulation provides clarity before capital is committed.

This session is designed for professionals at every level — from new users exploring process simulation to experienced engineers seeking more powerful tools for decision-making.

When production issues occur, immediate action at the operational level can be the difference between smooth recovery and costly downtime. Yet many operators either don’t know about chronic inefficiencies or don’t have the tools to act on them quickly enough. That’s why real-time visibility in the control room is essential for maximizing production performance and reducing waste.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how empowering operators with timely and intuitive data can dramatically improve decision-making at a facility. We’ll also discuss how thoughtful control room and dashboard design enables decisions at the speed of thought. You’ll get an inside look at how W. R. Grace, a global specialty chemical manufacturer, reduced downtime and cut production waste by deploying practical, operator-focused dashboards.

Smart manufacturers are realizing that industrial AI is only as powerful as the data you provide it. Real-time industrial process data is at the core of effective predictive modeling, and the quality of this data is essential to achieving reliable outcomes. A well-planned data architecture enables intelligent technology to anticipate production failures and provide meaningful recommendations for improved efficiency. This webinar explores what it truly means to build an AI-ready data ecosystem by uncovering common pitfalls and providing solutions you can use to accelerate your plant’s digital maturity.

Join us to explore how process intensification strategies transform biofuel production through efficient technology. This live webinar will be led by Rocky Costello, a professional chemical engineer with extensive experience in biofuel projects. Using a case study from a biodiesel plant that was built and operated in Illinois, Rocky will highlight how intensified systems can enhance performance and scalability. This session will cover transesterification, purification, and distillation in biodiesel production, with a focus on continuous processing and high conversion yields.

By the end of the webinar, you’ll gain insights into:
• Managing feedstock variability
• Enhancing conversion and purification
• Continuous flow Spinning-Tube-in-Tube (STT) Reactors
• Applying simulation-driven strategies to optimize biofuel operations

The webinar will include a live Q&A with Rocky Costello, offering a unique opportunity to ask questions and receive expert guidance tailored to your facility’s needs.