: GVT

Grundlagen zur Auswahl, Synthese und Auslegung thermischer Trennprozesse

Fundamentals of Selection, Synthesis and Design of Thermal Separation Processes

This is the main course (3 resp. 4 days) about thermodynamic basics and application offered by Profs. Gmehling and Rarey. It takes place twice a year in English and German language in Oldenburg and at different places worldwide. During the last 10 years about 500 participants from industry and further from academia took part in the course. Following the first 3 days an optional introduction to DDB and DDBSP is offered by Prof. Rarey (DDB/DDBSP Introduction)

The two courses per year in Oldenburg are held and organized in cooperation with the GVT (Forschungsgesellschaft für Verfahrenstechnik, transl. Society for Process Engineering).

Concerning in-house courses, please contact Dr. Jürgen Rarey

The next courses are scheduled for

• February 9th – 11th (12th), 2010 (German)
• February 2011 (German)
• February 2011 (English)

Course Description

A sound knowledge of process engineering fundamentals becomes increasingly important due to the broader application of process simulation software for the development (synthesis), design and optimization of chemical processes. Within this course participants from industry and academia should become familiar with the possibilities and limitations of currently used methods and models. The course will focus on those aspects, which we consider to be of primary importance for the successful modeling of single separation units or whole chemical plants. Besides the thermodynamic properties of pure components, especially the behavior of multicomponent mixtures will be covered with special attention to phase equilibria, also those of electrolyte systems. Following a detailed discussion of the basics of thermodynamics, various approaches to process engineering problems using modern thermodynamic methods will be presented. These include for example the selection of suitable entrainers for special separation processes like azeotropic and extractive distillation, extraction as well as hybrid or pressure swing processes and a discussion of reactive distillation. Participants should gain an improved understanding of the various graphical representations of the real behavior of mixtures such as plots on solvent-free basis, contour lines, residual curves incl. boundary lines or surfaces, azotropic points, …). Practical tutorials are included to deepen the understanding of the various topics. The course will be held in English. Following the first 3 days an optional fourth day offers a workshop on thermophysical properties including data retrieval, examination and evaluation, regression and estimation as well as parameter verification for use in process simulation. On the last day, the number of participants is limited to 10 due to the limited number of computers in the training room. As software, mainly the Dortmund Data Bank (DDB) together with the integrated software package are used.

Registration

Space is limited and early registration is recommended. The number of participants is limited to 25. Up to 7 students of the University of Oldenburg will be given the possibility to participate. Registration fee is € 1010.- (€ 1270.- for 4 days). Participants from member companies of GVT receive a discount of € 50.-. The course fee is tax free according to German law (§ 4 Ziffer 22 UStG-MwSt.). The registration fee includes a copy of the course material, morning and afternoon refreshments, snacks and a get-together party at a local restaurant.

Contact

Most current information is published on a webpage at the Oldenburg university. Concerning further information please contact

Downloads

• German Course Description (PDF)
• English Course Description (2009 Version) (PDF)