Understanding Flash Vessels: Calculation, Definition, Working Principle, Function, Design, and Sizing Flash vessels, or flash drums, are essential components in many chemical engineering processes, especially in the separation of vapor-liquid mixtures. They play a critical role in refining, petrochemical, and other industrial applications. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of flash vessels,...
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Reflux Ratio in Distillation Columns: A Comprehensive Guide for Chemical Engineers Distillation is a fundamental process in chemical engineering used for separating components based on differences in their volatilities. A critical parameter in the design and operation of distillation columns is the reflux ratio. Understanding the reflux ratio and its implications on distillation efficiency...
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HOW TO START AS A CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER IN PLANT DESIGN In your journey to become a chemical process engineer, it is important to identify which are the challenges and skills you need to pursue your goal. Last week, I talked to Core Engineering about what is needed to become a chemical process engineer....
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3,288,708 IMPRESSIONS POSTINGS ABOUT CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING AND PLANT DESIGN It was the number of impressions I got in 2023 on LinkedIn. I have shared more than 100 technical post on my LinkedIn feed (written or video) leading to 3,288,708 impressions on the platform. Below, you will get access to the top 10 of...
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HOW TO DO NPSH AVAILABLE CALCULATION FAST AND EASILY Net Positive Suction Head Available or just NPSH available is very important information to any chemical process engineer. This information is used by operation personnel to evaluate if a pump is cavitating, and in plant design, it is used by chemical process engineers to select...
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HOW TO START NATURAL GAS DEHYDRATION DESIGN AS A CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER, EVEN IF YOU ARE A FRESH ENGINEER Do you not know how to start to design a natural gas dehydration unit? This can be a big problem, especially if you are looking for a job in the oil and gas industry. Not...
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5 HEAT EXCHANGERS´ RULE OF THUMB DESIGN FOR CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEERS Working as a chemical process engineer in plant design since 2007, I have been dealing with heat exchangers for steam methane reforming hydrogen production, air separation units (oxygen, nitrogen and argon production), CO2 liquefaction plants, renewable natural gas (biomethane) production and so on....
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4 BOOKS TO TEACH ASPEN PLUS TO CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEERS BY JEFERSON COSTA There are many ways to learn new skills. One of them is reading books. Below you find the 4 books I use as the basis for teaching Aspen Plus online in Brazillian Portuguese for the Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei...
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Today, I will share with you the 3x free pump selection software I use in my job as a chemical process engineer in plant design. They are very useful for conceptual design and preliminary estimation. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR PUMP SELECTION Pumps are one of the most common equipment found in the chemical, petrochemical, and...
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A common question many people ask me is what are the differences between Aspen Plus and Aspen HYSYS? Is Aspen the same as HYSYS? Which simulation software is better – Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS? To start with, both software are proprietary from Aspen Technology Inc (A.K.A Aspentech). According to Aspentech Aspen Plus is...
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