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Adnan Siddiqui, P.E.

Principal
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC

 Presentation Objective
 Biodiesel Plant Example
§ Simulation using ChemCAD
§ Preliminary design using ConcepSys
 Questions
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 Audience poll
§ Academia
§ Industry
§ Other
 About me
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 Share Information About ConcepSys


§ A rapid engineering tool for front-end design of
industry projects
§ A training tool for students and project team
engineers on project development workflow steps
§ Provide insight into impact of critical design
parameters on project cost
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 Identify unit operations


 Thermodynamics and physical properties
 Mass and energy balance
§ Manual (non-simulation)
▪ Company guidelines and tools
▪ Teaching course material
§ Simulation
▪ ChemCAD
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 Using ChemCAD
§ Biodiesel plant example
§ Allows for optimization of thermodynamic
parameters
§ Evaluate various mass and energy balances
§ Export flowsheet in XML format with equipment
and stream properties
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 Import ChemCAD Simulation


§ Thermodynamic and physical properties imported
with model
 Create flowsheet in ConcepSys
§ Need to lookup and enter thermodynamic and
physical properties
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ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC

 Select unit operation


 Verify / enter critical design parameters
 Evaluate cost options
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ConcepSys Solutions LLC

 Select lines
 Verify pipe specification
 Add inline objects
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ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC

 Overall plant dimensions


 Equipment arrangement
 Apply layout rules of thumb
 Verify NPSH for pumps
 Evaluate pipe length options
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ConcepSys Solutions LLC

 Equipment List
 Line List
 Tie Point List
 3D Layout
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC

 Itemized Cost Report


 Adjust factors
 Evaluate what-if options to link equipment
size, material of construction, and layout with
cost estimate
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC
ConcepSys Solutions LLC

 Unit operation selection


 Thermodynamic and physical property
calculation
 Mass and energy balance
 Equipment layout
 Selection of critical design variables
 Generation of preliminary design package
ConcepSys Solutions LLC

 Find out about ConcepSys at:


§ www.concepsyssolutions.com
▪ Example and training videos
 Find out about ChemCAD at:
§ www.chemstations.net
 Live demonstrations at Chemstations Inc.
booth in West Hall of Convention Center
 Pricing and trials (academic and industry)
§ Contact me at
aasiddiqui@concepsyssolutions.com

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