Model Bio-Based Feedstock Processes

 

Accurately model sustainable bio-based feedstock processes using solids modeling techniques.

Audience:

· Process Engineers and Scientists who will be modeling bio-based feedstock processes

· Engineers and Managers involved in developing and designing bio-based feedstock processes

· Anyone interested in bio-based feedstock modeling

Training Details

  • Course Id:

    SUS-P207

  • Duration:

    2 day(s)

  • CEUs Awarded:

    1.4

  • Level:

    Intermediate

Benefits

  • Gain the practical skills and knowledge to begin modeling new and existing solids processes
  • Learn practical techniques for building and troubleshooting solids models

Approach

  • Instruction on basic topics
  • Discussion about the general approach and the key elements for successful solids simulations
  • Instructor-guided demonstrations of features
  • Detailed course notes
  • Answer keys

Pre-requisites

EAP101 Aspen Plus: Process Modeling

Agenda

  • Introduction to Bio-Based Feedstock Processes
  • Recognize the importance and challenges of bio-based feedstocks in industry
  • Understand the differences between modeling solids and fluids

  • Solids and Biocomponents
  • Review the types of solid components in Aspen Plus
  • Recognize the required physical properties for modeling Conventional Inert and Non-Conventional solids
  • Review Biocomponents in Aspen Plus
  • Workshop: Biocomponent Characterization – Learn how to define solids and biocomponents
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  • Solid Streams and Particle Size Distribution (PSD)
  • Identify and explain the concept of stream classes in Aspen Plus
  • Discuss how stream classes are used to carry solids attributes
  • Demonstrate how to create stream classes and apply to a flowsheet section
  • Discuss how to track PSD and average particle sizes
  • Create PSD Meshes and use PSD functions
  • Workshop: Particle Size Distribution – Learn how to define various types of particle size distributions for solid components
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  • Solids Unit Operation Models Overview
  • Recognize Solid Operation Models
  • Discuss about screen, granulator and crusher model
  • Workshop: Solid Models - Learn how to build flowsheets using solid operation models

  • Convert Biomass to Constituents
  • Review Biofeed Converter
  • Discuss the unit operations used to model the sustainable process
  • Workshop: Constituent Conversion – Learn how to convert biomass materials to relevant constituent components to model downstream operations
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  • Rigorous Bioreactor Fundamentals
  • Review key aspects of rigorous bioreactor modeling
  • Discuss bioreactor components
  • Recognize bioreactor applications
  • Workshop:  Bioreactor Components - Learn how to define key components for a bioreactor using the Bioprocess template

    Rigorous Bioreactor Theory and Reaction Models
  • Review fermentation theory and reaction models
  • Recognize terms in the fermentation kinetics model
  • Workshop: Bioreactor Reaction Models – Learn the fundamentals of bioreactor reaction models and how to set them up

    Rigorous Bioreactor Setup
  • Review workflow for bioreactor setup
  • Discuss options available to configure bioreactors
  • Workshop: Bioreactor Setup – Learn how to configure a batch bioreactor

  • Rigorous Bioreactor Results and Analysis
  • Recognize key results from the bioreactor model
  • Discuss options to optimize the bioreactor operation
  • Workshop: Bioreactor Results – Learn how to analyze key results from a bioreactor and optimize its setup

Register for a Class

Date Class Type Location Price Language
Date(s): 05/20/2026 - 05/21/2026 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-EMEA Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 05/20/2026 - 05/21/2026 Type: Public Classroom Location: C2, Reading International Business Park, Basingstoke Road
Reading , United Kingdom RG2 6DT 		Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 05/26/2026 - 05/27/2026 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-Americas Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 05/26/2026 - 05/27/2026 Type: Public Classroom Location: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 1600
Houston , Texas USA 77042 		Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 08/19/2026 - 08/20/2026 Type: Public Classroom Location: C2, Reading International Business Park, Basingstoke Road
Reading , United Kingdom RG2 6DT 		Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 08/19/2026 - 08/20/2026 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-EMEA Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 11/18/2026 - 11/19/2026 Type: Public Classroom Location: C2, Reading International Business Park, Basingstoke Road
Reading , United Kingdom RG2 6DT 		Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 11/18/2026 - 11/19/2026 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-EMEA Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 09/8/2026 - 09/9/2026 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-Americas Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 11/24/2026 - 11/25/2026 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-Americas Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 09/8/2026 - 09/9/2026 Type: Public Classroom Location: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 1600
Houston , Texas USA 77042 		Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register
Date(s): 11/24/2026 - 11/25/2026 Type: Public Classroom Location: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 1600
Houston , Texas USA 77042 		Price: (USD) 2200.00 Language: English Register

Aspen Technology, Inc. awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training classes conducted by our organization. One CEU is granted for every 10 hours of class participation.