Closing the Gap: Optimize Plant Performance with Aspen GDOT

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Learn how you can close the gap between planning and actual operations with Aspen Generic Dynamic Optimization Technology (GDOT). Improve margins and achieve plant performance objectives by integrating planning, scheduling, and advanced process control in closed loop to minimize product giveaway, increase throughput and improve yields.

Audience:

Advanced Process Control Engineers, Process Control Engineers, Planners and/or Schedulers

Training Details

  • Course Id:

    GDOT026

  • Duration:

    1 day(s)

  • CEUs Awarded:

    0.7

  • Level:

    Introductory

Benefits

- Gain understanding of Aspen GDOT and its role in dynamic optimization

- Become familiar with the latest developments and capabilities in Aspen GDOT

- Understand the workflow for building and configuring GDOT models in Aspen Unified GDOT

- Learn the key steps involved in deploying GDOT applications online and connecting them with Aspen APC controller

- Get an overview of tools used for monitoring and troubleshooting, like GDOT Watch and GDOT Web.

- Understand how GDOT supports improved unit performance and alignment between planning, scheduling, and APC strategies

Approach

  • Clear guidance on fundamental topics
  • Industry workflows
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Experienced instructor-guided demonstrations
  • Q&A on student-specific problems

Pre-requisites

Basic knowledge of advanced process control, planning and scheduling

Subsequent Courses

GDOT101

Agenda

Introduction to Dynamic Optimization using Aspen GDOT

- Leverage Aspen GDOT for streamlined planning and APC alignment to optimize margins

- Learn how Aspen GDOT helps refineries and olefin units achieve production and sustainability goals

- Explore the latest developments and feature enhancements in Aspen GDOT


Model Building using Aspen Unified GDOT

- Explore the Aspen Unified GDOT workflow, including the use of the latest templates

- Utilize APC model import feature, configure custom calculations, map measurements, and compile/export GDOT applications

Workshop 1: Build GDOT Models for a Crude Unit Using the Latest GDOT Model Templates


Deploying GDOT Applications Online

- Understand the steps involved in deploying GDOT applications

- Deep dive into GDOT-to-DMC3 controller connectivity using APC Gateway

Workshop 2: Deploy a GDOT Crude Unit Application Online


Monitoring and Troubleshooting GDOT Applications

- Gain insights into application monitoring and troubleshooting using GDOT Watch and GDOT Web

- Explore GDOT Watch capabilities and create GDOT Web diagrams

Workshop 3: Deploy GDOT Applications on GDOT Web and Build Web Diagrams

Register for a Class

Date Class Type Location Price Language
Date(s): 05/14/2026 - 05/14/2026 Type: Public Classroom Location: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 1600
Houston , Texas USA 77042 		Price: (USD) 700.00 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.