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This is just a sampling of the customer-led sessions planned for the AspenTech Global Conference: OPTIMIZE 2011. Check back often as we continue to expand our agenda with even more new sessions and confirm guest speakers.
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ENG Track Info and Featured Customers
ENGINEERING AGENDA OVERVIEW
Conceptual Design & Innovation
• Optimizing Conceptual Design—Experts from several industries will present their leading practices in conceptual design. AspenTech will demonstrate improvements in aspenONE Engineering that accelerate the conceptual design process by performing design analyses, leading to more optimal designs. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen HYSYS/Dynamics, Aspen Plus/Dynamics, Aspen Flare Analyzer, Aspen Energy Analyzer, Aspen Process Economic Analyzer, and Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating (EDR).
• Accelerating Innovation—Innovation is critical for success. In this session we will review how leading companies develop advanced products and processes using AspenTech solutions to accelerate innovation and shorten time-to-market for new ideas. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen Properties, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Aspen Custom Modeler, Aspen Rate-Based Distillation, and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer.
• Economic Analysis in Conceptual Design—Conceptual design is all about selecting between options. Economic analysis provides a firm foundation for conceptual design decisions, resulting in better processes that are less expensive to build and operate. Case studies in this session will cover Integrated Economics through the use of products such as Aspen Process Economic Analyzer integrated with Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus.
• Process Optimization Through Optimal Equipment Design—Equipment design and selection in the context of the process is a pre-requisite for effective conceptual design and front end engineering. This session will be dedicated to demonstrating how leading companies exploit the latest methodologies to reduce project cycle time and deliver capital and operating cost savings to clients. The session will cover a range of projects in both scale and complexity including diverse equipment requirements. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating (EDR) standalone and integrated with Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus.
Front End Engineering Design
• Accelerating Project Execution—Companies that optimize the FEED phase of a project and enhance the hand-off to Detailed Engineering gain significant competitive advantage from increased engineering efficiency and reduced time to market. See how leading companies have implemented integrated project environments and have used automation to increase engineering efficiency by up to 30% and reduce the time to deliver Licensed Technology packages by 50%. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen Basic Engineering.
• Efficient Capital Cost Estimation—Economics control the capital project execution path from Conceptual Design through FEED authorization and into the estimate review and funding phase of a project. See how owner/operators have reduced the time to obtain high-quality FEED authorization estimates and, at the same time, created the basis for faster and more reliable estimate reviews with E&C contractors. E&C contractors have also reduced their risk and improved bidding and project success with earlier, more accurate estimates. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator, and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer.
• Estimating Across the Asset Lifecycle—Economics controls the Capital Project execution path from Conceptual Design, through FEED authorization and into the estimate review and funding phase of a project. We will present a diverse look at how Owner/Operators are using the Economic Evaluation Tools at various points in the Asset Lifecycle. Case studies in this session will primarily cover the use of products such as Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator, and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer, and their integrated use with Aspen Basic Engineering and process simulators Aspen Plus and Aspen HYSYS.
Supporting Planning & Operations
• Operations Decision Support—Plant engineers face many decisions that impact the operations and profitability of their units. Leading companies are leveraging detailed process models to assist in these day-to-day operations decisions and optimize their businesses. This session highlights some of these best practices and applications. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen HYSYS/Dynamics, Aspen Plus/Dynamics, Aspen EDR, Aspen Simulation Workbook, and Aspen Online Deployment.
• Production Planning Support—Operations frequently ignore planning targets, which reduces management control of profit margins. Engineering models are used to bridge the gap between planning and operations and bring plant profits back to planned levels. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining, Aspen HYSYS Reactor Models (FCC, Hydroprocessing, Reformer), and Aspen Plus, including links to planning and scheduling systems.
Safety & Reliability
• Safety & Controllability—Safety of personnel and equipment is job #1 for all companies in the process industries. This session highlights how leading companies across all verticals leverage rigorous process models (steady-state and dynamic) to improve the safety and controllability of their plants and processes. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen HYSYS Dynamics, Aspen Plus Dynamics, Aspen Flare Analyzer, and Aspen EDR.
• Performance Reliability—Operating assets that are on target with planned profitability require equipment and process performance reliability. This session will focus on how companies across various verticals have deployed solutions to achieve superior levels of reliability from hydraulics and flow assurance to flare analysis, pressure relief, compressor control, and more. Case studies in this session will cover the use of products such as Aspen HYSYS/Dynamics, Aspen HYSYS Upstream, Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining, Aspen Plus/Dynamics, Aspen Custom Modeler, and Aspen Flare Analyzer.
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Manufacturing Excellence
PM&E Track Info and Featured Customers
• Performance Management & Analysis— Process and business information that is delivered with the right granularity in the proper format and in a timely manner can help companies increase profitability, reduce variability, and improve asset utilization. The flexibility to visualize data in a variety of ways is imperative to meet the diverse needs of the different users in an organization. Learn about the advanced performance management and analysis tools companies are using to drive continuous improvement efforts. Case studies in this session will cover products such as Aspen InfoPlus.21, Aspen Production Record Manager, Aspen Process Explorer, Aspen InfoPlus.21 Process Browser, Aspen Golden Batch Profiler, Aspen Real-time Statistical Process Control Analyzer, Aspen Role-Based Visualization, Aspen Reporting Framework, and Aspen KPI Builder.
• Applying Technology, Standards and Integration to Improve Asset Utilization—The rapid pace of emerging technologies, increasing number of applicable standards, and growing importance of seamless integration of assets present both unique challenges and exciting opportunities for manufacturers. Understanding when and how to apply technology, standards, and integration is a critical business decision that can help improve asset utilization and drive manufacturing improvements. Case studies in this session will cover products such as Aspen InfoPlus.21, Aspen InfoPlus.21 Mobile, Aspen Manufacturing Master Data Manager, Aspen Production Record Manager, Aspen Production Execution Manager, Aspen InfoPlus.21 Process Browser, and Aspen KPI Builder.
• Compliance in Manufacturing—Compliance is a critical component of the manufacturing strategies required for companies to maintain long-term operational viability. The scope and degree of implementation for infrastructure, work processes, and reporting to meet compliance objectives varies widely based on industry requirements and company philosophies. aspenONE enables manufacturers to address many compliance needs with flexible and cost-effective solutions. Case studies in this session will cover products such as Aspen InfoPlus.21, Aspen Production Record Manager, Aspen Production Execution Manager, Aspen Tank and Operations Manager, and Aspen Operations Reconciliation and Accounting.
• Effective Workflow Management—Inconsistencies in workflow processes in both continuous and batch manufacturing operations cost companies significant money each year. Effective workflow management can improve asset and resource utilization, reduce variability, minimize batch cycle times, and enable consistent responses to product non-conformance issues. aspenONE solutions support key functions of the ISA S-95 production operations manufacturing standard to help companies better manage workflows to address inconsistencies and improve profitability. Case studies in this session will cover products such as Aspen Production Execution Manager, Aspen Production Record Manager, Aspen InfoPlus.21, Aspen Reporting Framework, Aspen Tank and Operations Manager, and Aspen Operations Reconciliation and Accounting.
• Leveraging Resource Expertise across the Enterprise—With a global distribution of manufacturing assets and streamlined organizations, companies must leverage resource expertise across the enterprise in a cost-effective manner to remain competitive. The ability to effectively deliver production information from many facilities across an enterprise in a cohesive manner can facilitate process improvements, enhance the effectiveness of resources, and increase operating efficiency. aspenONE Production Management and Execution establishes the infrastructure and supplies the tools to address resource availability challenges and provide accessibility to the right expertise in a timely manner to address business and production issues. Case studies in this session will cover products such as Aspen InfoPlus.21, Aspen Process Explorer, Aspen InfoPlus.21 Process Browser, Aspen KPI Builder, Aspen Role Based Visualization, Aspen Production Execution Manager, and Aspen Production Record Manager.
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Advanced Process Control
APC Track Info and Featured Customers
APC AGENDA OVERVIEW
• Efficiency across the APC Lifecycle—This session includes best practices, advanced tools and techniques, and summaries of recent projects where streamlined methods were employed to reduce the time and effort to select, cost-justify, create, deploy, and manage APC applications. Case studies in this session will cover Aspen DMCplus and Aspen Process Controller.
• Sustaining the Value of APC Applications—This session covers performance management, standardized KPIs, role-based performance applications, the use of PID Watch for regulatory loop management, automated testing, adaptive modeling and other key facets of maintaining APC applications. Case studies in this session will cover Aspen SmartStep Automated Process Tester, Adaptive Modeling, Aspen PID Watch, and Aspen Watch Performance Monitor.
• Non-Linear and Non-Traditional APC—This topic includes any facet of deploying non-linear APC and innovative and non-traditional applications of APC. Case studies in this session will cover Aspen Non-Linear Controller, Aspen Process Sequencer and the use of non-linear inferentials as well as any Aspen APC products used in non-traditional applications.
• DCS Integration and Operator Displays—This session covers customer projects and the technology used to improve the information made available to plant operators. It includes both PCWS-based displays, as well as the integration of APC data into the DCS-based operator consoles. This topic will be the basis of the challenge problem and a panel discussion.
• Operational Decision Support: Models in Operation—This session covers the use of non-empirical models in applications that supplement traditional APC, including rigorous inferentials, open loop advisory applications, validating or diagnosing problems with APC models via simulation, APC project selection and benefits justification using engineering simulations, and RTO applications. Case studies in this session will cover the use of Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen RTO Watch Performance Monitor, and Aspen Polymers Plus.
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Chemical Supply Chain
Chemical SC Track Info and Featured Customers
• Sales & Operations Planning—
Chemical industry leaders are using sales and operations planning best practices to drive a higher level of business value and find the right balance between sales and operations to achieve their business strategy. Hear examples of how customers are generating a consensus forecast, developing production plans, positioning inventory, and balancing supply with demand. Case studies in this session will cover products such as Aspen Collaborative Demand Management and Aspen Supply Chain Planner.
• Optimal Plant Execution—Chemical industry leaders are improving operational agility by using dynamic plant scheduling to link the business, supply chain, and manufacturing. This includes scheduling a diverse set of multi-stage operations that must simultaneously consider all manufacturing constraints, integrating scheduling into the ERP and manufacturing, and making better decisions through greater visibility and exception handling. Case studies in this session will cover products such as Aspen Plant Scheduler and Aspen Scheduling Insight.
• Supply Chain Evolution: Adapt Models as the Business Changes—The business environment is constantly changing and keeping your supply chain aligned with your business is a common challenge. Whether it is rolling out a scheduling model to additional sites, changing business processes due to organizational restructuring, or simply driving continuous improvement, the supply chain needs to evolve with the business to sustain the value of your solutions. Case studies in this session will cover all products in the Aspen SCM suite, including Aspen Collaborative Demand Management, Aspen Supply Chain Planner, and Aspen Plant Scheduler.
• Demand Driven Supply Chain Management—Best-in-class process manufacturers are moving beyond straightforward planning and scheduling and embracing demand-driven philosophies that focus on maximizing market potential while mitigating risk. To maintain margins and stay competitive, chemical companies are forced to develop much more sophisticated, end-to-end global supply chains and are turning their attention to increased responsiveness and agility, both in terms of business processes and the technology used to support it. Case studies in this session will cover products such as Aspen Collaborative Demand Management, Aspen Supply Chain Planner, Aspen Plant Scheduler, and Aspen Scheduling Insight.
• The Future of Chemicals Supply Chain—Product management will present the key aspects of the chemicals supply chain roadmap and areas of focus for future development. This session will include a discussion of the supply chain landscape and what the “next-generation” supply chain requirements will be. This session will include a discussion of Aspen SCM, the supply chain landscape, and what the “next-generation” supply chain requirements will be.
Petroleum Supply Chain
Pet SC Track Info and Featured Customers
• Achieving the Optimal Plan—What is the "optimal plan"? The optimal plan is different for each company. Developing optimal plans that can be feasibly scheduled and used by operations is the "holy grail" of planning. Industry leaders will be sharing how they have leveraged AspenTech planning and scheduling solutions such as Aspen PIMS, Aspen Petroleum Scheduler, Aspen Multi-Blend Optimizer, and Aspen Inventory Management and Operations Scheduling to create optimal plans and schedules that increase refining margins.
• Optimal Execution—Refining margins are being squeezed with high crude prices and low finished product pricing. As companies look for ways to protect their margins, they are focusing on maximizing operating margins. In this session we will examine how top performing companies employ Aspen Petroleum Scheduler, Aspen Fleet Optimizer, and Aspen Olefins Scheduler to create optimal schedules that lower operating costs.
• Optimizing the Petroleum Supply Chain—The next-generation petroleum supply chains will require improved collaboration and integration in addition to optimization. These sessions will highlight new techniques and practices that optimize the entire petroleum supply chain from field development through product delivery leveraging collaboration and integration. Presentations will show how products such as Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager, Aspen PIMS, and Aspen Petroleum Supply Chain Planner are used to optimize components of the supply chain.
• Monitoring Performance—Refineries almost never perform as scheduled, which could increase production costs, reduce quality, or lower throughput. Monitoring operations and reacting to changing conditions is critical to ensure the highest possible refining margins. Leading companies have established comprehensive monitoring systems that enable them to quickly visualize problems and re-optimize their plans and schedules accordingly. Additionally, top companies have developed solutions that enable them to review actual performance versus plan (backcasting). Presentations in this session will discuss how to establish KPIs and performance monitoring systems with AspenTech scheduling and performance management solutions.
• The Future is Now!—The future is now! Innovations in technology are occurring almost daily. In the last few years, innovations and technology trends such as cloud computing and social networking have revolutionized the way we do business. In this session, Microsoft and AspenTech will share their vision for the future. Presentations will review the concepts of cloud computing and social networking, as well as discuss the AspenTech product roadmap. During this session attendees will be able to provide input on AspenTech's product roadmap and future direction.
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• Deployment Best Practices—AspenTech is enabling our customers to do more with less. See how customers are leveraging industry-standard technologies like virtualization to better serve their end users. Get a first-hand look at how AspenTech's mobile applications improve the responsiveness and productivity of your end users.
• Integration Best Practices—Standardized integration enables a more responsive IT organization. See how customers are leveraging AspenTech's common integration technologies to implement more reliable, more agile, and more cost-effective solutions.
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Energy Track Info and Featured Customers
ENERGY AGENDA OVERVIEW
• Energy Management/Efficiency—Energy cost is a major portion of cost structure; minimizing use and optimizing supply are key to profitability. See how energy optimization solutions help companies design processes, plan their use, and optimize their performance with real-time control and advice. Learn what others have already achieved and the latest technology developments from AspenTech.
• Carbon Capture & GHG Mitigation— Environmental regulation is increasing. To properly manage it, you need visibility into your emissions, today and into the future, plus the ability to manage compliance while optimizing operational performance. One approach is capturing CO2 and storing it safely or even turning it into revenue. Learn how some companies are already achieving this using the latest technology developments from AspenTech.
• Alternative Energy (Biofuels, Gasification, etc.)— There are many alternative fuel ideas to consider. Modeling the processes to convert hydrocarbon materials into useable energy is AspenTech's origin and strength. Learn what others have already achieved and the latest technology developments from AspenTech.
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