Webinars
How SABIC Uses Hybrid Modeling and Machine Learning to Drive Smarter Operations Decisions
FREE | April 29, 2026
REGISTERProcess engineers are under pressure to optimize production while managing variable feedstock and shifting process conditions. Aspen Hybrid Models™ simplifies the use of machine learning in process simulation, delivering faster, more accurate models that provide timely insights to guide operations decisions.
Join Saud Alghwainem, Lead Scientist at SABIC, as he shares how hybrid modeling is helping SABIC streamline grade transitions, enhance online property predictions, and update reactor models more efficiently through the combined use of plant data, first‑principles knowledge and AI.
In this session, you’ll hear how SABIC:
- Improved operational insight with hybrid models that track process behavior and anticipate transitions
- Cut model run times to enable real‑time what‑if analysis and quicker operator decisions
- Enhanced catalyst model accuracy using first‑principles‑driven hybrid modeling with limited data
Register today to learn how SABIC is scaling hybrid modeling across their network—and how your teams can replicate their success.
Ultrasonic Flowmeter Solves Superheated Steam Flow Measurement Challenges
FREE | April 23, 2026
REGISTERA new gas ultrasonic flowmeter is available for superheated steam which provides exceptional accuracy over extremely wide turndowns, is completely non-obstructive causing zero additional pressure loss and requires no maintenance. This session will cover the challenges in developing an ultrasonic flowmeter able to contend with the difficult conditions poised by superheated steam. We’ll show the unique construction of this meter and discuss the user benefits it brings to the chemical industry.
We’ll demonstrate some real-world applications that solved measurement problems while exceeding user expectations! Learn how gas ultrasonic flowmeters can help your management of this essential utility.
From Concept to Confidence: Process Simulation with CHEMCAD
FREE | April 14, 2026
REGISTERDesign Smarter. Reduce Risk. Deliver Faster.
In today’s competitive engineering landscape, accurate process insight is essential. Whether you’re evaluating a new concept, optimizing an existing plant, or preparing for a major capital investment, simulation is no longer optional — it’s foundational.
Join us for a comprehensive introductory webinar exploring how CHEMCAD empowers engineers and organizations across industries to model, analyze, optimize, and validate process designs with confidence.
Why Process Simulation Matters
Every project face uncertainty — feedstock variability, energy costs, market shifts, regulatory changes, and technical risk. Simulation provides clarity before capital is committed.
This session is designed for professionals at every level — from new users exploring process simulation to experienced engineers seeking more powerful tools for decision-making.
- What CHEMCAD is and how it fits within modern engineering workflows
- How simulation supports concept screening through detailed design
- Industries and applications supported globally
Speed of Thought in the Control Room: Turning Real-Time Data into Faster, Smarter Decisions
FREE | January 21, 2026
REGISTERIn this webinar, we’ll explore how empowering operators with timely and intuitive data can dramatically improve decision-making at a facility. We’ll also discuss how thoughtful control room and dashboard design enables decisions at the speed of thought. You’ll get an inside look at how W. R. Grace, a global specialty chemical manufacturer, reduced downtime and cut production waste by deploying practical, operator-focused dashboards.
- Why “speed of thought” matters in a plant, and how to achieve it
- How companies are saving money by using real-time operational dashboards
- Best practices for designing dashboards that accelerate decision-making
- Real examples of W. R. Grace’s dashboards and the measurable impact they delivered
Unlocking AI Potential: The Role of a Modern Data Ecosystem
FREE | October 14, 2025
REGISTER- What a Healthy Data Ecosystem Looks Like
- Where Most Manufacturers Fall Short
- Real-World Example of Predictive Maintenance
- What’s Next: Preparing for the Future of Industrial AI
From Visualization to Action: Driving Results with AspenTech’s Real-Time Historian
FREE | September 24, 2025
REGISTERAccess to operational data is only the beginning—turning that data into meaningful insights requires the right tools. The Aspen InfoPlus.21® (IP.21) family empowers teams to go beyond data collection to drive smarter decisions and measurable improvements.
Join AspenTech’s experts to learn how to:
- Build high-impact graphics to track performance and evaluate trends in real time
- Analyze batch records for traceability, compliance and continuous improvement
- Monitor and improve asset performance with OEE metrics tailored for continuous and batch operations
- Apply pattern matching to discover trends, anomalies and optimization opportunities
Register now and discover how you can drive higher performance with real-time visualization and advanced analytics.
Process Intensification Strategies for Biofuel Production
FREE | September 23, 2025
REGISTERJoin us to explore how process intensification strategies transform biofuel production through efficient technology. This live webinar will be led by Rocky Costello, a professional chemical engineer with extensive experience in biofuel projects. Using a case study from a biodiesel plant that was built and operated in Illinois, Rocky will highlight how intensified systems can enhance performance and scalability. This session will cover transesterification, purification, and distillation in biodiesel production, with a focus on continuous processing and high conversion yields.
By the end of the webinar, you’ll gain insights into:
• Managing feedstock variability
• Enhancing conversion and purification
• Continuous flow Spinning-Tube-in-Tube (STT) Reactors
• Applying simulation-driven strategies to optimize biofuel operations
The webinar will include a live Q&A with Rocky Costello, offering a unique opportunity to ask questions and receive expert guidance tailored to your facility’s needs.
Streamlining Batch and Continuous Process Modeling with Aspen Plus®
FREE | August 5, 2025
REGISTERProcess engineers working with specialty chemicals often face the challenge of optimizing production systems—consisting of both batch and continuous processes. However, modeling these mixed processes can be complex and time-consuming.
Aspen Plus simplifies modeling batch processes and seamlessly integrates them with continuous models. During this webinar, AspenTech® experts will provide an in-depth look into:
- Modeling batch applications such as crystallization, distillation and reaction
- Integrating batch, semi-batch and mixed processes within a unified environment
- Success stories of how Batch Modeling in Aspen Plus allows users to reduce cycle times and improve quality
Register now and discover how an integrated batch and continuous modeling environment enables faster process design, improved product quality and reduced cycle times!
Creating Value from Data: Maximizing Plant Performance Through Real-Time Analytics
FREE | July 9, 2025
REGISTER- Evaluate Today’s Industrial Data Landscape and uncover the hidden opportunities that come from bridging data silos between control systems, lab data, historians, and enterprise software
- Demonstrate Real-World Use Cases for areas like energy management, asset monitoring, and process optimization, providing immediate ROI and building momentum for larger projects.
- Show Advanced Scenarios, including predictive maintenance, “golden run” analysis, and multi-site data integration, to illustrate the next level of operational excellence.
- Highlight Key Considerations for selecting or re-evaluating analytics tools, ensuring you’re set up for success from quick wins to long-term growth.
Bulk Solids Feeders: How to prevent solids and powder flow stoppages with proper feeder design
FREE | June 26, 2025
REGISTER- What are common flow problems?
- What are flow patterns?
- Comparison of different types of feeders
- Difference in feeders, conveyors, and dischargers
