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Upcoming Seminar on Energy-Efficient Separation Processes

On October 28, 2025, CMC Research will host an insightful seminar titled "Industrial Scale-up of Separation Processes and Energy Efficiency in Process Industries". This event aims to provide industry professionals with valuable knowledge about optimizing separation processes in the chemical engineering field, focusing on applications of software simulation and pinch technology.

Seminar Overview

Date & Time: October 28, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM (JST)
Platform: Zoom (Includes materials)
Instructor: Kentaro Hirata, a renowned expert in the field of chemical engineering and labor safety consultancy.
Registration Fee: General: ¥55,000 (incl. tax), Members: ¥49,500 (incl. tax), Academic: ¥26,400 (incl. tax).

Seminar Highlights

This seminar is particularly beneficial for researchers and engineers interested in the intricacies of separation processes within the chemical industry. Participants can gain insights on various methodologies, including:

• - Distillation: Learn about mass balance, distillation algorithms, and practical experiments.
• - Extraction: Focus on the selection of solvents and extraction modeling.
• - Adsorption Techniques: Understand continuous chromatographic separation strategies.
• - Carbon Recycling Evaluation: Assess innovative methods for carbon neutrality in chemical processes.
• - Basics of Chemical Engineering and Separation Engineering: Cover foundational knowledge essential for professionals in the field.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for:

• - Engineers and researchers interested in the scale-up of separation technologies.
• - Professionals involved in the development of chemical processes facing industrialization challenges.
• - Young engineers and researchers keen on energy efficiency methods in chemical and process engineering.
• - Individuals focused on carbon neutrality and sustainable practices.

Detailed Agenda

The seminar will include practical sessions and discussions:
1. Separation Engineering Practices: Understanding industrial processes, heat integration, and pinch technology.
- Distillation operations and energy-saving methods.
- Extraction operations and case studies.
- Batch chromatography and its principles.
2. Using COCO/ChemSep Software: Techniques for chemical process simulation.
3. Pinch Analysis Software: Hands-on experience with HEAT-net for energy-efficient evaluations.
4. Carbon Recycling Methodologies: Discuss sustainable energy resources and CO₂ reduction strategies.

Expert Lecturer

Kentaro Hirata has an extensive background in chemical engineering, having graduated from the Tokyo Institute of Technology. After a successful career at Mitsubishi Oil Company and Mitsubishi Chemical, he founded his consultancy firm, where he has developed programs and technologies pertinent to separation processes.

Membership and Further Information: For those interested in further workshops and resources, CMC Research also offers a range of webinars focusing on advanced materials and chemical applications.

Registration: For further information and to secure a spot for this pivotal seminar, please visit CMC Research's official site

Join us to deepen your understanding of separation technologies and energy-saving practices, enhancing your operations in the chemical process industry.