HSC Chemistry 9 Training Courses more out of your HSC software and join up to eight instructor-led HSC courses in Pori on June 3 - 14. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from the

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P Kobylin, M Hietala, T Kotiranta, A Remes, Training Courses Pori 2019A Roine

HSC Chemistry 9 Training Courses

HSC Chemistry 9 courses in Pori, Finland, in June 2019

Get more out of your HSC software and join up to eight instructor-led HSC courses in Pori on June 3 - 14. Donot miss this opportunity to learn from the experts.Please confirm your reservation by May 10, 2019, at the latest.

Eight different courses are available. We recommend everyone to start with the HSC Basic course, since thisinformation is needed in the more advanced Mineral processing, Hydrometallurgy, and Pyrometallurgycourses.

Course Topic Dates

HSC Basic and Equilibrium Course June 3, 2019 @ ORC

HSC Sim Basics June 4, 2019 @ ORC

HSC Sim Pyro and Hydro Teaching and Workshop (2 Days) June 5-6, 2019 @ ORC

HSC Sim Pyro and Hydro Dynamic Simulation June 7, 2019 @ ORC

Sustainable Processes with HSC Process Models June 10, 2019 @ ORC

HSC Sim Mineral Processing Course (2 Days) June 11-12, 2019 @ ORC

HSC Mineral Processing Advanced and HSC Geo June 13, 2019 @ ORC

HSC Sim Programming Own Unit Operations June 14, 2019 @ ORC



Prerequisites for the participants

The official language of the courses is English. All participants must bring their own laptops with Windows 7, 8, or 10. A fast laptop with at least 6 GB memory and at least 4 GB of free hard disk space is needed. An external mouse is recommended for flowsheet drawing. The latest HSC version will be installed on the laptops and temporary user licenses are

available for the participants. NOTE: Participants must have full administrative rights fortheir computers to allow HSC installation.

Participants can test calculation examples on their PC, ask questions at any time, or justfollow the presentations.

Daily schedule outline

Time Topic

9:00 Course starts

10:30-10:45 Coffee break

10:45 Course continues

12:00-13:00 Lunch break


15:00-15:15 Coffee break


17:00 Course ends

Venue

ORC, Pori Finland

June 3-14, 2019

Outotec Research Center(Auditorium - Sali)Kuparitie 10 (Google Maps)FI-28101 Pori, Finland

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=z8hHiHKjeEhs.kJ_HXHcCUs-w



Course fee

500 EUR per day per participant (VAT 0%). It is possible to participate for one day only. However,it is recommended to take the whole course, because this will help you get the maximum benefitfrom HSC.

The total fixed price of the course covers: The selected HSC training course Printed course material for all the participants Course workshop cases in printed and electronic form 30-day license for latest version of HSC for all participants Course certificates (will be sent to the participants after the course) Lunches and refreshments

Registration and payment information

a) Register online at http://www.hsc-chemistry.com/webshop&subcat=8

b) Register via Booking FormDownload the HSC Course Booking Form.Email the completed and signed form to:

HSC TeamOutotec Research CenterP.O. Box 69, FIN-28101 Pori, [email protected]

Payment can be made by bank transfer or by credit card – online registration only (VISA,MasterCard, Eurocard, or Amex).Note: No refunds will be made for cancellations, unless the organizer cancels the whole course.

Bank Transfer (for purchase orders):Outotec (Finland) OyBank: Nordea Bank OyjAddress: Satamaradankatu 5, 00020 Helsinki,FinlandAccount (IBAN): FI82 1571 3000 0169 99Swift: NDEAFIHH

Cancellation and refund policy

No refunds will be made for cancellations, unless the whole course is cancelled by the organizer.

Further information

www.outotec.com/hscwww.hsc-chemistry.com

http://www.hsc-chemistry.com/webshop&subcat=8

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.outotec.com/hsc

http://www.hsc-chemistry.com/



Location Outotec Research CenterKuparitie 10 (Google Maps)FI-28101 Pori, Finland

Hotels, Flights, and Local Info

Please make your own hotel and flight reservations. Here are some options:

Hotelshttp://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/pori/https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/finland/pori

Travel (flights, trains, buses)https://www.finavia.fi/en/helsinki-airport/ Currently there are no connections to Pori by plane.https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage Train is the fastest connection, 4 h, from Helsinki airport to Pori.https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/ Buses are slow unless you leave from Helsinki center andhttp://www.onnibus.com/en/index.htm operate only from Helsinki center, not from the airport.

Pori Cityhttps://www.pori.fi/en

For further information:http://www.outotec.com/HSChttp://www.hsc-chemistry.com/

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http://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/pori/

https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/finland/pori

https://www.finavia.fi/en/helsinki-airport/

https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage

https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/

http://www.onnibus.com/en/index.htm

http://www.hsc-chemistry.com/



HSC 9 Basic and Equilibrium Course – 1 Day

The HSC Basic course focuses on the generalinformation that is needed to specify apractical problem in the 23 calculationmodules, run the calculations, and analyzethe results. Participants will learn what canbe done with the HSC package and be givensome idea of what cannot be done. Theseskills are also needed in the more advancedHSC Equilibrium, Hydro, Pyro, and MineralProcessing courses.

Equilibrium calculations offer a practical wayto observe the effects on the productcomposition of process variables, such astemperature and amounts of raw materials.

Most HSC users utilize perhaps only 1-2 of the HSC calculation modules. This course will help users tounderstand the capabilities of all 23 calculation modules and 12 databases. This course also provides anunderstanding of the potential applications of HSC.

The target of the Basic HSC Course is to teach the participants what can be done with the HSC package andwhat cannot be done. The course will focus on the most common questions and problems raised by HSC usersover the last few years.

This course gives an overview of the basic HSC operation principles and the major procedures needed tosolve more complicated problems with the HSC software. The course will also illustrate the possibilities forapplying thermochemistry in practical problems.

The Basic Course is intended for beginners and intermediate users. However, even more advanced users mayfind it useful, because they will have the opportunity to raise questions concerning more difficult issues.

The Equilibrium module is one of the most commonly used HSC tools, because it can be applied to manydifferent areas. The target of this course is to acquire the versatile skills required to use and createEquilibrium applications and analyze the results.

The HSC Basic and Equilibrium course covers general issues, as well as more specific topics like:

- General information required in most of the HSC modules- Basic concept, HSC internal structure, user interface issues, etc.- Some basic principles of thermochemistry related to HSC- Internal structure of the HSC databases, chemical formula syntax, etc.- Specification of phases and species, etc.- Demonstration of the HSC calculation modules with workshop examples- Specification of chemical system and raw materials- High temperature and water solution applications with workshop examples

After the course there may be an opportunity to visit the Outotec Research Center labs.

Lecturers: Dr. Antti Roine, Matti Hietala, Petri KobylinAntti has worked with HSC modules and databases for nearly 40 years. Matti is one of the scientific advisorsbehind the HSC development project with expertise in physical chemistry. Petri has worked as an advisor forthe HSC Gem Equilibrium module. His expertise is in water solutions.



HSC Sim Basics – 1 Day

This one-day course includes:

- Introduction to Sim- Introduction to basic tools in Sim- Flowsheet drawing and editing- Using different units in the flowsheet- Basic example of elemental distribution unit operation- Basic example of reaction unit operation- Basic example of minerals processing unit operation- Creating calculation scenarios

Lecturers: Matti HietalaMatti is one of the scientific advisors behind the HSC development project with expertise in physicalchemistry.



HSC Sim Pyro and Hydro Teaching and Workshop (2 Days)

Sim Pyro Applications – 1 or 2 Days

This two-day course focuses on HSC Sim distribution mode applications. Typically, these are used tosimulate pyrometallurgical processes, but they may also be applied in many other areas.

The course covers a general introduction to the Sim Flowsheet module with several demonstrations andprovides an understanding of the potential applications of the Sim Distribution mode. The target of thiscourse is to acquire versatile skills required to use and create Sim Distribution mode applications andanalyze the results.

Day 1: Sim Flowsheet Distribution Mode Introduction and Workshops

- Basic use of HSC Sim- Drawing a flowsheet with HSC Sim- Data needed for building up a simulation based on distribution models- Using controls and model tools. Excel and DLL type unit operations- Checking and identifying errors- Demonstrations with several Sim distribution mode example cases- Sim Flowsheet workshop with distribution models

Day 2: Sim Flowsheet Distribution Mode Workshops

- Several examples of different types of distribution unit operation.

Lecturers: Matti HietalaMatti is one of the scientific advisors behind the HSC development project. His expertise is in physicalchemistry. He is in charge of Sim module development.



HSC Sim Pyro and Hydro Teaching and Workshop (2 Days)

HSC Sim Hydro Applications – 1 or 2 Days

This two-day course focuses on HSC Sim reaction mode applications. Typically, these are used tosimulate hydrometallurgical processes, but they may also be applied in many other areas.

The course covers a general introduction to the Sim Flowsheet module with several demonstrations andprovides an understanding of the potential applications of the Sim Reactions mode. The target of this courseis to acquire the versatile skills required to use and create Sim Reactions mode applications and analyze theresults.

Day 1: Sim Flowsheet Reactions Mode Introduction

- Basic use of HSC Sim- Sim internal structure, user interface issues, tools, specified working methods, etc.- Drawing a flowsheet with HSC Sim- Data necessary for building up a simulation- Using controls and model wizards- Checking and identifying errors- Demonstrations with several Sim reaction mode example cases

Day 2: Sim Flowsheet Workshop

- The second day focuses on workshops that provide information on drawing flowsheets, creatingmodels, testing simulations, and analyzing the results.

- Workshop with simple reaction mode examples- Workshop with participants’ own processes

Lecturers: Tuukka Kotiranta, Dr. Petri KobylinTuukka has more than ten years’ experience of hydrometallurgical modelling. He is one of the scientificadvisors behind the HSC software. His expertise is in hydrometallurgy. Petri has many years’ experience ofwater solutions and equilibrium calculations.





HSC Sim Pyro and Hydro Dynamic Simulation – 1 Day

This one-day course focuses on how to use HSC Sim dynamic simulation in pyro and hydroapplications by using the Dynamic Unit.

The course covers a general introduction to using the Dynamic Unit and setting up dynamic calculations withseveral demonstrations and provides an understanding of the potential pyrometallurgical andhydrometallurgical dynamic applications. The target of this course is to acquire the basic skills required to useand create Sim dynamic applications and analyze the results.

Day 1: Introduction to Dynamic Unit and Dynamic calculations in Sim

- Basic use of Dynamic Unit [Variable list, tanks, operations]- Dynamic calculation settings and collecting results- Creating schedules for the simulation- Creating events for the simulation- PID controls- Pyro- and hydrometallurgical workshop examples

Lecturers: Matti Hietala, Tuukka Kotiranta



Sustainable Processes with HSC Process Models – 1 Day

The mining, minerals, and base metals industryhas a significant impact on the environment.This course will focus on qualitative causesand effects, but also give tools to define thequantitative environmental footprint values.The HSC process models linked to the life-cycle assessment (LCA) calculations (GaBi,OpenLCA) makes it possible not only tomaximize process performance, but also tominimize environmental footprints.

Topics- What is LCA? - Framework according to ISO- Simulation-based LCA – Digitalizing the Circular Economy- Integration of flowsheet with LCA using HSC Chemistry® process modeling software- HSC Sim / GaBi - Industrial cases from metal production (Cu, Zn, Pb, Ni) to recycling and design for

recycling (LED lamps, mobile phones)- LCA features of HSC Sim module- Life-cycle assessment of metallurgical plant, demo with silver refinery case- Process optimization using exergy, demo with power plant case- How can the process industry sector maximize the benefits of LCA? Identification of opportunities and

challenges. What has industry done to meet environmental requirements?- OpenLCA, Ecoinvent examples

After the course there may be an opportunity to visit the Outotec Pori Research Center labs.

Lecturers:Dr. Antti Roine (Technology Director, Outotec)Dr. Susanna Horn (Manager, Sustainability Development)Prof. Dr. Markus Reuter (Helmholtz-Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology)Matti Peltomäki (Project Manager – Modeling and Simulation)Matias Hultgren (Specialist – Modeling and Simulation, Outotec)



HSC Sim Mineral Processing Course – 2 Days

This two-day course focuses on HSC Sim Particles mode applications. Typically, these are used inminerals processing simulations, but they may also be applied in many other areas, e.g. recycling.

This course gives an overview of the basic HSC Sim operating principles and the major procedures requiredto solve more complicated problems. The course will also illustrate the potential applications of HSC Simmineral processing by means of practical problems. The target of this course is to acquire the versatile skillsrequired to use and create Sim Particles mode applications for minerals processing and analyze the results.

Day 1: Sim Particles Mode Introduction

- Basic use of HSC Sim- Drawing a flowsheet with HSC Sim- Data needed for building up a simulation based on particles & minerals processing models- Using controls and model tools; DLL type unit operation models- Checking and identifying errors- Demonstrations with several Sim minerals processing example cases- Sim Flowsheet workshop with minerals processing models

Day 2: Sim Flowsheet Workshop for Minerals Processing

- Continuing with several examples of different types of minerals processing unit operations. The mainfocus is on flotation. The modeling cases cover the following topics:

- Describing mineralogy (Stream Setup)- Element to mineral conversion- Using unit models and setting their parameters and controls- Simulating different scenarios, e.g., for creating grade-recovery plots- Alternative flowsheets

Lecturers: Dr. Antti Remes, Matti HietalaAntti has been working with mineral processing applications for more than 15 years. He is one of thescientific advisors behind the HSC software. Matti has worked as a technical advisor in HSC Sim moduledevelopment.



HSC Mineral Processing Advanced and HSC Geo – 1 Day

The Advanced Sim Course provides HSC users with knowledge of processing experimental data with HSCmodules, and more detailed information of the Sim Flowsheet module’s advanced tools. The course durationis 1 – 2 days, depending on the required scope and if any of the participants’ own mass balancing, modelfitting, and simulation model cases are to be covered.

Day 1: Mass Balancing of Experimental Data and Model Fitting of Flotation Kinetics- Working with experimental data- Collecting and organising experimental data in HSC Mass Balance- Element to mineral conversion with HSC Geo (working with mineral database)- Mass balancing and data reconciliation- Model fitting of flotation kinetics with HSC Sim Model Fit- Workshop on experimental data mass balancing with minerals processing operations- Flow rate and assay mass balancing- Mineral-based balances- Handling of sized data, size by assay (cyclone, flotation bank)- Flotation kinetics model fitting with laboratory and plant scale data: rougher flotation, cleaner repetition

stages, closed loop (locked cycle) data

Day 2: Other usage of HSC Sim and HSC Mass Balance (optional)- Continuing workshop with experimental data balancing and model fitting examples- Processing of your own custom mass balancing and model fitting cases- Creating a simulation model using your own experimental data and processing flowsheet

Lecturers: Dr. Antti Remes, Matti HietalaAntti has been working with mineral processing applications for more than 15 years. He is one of thescientific advisors behind the HSC software. Matti has worked as a technical advisor in HSC Sim moduledevelopment.



HSC Sim Programming Own Unit Operations – 1 Day

The HSC Sim module contains several built-in generic unit operation models of reactors, which users canapply in process flowsheets and calibrate using experimental data. However, users may get full flexibility withtheir own DLL type unit operation models.

This one-day course gives information and good practices on how to create generic DLL unit models withVisual Studio. The DLL model template and availability of HSC functions help a lot when developing your ownunit operation models. DLL units may be based on chemical reactions, element distributions, or particles asthe basic procedures are quite similar.

This course contains several workshop examples in which DLL unit models are developed using MicrosoftVisual Studio tools. Some basic knowledge about programming is recommended. If you are interested in thecourse, we will be happy to send you more information or you can look at the manual from the HSC installation,Help folder, file: 50 Sim Unit DLL Manual.doc.

Unit operation basics- Development environment- How to start making DLL models- General structure of DLL model- How to utilize HSC readymade functions in the DLL- Workshop 1: How to make changes to ready-made models- Workshop 2: How to create your own models on the empty model template

Lecturers: Matti Peltomäki and Matti HietalaMatti Peltomäki is the project manager of HSC software architecture. His expertise is in softwaredevelopment. Matti Hietala is one of the scientific advisors behind the HSC development project. Hisexpertise is in physical chemistry. He is also the project manager of Sim module development.

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