METSIM® Training program 2024 (Europe)

Flowsheeting in metallurgy and mining

InsPyro is your METSIM® agent in Europe. In 2024 we organize 3 training weeks for new METSIM® users, and also topical trainings on a monthly basis.

Training weeks

In general the program of the training weeks is as described below. Small adaptations can be made to make a better match with the participants interests.

  • DAY 1: Getting started with METSIM®
    • Drawing a flowsheet
    • Defining streams and reactions
    • Use of controller
  • DAY 2: Comminution
    • Particle size distribution
    • Crushing/screening unit operations
    • Recycle streams
    • Plotting overview tables
  • DAY 3: Hydrometallurgical flowsheeting and DDE
    • Leaching
    • Solvent extraction
    • Electrowinning
    • DDE: dynamic data exchange
  • DAY 4: Pyrometallurgical flowsheeting and dynamic modelling
    • Smelting reactions
    • Splitters
    • Batch processes/dynamic modelling

When: 25-28/11/2024 (09.30 – 16.00); 10-13/03/2025; 16-19/06/2025

Where: hybrid online-Leuven (Ambachtenlaan 54, 3001 Leuven)

Cost: 600€ per day per person or 2000€ per person for 4 days

Topical trainings

2 hour online training sessions dedicated to a specific topic of METSIM® modelling.

  • 19/01/2024: Focus on reactions
  • 09/02/2024: Focus on particle size distribution (PSD)
  • 15/03/2024: Focus on splitters
  • 19/04/2024: Focus on making stream boxes
  • 17/05/2024: Focus on compounds
  • 14/06/2024: Focus on dynamic modelling
  • 20/09/2024: Focus on controllers
  • 18/10/2024: Focus on dynamic data exchange (DDE)
  • 15/11/2024: Focus on APL statements (cancelled, contact us for update)

Where: online 09.30 – 11.30 (Brussels time)

Cost: Topical trainings are included within your M&S. If your M&S has expired you can also participate at a cost of 250€/person per topical training.

Solvent extraction – electrowinning plant: follow the copper extraction efficiency and solvent use

More information on the software can be found on www.metsim.com.

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