Client project / Centrica Energy Storage
Methanol Recovery Simulator and Associated Updates.
Implemented and delivered a methanol–water distillation simulator, from C emulation and thermodynamic code through to procedure-based testing and shift-team delivery.
Timeline image: Illustrative interface · DeltaV reference image supplied by Luke
From process behaviour to a working simulator
My Centrica work began with a methanol–water distillation simulation at Easington, delivered during my time as a Simulation Engineer. The methanol-recovery Operator Training Simulator required thermodynamic and fluid-dynamic modelling of binary distillation, connecting the behaviour of the process to the operator’s controls.
I implemented the complete project and associated updates between August 2012 and November 2013. This included C coding for the emulation and adapting chemical-engineering thermodynamic code so that the process model behaved as required.
Testing and delivery
I built the simulator, tested it against operating procedures and delivered it to Centrica Storage shift teams.
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Led delivery of the full-site operator training simulator, combining hands-on process engineering with DeltaV emulation, customer engagement and project ownership.
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Led the commercial and acceptance work for major Easington simulator changes, implementing hot-flash and distillation modifications for Tolmount and restored Rough injection.