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CHEMKIN: Fundamentals and Applications

Three-Day Training Course
August 12-14, 2008
San Diego, California, USA
For more information, please contact training@ReactionDesign.com

Course Abstract

CHEMKIN software represents a widely accepted standard for modeling chemical kinetics in a variety of chemical processes, including combustion, catalysis, and chemical conversion, as well as deposition and etching of materials for microelectronics and materials processing. This course reviews the fundamentals behind the CHEMKIN software, and focuses on ways to apply CHEMKIN software in optimizing and improving understanding of chemical process behavior. The class will cover CHEMKIN gas-phase and surface formalisms for developing and describing chemical mechanisms, as well as example applications to industry-relevant problems. Applications will include any or all of the following (depending on the interests of the participants) combustion (e.g., for gas-turbine, engine, and power-generation), chemical conversion, and materials processing.

Times

Day 1: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Introduction to CHEMKIN Gas and Surface Phase Fundamentals
Day 2: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Solving industry relevant problems with CHEMKIN
Day 3: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Solving surface chemistry problems and introduction to Particle Tracking Module

Day 1 Outline

  • Intro to CHEMKIN 4.1
  • Graphical User Interface/Diagramming
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Reactor Models
  • Graphical Post Processor
  • Gas Phase Chemistry Fundamentals
  • Gas Phase Transport Fundamentals
  • Surface Chemistry Fundamentals

Day 2 Outline

Hands-on examples (Selected from list below; content will vary, depending on interests of early registerees)

  • Equilibrium composition and adiabatic flame temperatures
  • Exploring NOx reduction
  • Adiabatic flame speeds and flame structure
  • Internal combustion engines
  • Gas turbine combustors
  • Reactor networks

Day 3 Outline

Hands on examples (Selected from list below; content will vary, depending on interests of early registerees)

  • Catalytic oxidation
  • Chemical vapor deposition
  • Plasma cleaning and etching
  • Particle Tracking Module: theory and hands on example

Cost and Registration

  • PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED — WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE WALK-INS
  • $2,000 per student
  • Register 30 days in advance and receive a $200 discount
  • Ask about a discount for two or more registrants from the same organization
  • To register, please complete and return a Registration Form, call (+1) 858 550 1920 x214, or send an email to training@ReactionDesign.com

Location

USD Computer Technical Center
3760 Convoy Street, Suite 112
San Diego, CA 92111-3743
USA

Directions

From San Diego Airport (9.91 miles, 15 minutes):

Start out going NORTHWEST on TERMINAL 1 toward TERMINAL. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto AIRPORT EXIT. AIRPORT EXIT becomes N HARBOR DR. Turn LEFT onto W GRAPE ST. Merge onto I-5 S. Merge onto CA-163 N toward ESCONDIDO. Take the MESA COLLEGE DR exit toward KEARNY VILLA RD. Turn RIGHT onto MESA COLLEGE DR Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto KEARNY VILLA RD. Turn LEFT onto AERO DR. Turn RIGHT onto CONVOY ST. End at 3760 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111-3743 US Make your first left into the Crossroads Office Complex driveway. 3760 is the northern building, and Suite 100 is on the ground floor at the northwest corner.

From the 805 freeway Northbound

Merge onto I-805 N. Take the KEARNY VILLA RD exit toward MONTGOMERY AIRPORT. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto KEARNY VILLA RD. Turn LEFT onto AERO DR. Turn RIGHT onto CONVOY ST. End at 3760 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111-3743 US Make your first left into the Crossroads Office Complex driveway. 3760 is the northern building, and Suite 100 is on the ground floor at the northwest corner.

From the 805 freeway Southbound

Merge onto I-805 S. Take the CA-274 E/BALBOA AVE EAST exit. Merge onto BALBOA AVE/CA-274 E. Turn RIGHT onto CONVOY ST. End at 3760 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111-3743 US Make your first left into the Crossroads Office Complex driveway. 3760 is the northern building, and Suite 100 is on the ground floor at the northwest corner.

Accommodations

The following is a list of area hotels:

  • Four Points By Sheraton
    8110 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA (0.21 miles away)
    Tel: 858-277-8601
  • Courtyard-San Diego Central
    8651 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA (1.19 miles away)
    Tel: 858-573-0700
  • Residence Inn
    5400 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA (1.55 miles away)
    Tel: 858-278-2100
  • Hampton Inn
    5434 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA (1.58 miles away)
    Tel: 858-292-1482
  • Ramada Inn
    5550 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA (1.70 miles away)
    Tel: 858-278-0800

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