Master Process Modeling. Build Your Consulting Career.
Design simulations that match real plant behavior, solve complex process problems, and turn your expertise into high-value consulting work.
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You're Losing Money by Not Fully Using Your Simulation
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Your Model Converges. But Does It Match the Plant?
Most engineers can run a simulation. Very few can make it match reality. The gap between a converging model and a reliable plant-level decision is exactly where projects stall, optimizations get missed, and expensive consultants get called in.
You don’t need more software features. You need a better modeling methodology — and a clear path from technical expert to trusted consultant.
- Models that converge but don't match plant data
- Simulations used only for reports -- not real decisions
- Energy savings and bottlenecks left unidentified
- Engineering expertise that never translates into consulting offers
Built for Process Engineers, Consultants & Technical Experts
Whether you’re working in gas processing, LNG, refining, distillation, or industrial systems — this platform gives you one clear promise: master simulation, optimization, AI tools, and consulting.
- Process engineers who want simulations that match real plant behavior
- Engineers in gas processing, LNG, refining, or distillation
- Technical experts ready to offer consulting services
- Consultants who want AI, optimization & energy efficiency tools
- Engineers building structured consulting offers from their expertise
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Three Pillars of Process Expertise
Each course is built around a core competency every consulting-grade engineer needs.
Process Modeling & Simulation
Build models that reflect real plant behavior. Thermodynamics, unit operations, and convergence strategies that work in the field — not just in textbooks.
Optimization, AI & Energy Efficiency
Use predictive analytics, pinch analysis, and AI tools to identify energy savings, remove bottlenecks, and improve performance across your process systems.
Consulting & Business Development
Turn engineering expertise into structured consulting offers. Scope projects, price your services, and build authority in your technical niche.
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Need Expert Consulting on a Real Process Challenge?
Beyond the courses, I work directly with engineering teams facing complex process modeling challenges — from gas processing debottlenecking to operator training simulators.
- Process simulation model development & troubleshooting
- Gas processing, LNG & distillation design reviews
- Advanced process control & operator training simulators
- Energy efficiency & optimization studies
- Team training workshops -- on-site or remote
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Every engagement starts with understanding your specific challenge. One-hour consultation or multi-week modeling project — let’s find the right fit.
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When the Model Says OK -- But Reality Says Otherwise
A gas processing plant was struggling with CO2 removal performance in their amine unit. The simulation model — built by a previous contractor — showed absorption efficiency within spec. But on the plant floor, the treated gas was consistently off-target.
The team had re-run the simulation dozens of times, adjusting amine circulation rates and reboiler duty. Nothing changed. The model said OK. The plant disagreed.
The root cause was a modeling methodology problem. The thermodynamic package had been set up incorrectly for the actual CO2 partial pressures at that facility, causing the model to systematically underpredict stripping requirements. Once corrected and validated against plant data, the team identified a configuration change that improved CO2 removal efficiency by 12% — without any capital investment.
Result: 12% improvement in CO2 removal efficiency — zero capital spend. The root cause was always in the model, not the plant.
ABOUT IVANA
Ivana Lukec, PhD
Process modeling and simulation expert with 25+ years of experience in process design, optimization, advanced process control, and operator training simulators.
I’ve spent 25+ years working on the front lines of process engineering — from designing gas processing facilities to building operator training simulators and leading complex optimization projects across Europe and the Middle East. I know where simulations break down, where engineers get stuck, and exactly what it takes to turn technical depth into real consulting impact.
- PhD in Chemical Engineering
- 25+ years in process simulation, design & optimization
- Specialist in gas processing, LNG, distillation & APC
- Trusted by engineering teams across Europe & the Middle East
Ready to Model Like a Consultant?
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Process Modeling. Simulation. Real Results.