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Invited Lectures
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Bruce A. Dale
Senior Consultant
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company |
Presentation
A Three Decade-Long Journey in the Use of Advanced Simulation Technologies in the Upstream Oil & Gas Industry
Access to energy remains a key enabler for growth and prosperity in the world economy. The sources and supplies of energy have evolved over the last 150 years yet hydrocarbons such as coal, crude oil, and natural gas continue to fuel world industrialization. ExxonMobil has been a leader in the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons, in part due to long-standing commitments to R&D and a strong technology portfolio.
Advanced simulation technologies, such as finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), have progressively played an increasing role in the success of the energy industry, much like it evolved in aerospace and automotive industries a decade or so ago. Never have the technical changes in the oil & gas sector been more prevalent and ambitious than in the last 30 years, which include worldwide utilization of horizontal well drilling and hydraulic fracturing; the emergence of long-distance liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport; and the monetization of previously-inaccessible hydrocarbons in deepwater, the arctic, and from unconventional resources in an environmentally friendly manner.
ExxonMobil was an early adopter of Abaqus FEA software shortly after its availability to industry in the late 1970s and rapidly became a significant user to complement its existing technology portfolio. This presentation reflects on a three-decade long journey that highlights some of the technical achievements and increasing contributions of advanced simulation technologies such as Abaqus within the upstream oil & gas industry.
About the Presenter
Bruce A. Dale is a Senior Consultant with ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company in Houston, Texas and is an advisor for drilling, completions, and production challenges throughout ExxonMobil's worldwide businesses. He has held a variety of technical and management positions in both R&D and operations and has fostered innovation, creativity and excellence throughout his nearly 30-year professional career. Bruce has been a strong advocate for the practical use of numerical simulation technologies within ExxonMobil and, in particular, has promoted the use of Abaqus to solve some of the toughest technical challenges in the upstream oil & gas industry. He received BS and MS degrees in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, and has over thirty patents issued or pending.
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Mattias Olsson, Ph.D.
Manager, Virtual Engineering
Tetra Pak |
Presentation
Developing Safe Packaging for Milk with Computer Aided Engineering
According to beverage industry estimates, 44% of the world’s population drinks milk or liquid dairy products (LDP) every day. Consumption is expected to reach 263 billion liters by the end of 2009 and the Tetra Pak Dairy Index forecasts that total global LDP consumption will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.2% from 2009 to 2012. With continued growth and demand in both developed countries and emerging markets, it is critical to produce safe and convenient packaging for milk and liquid dairy products that allow for longer shelf-life at ambient temperatures.
Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, develops and manufactures systems for processing, packaging and distribution of liquid dairy products. Dr. Mattias Olsson, System Engineer, Virtual Engineering at Tetra Pak will present how his company has used advances in Computer Aided Engineering to develop an innovative packaging solution that delivers milk at a low price while providing convenient functionality and consumer safety. Examples of using Abaqus FEA to study the carton material, the machine where the packages are formed and filled, and the performance of the package in the value chain will also be presented.
About the Presenter
Dr. Mattias Olsson is Manager of the Virtual Engineering group at Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions AB. Since joining Tetra Pak in 2006, he has been responsible for supporting development of new packaging systems and filling machines using Abaqus to analyze plastic moulding, package performance and package forming. Mattias is currently managing a group of specialists working with simulation methods development and support for development of packaging solutions for the premium market.
Prior to joining Tetra Pak, Mattias worked at Lund University as part of the research, teaching and management teams.
Mattias graduated with a Doctoral degree in Solid Mechanics from Lund University in 2004. The research considered material mechanics for plasticity induced damage evolution.
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