Honeywell opens student process control design competition

Honeywell has launched its annual process control design competition, which recognises the most talented chemical engineering students across the globe. The competition rewards innovative projects designed using Honeywell’s UniSim Design Suite simulation software.

The Asia–Pacific winner will receive an expenses-paid trip to the 2013 Honeywell Users Group (HUG) Conference in Perth.

The winning students will have an opportunity to present their project, learn more about the process industries and network with attendees, including potential employers. The sponsoring tutor will also receive the opportunity to attend a training course on cutting-edge technological innovation at one of Honeywell’s world-class automation colleges. The prize covers all travel, accommodation and registration costs for the event.

The 2012 Asia–Pacific winner, Tuyen Dinh Quang.

“It is always encouraging to see so much global talent through these student competitions,” said Bradd Schneider, vice president of global sales for Honeywell Process Solutions. “I’d really encourage students to participate in their region. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your talents and learn more about the industry.”

Last year’s Asia-Pacific competition winner, Tuyen Dinh Quang from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, used the UniSim Design Suite to simulate an important conversion process in petroleum refineries, known as Fluidised Catalytic Cracking (FCC). The simulation was created to optimise plant production and maximise gasoline yield. Tuyen and his teacher presented his winning design to almost 200 industry experts and manufacturing companies at the 2012 Asia-Pacific HUG on the Gold Coast.

All entries must use Honeywell UniSim Design Suite software, available free to professors teaching at students’ universities. Entries for Asia-Pacific must be submitted through professors lecturing at the student’s university by 31 May. Submissions should include an abstract of approximately 300 words detailing the benefits derived from the design, and a short presentation.

For further information, entry requirements for all regions and details for professors wishing to obtain the UniSim Design software, click here. Sample entries and last year’s competition winners can be found on the Honeywell Student Engineers Facebook page.