Online Course «Energy Optimization with Pinch Analysis» (EOPA)
In Spring 2025 is offered an English based online course «Energy Optimization with Pinch Analysis». (German course see here)
Learning Goals
The participants understand the fundamentals and application of the pinch method and are able to systematically analyze and optimize industrial processes and their infrastructure systems with the PinCH 4.0 software.
Target Groups
Experts from the fields of chemical, process and environmental engineering, energy technology and energy consulting. People responsible for energy management, sustainability, production and infrastructure of industrial companies and SMEs. Government representatives.
Duration
6 half days in May/June 2025, each from 16:00 – 20:00 (CET), incl. 30 minutes break with an additional 6 question periods
Course Format
Online course in six blocks, «Problem-based Learning». The focus is to work on practical examples with the PinCH software.
Upon Course Completion
Course certificate
Instructors
Team from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy «Prozessintegration/PinCH» Center of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts: Don Olsen, Dr. Benjamin Ong, and Prof. Dr. Beat Wellig
Language
English
Course content
Notes
Times are given in Central European Time (CET) and are selected to accommodate participants in the western hemisphere. Depending on interest, a course for the eastern hemisphere may be held at a later date. The teaching blocks are recorded and made available for review afterwards.
Question Period
There will be 6 question periods provided to answer questions about the subject matter and the PinCH software. Participation is voluntary and only serves to clarify open questions; no new material is taught.
Costs
The cost of the course is CHF 2'200.-.
A six month time-limited full version of PinCH 4.0 is included.
Registration
By E-Mail.