ESD Simulation Training Podcast
ESD Simulation Training Podcast offers a series of episodes that explore technical training courses tailored for the process industries. Since 1989, we have empowered thousands of engineers with practical knowledge and skills across various topics such as Process Problem Solving and Troubleshooting, Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressor Training, Screw Compressor Training, Energy Transition, Critical Thinking, and FPSO Operations. Tune in to gain valuable insights and enhance your expertise in your field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In Episode 8 of the ESD Simulation Training Podcast, Brian Hillaby speaks with industry veteran Nick Jackson about production processing and emergency systems on oil and gas installations. They delve into Nick's extensive experience, the comprehensive three-day training course he delivers through ESD, and key aspects of offshore operations including drilling wells, various offshore structures, and fascinating developments in subsea...
In Episode 7 of the ESD Simulation Training Podcast, host Brian Hillaby speaks with Managing Director Mark Dixon about glycol dehydration — a key process in gas systems. They explore why removing water is critical, how triethylene glycol is used and regenerated, and the importance of solution management. Mark also discusses the challenges of process changes, ways to improve efficiency and reduce emissions, and how simulation plays ...
In this sixth episode, host Brian Hillaby sits down with Edward Dilley, a seasoned chartered chemical engineer. Together, they explore the fundamentals and real-world significance of process control in industrial settings. Edward shares insights into why proper measurement and control are essential for safety, environmental compliance, and profitability. The conversation covers common failures in process control systems, the shortc...
In our fifth episode, host Brian Hillaby interviews Mark Dixon, founder of ESD Simulation Training, to explore the vital role of compressor stations in natural gas transmission. They discuss key equipment, operational challenges, and the importance of simulation models in training. Learn how ESD’s courses empower engineers worldwide in the operation and maintenance of these critical facilities.
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In the fourth episode of ESD Simulation Training’s podcast series, host Brian Hillaby discusses critical thinking with Howard Thomas, a seasoned process consultant with decades of experience in engineering and operations. Howard shares his "golden rules" for effective critical thinking, emphasizing evidence-based decision-making, precise measurement, and avoiding assumptions. He highlights the distinction between critical and creat...
In our third episode, host Brian Hillaby and Managing Director Mark Dixon explore the critical role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in meeting decarbonization and net-zero targets. This podcast covers key processes, economic drivers like carbon taxes, and ESD's global experience in CCS projects.
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In our second episode, Brian Hillaby speaks with Ken Takon, a Rotating Equipment Consultant, about the purpose, advantages, and challenges of dry gas seals. He touches on the history, development, and practical considerations of using dry gas seals, including their application in various compressor types and operating conditions.
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With over 30 years of experience in the wood pulp manufacturing industry and a decade in developing technical training materials, Brian Hillaby brings a wealth of knowledge to ESD's first episode. In this episode, "Problem Solving and Troubleshooting in Process Operations," Brian interviews Mark Dixon, the Founder and Managing Director of ESD. Mark, a Chartered Gas Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers shares...
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