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Sebastian Werner

Sebastian Werner
Sebastian Werner, Chief Technology Officer
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Hybrid models: the benefits explained in CHEManager

Posted by Sebastian Werner on Sep 20, 2021

We've written for CHEManager about the benefits of hybrid plant models for chemical process optimization. Here's where to read it.

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Cloud security and how Navigance protects your data

Posted by Sebastian Werner on Jul 14, 2021

Security concerns still hold some chemical producers back from realizing the benefits of cloud computing. But serious, long-mature service providers have made huge strides in data security and privacy – and can help you solve other operational headaches too.

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Opportunities for data-driven analytics: Nitrogen+Syngas magazine feature

Posted by Sebastian Werner on Mar 19, 2021

Read in the March/April 2021 edition how you could benefit from data-driven analytics

What’s the potential for process optimization in chemical plants like yours today and tomorrow? And how can you start realizing these opportunities now, to get ahead of growing pressure to improve the...

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Chemical process models – from first principle to hybrid models

Posted by Sebastian Werner on Jun 19, 2020

In this article, we explore the role, common uses and limitations of the first principle approach to chemical process modelling. And we contrast this with the advantages and disadvantages of using empirical or statistical models.

We then look at how taking the first steps into new, intelligent...

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Predictive Analytics World for Industry 4.0

Posted by Sebastian Werner on May 5, 2020

Predictive Analytics World is the leading vendor independent conference for applied machine learning for industry 4.0.

We are proud to be presenting virtually along with other experts from renown companies such as Dow, Bosch and Boston Consulting Group.

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