The BASIC Aspen HYSYS Course will show you how to model and simulate Processes (From Petrochemical, to Ammonia Synthesis and Polymerisation).
Analysis of Unit Operation will help you in order to optimise the Chemical Plant.
This is helpful for students, teachers, engineers and researchers in the area of R&D and Plant Design/Operation.
The course is didactic, with a lot of applied theory and Workshops/Study cases.
At the end of the course you will be able to setup a simulation, run it, get results and more important, analysis of the process for further optimisation.
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Learning objectives
- Model basic chemical processes
- Simulate basic industrial processes
- Understand the concept of flowsheet and manipulate it
- Set up the required/basic inputs for a simulation
- Choose the most adequate method for physical properties modeling
- Be able to model the most important/used unit operations
- Modify all reporting results in order to make analysis
- Model basic chemical processes
- Simulate basic industrial processes
- Understand the concept of flowsheet and manipulate it
- Set up the required/basic inputs for a simulation
- Choose the most adequate method for physical properties modeling
- Be able to model the most important/used unit operations
- Modify all reporting results in order to make analysis
Syllabus
Learn about Chemical Processes and how to Simulate/Model them
Welcome to the Course!
Simulation help engineers to model processes faster, easier and without losing considerable amount of resources such as money and time.
It helps to cover different scenarios in order to optimise existing processes or to design new ones.
It helps process engineer to understand current operation conditions as well.
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Syllabus
Simulation help engineers to model processes faster, easier and without losing considerable amount of resources such as money and time.
It helps to cover different scenarios in order to optimise existing processes or to design new ones.
It helps process engineer to understand current operation conditions as well.
Content of Index:
1.Course Objectives
2.Introduction to Aspen HYSYS
3.User Interface & Getting Help
4.Environment I: Physical Properties
5.Environment II: Introduction to Flowsheet
6.Basic - Unit Operation Models
7.Basic Reporting of Data and Results
8.Worked Case Studies (I, II and III)
9.Individual Case Study – IV and V
10.Conclusion
The Course Objectives (BASIC COURSE ONLINE)
- General Flowsheet Concepts
- Setting the adequate Physical Properties
- Basic Requirements to set up a Simulation
- Flowsheet “manipulation” à build, navigate, optimize
- Get to know the “input” and “outputs” of the most common Unit Operations
- Workshop Practice – Hands on!
- Basic Reporting of Data and Results (tables, graphs, raw data)
- Technical Stuff (extensions, versions, exporting, saving, etc...)
What is Aspen HYSYS? What is the basic difference between Aspen HYSYS versions?
What about Aspen HYSYS and PLUS?
How to interact with the Starting and Landing pages.
About the File Menu, the Exchange, oneDrive, different Templates, help button.
The Landing Page is important for file/document manipulation. You can open new templates form here, as well as to export/import new/exiting cases and simulations.
What is an Environment? The two most important environments: Physical Properties and Simulation.
Aspen HYSYS V8.8 interaction with the Environments, specially the Physical Properties Environment which is the first one required to setup.
This is the Universe setup.
How to get help, some places to get HELP in Aspen HYSYS V8.8 and also see the versions NEW features
How to interact with the Help Button, get help for different Blocks. The difference between Model types and how to setup such blocks
Understanding the importance of the Physical Properties Environment in Aspen HYSYS V8.8
The importance of a good Fluid Package. How it models thermodynamics and other aspects of the component list.
The Method Assistant is very helpful when you have no idea about the interactions between substances/components. It will guide you through the type of processes you are carrying out.
An excise in which we fill up all the required data for the Physical Property Environment.
After the Physical Properties Environment, we need to fill up all the Simulation Environment. This is essentially just either a Stream or a Block with full input/output streams.
How to interact with the Simulation Environment and the Flowsheet in Aspen HYSYS V8.8; also, how to setup up and fill the required input in the simulation environment.
A little on Reporting Results.... More in Section 7. Basic Reporting
Unit Operation is not a concept of Aspen Plus, it is used in Engineering. Is any Unit able to perform any chemical/physical change to a stream/component. We use BLOCKS to model such units in Aspen HYSYS V8.8
How to choose/model Unit Operations in Aspen HYSYS V8.8; this is a brief introduction of the Model Palette
Which are the common Mixer/Splitter units? A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
Interacting with Mixers/Splitters in Aspen HYSYS V8.8. How to setup, add/modify inputs and Requirements for the simulation to run. Getting results fro the unit Block.
Exchangers are anything that input/outputs energy in form of heat. Examples:
- Heater
- Cooler
- Detailed Heater Exchanger
- Air Cooler / Furnace / LNG
A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
We use a Heater and a Cooler to model a heater/cooler in a simulation
How to setup, add/modify inputs and Requirements for the simulation to run. Getting results fro the unit Block in Aspen Hysys V8.8
Separators are simple to model since they are equilibrium 1-stage units. That is, only one P,T and x,y to model.
Examples:
- Flashes
- Decanters
- Liquid-Liquid
A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
A simulation in which we use Flash Separator as a Flashing Drum.
How to setup, add/modify inputs and Requirements for the simulation to run. Getting results fro the unit Block in Aspen Hysys V8.8
Since Mass Transfer processes are very complex to model, we require Columns. There are plenty of process that can be modeled with columns:
- Flashing
- Distillation Column
- Absorbers
- Liquid-Liquid Extraction
A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
Simulation using a Distillation Column.
How to setup all 5 steps required to model a Distillation Column. Also, some instructions on how to add/modify inputs and Requirements for the simulation to run. Getting results fro the unit Block in Aspen HYSYS V8.8
Input and output for a Pump (liquids only). This will model any kind of pump which increases pressure for any liquid.
A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
Input and output for a Pump (liquids only). This will model any kind of pump which increases pressure for any liquid.
A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
Input and output for a Compressor (gases only). This will model any kind of pump which increases pressure for any gas.
A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
Setting up a Compressor... Input and output for a Compressor (gases only). This will model any kind of pump which increases pressure for any gas.
A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
This is an important topic, since reactors are used widely. It must be stated that there are 3 sections:
- Stoichiometric based
- Equilibrium based
- Kinetic Model base
A brief introduction to how and when to use this models in the Simulation of Aspen HYSYS V8.8
We use a Conversion Reactor to model how can we add reactions and input/output requirements for a Reactor.
How to setup, add/modify inputs and Requirements for the simulation to run. Getting results fro the unit Block in Aspen HYSYS V8.8
How to get Results, how to modify/format units. How to add/remove Streams form database. Default and Template Reporting.
The importance of the workbook, how to create one, how to open it, and how to display all important information in Aspen HYSYS V8.8
How to export reports, results and numerical data in order to display all important information in Aspen HYSYS V8.8
How to create printable reports which are friendly to users/readers. We try display all important information results in Aspen HYSYS V8.8
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Basic process modeling with aspen hysys
Workshops and case studies offer valuable practice.
Provides clear explanations of HYSYS fundamentals.
Activities
Review Thermodynamics Principles
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Reinforce your understanding of thermodynamics, which is crucial for selecting appropriate fluid packages and interpreting simulation results in HYSYS.
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Thermodynamics
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Review key concepts like enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy.
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Practice solving basic thermodynamics problems.
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Relate thermodynamic principles to chemical processes.
Simulate Basic Unit Operations
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Solidify your understanding of unit operations by building and simulating them in HYSYS.
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Create simulations for mixers, splitters, heaters, and coolers.
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Vary input parameters and observe the changes in output.
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Troubleshoot common simulation errors.
Document a Simulation Workflow
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Improve your understanding of HYSYS by documenting the steps involved in creating a specific simulation.
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Choose a process from the course or your own interest.
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Document each step, including input parameters and expected results.
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Create diagrams to illustrate the process flow.
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Share your documentation with peers for feedback.
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Read Chemical Process Equipment: Selection and Design
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Deepen your understanding of chemical process equipment, which is essential for accurate modeling in HYSYS.
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Read chapters related to unit operations covered in the course.
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Take notes on key design considerations and operating principles.
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Relate the book's content to your HYSYS simulations.
Model a Chemical Plant Subsystem
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Apply your HYSYS skills to model a more complex system, such as a distillation column or a reactor network.
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Select a subsystem from a chemical plant.
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Gather necessary data, including process conditions and component properties.
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Build the simulation in HYSYS.
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Validate the simulation results against real-world data.
Read Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Mass Transfer
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Deepen your understanding of transport phenomena, which is essential for accurate modeling in HYSYS.
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Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Mass...
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Read chapters related to unit operations covered in the course.
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Take notes on key design considerations and operating principles.
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Relate the book's content to your HYSYS simulations.
Explore Advanced HYSYS Features
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Expand your HYSYS skillset by exploring advanced features such as dynamic simulation or optimization.
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Find tutorials on dynamic simulation or optimization in HYSYS.
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Follow the tutorials to build and run simulations.
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Experiment with different parameters and settings.
Review Thermodynamics Principles
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of thermodynamics, which is crucial for selecting appropriate fluid packages and interpreting simulation results in HYSYS.
Browse courses on
Thermodynamics
Show steps
- Review key concepts like enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy.
- Practice solving basic thermodynamics problems.
- Relate thermodynamic principles to chemical processes.
Simulate Basic Unit Operations
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of unit operations by building and simulating them in HYSYS.
Show steps
- Create simulations for mixers, splitters, heaters, and coolers.
- Vary input parameters and observe the changes in output.
- Troubleshoot common simulation errors.
Document a Simulation Workflow
Show steps
Improve your understanding of HYSYS by documenting the steps involved in creating a specific simulation.
Show steps
- Choose a process from the course or your own interest.
- Document each step, including input parameters and expected results.
- Create diagrams to illustrate the process flow.
- Share your documentation with peers for feedback.
Read Chemical Process Equipment: Selection and Design
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of chemical process equipment, which is essential for accurate modeling in HYSYS.
View
Chemical Process Equipment: Selection and Design
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read chapters related to unit operations covered in the course.
- Take notes on key design considerations and operating principles.
- Relate the book's content to your HYSYS simulations.
Model a Chemical Plant Subsystem
Show steps
Apply your HYSYS skills to model a more complex system, such as a distillation column or a reactor network.
Show steps
- Select a subsystem from a chemical plant.
- Gather necessary data, including process conditions and component properties.
- Build the simulation in HYSYS.
- Validate the simulation results against real-world data.
Read Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Mass Transfer
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of transport phenomena, which is essential for accurate modeling in HYSYS.
View
Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Mass...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read chapters related to unit operations covered in the course.
- Take notes on key design considerations and operating principles.
- Relate the book's content to your HYSYS simulations.
Explore Advanced HYSYS Features
Show steps
Expand your HYSYS skillset by exploring advanced features such as dynamic simulation or optimization.
Show steps
- Find tutorials on dynamic simulation or optimization in HYSYS.
- Follow the tutorials to build and run simulations.
- Experiment with different parameters and settings.
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