Unleashing Design Power: Process Simulation using HYSYS or Aspen Plus Training Course

Introduction

In the intricate world of chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries, designing new processes, optimizing existing operations, and troubleshooting plant issues demand powerful analytical tools. Process simulation software, such as Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus, provides a virtual laboratory where engineers can model complex chemical and physical phenomena, perform rigorous calculations for mass and energy balances, and predict plant performance under various conditions. This capability is indispensable for reducing capital expenditure, minimizing operational costs, and significantly enhancing safety and efficiency without the need for costly physical prototypes.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical mastery of process simulation using either Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus. From understanding fundamental thermodynamic models and property packages to building complex flowsheets, conducting sensitivity analyses, and performing optimization studies for various unit operations, you will gain the expertise to leverage these industry-standard tools effectively. This empowers you to accelerate design cycles, improve troubleshooting capabilities, make data-driven decisions, and strategically contribute to engineering excellence and sustainable operations within process industries.

Target Audience

  • Process Engineers and Chemical Engineers.
  • Design Engineers in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Firms.
  • R&D Scientists and Engineers in Process Development.
  • Plant Engineers and Technical Support Staff seeking optimization tools.
  • University Students and Researchers in Chemical Engineering.
  • Operations Personnel aiming to understand process behavior.
  • Anyone involved in process design, optimization, or troubleshooting.
  • Consulting Engineers specializing in Process Industries.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of process simulation and its benefits.
  • Grasp the core functionalities and interface of HYSYS or Aspen Plus.
  • Analyze and select appropriate thermodynamic models and property packages.
  • Comprehend how to build and manipulate complex process flowsheets.
  • Evaluate the performance of various unit operations using simulation.
  • Develop practical skills in performing sensitivity analyses and optimization studies.
  • Navigate common convergence issues and troubleshooting techniques in simulation.
  • Formulate robust strategies for applying process simulation to real-world engineering problems.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Process Simulation and Software Overview
  • What is process simulation and why is it important?
  • Benefits of process simulation: cost savings, safety, optimization, faster design.
  • Overview of HYSYS or Aspen Plus interface and features.
  • Navigating the simulation environment: flowsheet, property environment, simulation basis.
  • Basic concepts: streams, unit operations, convergence.
  1. Fluid Packages and Components Selection
  • Introduction to thermodynamic models (Equations of State, Activity Coefficient Models).
  • Criteria for selecting appropriate fluid packages (e.g., Peng-Robinson, SRK, NRTL, UNIQUAC).
  • Adding pure components and hypothetical components.
  • Understanding component properties and their impact on simulation.
  • Troubleshooting common property package issues.
  1. Building Basic Process Flowsheets
  • Creating new simulations and setting up the simulation basis.
  • Adding material and energy streams.
  • Introducing basic unit operations: separators (flash, 3-phase), mixers, splitters.
  • Specifying input conditions (temperature, pressure, flow rate, composition).
  • Running and interpreting simulation results.
  1. Simulating Pressure Changing Equipment
  • Pumps: modeling pump performance, power requirements, efficiency.
  • Compressors and Expanders: isothermal, adiabatic efficiencies, multi-stage compression.
  • Valves and Pipes: pressure drop calculations, line sizing.
  • Series and parallel configurations of pressure-changing equipment.
  • Impact of pressure changes on phase behavior and stream conditions.
  1. Simulating Heat Transfer Equipment
  • Heaters and Coolers: simple heat exchangers, process utility heaters.
  • Heat Exchanger (Shell & Tube, Air Cooler): rigorous modeling, heat curves, design mode.
  • Energy integration using heat exchanger networks.
  • Understanding overall heat transfer coefficients.
  • Troubleshooting heat exchanger performance issues.
  1. Simulating Distillation Columns
  • Introduction to distillation principles.
  • Shortcut distillation models (e.g., Fenske-Underwood-Gilliland).
  • Rigorous distillation models: tray-by-tray calculations.
  • Specifying column parameters (stages, feed location, reflux ratio, reboiler/condenser duty).
  • Convergence strategies for distillation columns.
  1. Simulating Reactors
  • Types of reactors: conversion, equilibrium, Gibbs, CSTR, PFR.
  • Defining reaction sets: stoichiometry, kinetics (for kinetic reactors).
  • Simulating different reactor types for various chemical processes.
  • Impact of reaction conditions on conversion and selectivity.
  • Troubleshooting reactor models.
  1. Advanced Flowsheet Operations and Utilities
  • Recycle loops: importance and convergence strategies.
  • Design specifications and adjust blocks for process optimization.
  • Controllers (PID): basic control loop simulation.
  • Logic operations (e.g., balance, set).
  • Reporting and plotting simulation results.
  1. Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization
  • Performing sensitivity analysis: examining the impact of input variables on outputs.
  • Introduction to optimization tools within HYSYS/Aspen Plus.
  • Defining objective functions and constraints for optimization.
  • Case studies in optimizing process conditions for maximum yield or minimum cost.
  • Interpreting optimization results and making informed decisions.
  1. Advanced Applications and Dynamic Simulation (Introduction)
  • Introduction to dynamic simulation: transient behavior, start-up/shutdown, control system testing.
  • Basic dynamic modeling concepts in HYSYS Dynamics or Aspen Plus Dynamics.
  • Oil manager and crude assay management (for HYSYS).
  • Solids modeling and electrolyte systems (for Aspen Plus).
  • Integration with other engineering tools and real-world data.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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