Aspen Hysys:
Process Modelling 1 & 2 HS01, HS02
HS01: 24500 CZK (Promo price: 23000 CZK until 1. May 2024)
HS02: 24500 CZK (Promo price: 23000 CZK until 1. May 2024)
Introduction
This Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling training course is designed for individuals with a background in chemical/process engineering, the oil/gas industry, or petroleum refining, along with a foundational understanding of Aspen HYSYS Steady-state simulation. The course aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to build, navigate, and optimize process simulations using Aspen HYSYS, emphasizing efficient utilization of its functions for advanced steady-state process modeling. Through hands-on exploration of features like the Workbook and Flowsheet interfaces, participants will discover how to enhance convergence characteristics, troubleshoot common issues, and integrate multiple flowsheets for streamlined simulation efforts.
Course Objectives:
• Construct, navigate, and optimize process simulations using Aspen HYSYS.
• Utilize various HYSYS functions efficiently for advanced steady-state process modeling.
• Take advantage of intuitive solving capabilities for rapid flowsheet construction.
• Effectively use Workbook and Flowsheet interfaces for quick and accurate modeling.
• Implement multi-flowsheet integration to organize and streamline simulation efforts.
• Enhance convergence characteristics of columns and flowsheets, troubleshooting common problems.
Course Benefits:
• Leverage Aspen HYSYS features, including the bi-directional solver, for rapid flowsheet construction.
• Utilize Workbook and Process Flow Diagram interfaces for quick and effective modeling.
• Streamline simulation efforts through multi-flowsheet integration.
• Explore diverse reporting methods, including Microsoft Excel VB macros.
• Evaluate equipment performance using Aspen HYSYS rating capabilities.
• Conduct case studies to determine optimum operating points for processes.
• Understand pipeline hydraulics calculations for sizing gas gathering systems.
Who Should Attend:
• Petroleum engineers.
• Process engineers with process simulation experience.
• New engineering graduates/technologists using Aspen HYSYS in their daily work.
• Process engineers involved in design and optimization projects.
• Plant engineers assessing plant performance under various operating conditions.
• R&D engineers and researchers using Aspen HYSYS for process synthesis.
Course Outlines:
1/ Introduction to Oil & Gas Industries, Chemical Industries, Process Simulations, EOS, Thermodynamic Property Packages, and Getting Started with Aspen HYSYS:
This section initiates a comprehensive exploration of the oil and gas industries, chemical sectors, process simulations, equations of state (EOS), and thermodynamic property packages. The introduction transitions seamlessly into the practical aspects of utilizing Aspen HYSYS by guiding participants through the initial steps.2/ Commencing with Aspen HYSYS Simulations:
The course delves into the operational intricacies and flow sheeting of various unit operations within the Aspen HYSYS simulation environment. This includes a detailed examination of pumps, compressors, expanders, heat exchangers, flash separators, reactors, absorbers, distillation columns, and more. Participants learn to adeptly adjust, set, and balance operations within the simulation environment for effective modeling.
3/ Oil Characterization with Aspen HYSYS:
Participants are introduced to the Aspen HYSYS Oil Manager and Assay Management features, exploring their applications in oil characterization, particularly for a crude unit. The course provides hands-on experience in performing oil characterization, a crucial aspect of process modeling.
4/ NGL Fractionation and Column Modeling:
The module covers NGL fractionation, emphasizing Aspen HYSYS column models and templates. Participants learn to use the Input Expert to add and define distillation columns, along with manipulating column specifications to align with process objectives.
5/ Optimization Techniques with Aspen HYSYS:
The course introduces participants to optimization methodologies using the Optimizer & Spreadsheet tools in Aspen HYSYS. This section guides participants in leveraging the optimizer tool to optimize flow sheets and using the spreadsheet for performing calculations.
6/ CSTR Simulation for Propylene Glycol Production:
Participants gain insights into reactors with an introduction to Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTR). The course provides hands-on experience in simulating CSTR and creating reactions in Aspen HYSYS, specifically for the production of propylene glycol.
7/ Propane Refrigeration Loop Analysis:
The module focuses on building and analyzing a propane refrigeration loop, covering aspects of simulating the vapor compression loop. Participants gain an understanding of forward-backward information propagation in Aspen HYSYS, utilizing the spreadsheet to calculate the Coefficient Of Performance (COP) for the loop.
8/ Modeling a Refrigerated Gas Plant and Gas Gathering System:
The course encompasses modeling a simplified version of a refrigerated gas plant, incorporating hypothetical components in Aspen HYSYS. Participants learn logical operations such as balances and adjustments and utilize the Case Study tool for in-depth simulation analysis. Additionally, the modeling of a gas gathering system on varied terrain is explored, utilizing the steady-state capabilities of Aspen HYSYS and employing the Pipe Segment operation for modeling single and multi-phase fluid flow.
9/ Turbo Expander Plant Modeling:
The module delves into the modelling of an LNG exchanger to simulate multi-pass exchangers in Aspen HYSYS. Participants learn to add columns using the Input Experts and incorporate extra specifications to enhance column functionality.
10/ Introduction to Safety Analysis Environment in Aspen HYSYS:
This section introduces the HYSYS Safety Analysis Environment as a comprehensive tool for process-wide pressure relief modelling. Participants learn to size and rate pressure safety valves (PSVs) for single or multiple relief scenarios, with a demonstration on setting up and reporting results from PSV calculations in the Safety Analysis Environment.
11/ Modelling a Gas Dehydration Unit or Specific Project:
The course concludes with a focus on modelling a typical gas dehydration unit, investigating gas saturation, hydrate formation conditions, and unit operation performance throughout the model. Participants apply the Recycle operation as a versatile flowsheet-building tool suitable for a variety of simulations.
