Introduction to Flowsheet

Modeling

Objectives of
the section

Understand the general concepts of flowsheet simulation and the functions of Aspen Plus

Discuss different approaches to schematic modeling

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Flowsheet Simulation

What is Flowsheet Simulation?

Using a Computer Program to Quantitatively Model the Equations of a Chemical

Process

Using Basic Physical Relationships

Mass & Energy Balance

Velocity Correlations (Reactions and Mass Transfer/Heat Transfer)

Predictions

Flows, Compositions, and Flow Properties

Service conditions
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Benefits of Simulation (1)

Reduces plant design time

– Allows the technologist to quickly test different plant configurations

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– Determines the optimal process conditions within specified constraints
– Helps to find process limits (debottlenecking)

Assistance in the operation of the plant

Perform Process Safety Studies

– Management of Change (MOC) Process Modification Study Emissions Study for Regulators
– Analysis of the efficiency of process equipment (columns, compressors, etc.) Loss accounting
– Recommendations for Plant Operators (via ASW)
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Benefits of Simulation (2)

Design Process (EPC Engineer)

– Mass and energy balances of the project
– Equipment design
– Operational studies (effects of contamination, catalyst decontamination, etc. affecting the capacity of the
equipment)
– Physical Properties for Control System Design

Process Development (R&D Engineer)

– Preliminary diagrams for new processes
– Process Database
– Technology Development Planning Guide

Optimising Plant Performance with the Online Model (RTO)

– Adjust the model according to factory measurements
– Predict optimal setpoints for key parameters to improve profitability

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Benefits of Simulation (2)

Design Process (EPC Engineer)

– Mass and energy balances of the project
– Equipment design
– Operational studies (effects of contamination, catalyst decontamination, etc. affecting the capacity of the
equipment)
– Physical Properties for Control System Design

Process Development (R&D Engineer)

– Preliminary diagrams for new processes
– Centralized Process Database
– Technology Development Planning Guide

Optimising Plant Performance with the Online Model (RTO)

– Adjust the model according to factory measurements
– Predict optimal setpoints for key parameters to improve profitability

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Detailed Model (1)

Model details depend on the end use of the model

Project development model

– Providing thermal and material balances for equipment design
– Usually made for a fixed flow rate to achieve the desired performance
– Not flexible for on-line optimization or installation studies
– All block operations are simulated, if possible, using accurate models

– Significantly smaller coverage (one or only a few single operations)

– An accurate model for exploring key blocks
– Easier to create and maintain for new users (simulation expert doesn't have to run)

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Detailed Model (2)

On-line optimization model

– Optimisation of plant operation
– Very large girth (process or model of the whole plant)
– Can handle a wider range of operating conditions
– Operations with high economic impact, modeled by strict models, other units with less rigor
– In general, it is more complex than the project quality model
– Must work efficiently to provide timely feedback to factory installations

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A Simple Simulation Problem

What is the composition of the

product flow?

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A Simple Simulation Problem with Recycled

What is the composition of the

product flow?

– “Sequential Modular” режим (SM)

– Give some estimates for the recirculation stream and let the convergence method calculate the balances

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Approaches to Flowsheet Modeling

– Each operating unit is solved in a specific sequence

– Used to solve a large number of blocks

– All equations are solved at the same time

– A point of reference is needed

– Use the SM approach to initialize and/or approximate the solution, then use the EO approach to define the schema
more precisely
– Use the SM approach to get an initial solution, then use the EO approach to optimize or tune the model

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Useful Practices for Flowsheet Calculation

Build large diagrams of multiple blocks at a time

– This makes it easier to troubleshoot errors

There doesn't have to be a one-to-one correspondence between the hardware in the factory

Keep in mind the end use of your model

– Provide detailed information where the question needs to be answered
– Keep your diagram simple (easier to build and maintain, works faster!)
– Can always add parts later if required

Providing Relevant Input Parameters

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Some Important Features of Aspen Plus

Calculation of Electrolyte
Systems modeling, optimization, and reconciliation

– Precise calculation of gear (heat exchanger

design tools)
–
Accurate calculation of the cost of equipment
(equipment cost modeling)
Advanced – Energy analysis
– Пользовательские свойства (Custom Properties) – Calibration of process safety valves (Safety
– Custom Units Valve sizing)
Operation Models) AspenTech provides additional
courses that cover each of these
– Integration with Microsoft® Excel topics in more detail
– Integration with other applications
through automation Contact the coordinator

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Пользовательский интерфейс
Objectives of the section

At the end of this section, you will be able to:

• Improve your knowledge of working in Aspen Plus, familiarize yourself with the graphical user interface

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Пользовательский интерфейс

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Запуск Aspen Plus

• From the Start menu, go to...

– Aspen Plus | Aspen Plus V10

– For earlier versions, such as V8.8, upgrade to Aspen Plus V8.8 | Aspen Plus V8.8

• The Aspen Plus start page opens (next slide)

– Start a new simulation or...
– Select from the previously opened simulation

• Alternatively, simply double-click the simulation file in the Windows folder

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Aspen Plus Start Page – Resources
aspenONE Exchange

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aspenONE Exchange
Доступ к aspenONE Exchange из Search by category
вкладки Resources

Обзор и загрузка
истории
Customer

Search Filters

Search & Download: Equipment

Selection Tools, Schematics, Training,
More – Provided by AspenTech and
Approved Third Parties – From Aspen
Plus
Preview
items before loading

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aspenONE Exchange – E-Learning

• Online Learning
– On-demand access to 3-minute animated Best Practice tutorials and
"Integrated Workflow"
– Flexible learning experience for users of all skill levels
– For registered customers with a support agreement

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Environments in Aspen Plus

• Properties Environment – all the steps required to fully define the physical properties
– Component Selection and Characterization
– Selecting a Property Package and Databases
– Collect experimental property property data to validate or match with your model
– Evaluation of properties / tracing of the structure of new molecules
– Property Analysis
– Regression of property data

• Simulation Simulation Environment – for creating and running models

– Process flow diagram construction
– Create and run interactive analyses (sensitivity/case studies, etc.)
– Fitting Models to Process or Lab Data
– Preliminary Design, Calibration and Evaluation of Equipment
– Relative Valuation (Economic Valuation)

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Building a model in Aspen Plus

• Properties wednesday:
– Specify the chemical components for the process
– Aspen Plus databanks databases or custom settings
– Specify thermodynamic models to represent the physical properties of components and mixtures in the process
– Built-in Models or Custom Models

• Simulation Environment:
– Definition of the flow chart:
– Operating Units & Flow Connection
– Graphical drawing of the scheme using block models from the Model Palette
– Specify the streams and their conditions (T, P, composition, etc.)
– Specify the operating conditions and other parameters for the work units
– Optional: Specify process power supply and cost factors to perform energy and economic analyses

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Simulations Example

• Full schemas can be accessed in Aspen Plus from the Resources

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Creating a New Simulation

• Launch Aspen Plus

• Click "New..." to create a new model

• Select the appropriate one

template to start the simulation

Type
Process

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Интерфейс Aspen Plus

• Графический пользовательский интерфейс

– Timelines to trigger actions
– Model Palette for Flowchart

• Navigation bar
– Used to navigate through folders, forms, and sheets
– Contains an object management feature that allows you to manipulate discrete objects of information

• Next button: Checks if the current form is complete and moves on to the next form that requires input

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Navigation bar (1)

• The navigation bar is a hierarchical view of the tree structure of the available modeling inputs, results, and objects that have been specified; this is used to navigate through folders,
forms, and sheets
Folders • Refer to the root elements in the
Navigation
• Contains forms and/or other folders or management objects

Forms • Used to enter data and view results

• Can consist of multiple sheets
• Located in folders

Sheets • Components of the form

• Selected using the tabs at the top of each sheet

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Navigation bar (2)

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Status Indicators

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Functionality

• When you hover over a field in a form, a tooltip gives you information about that field. Use this to make data entry easier

• Click the arrow for the drop-down list in the box to display a list of possible
input values for this field
– Typing the first letter of a parameter will result in a list of parameters starting with that letter

• The Tab key will take you to the next field of the form

• In tables, Aspen Plus always adds one row below the last record

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Color-coded fields

• The blue italics are the default values in input fields where you didn't specify a value

• Bold values are the values you specified A bright blue outline indicates the field you're currently editing Black values are results or

non-edi
• table values

• Gray values on a light gray background are disabled due to other characteristics

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Color-coding fields in tables

Line Selection

• A yellow outline appears around the selected cell

• The row and column labels of the selected cell have a yellow background

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Help

• Help Menu Sections

– Select the "Help" section on the ribbon to launch online help:
– Contents: View documentation, including user manuals and reference guides.
– Index: Search for help on a specific topic using index entries
– Search: Search for help for a topic that contains any word or phrase

• F1 Help
– Hover over the desired field, press the function key <F1> to bring up the Help menu for that field and / or worksheet

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Troubleshooting Help

• Troubleshooting Uses Online Help Menu

– Based on specific error messages and warnings
– Based on the description of the problem
– Using Diagnostic Messages and Failed Attempts

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Словарь терминов (Glossary Help)

• Glossary of terms used in the Aspen Plus documentation

• Related to Other Terms

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Activated Analysis Dashboard

• Tools built into Aspen Plus to help with analysis and optimization:
– Activated Economic Analysis provides a high cost estimate that can be used to compare with alternative processes
– Activated Energy Analysis Looks for Opportunities to Reduce Energy Consumption Using Pinch Technology
– Activated Exchanger Analysis allows you to quickly access accurate heat exchanger design and evaluation programs from Aspen Plus

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Activated On-Line Models: Plant Data in Aspen Plus

• Using Accurate Process Models to Support Operations

On Installations
– Checking the model with factory data
– Monitoring of current work
– Streamline your day-to-day operations

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Importing Factory Products Data Map Run Calculation Analysis of the results
Conditions variables with

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Main Features of Plant Data in Aspen Plus

Referencing Import historical Built-in Data Run a model with Create an Aspen
Factory Data for data from Processing Device datasets Compare OnLine project in
Simulation Inside database and/or Stationary Mode model results with the background to
the Simulation Excel Detection factory results facilitate the
Environment deployment of the
online model

EAP301 Aspen Plus Detailed Description: Real-Time Simulation and Optimization

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Demonstration: Cumene Production Scheme

RECYCLE

REACTOR

COOL
FEED
SEP
REAC-OUT COOL-OUT P = 1 atm
T = 220°F Q = 0 Btu/hr
P = 36 psia Q = 0 Btu/hr T = 130°F
Benzene: 40 lbmol/hr Pdrop = 0 psi Pdrop = 0.1 psi
Propylene: 40
lbmol/hr
PRODUCT

C6H6 + C3H6  C9H12

Benzene Propylene Cumene (isopropylbenzene)
90% umbreyting própýlens

Use the RK-SOAVE Property Method Filename: CUMENE. BKP

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Среда Свойств (Properties)
Objectives of the section

At the end of this section, you will be able to:

• Improve Your Knowledge of the Aspen Plus Property Environment

• Define Component List and Select Schematic Property Method

• View Options for Saving Aspen Plus Models

Workshop: Creating a Simulation Schema - Component Input and Property Method

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Properties wednesday

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Demonstration:
Technological scheme of cumene production

RECYCLE

REACTOR

COOL
FEED
SEP
REAC-OUT COOL-OUT P = 1 atm
T = 220°F Q = 0 Btu/hr
P = 36 psia Q = 0 Btu/hr T = 130°F
Benzene: 40 lbmol/hr Pdrop = 0 psi Pdrop = 0.1 psi
Propylene: 40
lbmol/hr
PRODUCT

C6H6 + C3H6  C9H12

Benzene Propylene Cumene(isopropylbenzene)
90% umbreyting própýlens

Use the RK-SOAVE Property Method Filename: CUMENE. BKP

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Components

• Open in the Properties environment

• Use Components | Specifications | Selection sheet to specify all components,

required for process simulation

• All available physical property parameters for each component are retrieved from the databases

• Pure's Pure Component Database contains parameters such as molecular weight, critical properties, etc.; database searches are listed in the Enterprise Database tab

• You can use the Find button to search for components

• Elec Wizard can be used to create electrolyte simulations

• SFE Assistant can be used to calculate solid-liquid phase equilibrium

• The User Defined button is used to create a component that is not present in the databases

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Component Characterization Form
Property Databases

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Component Input

• The Component ID is used to identify the component in the simulation and results

• Each Component ID can be associated with a component from the database as:
– Alias: Chemical formula of the ingredient (i.e. C6H6)
– A suffix is added to formulas when isomers exist, i.e., C2H6O-2
– Component Name: Полное имя компонента (BENZENE)

• Components from the databases can be found using the Find button

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Поиск с использованием баз данных свойств Aspen Properties Enterprise
Database

• Search using the name of the component,

formula, component class,
molecular weight, boiling point, or CAS number

• All components that contain the specified items will be listed

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Clean Component Databases

• Parameters that are not present in the first selected database will be found in subsequent ones
selected databases

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Clean Component Database List(1)
Database Contents Uses
PURE36 Data from the Physical Design Institute Primary Base
данным (DIPPR) and AspenTech Aspen Plus Data
AQUEOUS Parameters of Pure Components for Ionic and Molecular Particles in Aqueous Solution Simulation
systems containing electrolytes

SOLIDS Pure Component Parameters for Strong Electrolytes, Salts and Other Solids Simulation
systems containing electrolytes and solids

INORGANIC Thermochemical Properties of Inorganic Properties Used for solids, electrolytes and metallurgy
Steam, Liquid and Solid Phase Components

AP-EOS Pure Component and Binary Interaction Parameters Used in the CPA Equation of the State Mixtures containing hydrocarbons
Properties Method and
Polar molecules
NIST-TRC Data from the National Center for Standards and Technology (NIST), Center for Thermal Huge range of components
Research ( TRC)

• Older PURExx databases included for increased interoperability

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Clean Component Database List (2)
Database Contents Uses
ETHYLENE Pure Component and Binary Interaction Parameters for Components Process Simulation
Commonly Found in Ethylene Processes for Use with the SRK Ethylene production
Properties Method

COMBUST Component parameters, typically Simulation

occurring in combustion products, including free radicals Combustion Processor

POLYMER Chains of repeating monomer links Processes

Polymerization
SEGMENT Single monomer groups or segments Processes
Polymerization
INITIATOR Property Parameters and Thermal Decomposition Reaction Rate Parameters for Processes
polymer initiators Polymerization

ELECPURE Clean Component Settings for Some Components Commonly Found in Processes
processes involving amines Including amines

FACTPCD FACT (components specified in a specific Pyrometallurgical processes

pure or phase solution for use only with the Aspen / FACT / Chemapp interface
in Aspen Plus)
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Clean Component Database List (2)(3)
Database Contents Uses
PPDS Physical Property Data System Database of the National Physical Data Link to PPDS Database
System
Engineering Laboratory (National Engineering
Laboratory)
NRTL-SAC A pure component parameter of XYZE containing segmental representations of Settlements with
common solvents using the NRTL-SAC
property method

HYSYS Pure Components and Binary Interaction Parameters Required for Aspen Model
HYSYS Properties using the properties of Aspen
HYSYS

BIODIESEL Pure fumes of components commonly found in biodiesel production Biodiesel Production
processes Processes

• The HYSYS database is used to support Aspen Properties in HYSYS

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Property Methods

• Use the Methods | Specifications to specify the physical property methods to be used in the simulation

• Property methods are a set of models and methods used to describe

Behavior of the pure component and mixture

• Choosing the right physical properties is critical to getting the right simulation results

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Method Definition Form

Tips for Choosing

a Method

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Saving an Aspen Plus Simulation Model

• Чтобы сохранить файл :

– Выберите Save As из меню File
– Choose the right Save As Type
– Выберите File name

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Форматы файлов Aspen Plus

File Type Extension Format Description

Compound *.apwz Binary A compressed file that contains the model (BKP or APW files) and
external files referenced by the model. You can add additional files, such as
supporting documentation in the APWZ file.

Document *.apw Binary A file containing the results

Modeling, Results and Information of Intermediate Convergence

Backup *.bkp ASCII Archive file containing input data and simulation results

Template *.apt ASCII Шаблон, содержащий значения по умолчанию

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Concatenated Files - Compound Files (.apwz)
Problem : It is difficult to manage all the files related to the simulation
A single case of Aspen Plus can include dozens
File:
• Backup file (.bkp) APWZ file
• Embedded backup file (.apmbd)
• FORTRAN files ( .dll, .dlopt, .obj, . F )
• Exchanger design and rating files (.edr, etc)
• Economic evaluation files (.izp, .szp, etc.)
• etc.

Decision: Advantages:
Insert all dependent files into one "Compound File" Easily manage and deploy files
• Aspen automatically identifies the files that will be included in the compound file • E-mail
• Manual toggle that allows the user to add or remove content • Доступ к файлам
• Document management systems such as
SharePoint, Documentum

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Параметры и настройки файла по умолчанию

Specify the type of simulation file to be

saved to the compound file:
APW or BKP (by
default)

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Modifying the Contents of a Concatenated File

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Workshop 1: Build Simulation of Process Flow Diagrams Media Properties

Objectives of the seminar:

• Explore the Aspen Plus Properties interface
• Learn the first steps and the minimum input parameters that are needed to start modeling

The seminar contains the following objectives:

• Задача 1 – Создать новый файл
• Task 2 – Add Component List
• Задача 3 – Выбрать пакет свойств Property Method
• Задача 4 – Сохранить файл

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 Build Flow Diagram – Properties
Environment
Seminar
Файлы можно найти в папке: Basic Input

Purpose
In this workshop, you will simulate a simplified production plant
Benzene. You'll start by configuring the component list and selecting a property method. By
doing so, you'll become familiar with the Aspen Plus interface and learn the minimum inputs
that are needed to start modeling.

This workshop includes the following objectives:

 Task 1 – Creating a new file

 Task 2 – Adding a Component List
 Task 3 – Selecting a Property Method
 Task 4 – Saving Your File

Task 1 – Creating a new file

In this task, you'll launch Aspen Plus and create a new file from one of the
preloaded templates.

Double-click on the Aspen Plus V10 icon on your desktop

Alternatively, you can launch the app from the Start menu by navigating to All
Programs | AspenTech | Aspen Plus | Aspen Plus V10.

1. Select New on the Aspen Plus start page.

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2. Нажмите на вкладку User и выберите шаблон General with English Units , затем
нажмите Create.

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Task 2 – Adding a Component List
3. Once the simulation is created, you will be redirected to Components |
Specifications | Selection sheet.

Type HYDROGEN in the first cell of the Component ID and press Enter on your
keyboard. The program will fill in the Component name and Alias fields cells with
information about the component.

4. Repeat the above step for METHANE, BENZENE, and TOLUENE. Make sure
that the Component name and Alias cells are populated for each component.
Component names and aliases are stored in the Aspen Properties databases, so this
validation is important to ensure that components and properties are loaded
correctly into the simulation.

Task 3 – Selecting a Property Method

5. Click on the Methods folder in the Navigation Pane to proceed to the next
required input form. Notice that this folder displays a red "incomplete" icon
because the original data is missing. Alternatively, click on the Next button to
proceed to the next missing original parameter.

6. Click the arrow next to the Base method field. Scroll alphabetically and select
PENG-ROB. Note that after selecting this method, the "Parameters" folder still
appears as incomplete.

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7. Нажмите на кнопку Next, чтобы перейти к следующей форме, или разверните
папки, чтобы перейти к листу Methods | Parameters | Binary Interaction |
PRKBV-1 .

8. Review the available binary interaction options in this form. For components in a
mixture, you must ensure that all binary parameters for all pairs of components are
present in this form. If there are no parameters for a pair of components, the
program assumes that the pair leads
itself is perfect, and the components do not interact in the mixture. When you view
this form, the required outgoing values will be shown as filled.

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9. Нажмите кнопку Next. Появится окно «Properties Input Complete»,
indicating that all minimum input data has been entered. Close the window.

Task 4 – Saving Your File

10. Click on the File menu, select Save As, then select Aspen Plus Backup
as a file type. Save your file as BENZENE PROPERTIES. BKP. Select No to
save in *.bkp format only.

The *.bkp file is a stable and lightweight format that

Recommended in most cases. More information about the usage and
capabilities of each file format can be found in the "Properties Environment"
section.

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Notes:

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Simulation environment
Objectives of the section

At the end of this section, you will be able to:

• Gain new knowledge of simulation in the Aspen Plus simulation environment

• Create a flowsheet and enter information into the streams and blocks of the Aspen Plus model

• Run Model

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Simulation Environment
Flow Chart

• Definition of the process flowsheet :

– Block Operations and Thread Connections
– Graphical schematic assembly using models from the Model Palette

• Specify the components of the raw material flow and the

thermodynamic conditions (i.e., temperature and pressure)

• Specify operating conditions and other parameters for operation

Unit

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Continued Demonstration: Cumene Production Conditions

RECYCLE

REACTOR Heater Flash2

Model Model Model
COOL
FEED
SEP
REAC-OUT COOL-OUT P = 1 atm
T = 220°F Q = 0 Btu/hr
P = 36 psia Q = 0 Btu/hr T = 130°F
Benzene: 40 lbmol/hr Pdrop = 0 psi Pdrop = 0.1
Propylene: 40 psi
lbmol/hr
PRODUCT

C6H6 + C3H6  C9H12

Benzene Propylene Cumene (isopropylbenzene)
90% umbreyting própýlens

Use the RK-SOAVE property package Filename: CUMENE. BKP

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Graphical Representation of Flowsheet – Blocks

• Place the block on the diagram :

– Go to the Model Categories tab in Model Palette
– Select the model of the working device; click the drop-down arrow to select an icon for the model.
– Click on the model and then click on the diagram to place the block; you can also click on the model icon and drag it onto the diagram
– Right-click to stop placing blocks

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Thread Types

• Aspen Plus contains the following types of streams

Type Description
Material Stream Material flow from one unit to
Other, Raw Materials and Products

Heat Stream Heat flux from one unit to

to the other, heating andcooling consumption

Work Stream Mechanical power flow from one unit to another (e.g., turbine to
compressor)

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Graphical Representation of Flowsheet– Flows

• To place a flow on a flowsheet:

– Click on the STREAMS icon on the Model Palette
– If you want to select a different flow type (Material, Heat or Work), click the down arrow next to the icon and select a different type
– Click on the selected port to create a connection to the block
– Repeat step 3 to connect the other end of the stream
– Note that the red ports indicate the connections required; Blue ports indicate optional connections
– To place one end of a flow as a raw material or flowsheet product, click on an empty part of the Process Flowsheet
– Right-click to stop creating threads.

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Using Mouse Buttons

• Left-click Block, Stream, Unit ID Selection

• Right-click Invokes the context menu for

of the selected stream, block, or diagram
Cancels the placement of streams or blocks on the flowsheet

• Double-left click Opens the Input form

2x
for a block or thread, or Results form For intermediate streams
Edits text

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Automatic naming of threads and blocks

• Thread and block names can be assigned automatically by Aspen Plus or entered by the user when creating an object
– Выберите диалоговое окно File | Options
– Click on the Flowsheet group
– Check or uncheck the box in the naming and display options

• Individual thread and block names can be shown or hidden by selecting the object, right-clicking, and selecting "Hide" from the context menu

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Modifying Blocks and Threads

• Displaying Input Forms and Results:

– Double-click the feature of interest, or
– Select a block or stream, right-click and select "Input..." from the context menu

• To change the appearance of a block or flow:

– Select an object by left-clicking it
– Right-click while the pointer is above the icon of the selected object to open the menu for that object
– Select the appropriate context menu item
OR
– Select an option from Flowsheet | Modify

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Attaching and Detaching Threads

• To disconnect the flow diagram from the flowsheet:

– Select the flow in the flowchart and right-click
– Select "Break Stream" for the context menu of the stream
– If the results have already been calculated, you'll be asked if you want to reconcile the flow
– Enter a name for the newly created product flow

• To connect two streams:

– Select the two threads to splice (using the Shift or Ctrl keys)
– Right-click on one of the streams, select "Join Streams"
– The combined flow will have the name of the previous raw material flow

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Inserting Blocks

• To insert a block into a flowsheet:

– Select the thread you want to insert the block into
– Right-click and select "Insert Block"
– If the results have already been calculated, you'll be asked if you want to reconcile the flow
– Select a new block ID and its type
– The old thread is connected to the first inlet and outlet ports for the new unit
– You may need to add additional threads to fully link the flowsheet to the
Depending on the model

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Settings

• Most of the widely used installation information is entered in Setup | Specifications | Global
– The name of the flowsheet that will be used in the reports
– Metric units (global units set)
– Input Mode (Steady-State or Dynamic)
– Flow Class (Solids)
– Operating phases: vapor-liquid ( default) or vapor-liquid-liquid
– Ambient Pressure

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Feature Introduction Form

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Unit Management (1)

• Units of measurement in Aspen Plus can be defined at two different levels:

– On a general level, the Home menu of the Units group
– At the cell level

• Startup templates include a number of built-in unit sets

– ENG (Engineering), METRIC, SI and OTHER.

• Users can create their own units by clicking Unit Sets in the Home panel
– Units can be copied from an existing set and then modified

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Unit Management (2)

• Edit any set of units except ENG, SI and Metric

• Editing the current global units of measure has also made it possible to
– It is necessary to select a different unit to install before changing

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Flows

• Use the Stream | Input to specify flow conditions, including two of the following:
– Temperature
– Pressure
– Fraction of steam (1 - if there is steam, 0 - if only liquid)

• In addition, to compose the flow:

– Total Flow Rate and Composition
– Individual Component Flows

• Only the characteristics of the feedstock flows are required; inputs from other streams are treated as initial estimates

• Additional specifications may be required

– Solids: Particle size distribution
– Polymers: Component Attributes

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 Input Form for Streams
Input of parameters for the solid phase Condition Conditions

Alternate characteristic

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Comment form for the stream
Alternate Thread Name

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Operating Units

• Each Unit Operation Form | Input or Unit Operation | The setup form defines the operating conditions and equipment specifications for the operating
model

• Some models require additional specifications to operate

• All operating model units have additional information parameters (for example, in the form of "Block Options")

• Most work modules include a Utility sheet for entering thermal, cooling, or power process utilities
– Profitability specifications are used for cost estimation and energy analysis

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Form of Input Parameters for Blocks

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Form of Input Parameters for Blocks

Utilities

Find out more about utilities in the Heat Exchangers section

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Form of Input Parameters for Blocks
Alternate name for the operating unit

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Run the simulation

• Calculations are controlled in the Run group on the Home panel

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Control Panel (1)

• The Control Panel consists of:

– A message window that shows the progress of the simulation by displaying the most recent messages from the calculations
– A state pane that shows the hierarchy and order of modeling blocks and convergence cycles

• Select the Control Panel form in the Home panel, the Run group, or click the Next button for a subsequent suggestion
– Run the simulation when all the required forms are complete.
If you're not sure, use the "Next" button to navigate to any pending forms

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 Control Panel (2)
Startup Control Buttons Launch Status Accessing Startup Settings
Simulation

Collapse panel
Sequence

Eliminate convergence

Calculation sequence

Show EO Dashboard

Errors That Warn Diagnostic Messages When Running a Simulation

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Workflow Start-up Status

Referencing a block with an error

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 Flow Chart Calculation Results

Objectives of
the section
By the end of this section, we'll have done:

Overview of Functions to View Simulation Results

We will discuss options for improving the performance of technological schemes

– Graphical construction of the flow chart

– Input of Operating Units and Flows
– Running the model
– View Results and Add Details to the Process Flowchart

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Calculation Results

Check for warnings or errors on

any thread or block
Overview of Flow Blocks and Results
Improvement of output parameters
of process diagrams

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Status of the Operating Unit

Summary of Convergence and Block Status Errors and warnings

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Overview of the
results
– Contains any generated errors or warnings
– Выберите History на панели Home, затем
группу Summary

– Contains the calculated operating conditions of the block (in the Blocks folder, click on the block, then
select Results)

Blocks with errors or warnings are indicated by the following icons:

– Can toggle on/off in File | Options | Flowsheet

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Aspen Plus Model Summary (1)

Model Summary - A quick overview of operation variables, design specification data, utilities, etc.

Access from:
– Панели Home группа Summary
– Папка Results Summary на Navigation Pane

– Source variables can be changed

– The data is organized by type of operation

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Aspen Plus Model Summary (2)

Create additional
tables by copying
and pasting
source data and
results

Save PivotTable
as Template

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Model Summary в Excel

You can export the data in Aspen Plus Model Summary to Microsoft Excel

Send using the Send to Excel/ASW button at the top of the PivotTable

– Not related to Aspen Plus; i.e. a one-time transfer

– With links to the Aspen Plus simulation using the Aspen Simulation Workbook (ASW)

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Excel Export Options

Define table settings,

settings, location, and
formatting.

Select the blocks

you want to
export

Export data to Excel

with enabled
/ no links in ASW

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Flow Results

– Contains flow conditions and compositions for all flows in the flowsheet
– For individual streams, click on the stream name in the Streams folder in the Navigation Pane, then select a form
Results

Manage your stream summary from Stream Summary

– 5 predefined templates (non-editable)

– Full (displays all calculated properties)
– Air Separation, Chemicals, Electrolytes and Solids
– Пользовательские шаблоны

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Flow results. Example

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Flow Results Pane

Flows: The Basics for Displaying Flow Components

Composition: The basis for displaying the proportion of components

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Stream Summary. Управление шаблонами

* Indicates that the
current template has
been modified but not
saved

Create/Edit пользовательские шаблоны

Import/Export custom templates (*.apsst - Aspen Plus template for calculated

C:\Users\<username>\My Documents\AspenTech\Aspen Plus V10.0\Templates

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Steps to Create a Custom Template for the Stream
Summary Template
1. Get started with the new Stream Summary Template
– In the Manage Template form, click on "New" to
start with a blank template
OR
– As a starting point, select a predefined or different user
template and click on "Save as New" in the Template Group
2. Enter a name and description for the new template
3. Если вы еще не открыли, нажмите “General Options” в Stream Summary Options Group, чтобы открыть окно
Edit Stream Summary Template
4. Select the appropriate tab and select/deselect or add the desired properties, calculation parameters and
labels, etc.
– (Hint: Click on the Apply button when you make changes to view the changes in the flow summary)
5. Move forward and backward between tabs with changes to get the results you want
6. Click OK to apply the changes

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Редактирование шаблона Stream Summary

ярлыками для вкладок Edit Stream Summary

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Stream Summary report options

y)
– Not related to Aspen Plus; i.e. a one-time transfer
– Data related to the Aspen Plus model via the Aspen Simulation Workbook

– Include Standard Flow Results on Your Flow Diagram

– Active Table (Displays updates when the simulation changes)

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Flow Chart Calculation Results

– Attach temperature, pressure, flow, and energy data to streams and blocks (other properties may also
be displayed)
– Select the desired properties in the Flowsheet | Modify

– Включение / выключение формы Global Data с помощью Flowsheet | Modify | Display Option
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Example Global Data & Stream
Table

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Custom Tables (1)

Custom Tables allows you to create custom tables

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Custom Tables (2)

Add a parameter using:

– Выберите окно Case Variables Browser
– Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши (RMC-Right Mouse Click) на Custom Table и выберите “Find Variables”
– Copy and paste source and output data into a Custom Table form
– Drag and drop from I/O forms to a custom table

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Custom Tables (3)

Custom Tables can be located on the flowsheet

– Full view of the table
– Table icon (useful for minimizing diagram space)
– Double-click the icon to display the table
– Right-click on the table to display it as an icon

– Static Excel spreadsheet

– Linking Aspen Plus Data via Aspen Simulation Workbook

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Custom Tables (3)

Table data can be managed directly

– Any input variable can be modified in the table, not in the Navigation Pane form
– The model results are updated at the end of the simulation session

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Workshop 2: Build a Flowsheet Model in the Simulation

Environment

• Build a technological scheme for the production of benzene, adding blocks, flows, entering operating
conditions
• Familiarize yourself with the user interface

• Task 1 - Creating Flows and Blocks

• Task 2 - Defining Flow and Block Conditions
• Task 3 - Run the simulation
• Task 4 - Create a Custom Stream Summary (Optional)
• Task 5 - Display Global Stream Data (Optional)
• Task 6 - Create a Custom Table (optional)

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 Build a flowsheet model in the
Simulation environment
Seminar
Файлы можно найти в папке: Basic Input

Objectives of the seminar

In this workshop, you continue to build a model for benzene production. Next, you'll
navigate to the modeling environment and create a diagram in Aspen Plus. You'll learn
how to add streams and blocks, create connections to flowsheets, and define the
conditions of each element.

The workshop contains the following objectives:

• Task 1 - Creating Flows and Blocks

• Task 2 - Defining Flow and Block Conditions
• Task 3 - Run the simulation
• Task 4 - Create a Custom Stream Summary (Optional)
• Task 5 - Display Global Stream Data (Optional)
• Task 6 - Create a Custom Table (optional)

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 • Task 1 - Creating Flows and Blocks

Before you move to the simulation environment, you'll change the program settings so
that you can manually specify the name of your blocks and threads when you place
them in your flowsheet.

1. Open the BENZENE PROPERTIES file. BKP, which was created in the
previous workshop. You can find a copy of this file in the Basic Input folder. if
necessary.

2. Disable the auto-naming feature by navigating to File | Options, and open the
Flowsheet window. Uncheck the first and third Stream and unit operation labels.
Click Apply and OK to continue.

3. Click on Simulation Environment from the selection of production environments.

4. Select the Heater block from the Model Palette. This Heater block is located in the
Exchangers list. Move the cursor to the flowsheet and click on the place where
you want to place your block. Enter the name COOLER.

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5. Add two Flash2 blocks to the flowsheet. You will find the Flash2 block in the list
of Separators. Name them FL1 and FL2.

At this point, your diagram should look like this:

6. Click on the Material Streams icon on the tool palette. Move the cursor to the
flowsheet Notice that the ports of each block are highlighted with red and blue
arrows, which indicate the required and optional connections, respectively. Connect
the raw material flow to the COOLER by clicking on the Feed port, then click on the
white flow diagram background to finish placing your flow. The name of this stream
is FEED.

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7. Follow the same procedure as above to place the rest of the streams:

Stream Name From (first click) To (second click)

COOL COOLER outlet port FL1 inlet port
LIQ1 FL1 liquid outlet port FL2 liquid inlet port
VAP1 FL1 vapor outlet port Flowsheet
LIQ2 FL2 liquid outlet port Flowsheet
VAP2 FL2 vapor outlet port Flowsheet

8. Right-click anywhere on the Flowsheet or click on the Select mode button to stop
placing streams. Right-click anywhere in the diagram or click the "Select mode"
button to stop placing threads

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 • Task 2 - Defining Flow and Block Conditions

9. Double-click on the FEED stream to open the input form. Enter the following
conditions:

Setting Meaning
Temperature 1000°F
Pressure 550 psia
Hydrogen mole flow 405 lbmol/hr
Methane mole flow 95 lbmol/hr
Benzene mole flow 95 lbmol/hr
Toluene mole flow 5 lbmol/hr

10. Click the Next button to move to the next required input field. You will be taken to
the COOLER block, the Input | Specifications. Enter a temperature of 200°F and a
pressure of 0 psia. Click the Next button when you're done to move on to the next
form.

Note: If you have selected an absolute unit of pressure, a pressure of 0 or less will
be considered a differential pressure in the program.

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11. In block FL1, enter the following conditions:

Options Meaning
Temperature 100°F
Pressure 500 psia

Click the Next button when you're done entering.

12. In block FL2, enter the following conditions:

Options Values
Pressure 1 atm
Duty 0

Tip: You can manually select the units for each value. Use this function to change
the pressure units to atm.

Tip: In the Flash Type stats, change the Temperature to Duty.

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 • Task 3 - Run the simulation

13. After entering this data into the program, Aspen Plus will have enough
information to run. To start the model analysis, click Run in the Home panel.

14. Monitor the progress of your simulation with the Control Panel. You'll find this
button in the Home panel. Once the solver is finished, you can click Stream
Summary in the Home panel to view the simulation results.

15. If you want to view the results of block calculations, right-click on the block to
select Results.

Q: What is the heat duty of a COOLER?

Q: What is the temperature in the FL2 unit?

16. Save your file as BEZENE. BKP

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 Task 4 - Create a Custom Stream Summary
(Optional)

17. In the Navigation Pane, go to Results Summary | Streams: You'll see a Stream
Summary. Alternatively, you can open the stream summary from the Home |
Summary group.

18. Note that the stream summary displays more values than the ones you should
include in the report, and some properties do not appear in this summary. In Stream
Summary ribbon | Template group, click on the additional properties to open the
Manage Templates window.

Note: Templates allow you to create groups of properties that were once created,
can be used in any other file you upload

19. In the Manage Templates window, click on New to create a new custom Stream
Template. Enter the name Benzene Workshop and type as the description:
Stream template for Benzene Flowsheet. Click OK to display the next window.

20. В таблице General Options в окне Edit Stream Summary Template, отметьте
галочками только Source & Destination, Phase Label, Temperature и Pressure.

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21. Нажмите на вкладку Scope и выделите следующие пункты: Show Total Stream,
Show Substreams, и Show Phases for the Mixed Streams.

22. Во вкладке Select Properties, нажмите кнопку Add, чтобы добавить следующие
условия:

Note: Temperature and Pressure are already displayed in this window

Property Name Alias

Mole flow rate of a mixture MOLEFLMX
Mole flow rate for each component MOLEFLOW
Mass Density of a mixture MASSRHOM
Viscosity of a mixture MUMX

Подсказка: чтобы найти свойство, используйте Alias.

23. В таблице Display Options, измените следующие ярлыки (Label) и единицы

(Units) для следующих свойств:

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 Property Label Units
Mole flow rate, mixture “Mole Flow” No change
Mole flow rate, component “Mole flow rate” No change
Mass density, mixture “Mass density” gm/cc
Viscosity “Viscosity” Cp

24. Нажмите OK, чтобы сохранить шаблон. Вернитесь в Stream Summary и

выберите шаблон Benzene Workshop template, затем просмотрите stream
summary.

25. Save the file as BENZENE STREAMS. BKP

Task 5 - Display Global Stream Data (Optional)

26. Return to the main flowsheet in the Flowsheet panel | Modify. Click on the
checkboxes for Temperature, Pressure, and Mole Flow Rate in the Stream
Results section. Aspen Plus will show the results of the flow calculations on the
diagram.

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27. Save the file as BENZENE GLOBAL DATA. BKP

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 Task 6 - Create Custom Table
(optional)

28. Go to the Flowsheet | Custom Tables on the Navigation Panel and click on
New, чтобы создать новую Custom Table.

29. Move the new Custom Table to the second window in the workspace by right-
clicking on the Custom Table window, selecting New Vertical Tab Group.

To add options to the Custom Table, use the drag-and-drop feature. First, open the
object window. Then click on the box containing the variable you want to drag, hold
down the mouse button and go to the Custom Window box. Release the mouse
button to delete the variable in the custom table.

Object Type Variable

Stream FEED Input Specification Temperature
Block COOLER Results Summary Heat Duty
Block FL2 Results Summary Outlet temperature

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 Tip: When you drag and drop into the Custom Tables grid, a red dotted line
appears to indicate where the variable you are dragging will be inserted into the
variable list.

30. Once the variables have been moved to the Custom Table, click on Place table on
flowsheet to add the table to the diagram.

31. Сохраните файл как BENZENE CUSTOM TABLE. BKP

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Notes:

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 Build a Simulation Flowsheet –
Simulation Environment
Solution
Files can be found in folder: Basic Input

Task 3
QUESTION: What is the heat duty of the

COOLER block? The heat duty of the

COOLER block is -7.20e6 BTU/hr.

QUESTION: What is the temperature in the FL2 block?

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