Aspen HYSYS V15 Masterclass : From beginner to advanced user

Descripción

Are you a chemical engineer, student, or process professional looking to master the industry’s leading process simulation software? Welcome to the ultimate Aspen HYSYS Steady-State Simulation course. This is not just a walkthrough of menus; it is a deep dive into the engineering logic, thermodynamic principles, and rigorous modeling techniques used in top-tier chemical and process industries today. Taught by a Certified Aspen HYSYS Expert with years of hands-on training experience, this 16-hour curriculum bridges the gap between theoretical process engineering and real-world simulation application. Whether you are designing a new plant, rating existing equipment, or troubleshooting operational issues, this course provides the toolkit you need to deliver accurate, defensible, and professional HYSYS models. Why This Course? • Certified Expertise: Learn from a professional instructor who is a Certified Aspen HYSYS Expert User. You aren't just learning the software; you are learning the best practices and disciplined workflows used by experts. • Hands-On & Practical: We move beyond theory. You will build simulations based on real-world industry examples, ranging from simple unit operations to complex petrochemical plants and refining processes. • Version Agnostic: While recorded using the cutting-edge Aspen HYSYS V15, the core principles and workflows taught here are transferable to almost any version of the software you have installed. • Resource-Rich: Download starter files and solution files for every exercise. You will also get access to valuable data tables and references to support your learning journey. • Test Your Knowledge: Each module concludes with a quiz to validate your understanding of the concepts and ensure you are ready to move to the next level. • Certification Ready: Target professional accreditation with our dedicated exam preparation module. You will complete a comprehensive mock test designed to mirror the actual Aspen HYSYS Certified User Exam, ensuring you have the practice and confidence to secure your certification. This course covers the full spectrum of steady-state simulation, taking you from the basics of the interface to advanced safety analysis. • Foundations: Master the User Interface, set up Component Lists, and select the correct Fluid Packages (Thermodynamics) for confident property prediction. • Rotating Equipment: Model Pumps, Compressors, and Expanders, including the use of performance curves and efficiency analysis. • Heat Transfer: Design and rate Heat Exchangers (Simple & Rigorous EDR models), Air Coolers, and Fired Heaters. • Static Equipment: Configure 2-phase and 3-phase Separators and perform vessel sizing. • Logic & Tools: Automate your simulations using the Spreadsheet, Set, Adjust, Balance, and Recycle operations to solve complex iterative loops. • Process Modeling: Build complete flowsheets including a Propane Refrigeration Loop, Steam Power Plant, Refrigerated Gas Plant, and Two-Stage Compression systems. • Chemical Reactors: Model Conversion, Equilibrium, CSTR, PFR, and Gibbs reactors with detailed stoichiometry and kinetics. • Distillation Columns: From Shortcut columns to rigorous Crude Distillation Units (CDU). Learn to configure side strippers, pump-arounds, and use the Column Analysis tool for hydraulic sizing and rating. • Piping & Hydraulics: Perform rigorous pipe sizing, flow assurance (erosion, slugging, hydrates), and utilize the advanced Aspen Hydraulics sub-flowsheet for complex networks. • Safety Analysis Environment: Perform pressure relief calculations, size Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) for various scenarios (blocked outlet, fire case, reflux failure...). What You Get • 16 Hours of High-Quality Video Content • Downloadable HYSYS Simulation Files (Starters & Solutions) • Module Quizzes to Test Your Skills • Full-Length Aspen HYSYS Certification Mock Exam • Lifetime Access to Course Materials • Direct Support in the Q&A Section Don't just learn the software—master the engineering behind it. Enroll today to start building professional, high-fidelity process simulations with confidence! WR Training - Your trusted learning provider Spread the wings of your knowledge --- IMPORTANT NOTES : Course Structure This course spans over 15 sections, covering diverse chemical processes and Aspen HYSYS features. Beginners should start from the first section, while advanced users may jump to specific topics of interest. Learning Methodology Aspen HYSYS is best learned by doing. We encourage you to follow along with the video lectures, running Aspen HYSYS simultaneously to execute each example. Resources Downloadable resources are available for all examples and workshops. Look for the root folder of each section to find the .hsc files. These files serve as inputs that you can view and execute. If you get stuck, use these files to check your setup against the solution. Technical Note We provide describing equations for models whenever possible. However, because Aspen HYSYS is proprietary software, source code and specific solver algorithms are not public. In cases where equations are confidential, we focus on explaining the model's functionality. --- SOFTWARE & HARDWARE : Aspen HYSYS is developed continuously, with new versions released frequently. This course was recorded using Aspen HYSYS Version 15; however, we focus on fundamental features that remain consistent across versions. Therefore, the skills you learn here will apply even if you are using a newer or slightly older release. This course demonstrates Aspen HYSYS on the Windows operating system. We assume you have the software installed and possess basic computer navigation skills. If you are new to Aspen HYSYS or have little to no experience in chemical engineering simulation, this course is designed specifically for you.

Lo que aprenderás

• Navigate the Aspen HYSYS V15 interface and customize the Simulation Environment.
• Select appropriate Fluid Packages and Thermodynamics for accurate property prediction.
• Define and manage Component Lists, including Hypothetical components.
• Model rotating equipment like Pumps, Compressors, and Expanders with performance curves.
• Simulate Heat Exchangers, Air Coolers, and Fired Heaters using simple and rigorous models.
• Configure 2-phase and 3-phase Separators and perform vessel sizing calculations.
• Utilize logical operations like Adjust, Set, Balance, and Spreadsheet to automate models.
• Solve complex flowsheets with Recycles using Wegstein and Dominant Eigenvalue methods.
• Model Conversion, Equilibrium, CSTR, PFR, and Gibbs reactors with detailed kinetics.
• Simulate Distillation Columns, Absorbers, and Strippers with side draws and pump-arounds.
• Perform hydraulic sizing and rating for column trays and packing using Column Analysis.
• Build complete process simulations like Refrigeration Loops and Steam Power Plants.
• Model pipeline networks using Pipe Segments and the advanced Aspen Hydraulics environment.
• Conduct Flow Assurance checks for erosion, hydrates, slugging, and wax deposition.
• Size Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) for fire and blocked outlet scenarios in Safety Analysis.
• Perform line sizing for PSV inlet and outlet piping using Design and Rating methods.
• Analyze stream properties using Phase Envelopes and Petroleum Assay Analysis.
• Troubleshoot convergence issues in columns, recycle loops, and complex flowsheets.
• And more...

Requisitos

• No prior HYSYS experience is required. We start from the very beginning.
• Engineering Knowledge: You should be familiar with core chemical engineering concepts (mass/energy balances, thermodynamics, and unit operations like distillation and heat transfer). We focus on modeling these units, not re-teaching the fundamental physics behind them.
• Software: You must have Aspen HYSYS installed on your computer (preferably V11 or higher) to follow along with the exercises.