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ASPENTECH TRAINING SCHEDULE Chennai: Name of The Course Start Date End Date Place Cost EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling 27-May-2013 29-May-2013 Chennai, India INR 24600 X1011 Design and Rate Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers 11-Jun-2013 12-Jun-2013 Chennai, India INR 16400 EHY2511 Flare Network Design and Rating 13-Jun-2013 14-Jun-2013 Chennai, India INR 16400 EHX131 Heat Exchanger Mechanical Design using Aspen Shell & Tube Mechanical (Aspen Teams) 17-Jun-2013 17-Jun-2013 Chennai, India INR 8200 EHY202 Aspen HYSYS: Advanced Process Modeling Topics 24-Oct-2013 25-Oct-2013 Chennai, India INR 16400 EHY223 Aspen HYSYS Dynamics: Introduction to Dynamic Modeling 28-Oct-2013 30-Oct-2013 Chennai, India INR 24600 Pune: Name of The Course Start Date End Date Place Cost EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling 21-Oct-2013 23-Oct-2013 Pune, India INR 24600 EHY202 Aspen HYSYS: Advanced Process Modeling Topics 24-Oct-2013 25-Oct-2013 Pune, India INR 16400 EHY223 Aspen HYSYS Dynamics: Introduction to Dynamic Modeling 28-Oct-2013 30-Oct-2013 Pune, India INR 24600 EHX1011 Design and Rate Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers 31-Oct-2013 01-Nov-2013 Pune, India INR 16400

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ASPENTECH TRAINING SCHEDULE 

Chennai: 

Name of The Course Start Date End Date Place Cost

EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling 27-May-2013 29-May-2013 Chennai, India

INR 24600

X1011 Design and Rate Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers 11-Jun-2013 12-Jun-2013 Chennai, India

INR 16400

EHY2511 Flare Network Design and Rating 13-Jun-2013 14-Jun-2013 Chennai, India

INR 16400

EHX131 Heat Exchanger Mechanical Design using Aspen Shell & Tube Mechanical (Aspen Teams)

17-Jun-2013 17-Jun-2013 Chennai, India

INR 8200

EHY202 Aspen HYSYS: Advanced Process Modeling Topics 24-Oct-2013 25-Oct-2013 Chennai, India

INR 16400

EHY223 Aspen HYSYS Dynamics: Introduction to Dynamic Modeling 28-Oct-2013 30-Oct-2013 Chennai, India

INR 24600

 

 

Pune: 

Name of The Course Start Date End Date Place Cost

EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling 21-Oct-2013 23-Oct-2013 Pune, India INR 24600

EHY202 Aspen HYSYS: Advanced Process Modeling Topics 24-Oct-2013 25-Oct-2013 Pune, India INR 16400

EHY223 Aspen HYSYS Dynamics: Introduction to Dynamic Modeling 28-Oct-2013 30-Oct-2013 Pune, India INR 24600

EHX1011 Design and Rate Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers 31-Oct-2013 01-Nov-2013 Pune, India INR 16400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling 

Course Overview

Learn to build, navigate and optimize process simulations using Aspen HYSYS

Learn the efficient use of different HYSYS functions to build steady state process simulations

Course Benefits

Leverage the intuitive bi-directional solver and other key features of Aspen HYSYS that allow for rapid flowsheet construction

Use the Workbook and Process Flow Diagram (PFD) interfaces for quick and effective modeling

Discover how multi-flowsheet integration can streamline and organize simulation efforts

Explore different means of reporting results, including the use of Microsoft Excel VB macros

Evaluate the performance of existing equipment by leveraging the rating capabilities of Aspen HYSYS

Improve the convergence characteristics of columns and flowsheets; troubleshoot common problems

Perform Case studies to determine the optimum operating point for a process

Understand the pipeline hydraulics calculations used to assess the sizing requirements for a gas gathering system

Who Should Attend

New engineering graduates/technologists who will be using Aspen HYSYS in their daily work

Process engineers doing process design and optimization projects and studies

Plant engineers checking plant performance under different operating conditions

R&D engineers and researchers using Aspen HYSYS for process synthesis

Approach

Instruction on basic topics

Experienced instructor will select an appropriate order in which to present the modules

Discussion about the general approach and the key elements for successful simulations

Instructor-guided demonstrations of features

Hands-on workshops using examples from the petroleum processing industry

Detailed course notes

Prerequisites

A background in chemical engineering or industrial chemistry

Suggested Subsequent Courses

EHY121 Aspen HYSYS: Using Aspen Simulation Workbook

EHY202 Aspen HYSYS: Advanced Process Modeling Topics

 

 

 

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EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling Course Agenda 

Getting Started

Create and define a fluid package

Utilize the built-in expert system to choose an appropriate thermodynamic model

Select components, including hypotheticals

Install streams and attach stream utilities

Customize the Workbook

Workshop: Introduce basic concepts necessary for creating simulations in Aspen HYSYS®.

Propane Refrigeration Loop

Add and connect operations to construct a simple flowsheet

Use the graphic interface to manipulate flowsheet objects and provide a clearer representation of the process

Understand how process information is propagated both forwards-and backwards

Convert simulation cases to templates

Workshop: Build and analyze a propane refrigeration loop simulation

Refrigerated Gas Plant

Install and converge heat exchangers

Use logical operations: Adjust and Balance

Workshop: Model a simplified version of a refrigerated gas plant.

NGL Fractionation Train

Model distillation columns with the assistance of the Column Input Expert

Manipulate column specifications to better represent process constraints

Evaluate utility requirements using the Process Utility Manager

Workshop: Model a two column natural gas liquid (NGL) recovery plant

Oil Characterization and HP Separation

Introduce Oil Characterization in Aspen HYSYS

Use the Aspen HYSYS Spreadsheet and Case Study functionality

Workshop: Use the Oil Environment to characterize a crude assay and then employ the Case

Natural Gas Dehydration with TEG

Review the recommended methods to saturate single phase and two phase hydrocarbon streams

Discuss the implications of hydrate formation and the different means available to avoid hydrate problems

Model a typical TEG dehydration unit

Workshop: Model a typical TEG dehydration unit and determine water dew point for the dry gas; use the hydrate utility to investigate the effects of methanol injection on hydrate inhibition.

Rating Heat Exchangers

Review heat transfer calculation models in Aspen HYSYS

Configure a shell and tube heat exchanger to use a built-in Rating model

Integrate rigorous Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR) calculations into an Aspen HYSYS flowsheet

Workshop: Use a Rating model to determine if an existing heat exchanger will meet process specifications; design and rate a heat exchanger using the EDR interface inside Aspen HYSYS.

Troubleshooting / Best Practices

Introduce best practices for product integration and automation

Investigate reasons why a simulation may produce poor results, consistency errors, etc.

Identify appropriate thermodynamic models for common processes

Use suggested tips to debug simulations and columns

Workshop: Troubleshoot existing Aspen HYSYS cases; recognize common problem areas in an Aspen HYSYS case.

Reporting in Aspen HYSYS

Create a variety of customized reports using newly added functionality in the Report Manager

Access free Excel utilities designed to extract simulation data

Use Aspen Simulation Workbook to deploy models in Microsoft Excel

Workshop: Use the Report Manager, Excel

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Study and Spreadsheet operation to determine how the Gas Oil Ratio (GOR) varies with pressure.

Gas Gathering System

Simulate a gas gathering system located on varied terrain using the steady state capabilities of Aspen HYSYS

Workshop: Use the pipe segment and the Hydraulics subflowsheet to model a piping network in Aspen HYSYS.

Two Stage Compression

Introduce the use of the recycle operation

Recognize suitable recycle locations

Implement performance curves for rotating equipment

Workshop: Utilize the recycle operation to build a two stage compression flowsheet; define and activate compressor curves.

utilities and Aspen Simulation Workbook to obtain custom reports.

Optional Topics Per Request

Optional Topic: Acid Gas Sweetening

Simulate amine towers; supply tray dimensions

Discuss efficiencies for amine towers

Use the Set operation and the Spreadsheet

Workshop: Simulate a typical acid gas treating facility.

Optional Topic: Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)

Use the LNG Exchanger operation to simulate multi-pass heat exchangers

Utilize the Sub-Flowsheet to build a modularized PFD

Model an LNG production process

Workshop: Simulate a typical LNG facility

Appendix A: What’s New in Aspen HYSYS

Review the latest features introduced in Aspen HYSYS V7.3.

Appendix B: Pro/II Converter

Describe the key features of the new Pro/II file converter

Demonstrate workflow and identify existing limitations of the file conversion tool

Workshop: Use the new Pro/II Converter to create an Aspen HYSYS simulation based on an existing keyword file.

Aspen Technology, Inc.® awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training and development activities conducted by our organization in accordance with the definition established by the International Association of Continuing Education & Training (IACET). One CEU is granted for every 10 hours of class participation.

  

 

 

 

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EHY202 Aspen HYSYS: Advanced Process Modeling Topics 

Course Overview

Learn how to use and apply advanced modeling techniques to enhance existing Aspen HYSYS flowsheets

Course Benefits

This course is designed to show you how to:

Create custom column templates, including non-standard configurations

Perform complex calculations on flowsheet variables using the Spreadsheet

Realistically simulate separator carryover

Optimize process conditions to meet one or more process constraints

Integrate rigorous heat exchanger models into a standard flowsheet

Define reaction sets and utilize different types of reactors

Who Should Attend

Process engineers who need advanced skills for more complex modeling tasks

R&D engineers and researchers using Aspen HYSYS for process synthesis, upgrade or modifications

Approach

Instruction on basic topics

Discussion about the general approach and the key elements for successful simulations

Instructor-guided demonstrations of features

A full set of detailed course notes on all topics is provided

Prerequisites

Attend EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling training course or have equivalent modeling experience

Familiarity with Aspen HYSYS steady-state modeling concepts

Subsequent Courses

EHY221 Aspen HYSYS Dynamics: Dynamic Modeling

EHY261 Aspen HYSYS: Heat Exchangers for Process Engineers

EHY2102 Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining: Refinery Process Modeling and Optimization for Refinery Unit Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EHY202 Aspen HYSYS: Advanced Process Modeling Topics Course Agenda 

Getting Started

Use core flowsheeting functionality to build a Turbo Expander plant flowsheet with a multi-pass exchanger and other key unit operations (heater, separator, column, set).

Workshop: Use the Aspen HYSYS LNG Exchanger to simulate multi-pass exchangers. Add Columns using the Input Expert. Customize the Workbook and PFD. Use stream property correlations.

Extending HYSYS Functionality

Demonstrate how automation can be used to increase the capabilities of Aspen HYSYS.

Workshop: Create a User Variable to report user defined quantities. Use Aspen Simulation Workbook to create a custom interface.

Advanced Columns

Simulate columns that do not adhere to the usual configurations.

Workshop: Customize a column with a sizable heat exchanger. Perform tray sizing and Rating calculations using the Tray Sizing utility.

Spreadsheets and Case Studies

Use a spreadsheet to calculate a simplified profit for the Turbo Expander plant.

Workshop: Import and export variables to and from the Spreadsheet; add complex formulas. Use the Case Study to evaluate flowsheet scenarios.

Optimization

Use the optimization feature in Aspen HYSYS to identify optimal operating conditions.

Workshop: Use the available optimization methods to maximize profit in a Turbo Expander plant flowsheet.

Modeling Real Separators

Model liquid/vapor carryover so that your model matches your process mass balance or separator design specification.

Workshop: Estimate carryover based on vessel geometry and inlet conditions. Model an exit device to reduce liquid carryover.

Dynamic Depressurization

Size and rate pressure safety valves to safely meet plant conditions using the Dynamic Depressuring utility.

Workshop: Use the Dynamic Depressuring utility to size a blowdown valve for a vessel and size a PSV for a fire case.

Reactions

Specify equilibrium and conversion reactors using reaction sets defined in the simulation basis.

Workshop: Model a simplified synthesis gas flowsheet using a variety of reactor types.

Heat Exchanger Rating

Convert an existing heat exchanger from a simple design model to a rigorous rating model.

Workshop: Use Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger as the rating engine for a heat exchanger inside Aspen HYSYS.

 

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EHY223 Aspen HYSYS Dynamics: Introduction to Dynamic Modeling 

Course Overview

Develop the skills and techniques required for creating and running dynamic simulations

Study items of interest in dynamic modeling such as vessel relief scenarios, compressor surge control, distillation column control, and pipeline hydraulics

Learn the best practices for transitioning from steady-state to dynamic modeling and discover shortcuts for efficient use of HYSYS Dynamics

Study the effectiveness of process safety measures for the implementation of ESD (Emergency Shutdown systems) through implementation of the Event Scheduler

Help justify operational changes and counter regulatory concerns to comply with regulations and product quality constraints for process operations

Course Benefits

Explore your Dynamics model to introduce various real-life disturbances to a simulation and discover how different control strategies can mitigate these disturbance

Automate actions within a HYSYS Dynamics simulation by using the Event Scheduler tool

Learn pressure flow theory, column dynamics concepts, pipeline hydraulics, and process control theory

Properly define and adjust pressure flow specifications, strip charts, and controller parameters

Discover techniques and “rules of thumb” for controller tuning

Who Should Attend

Engineers with Aspen HYSYS experience

Engineers with no or limited previous experience in dynamic simulation

Approach

Instruction on basic topics through presentation

Discussion about the general approach and the key elements for successful dynamic simulations

Instructor-guided demonstrations of features

Hands-on workshops

Detailed course notes

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Aspen HYSYS steady-state modeling concepts and Aspen Simulation workbook or have attended EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling and EHY121 Building MS Excel User Interfaces for Aspen HYSYS Simulations Using Aspen Simulation Workbook

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EHY223 Aspen HYSYS Dynamics: Introduction to Dynamic Modeling -Course Agenda Getting Started in Steady State

Define a fluid package

Add streams and operations

Converge and analyze steady state results

Learn the flow sheet shortcuts to rapidly build a steady state model to establish a functioning dynamic model

Workshop: Introduction to the basic concepts necessary for creating, solving and analyzing simulations in Aspen HYSYS®

Transitioning from Steady State to Dynamics

Define dynamic pressure/flow specifications and equipment sizing data

Add controllers and build strip charts to capture key results and operating data to analyze the process variables

Explore flow sheet summary table to enter inputs and review preference settings to maintain file backup and data size

Workshop: Review the basic concepts of steady state modeling in HYSYS, then convert the simulation into HYSYS Dynamics

Pressure-Flow Theory

More detailed investigation of the required inputs for a HYSYS Dynamics simulation

Learn about dynamic pressure/flow specifications for various unit operations

Review the solving strategy and

Dynamic Column Modeling

Configure LNG column model in HYSYS Dynamics

Prepare the column for dynamic simulation using tray sizing utility to calculate the tray holdup volume details

Develop an appropriate control strategy for the column reflux, tray temperature and condenser pressure

Explore the workflow to replace the column default kettle reboiler with a shell and tube heat exchanger

Workshop: Set up a distillation column in steady state mode and transition back into dynamics

Column Pressure Relief

Replace the standard condenser unit operation with a detailed overhead system including an air cooled exchanger

Make necessary P/F (Pressure / Flow) specs for the overhead system

Further develop model-building techniques and best practices by adding operations and controllers in the dynamic mode

Install a relief valve for protection of the column overhead system

Workshop: Set up a customized distillation column overhead condenser system

The Event Scheduler, Cause & Effect Matrix, and Spreadsheet

Introduction to Event Scheduler manager

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degrees of freedom analysis of HYSYS Dynamics

Learn about the HYSYS Dynamics Assistant, flow sheet color scheme and key shortcuts for building dynamic models

Workshop: Vary the pressure flow spec around vessels and valves to perform backflow flow calculation for flow profile

Dynamic Details

Study valve characteristics and actuator parameters

Implement heat loss models for process vessels

Introduce nozzle location and hydrostatic head calculations

Discuss the dynamics Integrator settings

Workshop: Add operational details to an existing dynamic simulation to more accurately model real equipment

Expanding the Model

Follow best practices for adding dynamic specifications, unit operations and controllers in the dynamic mode

Develop appropriate control strategies using split range and on-off controllers

Install a relief valve for vessel overpressure protection

Workshop: Add equipment, modify the control system and add a pressure relief valve to a simulation directly in Dynamic mode

Compressor Curves and Surge Control

Specify head and efficiency curves for compressors

Use multiple curves to model compressor performance

Add Schedules and Build Sequences

Implement cause-and-event matrix

Create event conditions to activate valve actions

Workshop: Set up a fire scenario for a vessel and implement process safety measures

Basic Control Theory

Learn the basics of process control theory including feedback and feed forward control

Discuss PID control action and options for tuning PID parameters

Examine general guidelines for implementing appropriate control strategies

Workshop: Basic discussion on control Theory for Dynamic Simulations

Dynamic User Variables and Profile Tables in excel

Learn how to work with user variables in HYSYS Dynamics to accumulate the flow passing through a process stream

Add Profile Tables in excel to integrate HYSYS Dynamics simulations

Workshop: Accumulate flow passing through relief valve

Workshop: Create profile table using ASW for reporting

Pipeline Hydraulics

Basics of Modeling Multiphase Flow in Pipelines

Pipeline Modeling Options in HYSYS

Review pipeline hydraulics calculation options in Aspen HYSYS

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Make changes and additions in Dynamic mode

Move Pressure-Flow specs when required

Accurately model existing plant equipment with Aspen HYSYS

Add anti-surge control to a compressor

Workshop: Apply performance curves to better represent the dynamic behavior of a compressor model. Implement a compressor surge control strategy to protect the equipment from potential damage

Explore Aspen Hydraulics to model pipeline hydraulics

Pig launching, generating pipeline profiles and identifying slug regions

Workshop: Configure and use the pigging operations, and launch pig using ASW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EHX1011 Design and Rate Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Course Overview

Learn the thermal design of shell and tube heat exchangers and how to use simulation to solve real process problems.

Learn how to optimize work processes using Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger software.

Learn the fundamentals of producing a cost optimized exchanger design.

Understand the basic geometric selections required to establish a practical exchanger design and find out how to avoid tube vibration at the design phase.

Demonstration using AspenTech’s integrated heat exchanger software in conjunction with Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus to improve the performance of heat exchangers in the overall process

Learn how to embed a rigorous heat exchanger model into Aspen Simulation Workbook (Demonstration)

Course Benefits

Learn the fundamentals of producing a cost optimized exchanger design

Understand the requirements for design of boilers and condensers. Integrate Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger with Aspen HYSYS® or Aspen Plus®

Optimize for both mechanical and thermal design requirements through the integration of Aspen Shell & Tube Mechanical (Aspen Teams® ) with Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger (demonstration)

Who Should Attend

Thermal and process design professionals wishing to enhance their understanding of thermal design and simulation

New engineers wishing to gain experience in heat transfer and heat exchanger design

Approach

Instruction on basic heat transfer and heat exchanger design topics

Discussion about the general approach and the key elements for successful simulations

Use of Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger in design and simulation exercises covering typical examples in condensing and boiling

Application of Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger to exercises for thermal design, checks and simulation of shell and tube exchangers

Detailed course notes

This course assumes that Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger product is in use

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of heat exchangers and heat transfer phenomena.

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EHX1011 Design and Rate Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Course Agenda

Introduction

Introductions and course contents

Workshop session descriptions

Training objectives and benefits

Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger, What can it Do?

Recognize the features and functional capability of the Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger application

Design optimum exchanger configurations

Design processes which make effective use of heat exchangers

Operate processes effectively

Trouble-shoot processes with problems

Demonstration on Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger operation

Workshop: Design Mode and Rate/Checking - Run Design mode and look at different designs, transfer a Design to a Rating/Checking case, look at the tube layout.

Workshop: Checking an Oil Heater - Check an existing heat exchanger to determine if the area ratio is capable of performing the specified heat transfer.

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Geometry

Understand the TEMA Standards

Analyze the Performance of Kettle Reboiler

Simulate a K shell.

Enter liquid vapour only outlet nozzles.

Workshop: Analyze the Performance of Kettle Reboiler

Study the Performance of Thermosiphon Reboiler

Simulate a thermosiphon reboiler.

Set up the external inlet/outlet circuit.

Add data at different pressure levels

Workshop: Study the Performance of Thermosiphon Reboiler

Rating of the Falling Film Evaporator

Setup a falling film evaporator case

Workshop: Rating of the Falling Film Evaporator

Design of a Reflux Condenser

Use Aspen Shell&Tube to design a reflux condenser.

Take steps to increase the flooding velocity to improve the design

Workshop: Design of a Reflux Condenser

Monitoring Fouling Rate on a Shell and Tube Exchanger

Link a Maximum Fouling case to run a

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Review different Shell and head types

Efficiently use the Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger application to evaluate Singe phase exchangers, Condensers and Reboilers/vaporisers

Workshop: HP Boiler Feedwater Heater - Design a single-phase heat exchanger. Input data using the Shell & Tube Exchanger interface. Enter physical properties using multiple property options

Workshop: Debutanizer Overhead Condenser - Design a condenser. Enter two phase conditions for stream data using property tables. Specify fluid from component databank.

Design of Multiple Shell Exchanger

Design a large heat exchanger, requiring multiple shells.

Use the detailed geometry input items.

Import property data from a Process Simulator Interface File (PSF).

Workshop: Design of Multiple Shell Exchanger

scenario table in ASW

Workshop: Monitoring Fouling Rate on a Shell and Tube Exchanger

Checking Double Pipe and Multitube Hairpin Performance

Model Double Pipe Heat Exchanger

Model Mulitube Hair Pin Exchanger

Workshop: Checking Double Pipe and Multitube Hairpin Performance

Integration of Aspen Shell & Tube with Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus

Demonstration includes linking to the Aspen HYSYS® and Aspen Plus® process simulators

Integrate Aspen HYSYS with Aspen Shell and Tube - Switch from a simple end point or weighted model to a rigorous Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger model

Integrate Aspen Plus with Aspen Shell and Tube - Rigorously design a heat exchanger to meet process requirements using the integration of Aspen Plus and Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger

Aspen Technology, Inc. awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training and development activities conducted by our organization in accordance with the definition established by the International Association of Continuing Education & Training (IACET). One CEU is granted for every 10 ho

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EHY2511 Flare Network Design and Rating 

Course Overview

Learn the fundamental flare network modeling techniques for pipeline design.

Learn the basics for rating a flare convergent, divergent and looped network for the constraint violations (Mach number, MABP, Noise, velocity, RhoV2) & for pressure, temperature and flow profile throughout the network.

Understand the solver messages to analyze the flow network problems and review options to take corrective measures.

Review results to perform process safety studies for pressure & temperature beyond allowable range and erosion problems (RhoV2) for healthiness of the flow network in the real plant.

Review flare network simulation computation convergence problems and examine solver solution methods.

Customize reports using MS excel macro

Import sources from Aspen Plus / Aspen HYSYS®, Export and import data from the MS access and MS excel

Course Benefits

Enables the attendees to develop flare network models for convergent, divergent and looped systems.

Approach

Course notes containing lecture materials, examples, and workshops are distributed

Lecture topics are reinforced with workshops throughout the day

Questions relating the course material to real life problems are encouraged

  

Prerequisites

A background in Refinery, upstream or petroleum engineering.

Familiarity with the Aspen HYSYS graphical user interface or attended the ‘EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling

Who Should Attend

Engineers new to Aspen Flare System Analyzer who need training to model flow networks

Engineers modeling flare systems and equipment

  

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EHY2511 Flare Network Design and Rating    

Introduction to Aspen Flare System Analyzer

Review the Aspen Flare System Analyzer program capabilities

Identify typical uses and benefits of the program

Demonstration of design methods using the program Review the requirements for building a simple Aspen Flare System Analyzer simulation model Implementing System Design Constraints

Workshop: Designing a Flare System - Sizing and building the pipe network.

Perform Rigorous Rating and Redesign

Rigorous Rating and Redesign - Implementing a rating check and improving the accuracy of the calculations. Debottlenecking - Identifying and removing pipe constraints. Add Flare Tip Curves and Invoke Heat Transfer calculation Workshop: Rigorous Rating and Redesign - Implementing a rating check and improving the accuracy of the calculations. Workshop: Add Flare Tip Curves and Invoke Heat Transfer calculation.

Study PSV Sizing Options and Inlet Pipe Pressure Drop

Calculate the rated flow for the PSV using API’s methods Setup the Orifice Size for PSVs

Calculate the Critical Pressure for PSVs

Study the effect of back pressure on PSV sizing

Calculate inlet pipe pressure drop for PSVs

Workshop: Setup the inlet piping pressure drop and sizing calculation for PSV

Troubleshooting Models

Review flow sheet variables for messages

Cleanup the components and correct selection of methods Review error messages for flash failure and make corrective actions Review error messages for the flow problems due to high flow rate or flow restrictions Review constraints and make sound engineering judgment Workshop: Take corrective action to resolve solver messages

Using the Export/Import Functions

Merge multiple Aspen Flare System Analyzer files in to one single file Importing Data from Aspen HYSYS

Workshop: Using the Export/Import Wizards - Merging two or more models or sections of a model into a larger model.

Reporting in Aspen Flare System Analyzer

Evaluate ways to customize and format results reporting Use VB automation to customize model reports for pressure flow summary Become familiar with common Aspen Flare System Analyzer and Excel objects Customize report using Excel Macro

Workshop: Add customized reports to a flow sheet simulation model

Discussion on Additional Topics

Learn the best practices

Understand Static Pressure and Total pressure

Review energy balance crossing the valve

Evaluate the effect of Kinetic Energy term on enthalpy calculation Review Mach number, Noise and RhoV2 calculations

Workshop: Group Discussion on Student’s Query,

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Add New Plant to an Existing Design

Determine if a new plant flare header can be tied into an existing flare system Use Aspen Flare System Analyzer to evaluate the feasibility of a combined flare option. Workshop: Modifying an Existing Design - Evaluating the tie in feasibility of a new plant to an existing flare system.

conclusion and wrap up