Chem Cad And ConcepSys Integration - AiChE Spring 09

Using ConcepSys to Optimize Small Project Capital Allocation or Teach Front-End Design

Adnan Siddiqui, P.E.PrincipalConcepSys Solutions LLC

ConcepSys Solutions LLC

Agenda

Presentation ObjectiveBiodiesel Plant Example

Simulation using ChemCAD Preliminary design using ConcepSys

Questions


Presentation Objective

Audience poll Academia Industry Other

About me


Presentation Objective

Share Information About ConcepSys A rapid engineering tool for front-end

design of industry projects A training tool for students and project

team engineers on project development workflow steps

Provide insight into impact of critical design parameters on project cost


Flowsheet Development Steps

Identify unit operationsThermodynamics and physical

propertiesMass and energy balance

Manual (non-simulation)▪ Company guidelines and tools▪ Teaching course material

Simulation▪ ChemCAD


Biodiesel Flowsheet Development

Using ChemCAD Biodiesel plant example Allows for optimization of

thermodynamic parameters Evaluate various mass and energy

balances Export flowsheet in XML format with

equipment and stream properties


Biodiesel Plant Preliminary Design

Import ChemCAD Simulation Thermodynamic and physical properties

imported with modelCreate flowsheet in ConcepSys

Need to lookup and enter thermodynamic and physical properties


ChemCAD Biodiesel Simulation


ChemCAD Biodiesel Import


ConcepSys Biodiesel Flowsheet


Biodiesel Equipment Sizing

Select unit operationVerify / enter critical design

parametersEvaluate cost options


Biodiesel Equipment Sizing


Biodiesel Line Sizing

Select linesVerify pipe specificationAdd inline objects


Biodiesel Line Sizing


Biodiesel Line Pressure Drop


Biodiesel Equipment Layout

Overall plant dimensionsEquipment arrangementApply layout rules of thumbVerify NPSH for pumpsEvaluate pipe length options


Biodiesel Equipment Layout


Biodiesel Design Documents

Equipment ListLine ListTie Point List3D Layout


Biodiesel Flowsheet


Biodiesel Plot Plan


Biodiesel Line List


Biodiesel PIP Datasheet


Biodiesel Cost Estimate

Itemized Cost ReportAdjust factorsEvaluate what-if options to link

equipment size, material of construction, and layout with cost estimate


Biodiesel Equipment Cost Estimate


Biodiesel Cost Estimate Report


Biodiesel Specification Check Report


Use of ChemCAD and ConcepSys in Senior Design Course

Unit operation selectionThermodynamic and physical

property calculationMass and energy balance Equipment layoutSelection of critical design variablesGeneration of preliminary design

package


More Information

Find out about ConcepSys at: www.concepsyssolutions.com▪ Example and training videos

Find out about ChemCAD at: www.chemstations.net

Live demonstrations at Chemstations Inc. booth in West Hall of Convention Center

Pricing and trials (academic and industry) Contact me at

[email protected]

http://www.concepsyssolutions.com/

http://www.chemstations.net/

mailto:[email protected]

Chem Cad And ConcepSys Integration - AiChE Spring 09

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