Introduction to Aspen Plus

Aspen Plus is a process simulation tool used for process monitoring, optimization and conceptual design, especially by chemical process industries and energy conversion sectors. This workshop, by Dr Talieh Rajabloo (UHasselt), provides an introduction to the software.

Covered topics in this workshop are:

• database definition (determining required feedstocks),
• property methods, the importance and way to select,
• building a flowsheet,
• model the most basic unit operations of a chemical plant such as Pump, Heat exchangers, Heater, etc.,
• defining process parameters,
• generating pressure-composition, temperature composition, and viscosity-temperature curves, etc.,
• running some process examples.

Learning outcomes

After having attended this workshop, participants will …

• be able to define input-output products and process parameters which are essential step for simulation of chemical and petrochemical plants,
• have insight in process simulation, unit operation, heat transfer processes, control basics, and analyzing thermodynamic behavior of processes.

Competences

An important part of preparing for any further professional step is becoming (more) aware of the competences you have developed and/or want to develop. In the current workshop, the following competences from the UHasselt competency overview are actively dealt with:

• academic research competences:
  • research methods
• intellectual competences:
  • conceptual thinking
  • learning ability
  • problem solving
    
    

For whom?

• PhD students and postdocs in chemical engineering, energy engineering, process engineering, chemistry, business economics (and interested researchers on related topics)
• max. 12 participants

When and where?

• October 27 & 28, 2022 - 13:00-17:00
• Location to be determined

Registration?

• You may register here until September 27, 2022.
• As places are limited, registering does not automatically imply that you will be able to participate. You will be notified by email after the registration deadline has passed.
• Please cancel your registration at least one week in advance in case you cannot make it (cf. cancellation & no-show policy).

Acknowledged as?

• DS BSH: category 'advanced discipline-specific knowledge' - course with active contribution
• DS ST: category 'seminars and advanced courses' - domain-specific course