Aspen Plus V11 : Chemical Reactors

Steady-State Chemical Engineering Simulation and Modeling of Chemical Reactors using Aspen Plus V11

What you'll learn
Identify and explain the various classes of reactor models available in Aspen Plus (PFR, CSTR…)
Model Plug Flow and Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors
Enter reaction stoichiometry and kinetic data for simple (POWERLAW) and complex (LHHW) reaction types
Use the Model Analysis Tools to run sensitivity analysis and optimize the operating conditions of a chemical reactor
Use the Model Analysis Tools to run sensitivity analysis and optimize the selectivity of a given chemical reaction
Requirements
A background in chemical engineering or industrial chemistry
Aspen Plus (Version 7 at least) - Version 11 is used in this training
Description
Welcome to this online course on chemical engineering simulation using Aspen Plus.Aspen Plus is a powerful engineering simulation software that you can use to model a wide range of chemical processes.It is widely used in engineering universities and in the industry, in research, development, modeling and design.Aspen Plus serves as the engineering platform for modeling processes from Upstream through Gas Processing to Petroleum Refining, Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Pharmaceutical processes.This online course is designed around a series of chemical reactor examples which we work through to a model solution. It is an essential guide to understanding the principles, features and functions of Aspen Plus when modeling simple (POWERLAW) and complex (LHHW) chemical reactions.This understanding is a prerequisite for a successful design, simulation, rating & optimization of your chemical reactors.The knowledge gained in this course will set you apart from your peers, whether you are a graduate student, a practicing chemical engineer, or a manager, and will give you an edge over your competitors when seeking employment at industrial facilities.So with no further ado, check out the free preview videos and the curriculum of the course and we look forward to seeing you in the first section.Hope to see you thereWR TrainingSpread the wings of your knowledge–––––––––––––––IMPORTANT NOTES :Aspen Plus is a complex process simulator and, in our opinion, the best way to learn is with hands-on experience, by attempting each example provided in this online course, and when difficulties are encountered, by referring to the problem setup and solution that you can find in the downloadable resource section.The downloadable resources contain the input and solutions to all of the examples and workshops covered in this online course. There is a root folder for each section, within which, there are subfolders named Examples. Each example is provided in .bkp Aspen Plus format and .txt format. The .bkp files are set up as input files to view details and may be executed. The .txt files are solutions and may be viewed with Notepad. We recommend that while reading the text, Aspen Plus be used simultaneously to execute and review each example.Lastly, we have made an effort to provide the describing equations of most of the models referred to in this online course and if not possible, because of the proprietary nature of the software, we have described the functionality. Please keep in mind that Aspen Plus is a proprietary software and the source code and implementation details are not available. Additionally, there are frequently several ways to solve the equations that describe the blocks, and there is no way to ascertain these details since Aspen Technology does not provide them.–––––––––––––––SOFTWARE & HARDWARE :The Aspen Plus software, like most other software, is being developed on a continuous basis and new versions are released frequently. This online course covers Aspen Plus version 11, which is the most recent version at the moment we recorded this video. Please keep in mind that this online course covers the fundamental features of Aspen Plus which do not change from version to version. The course covers the use of Aspen Plus on computers that use the Windows operating system. We assume that Aspen Plus is installed on your computer and that you have basic knowledge of operating the computer. If you are new to Aspen Plus and have little or no experience in chemical engineering simulation, then you have come to the right place.

Overview

Section 1: ABOUT THIS ASPEN PLUS MODULE

Lecture 1 Introducing this Aspen Plus module

Lecture 2 Software and hardware

Section 2: ABOUT ASPEN PLUS

Lecture 3 What is Aspen Plus ?

Lecture 4 Why is Aspen Plus so important ?

Lecture 5 Who uses Aspen Plus ?

Lecture 6 How can we translate a chemical process into an Aspen Plus simulation model ?

Section 3: CHEMICAL REACTORS

Lecture 7 Introduction

Lecture 8 Chemical process description

Lecture 9 Reaction kinetic in Aspen Plus environment

Lecture 10 Entering components and property method

Lecture 11 Reactor options in Aspen Plus

Lecture 12 Adding a Plug Flow reactor

Lecture 13 Setting-up the reactor model for a Plug Flow Reactor

Lecture 14 Running the RPlug model and discussing the results

Lecture 15 Adding a compressor and a rectifying column

Lecture 16 Running the Reactor + Compressor + Column model and discussing the results

Lecture 17 Pure component analysis

Lecture 18 Adding a RadFrac distillation column

Lecture 19 Analyzing the results

Lecture 20 Adding the RCSTR reactor

Lecture 21 Running the global model and discussing the results

Lecture 22 Complex reactor kinetics

Lecture 23 LHHW type reaction

Lecture 24 Specifying the driving force for a non-reversible reaction

Lecture 25 Specifying the driving force for a reversible reaction

Lecture 26 Specifying the adsorption term

Lecture 27 Determining kinetic parameters for the methanol reaction

Lecture 28 Determining kinetic parameters for the water-gas shift reaction

Lecture 29 Methanol process description

Lecture 30 Entering components and selecting a property method

Lecture 31 Entering input parameters

Lecture 32 Entering kinetic parameters for the methanol reaction

Lecture 33 Entering kinetic parameters for the water-gas shift reaction

Lecture 34 A couple of advices

Lecture 35 Running the RPlug model and discussing the results

Lecture 36 Determining the reactor's optimum operating temperature a pressure

Section 4: WHAT IS NEXT ?

Lecture 37 Taking your Aspen Plus skills to the next level ?

Lecture 38 Flash Separation & Distillation Module : Introduction

Lecture 39 Liquid-Liquid Extraction Module : Introduction

Lecture 40 Piping System Module : Introduction

Lecture 41 Economic Optimization Module : Introduction

Lecture 42 Heat Exchanger Module : Introduction

Lecture 43 Solids handling Module : Introduction

Lecture 44 Fluidized bed modeling in Aspen Plus

Lecture 45 Aspen Plus Safety Environment : Process description

Lecture 46 BONUS : COUPON CODES

Engineers who will be using Aspen Plus in their daily work,Process engineers doing process design and optimization projects and studies,Plant engineers checking plant performance under different operating conditions,Engineers wishing to gain experience in simulating chemical reactors,Aspen Plus users who need exposure to steady-state simulation as preparation for using Aspen Plus Dynamics®