So… I guess you are entirely new to Process Simulation? Or maybe only a newbie willing to increase its knowledge of Process Simulation? GREAT, you are in the perfect place.
I prepared this little guide for all those students, engineers, instructors which are lost and don’t know where to start regarding Process Simulation.
Most of them are related to other blog post so feel free to check them out!
Step 1 - Understand What is Process Simulation (PS)
Modeling Chemical Processes allows us to understand the process itself, but also allows us to create “what if” scenarios.
This saves us a lot of resources such as: time, money, human labor, material, etc…
It also help us to design new processes, model existing ones and verify future existing scenarios.
If you want to learn more on the importance of Process Simulation and Why you should learn it, Check out this Blog Post:
Step 2 - Get informed of the several Softwares used in PS
Once you know the importance of Process Simulation (PS), probably you are wondering: Which software should I use? Which one is better for X industry or for Y product? Or maybe you just got access to Z software because of work, lab or university.
Make no worries, we will analyze the most common ones here!
There are two main types: paid and free.
The most common paid software and powerful are shown next:
Note that, because they are paid, they will have more features such as a better customer support, updates, patches, etc…
If you are just getting started by your own, or a small company, or maybe you are low in budget for PS, you can check out the most common FREE Process Simulation Software:
Step 3 - Understand the difference between Aspen Plus and HYSYS
Since the most used family of software is AspenTech, I’m going to assume you are now wondering which one is better? Aspen Plus or HYSYS?
Well, I prepared a Post specially for this question. Short answer –> depends on what you plan to model and simulate!
Step 4 - Where to get Access to such Software
Now that you got your interest in a Process Simulator, I’m going to choose an example Aspen Plus or HYSYS.
Where do you get access to AspenTech Software? How do licenses work?
Check it out here.
Note that if you are willing to get a FREE software, then check out these:
Step 5 - Learn How to Use Aspen Plus or HYSYS
Finally! How does one learns Process Simulation? Is it via a book? At work? An extensive course? Aspen Tech training? Well… actually those are valid! Check out this Blog Post if you want to see what are the most common types of ways in which engineers learn Process Simulation.
Step 6 - Continue your Training...
Now that you started a Basic Course, probably you are wondering what would be the next recommend course… Should you take an “intermediate” course or maybe a “physical property environment” course…
Check out these two blog posts: Aspen Plus and HYSYS.
I hope this simple guide helps you on your Path to Get better at Process Simulation!
Have any doubts or comments? Please post them in the comment section below!