Aspen AORA is used to reconcile refinery production
data (from mass balances/simulations) with plant accounting data. This course will help you:
Explain the basic principles of the AORA
system and database and re-enforce them through hands-on activities using AORA, the AORA Expert System, and the AORA Reporter
AORA v2007.1 is used as an example system
A view of a small refinery sample model is
presented to demonstrate the navigation features of AORA, such as zooming and searching for objects.
Outline techniques for system maintenance and
management, and provide opportunities to try these out on demonstration models
Illustrate and practice different methods of
accessing and editing model information
To work effectively with AORA. The course forms
the basis for your expertise in this graphical, expert-system operations reconciliation and accounting system.
To acquire skills enabling you to configure and use
an AORA model to store, retain history and present operations accounting information
To be able to supervise or maintain an AORA
system
Course Benefits
Maximize the value in the product through
awareness and appropriate utilization of features
Explain the process of entering daily operations
data using the list box method within AORA
On-site expertise reduces down-time and enables
more effective system support
Be able to modify the configuration to meet
evolving needs
Discuss other methods of data entry including
the AORA Spreadsheet Interface, the AORA Excel Add-in and AORA Connect
Demonstrate the Expert System features and
controls
Review the standard methods for reviewing and
modifying reconciliation results in order to reach an overall balance
Show how to obtain data using AORA Reporter
Learn the latest troubleshooting tips increase
productivity
Who Should Attend
Yield Accountants
Yield Analysts
Production Accounting Supervisors
Prerequisites
System integrators and prospective system
integrators
Anyone evaluating or supporting an AORA system
System Administrators responsible for maintaining
AORA systems
Attendees should be familiar with Microsoft
Windows 2000 or Windows XP system administration techniques such as adding users
RPA151 Aspen AORA: Operations Reconciliation and Accounting (Aspen
Advisor): Course Agenda Overview
Describe the AORA system and its uses,
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Inputting Raw Data
Describe the data needed by AORA and
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AspenAdvisor Data Sheet
Describe the AORA system and its uses,
including:
Describe the data needed by AORA and
methods of input
Workshop: Adding Instrumentation Readings
Workshop: Manually Adding an Event
Workshop: Importing Data into AORA
Yield accounting and data reconciliation
Demonstration Architecture and features Hardware and software requirements Functionality, calculations, and benefits
Building and Maintaining Models
Build and maintain models in AORA
Navigation of the GUI and setting user preferences Setting up an AORA model from scratch Understanding the use of time in AORA Configuring global objects Building the AORA model using vessels, pipes, and instruments
Calculating, Adjusting, and Evaluating
Results
Perform calculations, adjustments, and results
in AORA
Workshop: Performing Basic Reconciliation
Operations
Workshop: Exploring Reconciliation Options
Workshop: Isolating, Correcting Gross Errors
and Distributing Random Errors
Other Aspen AORA Operations
Converting database types Generating reports Changing database connection user and password Daily operations and automating processes AORA database administration
Workshop: Navigation a Model and Setting
Defaults and Preferences
Workshop: Setting up an Initial AORA
Model Database
Workshop: Understanding Historical
Configuration in AORA
Workshop: Adding and Configuring Global
Objects
Workshop: Conversion of Access Prototype to
SQL Server.
Workshop: Adding and Configuring
Vessels and Manifolds
Workshop: Work ing with Reports
Workshop: Automating AORA Processes
Workshop: Adding, Configuring, and
Rerouting Pipes
Workshop: Changing the Advisor3 Password
Workshop: AORA Database Administration
Workshop: Adding and Configuring
Instrumentation
Troubleshoot commonly encountered problem
(optional module)
Examine the database table structure of AORA
(optional module)
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.
