CHE 433: PROCESS SIMULATION WITH ASPEN PLUS COURSE OUTLINE
1. REVIEW AND BACKGROUND
Elements of Differential and Integral Calculus
Numerical Methods for Algebraic and Differential Equations
Mass and Energy Balances in the Context of Process Simulation
Getting Started with ASPEN Plus
Introduction to Process Flowsheeting in Chemical Engineering
2. AUXILIARY OPERATIONS
Flowsheeting Options: Design Specs, Calculator and Transfer
Model Analysis Tools: Sensitivity, Optimization and Data Fit
Manipulators: Mult, Dupl, ClChng
User Models: User2, Hierarchy
3. THERMODYNAMICS AND PROCESS UNIT OPERATIONS
Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium and Property Methods
VLE Data Regression
Mixers and Splitters
Separators: Two and Three Phase Flash Blocks
Exchangers: Heaters, Coolers and Condensers
Pressure Changers: Pumps and Compressors and Turbines
4. DISTILLATION AND HEAT EXCHANGERS
Shortcut and Rigorous Distillation
Packed columns for Absorption and Stripping Operations
Extractive Distillation
Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Azeotropic Distillation
Double-Pipe and Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Design
Example Flowsheets and Design Specifications
5. PROCESS FLOWSHEETING FUNDAMENTALS
Recycle Stream Selection and Tear Equations
Convergence Methods for Tear Equations
Calculator and Transfer Function Blocks
Simultaneous Recycle Convergence and Design Specifications
Sensitivity Analysis and Case Studies
Sequential Modular vs. Equation Based Solution Methods
6. CHEMICAL KINETICS AND REACTOR UNIT OPERATIONS
CSTR, Plug Flow and Fixed Bed Reactors
Conversion and Equilibrium Reactors, RGIBBS Reactor Block
Example Flowsheets with Design Specifications
Excel Interface for Custom Reactor and Physical Models
7. ADVANCED SIMULATION TOPICS
Process Optimization and Pinch Analysis for Energy Optimization
Multi-Stream Heat Exchangers and Heat Exchanger Network Optimization
Solids Handling and Electrolyte Systems
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