AspenTech Course Catalog FY18
AspenTech Course Catalog FY18
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Process Engineering 3
License Management 24
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PROCESS ENGINEERING
EAP101: Aspen Plus Process Modeling
Learn steady-state process simulation, process analysis and optimization using Aspen Plus (3 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Build flowsheet models and summarize basic unit operations.
• Define facilities, materials, utilities and chemical reactions.
• Summarize physical properties.
EAP901: Aspen Plus – Dryer Optimization: Minimize Energy Demand of Belt Dryers
Learn how to reduce energy demand using Aspen Plus (0.5 days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Model a multi-stage bed dryer.
• Optimize the dryer demand to reduce cost.
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EAP2211: Modeling Processes with Equation Oriented Method using Aspen Plus
Learn how to configure, manipulate and solve flows in EO solution using Aspen Plus (2 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended EAP101
Learning Outcomes:
• Manipulate a flowsheet and run simulations.
• Heat integrate your process using the Heater / HX Flux combination.
• Use parameter estimation and data reconciliation for model tuning.
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EAP2411: Improved Process Operability and Control through Aspen Plus Dynamic Models
Learn how to solve process design and plant operation using Aspen Plus Dynamics (3 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended EAP101
Learning Outcomes:
• Create a flowsheet and run simulations.
• Discuss and create models including: RadFrac, heat exchanger, and reactor models.
• Script, automate, and customize custom models.
EAP2980: Modeling of Processes with Aqueous Ionic Solutions Electrolytes and Salts
Learn how set up simulations for electrolyte systems using Aspen Plus (2 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended EAP101
Learning Outcomes:
• Summarize electrolyte capabilities in Aspen Plus and types of components present.
• Use appropriate reporting options.
• Use equilibrium based and rate-based distillation modeling along with liquid-liquid equilibrium.
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EOP171: Develop and Implement Operator Training Simulator (OTS) using Aspen OTS
Learn Aspen OTS Framework using Aspen Plus Dynamics or Aspen HYSYS Dynamics (2 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use, configure, and implement Aspen OTS to design operator training simulator.
• Explain the concepts of OPC Server and OPC Client.
• Use plant view resources.
EHY020: Analyzing Safety Operation of Multi-stage Compressors using Aspen HYSYS Process (New)
Learn how to perform dynamic analysis of a multi-stage compressor (0.5 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Build and evaluate a model.
• Use available turbine information to create a driver model.
• Use plant operator resources.
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EHY105: Refining: Operations & Troubleshooting of the Crude Unit & Preheat Train (New)
Learn how to solve common engineering problems using Aspen HYSYS (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use specific applications to troubleshoot and perform engineering studies.
EHY106: Optimize from the Wellhead to a Gas Processing Facility with Aspen HYSYS (New)
Learn how to optimize using Aspen HYSYS Upstream and Aspen HYSYS (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use the latest features in Aspen HYSY and Aspen HYSYS Upstream for optimization.
EHY107: Process Safety with BLOWDOWN Technology and PSV Sizing in Aspen HYSYS (New)
Learn how various simulator functionalities support the process safety using Aspen HYSYS (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use PRF Design & Rating.
• Use Blowdown Valve Design & Rating.
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EHY150: Refinery Process Modeling using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining
Learn how to embed and link MS Excel using Aspen HYSYS (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use flowsheet models to build models and analyze flowsheet convergence issues.
• Use the following models: Catalytic Reformer, Delayed Cooker, and Visbreaker.
• Use Aspen PIMS for refinery planning and scheduling with Aspen HYSYS.
EHY2314: Developing Dynamic Unit Operation Extensions for Aspen HYSYS using VB.NET
Learn VB.NET to implement Dynamic Unit Operation Extension model using Aspen HYSYS (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Describe the fundamentals of creating the base code for Dynamic Unit Operation Extension.
• Use the VB.NET environment and implement Dynamic Unit Operation Extension model.
• Optimize the implemented code.
EHY901: Multi-Stage Compressors – Conducting Operational Safety Studies Using Dynamic Analysis
Learn how to use Aspen HYSYS Dynamics to evaluate scenarios software using Aspen HYSYS (0.5 Days,
Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Evaluate several scenarios to ensure the compressor is protected in an emergency shutdown.
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EHY904: PSV – Improve Pressure Relief Analysis Workflow using Aspen HYSYS
Learn how to use HYSYS Dynamics, HYSYS Safety Environment, and Flare System Analyzer (0.5 Days,
Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use Dynamics, Safety Environment, and Flare System Analysis to complete the pressure relief
analysis.
EHY905: Aspen HYSYS Sulsim – Modeling and Optimizing Sulfur Recovery Process
Learn how to optimize overall Sulfur recovery, and build a tail gas treating section (0.5 Days. Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use Aspen HYSYS and the Sulsim Sulfar Recovery functionality.
• Optimize overall Sulfar recovery.
• Evaluate new process configurations.
EHY130: Modeling Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Using Aspen HYSYS - Upstream
Learn how to use Aspen HYSYS Upstream for Liquefied Natural Gas plant modeling (2 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended EHY101
Learning Outcomes:
• Build a Sulfur Recovery Unit.
• Calculate hydrate formation temperatures and pressures.
• Use the LNG Exchanger operation to simulate multi-pass heat exchangers.
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EHY250: Determine Rapid Depressurization Safety Limits for Design and Rating
Learn how to use the Blowdown Technology to model depressurization (0.5 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended EHY101
Learning Outcomes:
• Discuss the industrial importance of accurate depressurizing simulations.
• Add BLOWDOWN analysis to an existing Aspen HYSY simulation.
• Perform design and rating calculations.
EHY2102: Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining: Process Modeling and Optimization for Refinery Unit
Operations
Learn to build, evaluate, and optimize models using Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining (3 Days,
Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended EHY101
Learning Outcomes:
• Summarize the capabilities of Aspen HYSYS and Activated Analysis tools.
• Integrate reactors with flowsheet: Reactors, Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Reactor, Hydrocracker
Reactor.
• Use Aspen PIMS.
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EHY2312: Create Custom Unit Operations and Kinetic Model Extensions with VB.net for Aspen
HYSYS
Learn how to develop custom unit operations using Aspen HYSYS (2 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended EHY2311
Learning Outcomes:
• Develop programming style using VB Syntax.
• Use tools such as the HYSYS Type Library, automation objects, and user unit operations.
• Use extensions definition file (EDF) for building kinetic reaction extension and unit operation
extensions.
EHY2351: Modeling Heavy Oil & Gas Production and facilities using Aspen HYSYS Upstream
Learn new advanced capabilities of Aspen HYSYS Upstream (2 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Summarize the Aspen HYSYS Upstream concepts.
• Use Heavy Oil Characterization.
• Convert steady state into dynamics.
EHY301: V10: Troubleshoot complex processes using advanced EO in Aspen HYSYS (New)
Learn how to simulate a fully integrated crude distillation unit preheat train using Aspen HYSYS (0.5 Days,
Advanced).
Prerequisites: EAP101
Learning Outcomes:
• Use Equation Oriented (EO) capabilities in Aspen HYSYS.
• Convert a case into Equation Oriented (EO) mode specifications.
• Perform sensitivity studies.
EAU901: Energy Management – Optimizing Site Utilities to Save Energy using Aspen Utilities
Planner
Learn Energy and Utilities optimization (0.5 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use a pre-built model make decisions to optimize tariff evaluation, manage contracts, and plan
investments.
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EHX131: Heat Exchanger Mechanical Design using Aspen Shell & Tube Mechanical
Learn optimizing techniques to save design time and cost using Aspen Shell & Tube Mechanical (1 Day,
Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Summarize Shell and Tube Mechanical features and capabilities.
• Identify input requirements needed to design a heat exchanger.
• Perform the mechanical calculations, and interpret the results.
EHX1031: Design and Simulation of Fired Heaters Using Aspen Fired Heater
Learn the fundamentals of rating and simulating a fired heater (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Summarize Aspen Fired Heater features and capabilities.
• Practice by using the Aspen Fired Heater features and capabilities.
EHX1100: Modeling Heat Exchangers Using the Exchanger Design and Rating Suite
Learn how to integrate Heat Exchangers with Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus (3 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Summarize Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger features, calculation modes and geometry.
• Discuss the characteristics and applicability of tubular crossflow exchangers.
• Practice by using suite features and functionality: Aspen Air-Cooled Exchanger, Plate Fin Exchanger,
and Fired Heater.
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EHX901: LNG – Designing and Evaluating the Performance of Air Coolers and LNG Heat Exchangers
Learn how to perform design and rating calculations of air-cooled and LNG heat exchanger (0.5 Days,
Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use design and rating calculations of air-cooled and LNG heat exchangers.
• Implement parametric studies using Aspen Simulation Workbook.
EHX902: LNG – Refinery Exchangers – Designing and Evaluating the Performance of a Preheat Train
Learn Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating with Aspen HYSYS (0.5 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Overcome the challenges in the design and simulation of CDU heat exchangers.
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APC121: Intro to Aspen DMCplus Modeling and Building Controllers for Industrial Processes
Learn how to build applications and calculation modules using DMCplus controllers (3 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify characteristics of linear, dynamic, and empirical models.
• Use DMCplus and DMC3 Models.
• Connect online controller to operate a plant.
APC150: Achievable Sustainable APC Benefits Using Adaptive Process Control (New)
Learn how to reduce maintenance workload by using Aspen DMC3 (2 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Run Aspen DMC3 Calibration mode to collect plant step test data.
• Evaluate controller performance using Aspen Watch performance monitoring.
• Improve models through the Adaptive Workflow.
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APC210: Aspen Watch Performance Monitor – Real Time Monitoring Controllers Online
Learn to use Aspen Watch to monitor the performance of DMCplus Controllers (3 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use Aspen Watch support for plant testing.
• Evaluate controller performance using Aspen Watch performance monitoring.
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APC240: Aspen DMCplus – APC Project Step Testing and Commissioning Using a Virtual Plant
Configure DMCplus Online, Aspen Watch and APC Web Server software (3 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Conduct preliminary plant testing as you would execute the pre-testing phase of an APC project.
• Collect and Extract Data.
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MES171: Aspen Production Record Manager: Retrieving Batch Data Using the Reporting Tools
Learn the Reporting tools of Aspen Production Record Manager using Aspen InfoPlus.21 (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: Attended MES122
Learning Outcomes:
• Build simple and complex calculations that use formulas, Excel, and VB Script.
• Create ad-hoc and share calculations.
• Create and view reports.
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MES201: Aspen SQLplus for Aspen InfoPlus.21: Using and Configuring for Poser Users
Learn how to write and run SQL queries using Aspen InfoPlus.21 data (5 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended MES101
Learning Outcomes:
• Use intermediate to advanced SQL statements to view or manipulate data.
• Integrate real-time or historic data.
• Create customized reports.
MES235: AspenOne Process Explorer: Aspen Real-Time SPC: Using and Configuring in aspenOne
Process Explorer
Learn how to reduce manufacturing costs using aspenONE Process Explorer (2 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Use the SPC tools to monitor and improve process quality, as well as reduce manufacturing costs.
• Implement an SPC system.
• Monitor and report on variables that influence product quality.
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MES271: Aspen Production Record Manager: Configuring the Batch Area and Feed Application
Learn how to prepare and configure a Batch system (2 Days, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: Attended MES171
Learning Outcomes:
• Describe the functional design, architecture and main features of Aspen Production Record Manager
(APRM).
• Configure Batch Feed Application.
• Use Aspen Process Explorer to examine both Ad Hoc and Online Batch Real-time SPC chart.
MES275: Aspen Batch and Event Extractor: Transferring Data from Batch Execution Systems
Learn how to populate tables from your batch execution system (1 Day, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Populate Aspen Production Record Manager tables with data from your batch execution systems.
• Create, schedule, test, and deploy configuration rules.
• Monitor execution progress and verify that batches have been created.
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RPA135: Economic Optimization of Distribution Networks using Aspen Petroleum Supply Planner
Learn how to use Aspen MPIMS to solve planning problems using Aspen MPIMS (4 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Summarize the functionality of Aspen Petroleum Supply Planner and basic Linear Concepts.
• Solve problems using Aspen Petroleum Supply Planner.
RPA150: Deliver Refinery Planning Results through Industry Best Practices (New)
Learn PIMS / PIMS-AO best practices (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Troubleshoot common modeling mistakes
• Solve problems using PIMS-AO
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RPA208: Aspen PIMS platinum and Assay Manager for Experienced Aspen PIMS Users
Learn how to customize Aspen PIMS Platinum and modify assay data (1 Day, Intermediate).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Run a case using Aspen PIMS Platinum Case Runner.
• Execute a Spot Crude Evaluation using Aspen Assay Management.
• Modify assay data using Aspen Assay Management.
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RBS901: Using Aspen Petroleum Scheduler for Crude & Process Unit Scheduling
Learn how to use Aspen Petroleum Scheduler in this hands-on workshop (0.5 Days, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Perform crude and process unit scheduling.
• Import daily inventories and events for the "Roll Forward" process.
• Generate reports using customizable report wizard templates.
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AAA101: Monitor Distillation Column Operation to Predict and Prevent Failures (New)
Learn to predict and prevent column failures using Aspen Column Analytic (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: Attended SM908
Learning Outcomes:
• Describe RadFrac.
• Model a C2 splitter.
• Use Aspen Asset and Aspen Column Analytics.
AAA102: Early Failure Detection using Pattern Matching, Root Cause Analysis and Empirical
Modeling (New)
Learn how to monitor and optimize asset performance using Aspen Column Analytic (1 Day, Basic).
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify Data Trends with Aspen Pattern Matching.
• Build a distillation model based on empirical data.
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