Aspen Custom Modeler
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Aspen Custom Modeler
Introduction to Aspen Custom Modeler Using Aspen Custom Modeler to Enhance Aspen Plus Presenters: Zac Peers, Product Management, AspenTech Julie Levine, Product Marketing, AspenTech © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved July 30, 2013 Recent Activities Recent Webinars (available for free playback) – Optimize Anytime, Anywhere on Any Device with the New aspenONE – Reactor Relief with Aspen Plus Dynamics – Modeling, Rating and Debottlenecking Flare Systems with Aspen Flare System Analyzer – Utilizing Property Data with Aspen Properties in Aspen Plus – Optimize Specialty Chemical Processes with aspenONE Engineering Available at: www.aspentech.com/events/webseminars.aspx © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 2 aspenONE Engineering Conceptual Engineering Process Development Basic Engineering Aspen HYSYS & Aspen Plus Safety Analysis Operations and Planning Support Equipment Design Economic Evaluation © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 3 Introduction to Aspen Custom Modeler Zac Peers, Product Manager for Aspen Plus Dynamics and Aspen Custom Modeler © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 4 Aspen Custom Modeler Overview Aspen Custom Modeler is specifically designed for development and use of custom process models With Aspen Custom Modeler you can: – Quickly and easily develop custom unit operation models, including your specific expertise or proprietary know-how – Store these models in libraries for others to use – Build these models into complete simulation flowsheets – Run in 4 different modes: Steady state Dynamic Parameter estimation Optimization (steady-state or dynamic) – Package and deploy completed simulations for use across your enterprise © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 5 Uses Aspen Properties Aspen Properties is integrated into ACM, maintaining the rigorous property calculations in Aspen Plus You can access Aspen Polymers to use in custom modeling © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 6 Easy to Learn Started here less than a year ago and developed the rate-based flash model Easy to learn language Simple troubleshooting using informational messages Variety of examples available © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 7 Aspen Custom Modeler Compatibility Model Users Aspen Plus Aspen Plus Dynamics Aspen HYSYS Aspen Simulation Workbook Unit Operation Models Aspen Custom Modeler (Model Authoring Environment) Aspen PIMS Aspen Model Runner (Model Execution Environment) Simulation Expert © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 8 Example Model has a flash block Equilibrium model doesn’t give accurate results © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 9 Example © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 10 Rate-Based Flash © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 11 Summary Aspen Custom Model was used to develop a rate-based flash The model was placed in Aspen Plus The model accessed Aspen Properties for rigorous property data The rigorous model resulted in more accurate results The model was easy to develop and use © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 12 Case Studies OPTIMIZE 2013 © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 13 Modeling and Optimization of an Ethylene Oxide Reactor using Aspen Custom Modeler Reliance Industries Ltd. Challenge Solution Result Model and optimize an Ethylene Oxide Reactor Needed a custom model to: Obtain maximum throughput within established constraints Predict effect of process conditions on catalyst Understand and prevent side reactions Perform what-if studies and sensitivity analysis Optimize process control and operating conditions Ref: Vasudha Mallikondla, Reliance Industries Limited AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013 © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 14 Modeling and Optimization of an Ethylene Oxide Reactor using Aspen Custom Modeler Reliance Industries Ltd. Challenge Solution Result Developed custom simulation with Aspen Custom Modeler Estimated kinetic parameters and deactivation parameters for the EO reactor Performed model validation and performance prediction Used ACM model to determine optimum temperatures for Chloride content Ref: Vasudha Mallikondla, Reliance Industries Limited AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013 © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 15 Modeling and Optimization of an Ethylene Oxide Reactor using Aspen Custom Modeler Reliance Industries Ltd. Challenge Result Solution Optimized process selectivity Increased profits by an estimated 17% Continue to use model for: Process control Offline optimization Real-time optimization of the overall plant Ref: Vasudha Mallikondla, Reliance Industries Limited AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013 © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 16 Rapid and Easy Custom Modeling with Aspen Custom Modeler Hitachi Zosen Challenge Solution Result Required 99.5% purity ethanol to blend with gasoline Needed a way to model and optimize the process Required precise calculations of outlet streams Physical property data played a key role Considered zeolite membrane as an alternative to traditional dehydration methods Ref: Masashi Okada, Tadayoshi Shimada Hitachi Zosen Corporation AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013 © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 17 Rapid and Easy Custom Modeling with Aspen Custom Modeler Hitachi Zosen Challenge Solution Result Modeled zeolite membrane with Aspen Custom Modeler Physical property capabilities provided consistent data Model can be studied in dynamic mode Used Aspen Process Economic Analyzer to study cost effectiveness for integrated distillation column and membrane unit Ref: Masashi Okada, Tadayoshi Shimada Hitachi Zosen Corporation AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013 © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 18 Rapid and Easy Custom Modeling with Aspen Custom Modeler Hitachi Zosen Challenge Result Solution Total cost reduction of 18% estimated 20% reduction in CAPEX* Considered a variety of cases to optimize: investment, utility, and maintenance costs Total Cost 17% reduction in OPEX Modeled complex units with ACM to open up new design possibilities *CAPEX calculated on an annual basis Ref: Masashi Okada, Tadayoshi Shimada Hitachi Zosen Corporation AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013 © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 19 Free Online Training Available From Within Aspen Custom Modeler © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 20 Also Available within Aspen Plus © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 21 For More Information Check Us Out On… © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 22 Pre-register for AspenTech’s Beta Online Customer Community AspenTech’s Beta Online Customer Community: • Beta Community Launching in November 2013 • Includes thought-provoking blog articles, discussion forums, a resource library, and an events calendar • Visit www.aspentech.com/community to pre-register and you’ll be a part of an exclusive group to have access to the community before it goes live to all customers in January 2014! • For more information, email [email protected] • A link will also be provided in the “Thank you” email after this webinar for your registration opportunity To pre-register, please visit www.aspentech.com/community Questions? Email [email protected] © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 23 Questions? Zachary Peers: [email protected] David Tremblay: [email protected] © 2013 Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved | 24