Aspen HYSYS Training

Module 6: Subflowsheet
Tutor:
M. Ersharry Yunashtanto
Zayyanatun Zulfa
Ikha Muliawati
Mada Harahap

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Subflowsheet in Aspen HYSYS

The subflowsheet operation uses a multi-level flowsheet

architecture and provides a flexible and simplified method for
building a simulation.

It is very useful when simulating a large, complex processing

facility with a number of individual process units.

Example of Using Subflowsheet

How to Add Subflowsheet? (1st Method)

How to Add Subflowsheet? (2nd Method)

Source for Subflowsheet

1. Read an Existing Template: Using existing
template available in Hysys (.tpl)
2. Start With a Blank Flowsheet: Using our own
template
3. Paste Exported Objects: Hysys imports
previously exported object (.hfl) into a new
subflowsheet

Transfer Basis
Each subflowsheet can have its
own fluid property package. For
example, in main flowsheet using
Peng-Robinson and subflowsheet
using Amines package.
In this case, transfer basis in
subflowsheet shall be considered.
Transfer basis determines which
parameter that we want to keep
the value equal when we transfer
stream to different fluid package

Study Case: Refrigeration Unit

Refrigeration Cycle Principle

Log pressure

Compressor

B
Process Fluid

Condenser

Q out

p2

Expansion

p1

Q in D

Compression

Vaporization

D
Gas and
Liquid

Expansion (J -T) Valve

Liquid

A
Gas
Specific enthalpy

Refrigerant Circuit
Kettle
Chiller

Condensation

Refrigerant
hold-up drum

Exercise:
Make it own
subflowsheet for
refrigeration unit.

Study Case: Refrigeration Unit (2)

Develop simplified Refrigeration unit in

Refrigeration-Subflowsheet Exercise.hsc
file.

Thank You
M. Ersharry Yunashtanto
Zayyanatun Zulfa
Ikha Muliawati
Mada Harahap