Aspen Plus Study Guide PDF

Aspen Plus Study Guide
Study Guide for Certification
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Who can take this certification?
The certification is a must-have for anyone new to Aspen
Plus who wants proficiency in using Aspen Plus with
Physical Properties. The exam contains both multiple choice
questions and a lab. We will provide the latest version of AspenTech
software. All our exams are conducted with a proctor, either in-person or
through remote testing.
Exam Scope for Aspen Step 1: Prepare with Training

Plus with Physical AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take training.
Complete Course: Introduction to Process Modeling using Aspen Plus (EAP101) and
Properties
Use the Right Physical Property Models for Process Simulations (EAP201) through
□ Properties Environment public or private training. If you already have proficiency in ACCE, you may be
□ Simulation Environment interested in refreshing your knowledge with eLearning. While attending a
□ Convergence training class prior to completing the exam is highly recommended, it is not
□ Reporting required.
□ Physical Properties • Register for public training (face to face or virtual)
□ Ideal Gas and Liquid
• Register for private training (face to face or virtual)
□ Physical Property
Parameters • Subscribe to eLearning (on-demand)
□ Property Sets
□ Activity Coefficient Step 2: Practice before exam
Models This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for the Aspen Plus
□ Equations of State certification exam. You can use as both a study tool and an on-the job
□ Electrolyte Property reference.
Methods
□ Data Regression Step 3: Get Certified
□ Solid-Fluid Equilibrium You will have up to 4 hours to complete the exam (estimated time to
complete is 4 hours). You can expect to receive your exam results in 2
□ And More….
weeks.
AspenTech You may take the exam after completing training or view schedule to
Call | Email | Chat register on a different day or time. In-person and remote testing are
available. Please make sure that you select the correct Location/Time
Zone.
After passing the exam you will receive an email to post your certificate and
digital badge on social media, which is a cross-industry recognition of
technical skills you may share on LinkedIn, as well as in your email signature.
View the instructions on how to post your credentials on LinkedIn profile.
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TECHNICAL
SCOPE COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR ASPEN PLUS
CONTENT
Explore Startup Template Select a startup template to begin a new simulation

Properties
Environment Component List Create a component list
Identify the different component databases available
Physical Property List the steps to establish physical properties

Method
Identify issues involved in the choice of a property method
Define a property method
Identify the different property methods available
Explain the need for Henry’s components
Reporting Summarize the different types of physical property data
List the built-in analyses used for reporting physical properties
Retrieve pure component properties from built in property databases
Explore Unit Sets Recognize the default unit sets

Simulation
Environment Customize unit sets
Manipulate Flowsheet Explain how unit operation models are organized
Add unit operations to the flowsheet from the model palette
Connect material streams to unit operation blocks
Configure and customize flowsheet user preferences, options and

default settings
Unit Operations
Mixer/Splitters Explain when to use the SSplit block in a flowsheet
Separators Identify the key differences in the three separator blocks Flash2,
Flash3 and Decanter

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Explore Separators List which unit operation blocks can be used to specify how the
Simulation components split to the outlet streams
Environment
Configure a component splitter to separate component steams
based on split fractions specified
Exchangers Identify the heat exchanger model used to model convective or
radiant heat transfer across a surface
Select the heat exchanger model that can be integrated with Aspen
Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR) tools
Explain how to specify a Heater block outlet stream to the dew

point condition
Recognize how the use of a Heat stream connected to a Heater

block affects the input specifications
Perform rigorous heat transfer calculations using EDR
Columns List the column unit operations that incorporate shortcut

methods for Vapor/Liquid calculations
Identify which unit operation block is used for most distillation

column models
Determine parameters required to solve a column Identify
different types of column specifications available in RadFrac
Identify different types of column specifications available in RadFrac
Explain the function of the Column Analysis tool
List the types of rigorous vapor-liquid fractionation operations that
RadFrac can simulate
Build different types of column using RadFrac and manipulate the
column specifications to meet the process objective
Plot temperature and composition results vs stage for a column
Explain how to account for non-equilibrium stages in Rad-Frac

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Explore Columns Describe the difference between On-Stage and Above-Stage

Simulation
Environment Reactors List the classes of reactor unit operations available in Aspen Plus
Describe the characteristics of balanced based reactor models
Explain how heat of reaction is calculated in Aspen Plus
Identify which reactor models allow both equilibrium and kinetic

based reactions
Identify the option in RGibbs to insure both vapor and liquid

phases are considered
Summarize the options for entering custom reaction kinetics
List the options for entering reaction data for a reversible reaction
Identify the reactor models that require a Reaction ID to describe

reactions
Recognize which reaction model type that allows a mixture of
Power Law, Equilibrium, LHHW and Custom reactions
Build a Reaction ID to be used in a kinetic based reactor
Pressure Changers List situations where pressure changer blocks need to be included
in a flowsheet
Explain the difference between design and rating specifications for

pump and compressor
Describe the options for entering performance curve data for

pump and compressor models
Build a simple flowsheet for an expander/compressor
Identify the main difference between the pipe and pipeline unit
operation

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Explore Manipulators List unit operations models that manipulate streams

Simulation
Environment Build a flowsheet the duplicates a feed stream that is processed
in different types of process units
User Models List the options to write custom unit operation models
Identify the unit operation block that is a container for simulation

objects such as streams, unit operations, etc.
Convergence Control Panel Analyze error and warning messages
Recognize simulation sequence
Identify automatically generated convergence blocks
Identify tear streams
Explain the concept of error/tolerance
Convergence Configure the default tear convergence settings to increase

Methods maximum number of iterations
List the variables tested for tear stream convergence
List the default convergence methods
Describe the purpose of the Secant method bracketing strategy
Tear Stream Specify a tear stream for a convergence block
Illustrate reconciling of a tear stream

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Convergence Convergence Results Specify a tighter global flash tolerance
Analyze the pattern of the graphical convergence history using

the convergence monitor
Identify the number of iterations made to reach convergence
Illustrate the reduction of simulation time by reconciling a block
Troubleshooting Recognize the various troubleshooting tips in the Help

documentation
Troubleshoot the prepared simulations using common methods
Documentation General Use the Help menu
Explore Analysis Tools

Simulation
Environment Sensitivity List steps to create a new sensitivity
Identify variables that can be defined as manipulated variables
Analyze sensitivity results to find optimal operating conditions
Identify if a design specification solution is feasible using

sensitivity
Recognize case studies
Plot the results of a sensitivity block
Explain tabulated Fortran expressions

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Explore Design Specification Develop a design specification to get desired results

Simulation
Environment Explain why design specification produces iteration
List the approaches to view design specification results
Analyze convergence issue caused by design specifications
Troubleshoot convergence issue by changing default settings
Calculators Develop a calculator block with either Fortran syntax or Excel

functions
Recognize basic Fortran syntax and Excel functions
Explain the use of parameters and local parameters
Identify import variables and export variables
Define location of a calculator block in an execution sequence

Resolve errors caused by a calculator
Reporting Stream Summary Customize stream summary tables and save as new templates
List steps to create new templates
Explain how to add additional physical properties to the stream

summary
Explain the use for all options in Edit Stream Summary Template
window
Send stream summary to Excel and to Flowsheet (linked with

Aspen Plus)
Describe Import/Export user stream templates features

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Reporting Custom Tables Create custom tables
Use custom tables on the flowsheet (as icon)
Global Data Display global stream data on flowsheets
Display user-defined global stream data on flowsheets
Explain how to change global stream data displayed decimal digits
Property Sets List steps to create new property sets
Explain the use of property qualifiers
List where to use property sets
Model Summary Customize odel Summary table
Send Model Summary table to Excel (linked with Aspen Plus)
Miscellaneous Use Check Status to check detailed information about errors or

warning
Report control panel messages in History file
Report printable text file of input data and simulation results
Physical Properties Properties required by

unit operations Identify physical properties required for a unit operation such as
Heater block
Navigation in user
interface Select components from databanks
Specify base property

method Select physical property method method

SCOPE TECHNICAL CONTENT COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Calculation of vapor phase Identify the parameters required for the
enthalpy calculation of vapor phase enthalpy (pure
component)
Calculation of vapor Identify the parameters required for the
Ideal Gas and Ideal Liquid pressure calculation of the liquid saturation
pressure
Calculation of liquid Identify the parameters required for the
enthalpy calculation of the liquid enthalpy (pure
component)
Type of pure component Identify the two types of pure
parameters component parameters
Entering parameters Modify the parameters for a pure
Physical Property Parameters component and evaluate heat capacity of
vapor and saturation pressure
Reviewing parameters Retrieve the parameters of pure
components from the databanks
Pure component analysis Create a pure component analysis
Property Sets and Property Mixture analysis Create a mixture analysis to report
Analysis mixture liquid density at constant
pressure and temperature, vary the
composition
common non-ideal List phenomena which demonstrate a
deviation mixture exhibits non-ideal behaviour
enthalpy Explain the relation b/w activity and
excess enthalpy
Activity Coefficient Models common models List a few activity coefficients models
commonly used for process simulation
binary parameters Summarize binary parameters and
retrieve the temperature range of the
experimental data used for the regression
Basis Explain the concept used for the
UNIFAC development of UNIFAC method
common models List a few models like UNIFAC

SCOPE TECHNICAL COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR PHYSICAL
CONTENT PROPERTIES
Henry’s Law Theory Explain why Henry's law is required with activity
coefficient models
Application Evaluate the liquid-vapor equilibrium for
water/N2 at 25 C, 1 bar, 50%mol water / 50%mol
N2 (total)
concept Explain what an equation of state is (relation
b/w temperature, pressure and molar
volume/density)
Equations of State Binary interaction Explain how binary interaction parameters are
parameters used in equation of state
common models List a few commonly used equations of state
models
Advanced Equations of List a few commonly used equations of state
State common models models
Selection of Physical specification Identify the different places one can specify the
Property Methods property method for the calculation of a block
components Identify the different component types typically
Electrolyte Property present in electrolyte mixture
Methods chemistry Identify the reaction types one can specify in a
chemistry
objective Describe what is the objective of data regression
experimental data Identify the purpose of the USAGE column in
experimental data specifications
regression Explain the purpose of the "evaluation" mode
Data Regression results Explain the points to check to validate the
quality of a data regression run
application Perform regression of pure component data
(saturation pressure with Antoine)
application Perform VLE regression of TXY data
purpose Explain the purpose of parameter estimation
Property Constant
Estimation methods Identify the two main approaches available for
estimation (PCES and NIST)

SCOPE TECHNICAL COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR
CONTENT PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Property Constant methods Identify the two main approaches
Estimation available for estimation (PCES and
NIST)

The certification is a must-have for any user new to
Aspen Plus who wants to show credibility in using the
software with EDR. The exam contains both multiple
choice questions and a lab. We will provide the latest
version of AspenTech software. All our exams are conducted with a
proctor, either in-person or through remote testing.
Step 1. Prepare with Training

AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take
training. Complete Course: Introduction to Process Modeling using Aspen Plus
(EAP101) and Design and Rate Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers (EHX101)
AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take training.
Exam Scope for Aspen • Register for public training (face to face or virtual)
Plus with EDR
• Register for private training (face to face or virtual)
□ Properties
Environment • Subscribe to eLearning (on-demand)
□ Simulation
Environment Step 2. Practice before exam
□ Convergence
□ Reporting This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for the Aspen HYSYS
certification exam. You can use as both a study tool and an on-the job
Exam Scope for reference.
Design and Rate a
Step 3. Get Certified
Shell and Tube Heat
You will have up to 4 hours to complete the exam (estimated time to
Exchanger (EHX101) complete is 4 hours). You can expect to receive your exam results in 2
□ Calculation Models weeks.
□ Physical Properties You may take the exam after completing training or view schedule to
□ Geometry register on a different day or time. In-person and remote testing are
□ Results available. Please make sure that you select the correct Location/Time
□ Documentation Zone.
AspenTech After passing the exam you will receive an email to post your certificate and
Call | Email | Chat digital badge on social media, which is a cross-industry recognition of
technical skills you may share on LinkedIn, as well as in your email signature.
View the instructions on how to post your credentials on LinkedIn profile.

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

Properties

Method

Simulation Customize unit sets
Environment
default settings
Unit Operations
Flash3 and Decanter
13

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Environment

point condition


column models

14

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

Simulation

based reactions


reactions

in a flowsheet

pump and compressor

operation
15

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

Simulation


16

TECHNICAL
CONTENT


documentation

Simulation

sensitivity
17

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

Simulation

functions


summary
window

Aspen Plus)
18

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

warning

TECHNICAL
SCOPE COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR EDR
CONTENT
Calculation General Options Identify the available calculation modes

Modes
Identify where in the UI to select/change the calculation mode
Design mode Identify required inputs and expected outputs
Identify the two options for optimization (area or cost)
Define area ratio
Identify key variables considered in the design algorithm (area

ratio, pressure ratio, TEMA limits for rho-V2 and unsupported
length, vibration)
Identify how to enter process and/or geometry limits
Rating Mode Identify required inputs and expected outputs
Interpret area ratio results
Simulation Mode Identify required inputs and expected outputs
Find Fouling Identify required inputs and expected outputs
Overall Identify, for a given problem statement, the applicable calculation

mode and the required input
Physical Physical Property Identify the different physical property packages options (B-JAC,
Properties Packages COMThermo, Aspen Properties, User Specified)
Identify external sources to import properties (PSF, HYSYS or A+,

Aspen Properties file)
Property Methods Identify categories of property methods (Ideal, EOS, Activity

models) and general application for each

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Physical Overall Explain the importance of the temperature range/# of points and
Properties pressure levels in physical properties calculation
Identify, for a given problem statement, the applicable physical

property package and the appropriate property method
Geometry Basic configuration Identify key options that are always selected by the user (not
changed by EDR): TEMA type, hot fluid location, exchanger
orientation, baffle type, etc.
Identify applications for different shell types
Identify arguments to be considered during hot fluid location

selection (high pressure, hazardous fluid, fouling)
Geometry Recognize key geometry (tube ID/OD, shell ID/OD, # of tubes, #

passes, tube pitch, pattern, tube length)
Identify EDR standards for geometry (TEMA, ASME, most common

commercial dimensions)
Identify Non-TEMA configurations (double pipe, hairpin)
Results Warning/Messages Identify the types of messages displayed by EDR and its importance
(errors, warnings, advisories, notes)
Interpret, given a particular file, the error/warning messages
Develop, given your previous interpretation, some modifications

that could potentially help fixing the error/warning messages
TEMA sheet Recognize, from a list of outputs, which could be found in the
TEMA sheet
Explain how to export TEMA sheet to Excel
Thermal Interpret, for a given simulation, area ratio value

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Results Thermal State, for a given simulation, the effective mean temperature
difference
State, for a given simulation, the tube side and shell side overall
film coefficients
Interpret, given a simulation, which side represents the greater

contribution to the overall HTC
Results Hydraulic Identify the three contributions to the overall pressure

drop (frictional, momentum change, gravitational)
State, given a simulation, pressure drop on each side
Identify, given the same file, which pressure drop mechanism has
the greater contribution on each side
Identify, given the same file, which part of the exchanger

represents the greater contribution to pressure on each side
Identify on which part of the exchanger the highest velocity is

achieved on each side
Identify, given a simulation, if there are Rho-V2 TEMA limits

violations
Mechanical
Identify the two types of vibration analyzed and reported by EDR
Identify, within a provided list, which factors or mechanisms can

influence the vibration assessment
Analyze, the vibration assessment in a given simulation and

develop a plan to fix such vibration issues
Identify, within the tube layout of a given simulation, the tubes

analyzed for the vibration assessment
Identify, within the setting plan of a given simulation, the inlet and
outlet nozzles for both sides

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Results Mechanical Identify, given a simulation, a geometry parameter calculated by

the program (instead of being specified)
State, given a simulation, the total cost of the unit (all shells)
Calculation Details Interpret, given a simulation, what information could be retrieved

from the temperature profile of each side (in which region a phase
change is taking place, slope close to zero)
Documentation Help Guide State the definition of a given concept by searching it in the Help
Guide
HTFS Research
Navigate to a HTFS Design Report and state the title
Network

The certification is a must-have for any user new to Aspen
Plus who wants to show their credibility in using Aspen Plus
with Distillation Modeling. The exam contains both multiple
choice questions and a lab. We will provide the latest version of
AspenTech software. All our exams are conducted with a proctor, either
in-person or through remote testing.
Exam scope for Aspen Step 1. Prepare with training

Plus with Distillation
AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can
Modeling take training. Complete Course: Introduction to Process Modeling
□ Properties using Aspen Plus (EAP101) and Distillation Modeling (EAP250) through
Environment public or private training. If you already have proficiency in ACCE,
□ Simulation you may be interested in refreshing your knowledge with
Environment eLearning. While attending a training class prior to completing
□ Convergence the exam is highly recommended, it is not required.
□ Reporting • Register for public training (face to face or virtual)
□ Distillation Synthesis • Register for private training (face to face or virtual)
□ Models and Design
Specification • Subscribe to eLearning (on-demand)
□ Efficiencies
□ Sizing and Rating Step 2. Practice before exam
□ NQ Curves This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for the Aspen Plus
certification exam. You can use as both a study tool and an on-the job
□ Reporting Features
reference.
□ Column
Configurations
Step 3. Get Certified
□ Rate-Based
You will have up to 4 hours to complete the exam (estimated time to
Distillation
complete is 4 hours). You can expect to receive your exam results in
□ Convergence 2 weeks.
AspenTech You may take the exam after completing training or view schedule to
Call | Email | Chat register on a different day or time. In-person and remote testing are
available. Please make sure that you select the correct Location/Time
Zone.
After passing the exam you will receive an email to post your certificate
and digital badge on social media, which is a cross-industry recognition of
technical skills you may share on LinkedIn, as well as in your email
signature. View the instructions on how to post your credentials on
LinkedIn profile.

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

Properties

Method

Simulation
Environment Customize unit sets

default settings
Unit Operations
Flash3 and Decanter
25

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
Environment

point condition



column models


TECHNICAL
CONTENT

Simulation

based reactions


reactions
in a flowsheet
pump and compressor

operation

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

Simulation



TECHNICAL
CONTENT


documentation

Simulation

sensitivity

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

Simulation

functions

summary
window

Aspen Plus)

TECHNICAL
CONTENT

warning

TECHNICAL
SCOPE COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR ASPEN PLUS DISTILLATION
CONTENT
MODELING
Distillation Physical Properties Identify key component physical properties involved in distillation
Synthesis modeling
Perform a Binary Mixture Analysis to determine if an azeotrope exists
Identify property analysis tools used in Distillation Synthesis
Separation Conceptual Describe the purpose of a residue curve

Design
List the conceptual design tools used to determine distillation column
separation sequences
Explain the significance of a distillation boundary on a ternary analysis

plot
Determine the possible separation sequences of a specified three
component stream
Identify how ternary maps can be used to troubleshoot distillation

column operation
Identify the Aspen Plus unit operation block used for conceptual design
of a distillation column
List the required inputs for a CONSEP block
Summarize the key results of a CONSEP
Models and Models List the multi-stage separation models in Aspen Plus
Design Describe the capabilities of the RadFrac distillation model
Specification
Summarize the key modeling assumptions to the equilibrium stage
approach for distillation modeling
Configuration Explain the difference between the Above-Stage and On-Stage feed
convention
Identify the setup options for modeling an absorber
Determine parameters required to solve a RadFrac column
Convergence List the convergence methods for a RadFrac block
Design Specifications Explain the difference between distillation column Design and Rating
List possible inputs to a RadFrac block Design Specification
List possible manipulated variables for a RadFrac block Vary
Build a column using RadFrac and manipulate the column specifications

to meet the process objective

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
MODELING
Models and Results Plot temperature and composition results vs stage for a column
Design
Specification
Implementation Identify the different types and methods to implement efficiencies in
RadFrac
Efficiencies
Explain the need to implement efficiencies in a RadFrac model
Identify and Explain the preferred efficiency type for RadFrac
List examples of column parameters that influence efficiency values
Explain possible sources for determining column efficiencies
Describe how to implement packing HETP in a RadFrac column input
Sizing and Rating Column Analysis Explain the calculation basis for the trays and packing s hydraulics
Capability Describe the options for sectioning a column for Column Analysis
Describe the difference between interactive sizing and rating of trays and
packing
Summarize the built-in tools available to evaluate hydraulic operability
results
List some of the column operational problems that can be addressed with
Column Analysis
Explain how tray and packing hydraulic calculations affect column
separation
Summarize the elements of the tray stability diagram
Explain how the diameter is calculated for a tray sizing section
Perform a hydraulic analysis to rate the performance of a specified

column and interpret the results
List key performance and hydraulic results calculated in Rating mode
Perform a hydraulic analysis to size a column for trays or packing
Troubleshooting List some common tray performance issues that need to be addressed in
sizing and rating
List the design and operations options to reduce jet flooding of trays
Describe the options for reducing tray weeping
Identify the special weir modification options available to address

unusually high or low weir loadings
List the vendor packages that Column Analysis results can be exported to
for additional analysis

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
MODELING
NQ Curves Overview Explain the objective of the NQ Curves analysis tool
List the Objective Function options for a NQ Curves analysis
Identify the constraint requirements for performing a NQ Curves analysis
Perform a NQ Curves analysis on a specified RadFrac column
List the built-in algorithm options for feed tray optimization
Heat Curves Identify the options for creating Heat Curves within RadFrac
Reporting Summarize the purpose and results of a Heat Curve analysis

Features Create a Heat Curve for a specified RadFrac block condenser or reboilers
Pseudo Streams Describe the uses of Pseudo Streams
Explain how to create a Pseudo Stream for a RadFrac block
Column Complex Describe the RadFrac setup requirements for modeling a column with
Configurations Configurations zero bottoms flow
List the configuration options of modeling a column with zero distillate
flow
Identify the specification requirements for a partial drawoff of a
pumparound
Explain how a pumparound can be used to model a double condenser
column configuration
Identify the significance of providing two input specifications for a
thermosiphon reboiler
Create a RadFrac block that represents a “complex” configuration
Use the Reboiler Wizard to convert a RadFrac reboiler to an external

HeatX block for detailed analysis
Reactive Distillation Summarize the capability of modeling distillation with reactions within
RadFrac
Identify the different types of reactions that can be modeled within
RadFrac
List the steps to setup a Reaction ID to be used in RadFrac
Setup a RadFrac block that has reactions
Describe the options for handling solids inside RadFrac

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
MODELING
Column Reactive Distillation Explain how to properly setup the reactions of an electrolyte column
Configurations simulation that includes reactions in CHEMISTRY and kinetic reactions in
REAC-DIST
3 Phase Distillation Identify how to enable three-phase distillation calculations within
RadFrac
Column
Explain how to select the correct Valid Phases option on the RadFrac
Configurations Configuration sheet
Describe the steps for setting up a Decanter in RadFrac
Explain what to do if the stages that may have two liquid phases is not
known
Explain how a top stage decanter affects the input specifications of a
column
List the options for solving the liquid-liquid phase split calculations
Summarize the options for specifying efficiencies when modeling two

liquid phases
Calculate a distillation column model using RadFrac that has two liquid
phases
Free Water 3 Phase Describe the differences in the Free Water options for Valid Phases in
Distillation RadFrac
Identify the options to turn on the Free Water system calculations for a
flowsheet
Explain how to determine if two liquid phases are present on a stage
Rate-Based Capabilities Describe the differences between equilibrium and rate-based distillation
Distillation models
Summarize the basis for the rate-based modeling approach
List applications where a rate-based approach can more accurately
predict actual separations vs the equilibrium approach
Identity the features not supported in rate-based distillation
List the key features of rate-based distillation
Configuration Identify the minimum steps for setting up a rate-based distillation model
Explain the options for creating a rate-based distillation model
Describe how to set the reporting options and view the results of rate-
based distillation
List the steps for converting an equilibrium model to a rate-based model
Create a rate-based distillation model for a specified column
configuration

TECHNICAL
CONTENT
MODELING
Convergence Algorithms List the RadFrac convergence options
Recognize the two parts of a RadFrac convergence method
Explain the purpose of the convergence options on the RadFrac |
Convergence | Convergence | Basic sheet
List types of distillation models that may require additional Maximum
iterations to converge
Identify the default Error tolerance for a RadFRac block
Describe situations where tightening the Error tolerance would be
desirable
Identify the RadFrac initialization methods and the corresponding typical
applications
Explain the source and order of initialization estimates
Convergence Method Identify the default convergence method for RadFrac
Selection List situations where the Sum-Rates algorithm may be appropriate when
converging RadFrac
Identify situations where the Non-ideal algorithm may be appropriate
when converging RadFrac
Describe situations where the Newton algorithm may be appropriate
when converging RadFrac
List where algorithm specific parameter details are located
Convergence Describe examples of how to simplify a RadFrac model to aid in
Troubleshooting convergence
List the common sources for RadFrac convergence problems
Explain why column flow ratio specifications are a better choice than
flow specifications in large flowsheets
Identify the favored column specifications when modeling columns with
a small reflux or boil-up ratio
Recognize how improperly specified design specifications can result in
column mass balance issues
Explain why you need to reinitialize a RadFrac model after entering
estimates
Describe where to enter estimates for temperature, flow or composition
to aid in convergence
Explain what to do if the Err/Tol is decreasing steadily but the maximum
number of iterations is reached
Explain what to do if the Err/Tol is oscillating and never reaches tolerance
List steps to implement when the Err/Tol diverges during convergence
Converge specified RadFrac models

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Aspen Plus Study Guide

Study Guide for Certification

Aspen® Knowledge Learn. Apply. Succeed.

Exam Scope for Aspen Step 1: Prepare with Training

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Explore Startup Template Select a startup template to begin a new simulation

Identify the different component databases available

Physical Property List the steps to establish physical properties

Define a property method

Identify the different property methods available

Explain the need for Henry’s components

Reporting Summarize the different types of physical property data

List the built-in analyses used for reporting physical properties

Retrieve pure component properties from built in property databases

Explore Unit Sets Recognize the default unit sets

Manipulate Flowsheet Explain how unit operation models are organized

Add unit operations to the flowsheet from the model palette

Connect material streams to unit operation blocks

Configure and customize flowsheet user preferences, options and

Mixer/Splitters Explain when to use the SSplit block in a flowsheet

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Explain how to specify a Heater block outlet stream to the dew

Recognize how the use of a Heat stream connected to a Heater

Perform rigorous heat transfer calculations using EDR

Columns List the column unit operations that incorporate shortcut

Identify which unit operation block is used for most distillation

Plot temperature and composition results vs stage for a column

Explain how to account for non-equilibrium stages in Rad-Frac

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Explore Columns Describe the difference between On-Stage and Above-Stage

Describe the characteristics of balanced based reactor models

Explain how heat of reaction is calculated in Aspen Plus

Identify which reactor models allow both equilibrium and kinetic

Identify the option in RGibbs to insure both vapor and liquid

Summarize the options for entering custom reaction kinetics

Identify the reactor models that require a Reaction ID to describe

Build a Reaction ID to be used in a kinetic based reactor

Explain the difference between design and rating specifications for

Describe the options for entering performance curve data for

Build a simple flowsheet for an expander/compressor

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Explore Manipulators List unit operations models that manipulate streams

Identify the unit operation block that is a container for simulation

Convergence Control Panel Analyze error and warning messages

Recognize simulation sequence

Identify automatically generated convergence blocks

Identify tear streams

Explain the concept of error/tolerance

Convergence Configure the default tear convergence settings to increase

List the variables tested for tear stream convergence

List the default convergence methods

Describe the purpose of the Secant method bracketing strategy

Tear Stream Specify a tear stream for a convergence block

Illustrate reconciling of a tear stream

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Convergence Convergence Results Specify a tighter global flash tolerance

Analyze the pattern of the graphical convergence history using

Identify the number of iterations made to reach convergence

Illustrate the reduction of simulation time by reconciling a block

Troubleshooting Recognize the various troubleshooting tips in the Help

Troubleshoot the prepared simulations using common methods

Documentation General Use the Help menu

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