Dynamic Analysis of a CSTR with Aspen HYSYS V8.

Revised: Nov 27, 2012

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Objectives

Understand the basic workflow to a create a dynamic simulation in Aspen HYSYS Dynamics.

Set up a simple dynamics simulation of a CSTR and observe effects of perturbations of controller settings.

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Background
Dynamic simulation is an extension of steady-state process simulation whereby time-dependence is built into the models. Aspects of dynamic simulation not found in steady-state include start up and shut down, holdup, changing reaction conditions, and thermal changes. Propylene glycol can be produced by reacting water and propylene oxide in the following reaction: H2O + CH3CHCH2O HO-CH2-CHOH-CH3

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Key Teaching Points

Pressure driven dynamic simulation requires specification of inlet and outlet pressures.
Flowrates are determined from pressure drop.

The liquid level in a CSTR can be controlled by adjusting the outlet flowrate In Aspen HYSYS Dynamics, specific changes in the operating conditions can be made as the simulation is running.

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Problem Statement

Level Controller sequence

Run simulation for 2 hours Change level controller set point to 60% Run simulation for additional 3 hours

Change in Feed Rate Sequence

Run simulation for 2 hours Ramp up feed rate from 2.064e+4 lb/hr to 2.8e+4lb/hr over 2 hours Ramp down feed rate to 0 lb/hr in 1 hour.

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