Modeling Distillation Columns in Aspen HYSYS
Use Process Models to Make Better Decisions
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Modeling Distillation Columns in Aspen HYSYS
Laura Chutny, [Link]., [Link]., [Link].
5 years experience in AspenTech Technical Support
10 years previous experience in refining, oil and gas and
EPC
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Aspen HYSYS Family Web Seminars
Schedule for Next 2 Months
Topic
Modeling Distillation Columns in
Aspen HYSYS:
Use Process Models to Make Better
Decisions
Enhancing Refinery Models with
Aspen RefSYS:
Date 1
@ 3 pm ET (US)
Date 2
@ 1400 GMT
May 9, 2006
May 18, 2006
Today!
June 8, 2006
June 22, 2006
Bridge the Gap Between Process
Modeling and Planning with Advanced
Refinery Simulation
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Agenda
Why model Distillation Columns?
Basic Column Modeling
Beyond the Basics
Decision Making with distillation models
Resources for further work
Demonstration as we go
Q&A
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Why model Distillation Columns?
A working, tuned model of your plant
distillation column allows:
Quick what-if studies for planning/scheduling
Quick analysis of performance to troubleshoot an
upset column
In-depth engineering studies for operational
optimization
Jumping off point for design of newer facilities
Benchmarking for location-wide or company-wide
analysis
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Whats in this presentation for me??
Tools to use the Column in Aspen HYSYS to
model your real plant column
Tips and tricks to troubleshoot common
column modeling challenges
Tools to leverage Aspen HYSYS for decision
making with distillation columns
Resources to find out more
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Basic Column Modeling
Building the Column
Add using Object Palette or Menu
Can use different Prop. Pkg. in Column
Customizable column configuration
Side operations available side strippers,
side rectifiers, pump-arounds and vapour
bypasses
Save Column as a template (*.col) file
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Basic Column Modeling
NGL Fractionation Train
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Basic Column Modeling
De-ethanizer (DC2) and Column Environment
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Basic Column Modeling
De-ethanizer with Custom Condenser circuit
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Basic Column Modeling
Prebuilt Columns also Available (Flowsheet | Add Operation)
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Basic Column Modeling
How do I specify the operating parameters?
Dont add specs to column product streams!
Add specifications using Monitor or Specs page
Virtually any type of specification is available
Spec Type:
Fixed/Ranged
Primary/Alternate (work in pairs)
Ensure specs give unique operating point (choose
key separation component wisely)
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Basic Column Modeling
How do I run my column?
Ensure Degrees of Freedom = 0
Press Run
Press Reset to remove any previous solution only
Watch the Monitor page a dashboard for
running the column
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Basic Column Modeling
Monitor Page and Specifications
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Basic Column Modeling
Flexible design custom or pre-built
Specifying operating parameters
Running the Column
Use the Monitor Page!
But what happens if... ???
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Beyond the Basics
Solver
Ideal Trays / Efficiencies
Tips & Tricks
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Beyond the Basics
Solver
6 Types available
Generally use HYSIM I/O or Modified
HYSIM I/O
Very robust, need little or no estimates
Independent of main solver
Adjust solver information on Parameters |
Solver page
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Beyond the Basics
Ideal Trays / Efficiencies
Aspen HYSYS default is Ideal Trays
To match plant data:
Change number of trays (i.e. overall efficiency)
Change tray efficiency (modified Murphree type) on
Parameters | Efficiencies
Special cases:
In Amine simulation, real trays assumed, component
efficiencies for H2S and CO2 are used
In Dynamics, use real # of trays and efficiencies relate to
vapour bypass
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Beyond the Basics
Tips & Tricks
Only use initial estimates if absolutely necessary
Avoid conflicting specifications:
Dont fix all product flows
Dont fix all specs in one area (e.g. overhead T, distillate
and vapour rates)
Dont subcool with a partial condenser
If trays are drying out:
Check temperature and duty specs
Fix tray traffic, let duty vary
Check feed temperature, quality and location
Increase boil up and/or steam rates
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Beyond the Basics
Tips & Tricks
If top tray has no liquid:
Top tray temperature estimate too high
Condenser duty too low
Reflux rate too low
If pump around is giving trouble, try converging
first with energy stream
Build and converge complex columns in small
increments
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Decision Making with Distillation Models
Tray Sizing Utility
Internal Streams
Data Recorder Tool
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Decision Making with Distillation Models
Tray Sizing Utility
Design or Rating mode
Can use on any or all trays of a section
Use for Sieve, Valve, Bubble Cap, Packing,
Chimney and Sump
Do alternate designs of same section, or design
and rate a section
Obtain all data for use in tray manufacturer design
programs
Export calculated pressure drop back to column
(versus using estimated pressure drop)
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Decision Making with Distillation Models
Tray Sizing Utility
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Decision Making with Distillation Models
Internal Streams (Flowsheet | Internal Streams)
Monitor a tray
Model complex side ops outside column environment
Track a component
Can show Net or Total, Liquid or Vapour from a tray
Data Recorder Tool
Not part of the column, part of the Databook
Use to record predetermined set of process variables
when desired by user
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Resources
Books
Refinery Process Modeling by Gerald L. Kaes
Distillation Design and Distillation Operation by
Henry Kister
Documentation
Chapter 2.0 of the Aspen HYSYS Operations
Guide
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Resources
Online at AspenTech Support ([Link]
Aspen HYSYS Training materials
([Link]
Process Modeling using Aspen HYSYS
Advanced Process Modeling using Aspen HYSYS
OR attend a course!
Knowledge Base Solutions (for example):
#115038, #109809, #114173, #109398, #109810, #109970
Animated Tutorials (for example):
#108776, #112732
Use Knowledge Base search to find specific information or browse
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Modeling Distillation Columns in Aspen HYSYS
Basic Modeling
Building the Column - Flexibility
Specifications
Running the column model
Beyond the Basics
Solver
Ideal Trays / Efficiencies
Tips & Tricks
Decision Making
Tray Sizing Utility
Internal Streams
Data Recorder Tool
Resources
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Aspen HYSYS Family Web Seminars
Schedule for Next 2 Months
Topic
Modeling Distillation Columns in
Aspen HYSYS:
Use Process Models to Make Better
Decisions
Enhancing Refinery Models with
Aspen RefSYS:
Date 1
@ 3 pm ET (US)
Date 2
@ 1400 GMT
May 9, 2006
May 18, 2006
Today!
June 8, 2006
June 22, 2006
Bridge the Gap Between Process
Modeling and Planning with Advanced
Refinery Simulation
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Aspen HYSYS Family Web Seminars
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Modeling Distillation Columns in Aspen HYSYS
Q&A
For more information, contact support:
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