University of Ghardaia

Faculty of Science and Technology Major: Process Engineering

Department of Process Engineering Date : 05/11/2024 Duration : 1h30 min

Exam: Process Simulation

Are the following statements true or false? Give reasons for your answers.

 The complexity of a process model will depend on the final use of the model.

 A good Model is the one which Balance between REALISM and SIMPLICITY

 Model is only an approximate representation of actual process.

 Most commercial simulation software packages in the Market are using Sequential Modular approach.

 Standard conditions in HYSYS means: 1 atm absolute pressure and a temperature of 15 °C.

1. What are the main physical properties required for modeling and simulation in aspen hysys

2. What industries commonly use Aspen HYSYS?

3. What is the main difference between aspen hysys and aspen plus

4. What are the main transport properties required for modeling and simulation in aspen hysys

5. How can we use aspen hysys to help us in the process of selecting the most appropriate Fluid Packages

(Thermodynamic Model)?

6. What do we mean by chemical process modeling?

7. What is the difference between process modeling and process simulation in chemical engineering?

8. What are some benefits of using simulation software?

9. What is the difference between steady-state simulation and dynamic simulation?

10. Mention (up to three) well-known simulation software used in the field of chemical engineering

11. What is a hypothetical component in HYSYS?

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 University of Ghardaia
Faculty of Science and Technology Major: Process Engineering
Department of Process Engineering Date : 05/11/2024 Duration : 1h30 min

Exam: Process Simulation

Are the following statements true or false? Give reasons for your answers.

 The complexity of a process model will depend on the final use of the model. (TRUE)

 A good Model is the one which Balance between REALISM and SIMPLICITY. (TRUE)

 Model is only an approximate representation of actual process. (TRUE)

 Most commercial simulation software packages in the Market are using Sequential Modular approach.

(TRUE)

 Standard conditions in HYSYS means: 1 atm absolute pressure and a temperature of 15 °C. (TRUE)

1. What are the main physical properties required for modeling and simulation in aspen hysys

 Molecular reaction and kinetic data.

 Thermodynamic properties
 Transport properties
2. What industries commonly use Aspen HYSYS?
Aspen Hysys is commonly used in the oil and gas industry for process design, optimization, and
troubleshooting of large-scale oil and gas facilities.

3. What is the main difference between aspen hysys and aspen plus

Although Aspen Plus and Aspen Hysys can be used for same application in many industries, when you start a
new simulation, you can identify that Aspen Plus fits better for for fine chemistry, or all other nonpetro
processes, such as acids, pharma, etc, while Aspen Hysys has more features related to for petrochemical and
gas industry

4. What are the main transport properties required for modeling and simulation in aspen hysys

 Diffusion coefficient
 Thermal conductivities
 Viscosities

5. How can we use aspen hysys to help us in the process of selecting the most appropriate Fluid
Packages (Thermodynamic Model)?

by using method assistance integrated in Aspen hysys

 University of Ghardaia
Faculty of Science and Technology Major: Process Engineering
Department of Process Engineering Date : 05/11/2024 Duration : 1h30 min

Exam: Process Simulation

6. What do we mean by chemical process modeling?

Process modeling is the development of a set of mathematical equations which describe the important parts of
the equipment and how it works, that allow us to predict the behavior of chemical process system.

7. What is the difference between process modeling and process simulation in chemical engineering?

In the field of chemical engineering, process modeling and simulation are two distinct but interconnected
concepts:

1. **Process Modeling**: This refers to the creation of a simplified representation of a system or process
using mathematical or conceptual tools³. Models are based on fundamental laws such as conservation
principles, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and chemical reaction kinetics. They are used to understand
and predict the behavior of chemical processes under various conditions. The system components and
connections are represented as a process flow diagram⁴.

2. **Process Simulation**: This involves using a model to predict how a system will behave under certain
conditions. Simulations can be as simple as the mixing of two substances in a tank, or as complex as an entire
alumina refinery. The use of simulation has expanded due to the availability of high-speed computers and
software packages. Availability of solution techniques has further broadened the use of simulation.

In summary, modeling is the process of formulating a mathematical representation of a system, while

simulation is the process of using that model to study the system's behavior under different conditions.

8. What are some benefits of using simulation software?

Simulation is used to Study properties of a real-life system that could be too complex, too LARGE/small. too
fast/slow, too dangerous or unacceptable to engage. And can be used in all process phase
9. What is the difference between steady-state simulation and dynamic simulation?

A steady-state model would be able to predict the conditions at either Case A or Case B, but would not shed
any light on the intermediate conditions as the process transitions from A to B. A dynamic model, on the other
hand, will predict the entire trajectory of the process as it moves from Case A to Case B.

10. Mention (up to three) well-known simulation software used in the field of chemical engineering

Aspen HYSYS and Aspen PLUS: from AspenTech.

PRO/II and DYNSIM: from SimSci.
UniSim: from Honeywell.
CHEMCAD: from Chemstations.
 VMGSim:fromVirtualMaterialsGroup.

12. What is a hypothetical component in HYSYS?

In Aspen HYSYS, a hypothetical component is a component that does not exist in the available
thermodynamic database but can be defined by the user for specific simulation purposes. These components are
often used to represent idealized or theoretical substances that may not be included in the standard database.