Course Information: EAP251 Aspen Rate-Based Distillation (Aspen RateSep)

Learn how to use the Aspen Rate-Based Distillation to predict tray efficiency or HETP and evaluate column set up. Learn how to use Rate-Based Distillation model to match real column data. Create accurate simulations of reactive and non-reactive column separations.

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Training Course Data Sheet

EAP251

Aspen Plus: Aspen Rate-Based

Distillation (Aspen RateSep)

 Course Number:

EAP251

Duration:

1.0 day

CEUs  Awarded:

0.7

 Level:

Intermediate

 

Course Overview

·         Learn how to use Aspen Rate-Based Distillation to predict tray efficiency or HETP and evaluate column setup

·         Learn how to use Rate-Based Distillation models to match real column data

 Course Benefits

·         Create accurate simulations of reactive and non-reactive column separations which are rate limited

·         Use detailed rate-based modeling to understand and improve separation performance

·         Become prepared to work with difficult simulations through exposure to convergence and troubleshooting techniques

Who Should Attend

·         Engineers who need to simulate accurate models of rate limited separations

·         Former RateFrac users converting to Aspen Rate-Based Distillation

Approach

·         Instruction on basic topics

·         Demonstrations of features

·         Instructor-guided exercises

·         Participate in hands-on workshops that apply learned concepts

·         Detailed course notes are provided

Prerequisites

·         Must have attended
EAP101 Aspen Plus: Process Modeling

·         Good familiarity with Aspen Plus process modeling and the graphical user interface

·         To apply skills after taking course, access to Aspen Plus should be available

Suggested Subsequent courses:

·         EAP250 Aspen Plus: Distillation Modeling

 

 

 

EAP251 Aspen Plus: Aspen Rate-Based Distillation (Aspen RateSepTM) - Course Agenda

Introduction to Rate-Based Distillation

·          Review difference between equilibrium and rate-based model

·          Recognize the capabilities of the Aspen Plus Rate-Based Distillation application

Using Aspen Plus Rate-Based Distillation

·          Identify and explain how to enable, specify, and run Aspen Rate-Based Distillation

·          Demonstrate the conversion of an equilibrium Aspen Plus RadFrac column to a column that uses Aspen Rate-Based Distillation

·          Workshop Compare the operation of the equilibrium RadFrac model to Aspen Rate-Based Distillation

·          Workshop: Use an existing equilibrium-based column and enter rate based data

Reactive Distillation with Aspen Rate-Based Distillation

·          Recognize capabilities and options available for running Aspen Rate-Based Distillation with reactive processes

·          Demonstrate how to tune and adjust a reactive distillation model with the various Rate-Based functions

·          Workshop: Use Aspen Rate-Based Distillation to simulate the synthesis of an ether in a distillation column

·          Workshop: Capture CO2 from a gas stream using caustic solution in a Rate-Based absorber column

Tuning the Aspen Rate-Based Distillation Model

·          Identify and explain the rate-based distillation characteristics of the Pack/Tray Rating forms

·          Demonstrate how to use the Aspen Rate-Based Distillation tuning parameters

·          Workshop: Set up a sensitivity analysis and to study the influence of tuning data

·          Workshop: Use a Calculator Block to make corrections for tuning parameter adjustments

·          Workshop: Perform a design/sizing calculation within a Rate-Based model

Convergence and Diagnostics

·          Explain the Aspen Rate-Based Distillation calculation procedure

·          Review the various convergence settings associated with Rate-Based Distillation

·          Discuss typical problems encountered when running the Rate-Based Distillation model and provide troubleshooting techniques for achieving convergence

·          Workshop: Use sample rate-based distillation columns to practice and apply different convergence strategies

Appendix - The Rate-Based Modeling Approach

·          Identify the mathematical model of the Aspen Rate-Based Distillation non-equilibrium segment  

·          Identify the calculation of height equivalent to a theoretical plate (HETP) and tray efficiency

Aspen Technology, Inc.® awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training and development activities conducted by our organization in accordance with the definition established by the International Association of Continuing Education & Training (IACET). One CEU is granted for every 10 hours of class participation.

 

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