Training Course Data Sheet

EHY2511

Flare Network Design and Rating

Course Number:

EHY2511

Duration:

2 day

CEUs Awarded:

1.4

 Level:

Intermediate

Course Overview

·         Learn the fundamental flare network modeling techniques for pipeline design. 

·         Learn the basics for rating a flare convergent, divergent and looped network for the constraint violations (Mach number, MABP, Noise, velocity, RhoV2) & for pressure, temperature and flow profile throughout the network.

·         Understand the solver messages to analyze the flow network problems and review options to take corrective measures.

·         Review results to perform process safety studies for pressure & temperature beyond allowable range and erosion problems (RhoV2) for healthiness of the flow network in the real plant.

·         Review flare network simulation computation convergence problems and examine solver solution methods.

·         Customize reports using MS excel macro

·         Import  sources from Aspen Plus / Aspen HYSYS®, Export and import data from the MS access and MS excel

Course Benefits

·         Enables the attendees to develop flare network models for convergent, divergent and looped systems.

Approach

·         Course notes containing lecture materials, examples, and workshops are distributed

·         Lecture topics are reinforced with workshops throughout the day

·         Questions relating the course material to real life problems are encouraged

Prerequisites

·         A background in Refinery, upstream or petroleum engineering.

·         Familiarity with the Aspen HYSYS graphical user interface or attended the ‘EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling

Who Should Attend

·         Engineers new to Aspen Flare System Analyzer who need training to model flow networks

·         Engineers modeling flare systems and equipment

EHY2511 Flare Network Design and Rating

·         Review the Aspen Flare System Analyzer program capabilities

·         Identify typical uses and benefits of the program

·         Demonstration of design methods using the program

·         Review the requirements for building a simple Aspen Flare System Analyzer simulation model

·         Implementing System Design Constraints

·         Workshop: Designing a Flare System - Sizing and building the pipe network.

·         Rigorous Rating and Redesign - Implementing a rating check and improving the accuracy of the calculations.

·         Debottlenecking - Identifying and removing pipe constraints.

·         Add Flare Tip Curves and Invoke Heat Transfer calculation

·         Workshop: Rigorous Rating and Redesign - Implementing a rating check and improving the accuracy of the calculations.

·         Workshop: Add Flare Tip Curves and Invoke Heat Transfer calculation.

·         Calculate the rated flow for the PSV using API’s methods

·         Setup the Orifice Size for PSVs

·         Calculate the Critical Pressure for PSVs

·         Study the effect of back pressure on PSV sizing

·         Calculate inlet pipe pressure drop for PSVs

·         Workshop: Setup the inlet piping pressure drop and sizing calculation for PSV

·         Determine if a new plant flare header can be tied into an existing flare system

·         Use Aspen Flare System Analyzer to evaluate the feasibility of a combined flare option.

·         Workshop: Modifying an Existing Design - Evaluating the tie in feasibility of a new plant to an existing flare system.

·         Review flow sheet variables for messages

·         Cleanup the components and correct selection of methods

·         Review error messages for flash failure and make corrective actions

·         Review error messages for the flow problems due to high flow rate or flow restrictions

·         Review constraints and make sound engineering judgment

Workshop: Take corrective action to resolve solver messages  

·         Merge multiple Aspen Flare System Analyzer files in to one single file

·         Importing Data from Aspen HYSYS

·         Workshop: Using the Export/Import Wizards - Merging two or more models or sections of a model into a larger model.

·         Evaluate ways to customize and format results reporting

·         Use VB automation to customize model reports for pressure flow summary

·         Become familiar with common Aspen Flare System Analyzer and Excel objects

·         Customize report using Excel Macro

·         Workshop: Add customized reports to a flow sheet simulation model

·         Learn the best practices

·         Understand Static Pressure and Total pressure

·         Review energy balance crossing the valve

·         Evaluate the effect of Kinetic Energy term on enthalpy calculation

·         Review Mach number, Noise and RhoV2 calculations

·         Workshop: Group Discussion on Student’s Query, conclusion and wrap up

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