Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed for engineers and professionals looking to gain expertise in process simulation using Aspen HYSYS. You'll learn how to design, simulate, and optimize industrial processes, including piping, rotating equipment, heat transfer, and column operations. The course also covers advanced logic operations and real-world case studies.
LevelIntermediate
Duration5 weeks
Every Saturday Timing6am - 11pm UTC
Start DateMay 03, 2025
What You'll Learn
Design scalable and maintainable software architectures
Apply modern architectural patterns to real-world problems
Implement industry best practices for your domain
Lead technical decisions in your organization
Course Curriculum
Week 1: Fundamentals of Process Simulation & Aspen HYSYS
1Definition & Importance of Simulation
2Mathematical Models & Thermodynamics in Process Simulation
3Overview of Process Simulators (Aspen HYSYS, Others)
4General Presentation of Aspen HYSYS
5Hands-on: Setting Up a Basic Simulation in Aspen HYSYS
Week 2: Introduction to Aspen HYSYS & Thermodynamic Models
1Starting Aspen HYSYS & Navigating the Interface
2Component Library & Thermodynamic Models
3Hypothetical Components & Liquid-Vapor Equilibrium Calculations
4Hands-on: Defining a Process Using Thermodynamic Models
Week 3: Unit Operations – Piping, Rotating & Separation Equipment
1Piping Equipment (Pipe Segments, Valves, Relief Valves)
2Rotating Equipment (Pumps, Compressors, Turbo Expanders)
3Separation Operations (Flash Drum, Component Splitter)
4Hands-on: Building & Simulating Unit Operations
Week 4: Heat Transfer & Column Operations
1Heat Transfer Equipment (Coolers, Heaters, Shell & Tube Exchangers, Air Coolers, LNG Exchangers)
2Distillation Columns (Absorber, Regenerator, Practical Exercises)
3Optimization Techniques & Process Improvement
4Hands-on: Column & Heat Exchanger Design in HYSYS
Week 5: Advanced Logic Operations & Project Work
1Logic Operations (Adjust, Recycle, Spreadsheet, Set)
2Case Studies: Real-World Process Simulation Applications
3Final Project: Simulating a Full Industrial Process
4Q&A, Certification & Course Wrap-Up
Industry Expert
Morsli Nouredine
15+ years of experience, senior process engineer From Algeria
An experienced professional with expertise in aspen hysysand a passion for teaching advanced concepts to experienced engineers.