Aspen HYSYS and Process Modeling

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Aspen HYSYS and Process Modeling
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E764

Casablanca (Morocco)

13 Apr 2026 -24 Apr 2026

8300

Overview

Introduction:

Aspen HYSYS is a professional process simulation software designed for modeling, analyzing, and optimizing chemical and hydrocarbon operations within industrial environments. It serves as a key institutional tool for improving process design, energy efficiency, and operational reliability. This training program introduces structured frameworks for simulation modeling, flowsheet development, and performance evaluation using Aspen HYSYS. It emphasizes analytical structures and systematic methods that enhance decision making, optimize plant operations, and strengthen engineering design efficiency.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the institutional role of Aspen HYSYS in process simulation and optimization.

  • Classify simulation structures used for process design and operational analysis.

  • Evaluate system performance using analytical and thermodynamic modeling tools.

  • Structure integrated flowsheets and utility systems within Aspen HYSYS.

  • Interpret simulation outputs for improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Targeted Audience:

  • Process Engineers specializing in simulation and design.

  • Plant and Operations Engineers in hydrocarbon and energy sectors.

  • Engineering graduates using process modeling tools.

  • Technical professionals engaged in system optimization.

  • Development engineers focused on process synthesis.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Propane Refrigeration Loop:

  • Structural principles of a basic propane refrigeration system.

  • Frameworks for creating and linking unit operations in HYSYS.

  • Propagation of thermodynamic and process data across systems.

  • Templates and reusable models for refrigeration loops.

  • Evaluation of performance metrics for refrigeration efficiency.

Unit 2:

Refrigerated Gas Plant:

  • Institutional models for designing gas processing systems.

  • Configuration of heat exchangers and logical operations.

  • Structural modeling of a refrigerated gas plant within Aspen HYSYS.

  • Analytical interpretation of thermal efficiency and energy balance.

  • Evaluation of process integrity through heat exchanger performance.

Unit 3:

NGL Fractionation Train:

  • Modeling distillation structures using the Column Input Expert.

  • Systematic adjustment of column specifications to operational constraints.

  • Institutional role of Process Utility Manager in energy evaluation.

  • Modeling of two column fractionation systems for NGL recovery.

  • Assessment of separation performance and efficiency parameters.

Unit 4:

Oil Characterization and HP Separation:

  • Structural methods for crude oil characterization within HYSYS.

  • Analytical use of spreadsheets.

  • Evaluation of Gas-Oil Ratio (GOR) and operational dependency.

  • Pressure impact modeling in separation and recombination systems.

  • Integration of property analysis into process design structures.

Unit 5:

Gas Gathering System:

  • Modeling steady state gas gathering operations.

  • Structural configuration of pipe segments and hydraulic subflowsheets.

  • How to apply network modeling for terrain and flow variations.

  • Institutional frameworks for evaluating gas transport performance.

  • Analytical techniques for identifying flow constraints and system bottlenecks.

Unit 6:

Two Stage Compression:

  • Structural integration of recycling operations in process systems.

  • Institutional role of compressor performance curves in system modeling.

  • Configuration of two stage compression frameworks in HYSYS.

  • Analytical models for defining pressure ratios and efficiency parameters.

  • Process interpretation of compression optimization and load balance.

Unit 7:

Natural Gas Dehydration with TEG:

  • Structural models of TEG-based gas dehydration units.

  • Theoretical basis of water dew point control and hydrate prevention.

  • Analytical study process of methanol injection for hydrate suppression.

  • Role of the Hydrate Utility in operational assurance.

  • Integration of dehydration processes into upstream gas systems.

Unit 8:

Rating Heat Exchangers:

  • Institutional concepts of heat transfer modeling in HYSYS.

  • Setup of shell-and-tube exchangers using rating models.

  • Design and rating procedures based on process specifications.

  • Analytical evaluation of exchanger duty and thermal performance.

  • Integration of heat exchanger data within process optimization frameworks.

Unit 9:

Troubleshooting and Analytical Optimization:

  • Structural review of process simulation integrity and data consistency.

  • Analytical approaches to resolving convergence and modeling errors.

  • Evaluation of thermodynamic model selection for process accuracy.

  • Techniques for debugging process units and stream inconsistencies.

  • Evaluation of process integrity to maintain accuracy in optimization models.

Unit 10:

Reporting and Documentation Structures in Aspen HYSYS:

  • Institutional frameworks for generating structured simulation reports.

  • Importance of using the Report Manager for data consolidation and presentation.

  • How to integrate simulation outputs with Excel for analytical reporting.

  • Frameworks for developing standardized reporting templates for engineering documentation.

  • Governance methods for ensuring accuracy, traceability, and knowledge retention.