Aspen HYSYS® with

Aspen Flare System Analyzer™

Study Guide for Certification

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 Prove Your Credibility
An Aspen Certified user in Aspen HYSYS demonstrates skills in:
building process simulations including defining the properties
environment, developing flowsheets with unit operations, and
utilizing available tools for analysis and reporting. The user also
demonstrates fluency with some more advanced skills such as
troubleshooting and modeling flare system networks using Aspen
Flare System Analyzer.

Practice
Exam Scope for Aspen
AspenTech training is highly recommended though not required.
HYSYS with Aspen
System Flare Analyzer This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for the certification
□ Properties exam. You can use it as both a study tool and an on-the job reference
Environment (read pages 2-10).
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Environment
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□ General
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□ Theory
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□ Physical Properties View the instructions on how to post your credentials on LinkedIn profile.
□ Calculation Modes
□ Process Flowsheet
□ Input
□ Results

Grading

Grade Weight
Multiple choice
40%
questions
Lab task 60%
Total 100%

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Explore Properties Component List Create a component list

Environment
Identify the different component databases available

Add hypothetical components

Physical Property Define a fluid package

Package
Identify the different property methods databases available

Assign component list to specific property method

Petroleum Assays Identify the methods available in Aspen HYSYS for characterizing
crude assay

List the necessary steps to characterize a crude assay

Recognize the differences between the two methods available for

characterizing crude assay

Explore Unit Sets Recognize the default unit sets

Simulation
Environment Customize unit sets

Manipulate Connect material streams to unit operations

Flowsheet
Illustrate flowsheet object color scheme

Display stream labels

Identify transferring process information and objects options

Configure and customize user preferences, options and

default settings

Illustrate case management options

Create and install a template file

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Explore Mathematical / Logical Identify various logical operations available

Simulation Operations
Environment Optimize the simulation by using adjust operation and other logical
operations

Unit Operations

Separation Operations Identify the key differences in the three separator operations

Illustrate pressure drop specifications across the vessel

Specify and calculate heat loss in the vessel

Configure and calculate the carry over model in separator

operations

Define and specify geometry and orientation of vessel

Configure a component splitter to separate component steams

based on split fractions specified

Heat Transfer Options Identify various heat transfer operations

Determine parameters required to solve a cooler

Describe the different heat exchanger models

Analyze the performance of the heat exchanger

Identify the heat transfer operations that can be integrated with

Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR) tools

Perform rigorous heat transfer calculations using EDR

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Explore Piping Operations Recognize pressure drop correlation options for different phases
Simulation
Environment Identify different heat transfer options for pipe segment

Identify different flow assurance for pipe segment

Build a piping network using pipe segments

Column Operations List the available column templates

Determine parameters required to solve a column

Identify different types of column specifications available

Analyze the Degrees of Freedom (DOF) of different column

templates

Identify the side operations available to be added to a column

Explain the function of column internal analysis

Build different types of columns using column input expert

and manipulate the column specification to meet the process
objective

Develop the column using Sides Ops input expert

Rotating Equipment Identify the rotating equipment in HYSYS

List the different compressor operating modes in HYSYS

Identify what kind of compressor curves can be added in

the model

Build a compressor flowsheet using compressor performance

curves to simulate an existing compressor

Illustrate linking compressors and expanders

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Explore Attached Analysis Tools

Simulation
Environment Stream Analysis List the different stream analysis types

Identify the different ways to add the stream analysis

Perform stream analysis to acquire more stream information

Equipment Design Identify the calculation type for pipe sizing

Identify the available specification for vessel sizing

General Analysis Tools

Case Study Identify four case study types and their differences

Identify case study reporting tools

Monitor the key process variable response to other changes in

process using case study

Reporting Common Reporting List the common reporting options

Options
Identify what kind of reports can be added to the flowsheet

HYSYS Workbook Identify the ways of exporting workbook reports

Customize the workbook to view additional properties and add it

to the flowsheet

Report Manager List what kind of reports can be exported by Report Manager and
Datasheets
Correlation Manager Identify how to manage the properties/correlations displayed for a
stream

Customize properties/correlations for all streams using

Correlation Manager
Data Tables Monitor the key process variables of any type in the simulation by
using Data Table

Identify the ways of using Data Table

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Troubleshooting Common Errors Recognize the various troubleshooting tips

Identify the methods of troubleshooting

Explain the Consistency Error table

Troubleshoot the prepared simulations using common methods

Documentation General Use the Help Menu

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ANALYZER
General Overview / GUI Explain the current scenario selection

Define the calculation mode

Test the input setup using the Check Model button

Recognize the model palette

Manipulate objects (flip / rotate) to organize the flow-sheet

Define the units of measurement

Customize the stream result labels

Identify error messages

Use the trace window

Theory Solve Scheme Identify required boundary conditions

Backpressure Illustrate constant superimposed + variable superimposed +

built-up pressures

Customize Databases Summarize the Components Editor

Summarize the Pipe Schedule Editor

Summarize the View Fittings Editor

Develop custom pipe fittings

Pipe Classes Identify schedules and nominal diameters used for the design
and debottleneck calculation modes

Calculation General Customize the external conditions - atmospheric pressure used as

Settings a boundary condition at the flare tip

Use the heat transfer options

Use the energy balance - include kinetic factors

Calculate rated flow for tailpipes and inlet pipes

Scenarios Identify the active scenarios

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ANALYZER
Calculation Methods Define the VLE and Enthalpy property methods
Settings
Define the pressure drop methods (one-phase vs two-phase)

PSV Sizing Recognize the sizing methods

Predict inlet pipe pressure drops

Warnings Customize the design issues to be evaluated (mach no, choked

flow, min metal temps, rho v2, etc.)

Physical Components Build a component list

Properties
Define the composition basis by molecular weight or fractions

Property Packages Use a property method

Calculation Design Interpret the mode - minimum pipe sizes calculated by software
Modes
Rate Interpret the mode - existing pipe sizes evaluated

Debottleneck Interpret the mode - allows portions of the flare network to be

re-sized while others are held constant (performed to remove
scenario violations)

Process General Develop pipe segments

Flowsheet
Develop nodes

Develop sources

Optimize existing designs

Perform copy and paste actions on PFD sections

Import and Export Define the data to be exported

Describe the differences between the available file types

Input Pipes Identify the required input

Use the resizable option for design and debottleneck modes

Analyze the single-phase and two-phase methods

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Input Pipes Design lengths, elevation changes, diameters, materials, and

schedules

Illustrate the length multiplier option to account for fitting losses

Identify tailpipes

Interpret the results

Develop fittings

Scenarios Identify the required input

Customize the active sources per each scenario

Develop constraints for the scenarios

Plan alternate scenarios

Sources Identify the required input

Explain the actual versus rated mass flow for relief valves

Describe MABP and calculated back pressures

Summarize the composition options

Describe the different relief valve types

Analyze the inlet line pressure drop

Perform orifice sizing

Define contingency types

Customize valve flange sizes

Use source data imported from other files (HYSYS, Plus, etc.)

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Input Nodes Identify the required input

Test pressure drop curves for flare tips

Results Messages Interpret warning and errors

Analyze the data echo for information that was used

Monitor the solver for steps that were executed

Summarize the sizing including which pipe diameters were

changed

Pressure / Flow List data associated with each pipe

Summary
Modify settings to display total pressure

Physical Properties Monitor a list of properties

Compositions Monitor a list of compositions

Profile Plot source-to-flare tip pressure profiles, sound profiles, etc.

Flow Map Plot flow regimes for multiphase systems

Scenario Summary Analyze the data table

KO Drums Analyze the data table

Source Summary Analyze the data table

Reports Produce standard (PDF, txt, and Excel) and custom reports

Troubleshooting General Resolve common issues

Best Practices Recognize tips and tricks

Documentation General Use the Help menu

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