Trickle Bed Reactor (TBR) for Hydrotreating
[CATEGORIES]
- Chemicals
- Digital Twin, Aspen Modeling & Consulting
[SOFTWARE USED]
- Aspen Plus
- Aspen Plus Dynamics
- Aspen Custom Modeler
[BENEFITS]
- Achieved a $30M reduction in investment costs through the optimal design of the commercial reactor
- Reduced operational costs by minimizing side-product formation by 20%
[Description]
- TBR is one of the gas-liquid reaction types that perform hydrogenation and is used in various processes in commercial scale plant
- Hydrodynamic behavior inside the reactor varies depending on the operating conditions, and the hydrogenation reactivity is sensitively affected accordingly
- Dynamic TBR model was constructed using Aspen Custom Modeler. The 1-D (axial) and 2-D (axial and radial) distributed models established 3 phase (solid-gas-liquid) mass & heat balance based on reaction kinetics confirmed through experiments
CFD and Process Model Integration Using Reduced Order Modeling (ROM)
[CATEGORIES]
- Chemicals
- Aspen Modeling & Consulting
[SOFTWARE USED]
- Aspen Plus
- Aspen Plus Dynamics
- Aspen Custom Modeler
[BENEFITS]
- ROM bridges the gap between high-fidelity CFD simulations and process modeling, providing a robust framework for designing and optimizing complex systems efficiently
- Reduced Computational Cost, Faster Simulations, Scalability
[Description]
- Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) combines the detailed insights of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with process models to efficiently simulate complex systems. This approach simplifies high-resolution CFD data for integration with process simulators, enabling accurate performance predictions while reducing computational demands
- CFD captures detailed fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer mechanisms
- ROM simplifies CFD data into a reduced form for seamless integration with process models like Aspen
- Applications: Non-Ideal Mixing Reactors, Continuous Process Design, Multiphase Flow Systems, so on.
Polymer Process Modeling & Consulting
[CATEGORIES]
- Chemicals
- Aspen Modeling & Consulting
[SOFTWARE USED]
- Aspen Plus
- Aspen Polymers
- Aspen Plus Dynamics
- Aspen Custom Modeler
[BENEFITS]
- Enhanced Understanding: Modeling provides detailed insights into process behavior, helping engineers optimize design and operations
- Improved Efficiency: Simulations boost production rates, yields, and quality while ensuring consistency
- Faster Innovation: Process simulation accelerates the development and scaling of new polymer grades, reducing time-to-market
- Cost and Energy Savings: Optimization minimizes energy consumption and operational costs, promoting sustainability and profitability
[Description]
- Comprehensive problem-solving, design, and optimization of industrial polymer processes
- In close collaboration with AspenTech’s polymer experts, SIMACRO has successfully delivered advanced modeling solutions to leading polymer producers worldwide
- Validated polymer process models offer a reliable alternative to traditional experiments and plant trials, enabling efficient process and operations improvement studies with reduced time and cost. Covered polymer processes include:
- Gas HDPE/LLDPE (e.g., UNIPOL)
- Slurry HDPE (reactor type: Loop, CSTR)
- Gas PP (e.g., UNIPOL, Novolen, Amoco)
- Slurry PP (e.g., Spheripol)
Hydrogen Production via Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)
[CATEGORIES]
- Chemicals, Sustainability
- Aspen Modeling & Consulting
[SOFTWARE USED]
- Aspen Plus
- Aspen Plus Dynamics
- Aspen Custom Modeler
- Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR)
[BENEFITS]
- Secured an advanced, rigorous dynamic model for the H2 production system through SMR (Steam Methane Reforming) and WGS (Water-Gas Shift) processes
- Enabled seamless integration of the model with downstream H2 purification using PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption)
[Description]
- Develop a dynamic reaction model for SMR (Steam Methane Reforming) and WGS (Water-Gas Shift) processes to enhance H2 production
- Conduct an EDR (Exchanger Design and Rating) study for the optimization of heat exchanger performance
- Implement and validate process control schemes to ensure stable and efficient operation
- Perform operation scenario-based simulations to analyze detailed step-by-step start-up and shut-down sequences
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) for Hydrogen Purification
[CATEGORIES]
- Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Sustainability
- Aspen Modeling & Consulting
[BENEFITS]
- PSA modeling and simulation enable the fine-tuning of operational parameters such as pressure cycles, adsorption/desorption times, and adsorbent selection, maximizing efficiency and hydrogen recovery rates
- Reduce costs with minimal physical testing
- Enable troubleshooting and scalability for industrial applications
[Description]
- Aspen Adsorption is a powerful tool for modeling and simulating industrial gas adsorption separation processes based on the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) principle
- The example illustrates a PSA process for separating and purifying hydrogen from syngas, utilizing six columns filled with two adsorbent layers – Carbon and Zeolite
- Aspen Adsorption boasts numerous success stories in the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of adsorption separation processes at industrial scales
Polymer Thin Film Evaporator (TFE)
[CATEGORIES]
- Chemicals
- Aspen Modeling & Consulting
[SOFTWARE USED]
- Aspen Plus
- Aspen Polymers
- Aspen Plus Dynamics
- Aspen Custom Modeler
[BENEFITS]
- TFE modeling enables precise configuration of stages, operating conditions, and flow parameters, maximizing efficiency and product quality while minimizing energy consumption
- Provides valuable insights for vendor selection and design scalability, reducing risks and ensuring optimal performance for large-scale operations
[Description]
- Multi-stage, non-equilibrium, mass transfer-limited models of thin film evaporators that accurately represent the complex thermodynamics of polymers and oligomers, offering detailed insights into process performance under real-world conditions
- Assessment of the feasibility of scaling the TFE design to accommodate larger production capacities while ensuring reliable performance across a range of throughput conditions
- Tailored TFE models to meet unique process requirements, such as high-viscosity polymers or sensitive oligomer systems, ensuring precision in separation and evaporation performance
Advanced Aspen Modeling & Consulting Services
[CATEGORIES]
- Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Sustainability, Bio
- Digital Twin, Aspen Modeling & Consulting, Process Design
[SOFTWARE We SUPPORT]
- Aspen Plus
- Aspen Plus Dynamics
- Aspen Custom Modeler
- Aspen Polymers
- Aspen Adsorption
- Aspen Chromatography
- Aspen HYSYS
- Aspen HYSYS Dynamics
- Aspen Simulation Workbook
- Aspen EDR (Exchanger Design & Rating)
- Aspen Online
- Aspen One Process Explorer (A1PE)
- Aspen IP.21
- Aspen Capital Cost Estimator
- Aspen Process Economic Analyzer
- All kinds of automation methods for maximizing the efficiency of Aspen software
[Description]
Looking for Expert Aspen Modeling and Simulation Consulting? Contact us today! Here’s what we promise:
- Tailored approaches to develop and optimize process models, including steady-state, dynamic, and custom models, designed to meet your specific requirements
- Comprehensive support for process design, scale-up, and optimization projects using Aspen software
- Global top-tier expert assistance in diagnosing and resolving modeling challenges, as well as validating models against plant or experimental data to guarantee accuracy and reliability
- Hands-on training and consulting to help you internalize best practices and maximize the potential of Aspen modeling tools