Introduction to

Aspen Custom Modeler

Using Aspen Custom Modeler to
Enhance Aspen Plus

Presenters:
Zac Peers, Product Management, AspenTech
Julie Levine, Product Marketing, AspenTech

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Introduction to
Aspen Custom Modeler
Zac Peers, Product Manager for
Aspen Plus Dynamics and Aspen Custom Modeler

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Aspen Custom Modeler Overview

Aspen Custom Modeler is specifically designed for
development and use of custom process models

With Aspen Custom Modeler you can:

Quickly and easily develop custom unit operation models,
including your specific expertise or proprietary know-how
Store these models in libraries for others to use
Build these models into complete simulation flowsheets
Run in 4 different modes:

Steady state
Dynamic
Parameter estimation
Optimization (steady-state or dynamic)

Package and deploy completed simulations for use across your

enterprise

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Uses Aspen Properties

Aspen Properties is integrated into ACM, maintaining the
rigorous property calculations in Aspen Plus

You can access Aspen Polymers to use in custom modeling

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Easy to Learn
Started here less than a year ago and developed the
rate-based flash model
Easy to learn language
Simple troubleshooting using informational messages

Variety of examples available

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Aspen Custom Modeler Compatibility

Model Users

Aspen Plus
Aspen Plus Dynamics

Aspen HYSYS
Aspen
Simulation
Workbook
Unit Operation
Models

Aspen Custom
Modeler
(Model Authoring
Environment)

Aspen PIMS

Aspen Model
Runner
(Model Execution
Environment)

Simulation Expert
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Example

Model has a flash block

Equilibrium model
doesnt give
accurate results

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Example

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Rate-Based Flash

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Summary
Aspen Custom Model was used to develop a rate-based
flash
The model was placed in Aspen Plus
The model accessed Aspen Properties for rigorous property
data
The rigorous model resulted in more accurate results
The model was easy to develop and use

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Case Studies
OPTIMIZE 2013

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Modeling and Optimization of an Ethylene Oxide

Reactor using Aspen Custom Modeler
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Challenge

Solution

Result

Model and optimize an

Ethylene Oxide Reactor
Needed a custom model to:
Obtain maximum throughput
within established constraints
Predict effect of process
conditions on catalyst
Understand and prevent side
reactions
Perform what-if studies and
sensitivity analysis
Optimize process control and
operating conditions
Ref: Vasudha Mallikondla, Reliance Industries Limited
AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013
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Modeling and Optimization of an Ethylene Oxide

Reactor using Aspen Custom Modeler
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Challenge

Solution

Result

Developed custom simulation

with Aspen Custom
Modeler
Estimated kinetic parameters
and deactivation parameters
for the EO reactor
Performed model validation
and performance prediction

Used ACM model to

determine optimum
temperatures for Chloride
content

Ref: Vasudha Mallikondla, Reliance Industries Limited

AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013
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Modeling and Optimization of an Ethylene Oxide

Reactor using Aspen Custom Modeler
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Challenge

Result

Solution

Optimized process selectivity

Increased profits by an
estimated 17%
Continue to use model for:
Process control
Offline optimization
Real-time optimization of
the overall plant

Ref: Vasudha Mallikondla, Reliance Industries Limited

AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013
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Rapid and Easy Custom Modeling with Aspen

Custom Modeler
Hitachi Zosen
Challenge

Solution

Result

Required 99.5% purity

ethanol to blend with gasoline
Needed a way to model and
optimize the process
Required precise calculations
of outlet streams
Physical property data played
a key role
Considered zeolite membrane
as an alternative to traditional
dehydration methods
Ref: Masashi Okada, Tadayoshi Shimada
Hitachi Zosen Corporation
AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013
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Rapid and Easy Custom Modeling with Aspen

Custom Modeler
Hitachi Zosen
Challenge

Solution

Result

Modeled zeolite membrane

with Aspen Custom
Modeler
Physical property capabilities
provided consistent data
Model can be studied in
dynamic mode

Used Aspen Process

Economic Analyzer to study
cost effectiveness for
integrated distillation column
and membrane unit
Ref: Masashi Okada, Tadayoshi Shimada
Hitachi Zosen Corporation
AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013
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Rapid and Easy Custom Modeling with Aspen

Custom Modeler
Hitachi Zosen
Challenge

Result

Solution

Total cost reduction of

18% estimated
20% reduction in CAPEX*

Considered a variety of cases

to optimize: investment,
utility, and maintenance costs

Total Cost

17% reduction in OPEX

Modeled complex units with

ACM to open up new design
possibilities

*CAPEX calculated on an annual basis

Ref: Masashi Okada, Tadayoshi Shimada

Hitachi Zosen Corporation
AspenTech OPTIMIZE, Boston, MA, May 2013

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Free Online Training Available From Within

Aspen Custom Modeler

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Also Available within Aspen Plus

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Online Customer Community
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Questions?
Zachary Peers: Zachary.Peers@aspentech.com

David Tremblay: David.Tremblay@aspentech.com

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