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Hyprotech does not make any representations regarding the use, or the results of use, of the Software, in
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assumed by the user.

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Environment, HYSYS.RTO, Economix, HTFS TASC and MUSE, DISTIL, HX-NET, HYPROP III and HYSIM are
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Documentation Credits
Authors of the current release, listed in order of historical start on project (2002-2001):

Colleen Kachmarski, BAC; Vince Tassone, BASc, MASc.

Since software is always a work in progress, any version, while representing a milestone, is nevertheless but
a point in a continuum. Those individuals whose contributions created the foundation upon which this
work is built have not been forgotten. The current authors would like to thank the previous contributors. A
special thanks is also extended by the authors to everyone who contributed through countless hours of
proof-reading and testing.

Contacting Hyprotech Ltd.

Hyprotech Ltd. can be conveniently accessed using the following:
Web site: www.hyprotech.com
Information and Sales: info@hyprotech.com
Documentation: HypCalgaryDocumentation@hyprotech.com
Training: training@hyprotech.com
Technical Support: support@hyprotech.com
Detailed information on accessing Hyprotech Technical Support can be found in the Technical Support
section of the Get Started manual.
 Table of Contents
Technical Support ......................................................... iii
Hyprotech Web Site................................................................. v
SULSIM Support...................................................................... v
Technical Support Centres ..................................................... vi
Offices.................................................................................... vii
Agents....................................................................................viii

1 Introducing SULSIM .................................................... 1-1

1.1 Purpose of this Guide ...........................................................1-3
1.2 How this Guide is Organized ................................................1-4

2 Installing SULSIM Extension ...................................... 2-1

2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................2-3
2.2 Installation.............................................................................2-4
2.3 Using the SULSIM Extension ...............................................2-5
2.4 SULSIM Extension View .......................................................2-7

3 Interface ...................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Introduction ...........................................................................3-3
3.2 SULSIM Extension User Interface ........................................3-3
3.3 Property Views......................................................................3-4

4 Getting Started............................................................ 4-1

4.1 Introduction ...........................................................................4-3
4.2 Flowsheet Setup ...................................................................4-3
4.3 Adding the SULSIM Extension .............................................4-4
4.4 Importing a SULSIM Case ....................................................4-6
4.5 Initiating Calculations ............................................................4-7

Index.............................................................................I-1

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Technical Support

Hyprotech Web Site ..............................................................................v

SULSIM Support ...................................................................................v

Technical Support Centres .................................................................vi

Offices..................................................................................................vii

Agents.................................................................................................viii

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Hyprotech Web Site

For Technical Support of this product, visit the Hyprotech Web site at
www.hyprotech.com. The following information is available:
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Example cases and product information
• Technical papers
• News bulletins
• Hyperlink to support e-mail

Support is also provided through e-mail. A listing of Technical Support

Centres and e-mail addresses is provided at the end of this chapter.
When contacting Hyprotech by e-mail, include the following in your
message:
• Your full name, company, phone and Fax numbers
• The version of HYSYS you are using (shown in the Help, About
HYSYS view)
• The serial number of your HYSYS security key
• A detailed description of the problem (attach a simulation case if
possible)
• Version of SULSIM

Toll free telephone numbers are also listed in this chapter.

SULSIM Support
If a technical support query is related directly to the use of SULSIM
please contact Sulphur Experts:
Sulphur Experts Tel: (403) 215-8400
Suite 102, 12 Manning Close N.E. Fax:(403) 215-8419
Calgary, Alberta www.SulphurExperts.com
T2E 7N6

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Technical Support Centres

The following is a list of Hyprotech Technical Support Centres:
Calgary, Canada support@hyprotech.com (e-mail)
Hyprotech Ltd. (403) 520-6181 (local - technical support)
Suite 800, 707 - 8th Avenue SW 1-888-757-7836 (toll free - technical support)
Calgary, Alberta (403) 520-6601 (fax - technical support)
T2P 1H5 1-800-661-8696 (information & sales)

Barcelona, Spain support@hyprotech.com (e-mail)

(Rest of Europe) 34 932 724 424 (technical support)
Hyprotech Europe S.L. 900 161 900 (toll free - technical support) - Spain
Pg. de Gràcia 56, 4th floor only

E-08007 Barcelona, Spain 34 93 215 4256 (fax - technical support)

34 93 215 6884 (information & sales)

Oxford, UK (UK clients only) support@hyprotech.com (e-mail)

AEA Technology plc,
Engineering Software
Hyprotech
Gemini Building, Fermi Avenue
Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0QR
United Kingdom
44 (0)1235 448355 (technical support)
0800 7317643 (free phone - UK only)
44 (0)1235 448350 (fax - technical support &
sales)
44 (0)1235 448333 (information & sales)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia support@hyprotech.com (e-mail)

Hyprotech Ltd. Malaysia Sdn.Bhd 60 (3) 2161-2880 (technical support)
Unit A-7-8 60 (3) 2161-2811 (fax - technical support)
Megan Phileo Promenade 60 3 4720 3880 (information & sales)
Jalan Tun Razak
50450 KL
Malaysia

Yokohama, Japan support@hyprotech.com (e-mail)

AEA Hyprotech KK 81 45 476 5051 (technical support)
Plus Taria Bldg. 6F. 81 45 476 5051 (information & sales)
3-1-4, Shin-Yokohama
Kohoku-ku
Yokohama, Japan
222-0033

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Offices
The following is a list of Hyprotech offices:

Calgary, Canada Yokohama, Japan

Tel: (403) 520-6000 Tel: 81 45 476 5051
Fax: (403) 520-6040/60 Fax: 81 45 476 3055
Toll Free: 1-800-661-8696

Newark, DE, USA Houston, TX, USA

Tel: (302) 369-0773 Tel: (713) 339-9600
Fax: (302) 369-0877 Fax: (713) 339-9601
Toll Free: 1-800-688-3430 Toll Free: 1-800-475-0011

Oxford, UK Barcelona, Spain

Tel: 44 1235 832347 Tel: 34 93 215 6884
Fax: 44 1235 448350 Fax: 34 93 215 4256

Oudenaarde, Belgium Düsseldorf, Germany

Tel: 32 55 310 299 Tel: 49 211 577933 0
Fax: 32 55 302 030 Fax: 49 211 577933 11

Hovik, Norway Cairo, Egypt

Tel: 47 67 10 6464 Tel: 20-2-702-0824
Fax: 47 67 10 6465 Fax: 20-2-702-8392

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Seoul, Korea

Tel: 60 (3) 2161-2880 Tel: 82 2 3453 3144/5
Fax: 60 (3) 2161-2811 Fax: 82 2 3453 9772

Pune, India
Tel: 91 20 55 10141/2/3-9
Fax: 91 20 55 10069

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Agents
The following is a list of agents:

Al-Bawardi Tel: 971-2-634-9999

Abu Dhabi, UAE Fax: 971-2-631-8181

International Innotech, Inc. Tel: (281) 492-2774

Katy, USA Fax: (281) 492-8144

International Innotech, Inc. Tel: 86 10 6499 3956

Beijing, China Fax: 86 10 6499 3957

International Innotech Tel: 886 2 2809 6704

Taipei, Taiwan Fax: 886 2 2809 3095

KBTECH Ltda. Tel: 57 1 258 44 50

Bogota, Colombia Fax: 57 1 258 44 50

Plant Solutions Pty. Ltd. Tel: 61 3 9572 5544

Carnegie, Australia Fax: 61 3 9571 8355

Protech Engineering Tel: 421 2 44888286

Bratislava, Slovak Republic Fax: 421 2 44888286

PT. Danan Wingus Sakti Tel: 62 21 567 4573 75/62 21 567 4508 10
Jakarta, Indonesia Fax: 62 21 567 4507/62 21 568 3081

Ranchero Services (Thailand) Co. Tel: 66 2 381 1020

Ltd. Fax: 66 2 381 1209
Bangkok, Thailand

Soteica De Mexico Tel: 52 5 546 5440

Mexico D.F., Mexico Fax: 52 5 535 6610

Soteica Do Brasil Tel: 55 11 533 2381

Sao Paulo, Brazil Fax: 55 11 556 10746

Soteica S.R.L. Tel: 54 11 4555 5703

Buenos Aires, Argentina Fax: 54 11 4551 0751

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Soteiven C.A. Tel: 58 2 264 1873

Caracas, Venezuela Fax: 58 2 265 9509

Weam & Company Ltd. Tel: 234-84-235216

Port Harcourt, Nigeria Fax: 234-84-235217

Zamel & Turbag Consulting Tel: 966-03-891-3424

Engineers Fax: 966-03-891-3868
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

ZAO Techneftechim Tel: 7 095 246 2976

Moscow, Russia Fax: 7 095 246 2976

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1 Introducing SULSIM

1.1 Purpose of this Guide .....................................................................3

1.1.1 Disclaimer.................................................................................3

1.2 How this Guide is Organized ..........................................................4

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1.1 Purpose of this Guide

Hyprotech Ltd. and Sulphur Experts (Western Research) have
collaborated to design and implement the SULSIM Extension. The result
of this working relationship sees two of the industry leading simulation
programs (HYSYS and SULSIM) combined in a single model building
work environment.

By combining the software, HYSYS gains a high level of calculation

expertise from SULSIM for the sulphur treating of tail gas processes of
gas plants. The HYSYS flowsheet-modeling environment is used to
better leverage the thermodynamic, flow-sheeting, and optimization
capabilities within HYSYS.

1.1.1 Disclaimer
SULSIM is proprietary software developed by Western Research. Neither
Hyprotech Ltd. nor Western Research make any representations or
warranties of any kind whatsoever with respect to the contents hereof
and specifically disclaims without limitation any and all implied
warranties of merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose.

Neither Hyprotech Ltd. nor Western Research will have any liability for
any errors contained herein or for any losses or damages, whether
direct, indirect or consequential, arising from the use of the software or
resulting from the results obtained through the use of the software or
any disks, documentation or other means of utilization supplied by
Hyprotech Ltd. or Western Research.

Hyprotech Ltd. and Western Research reserve the right to revise this
publication at any time to make changes in the content hereof without
notification to any person of any such revision or changes.

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1.2 How this Guide is Organized

This guide provides the information required to use the SULSIM
Extension in HYSYS. The unit operation views and their capabilities are
described, along with the necessary steps to run the extension.

A simple flowsheet model is constructed using the SULSIM Extension

and the steps provided in the tutorial. The tutorial presents the basic
steps needed to build the flowsheet model and how to use the SULSIM
Extension. This guide also provides the relevant parameters to
completely define the extension. Each view is explained on a page-by-
page basis to give a complete description of the data requirements for
running the extension.

This document does not detail HYSYS procedures and assumes the user
is familiar with the HYSYS environment and conventions. The required
information for setting up a HYSYS case and working with the
simulation environment is provided, but if more information about
SULSIM 6.0 is required, refer to the SULSIM 6.0 reference manuals.

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2 Installing SULSIM Extension

2.1 Introduction......................................................................................3

2.2 Installation........................................................................................4

2.3 Using the SULSIM Extension..........................................................5

2.3.1 Creating a New SULSIM Extension .........................................6

2.4 SULSIM Extension View..................................................................7

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2.1 Introduction
The SULSIM Extension runs as a plug-in module to HYSYS. It is used in
the HYSYS model building environment with a selected fluid package.
The SULSIM Extension is accessed in the same manner as a standard
HYSYS unit operation.

2.1.1 System & Software Requirements

Following installation and registration of the extension, the SULSIM
Extension is listed in the Unit Operations view. Use the HYSYS function
key F12, then select the Extensions radio button. To run the SULSIM
Extension, HYSYS Version 2.0 or later is required along with SULSIM 6.0.

The following table lists the system requirements for running the
SULSIM Extension with HYSYS:

Component Requirement
Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000/NT 4.0/95/98.
Disk Space Approximately 6 MB of free disk space is required.
Serial Port The green security key is used with the standalone version
of HYSYS and can only be attached to a serial
communications port of the computer running the
application (do not plug in a serial mouse behind the
security key).
Parallel Port SLM keys are white Sentinel SuperPro keys, manufactured
by Rainbow Technologies. The Computer ID key is installed
on the parallel port (printer port) of your computer. An
arrow indicates which end should be plugged into the
computer. This is the new key that is used for both
Standalone and Network versions of HYSYS.
Monitor/Video The minimum usable monitor/video is SVGA (800x600), but
the recommended is SVGA (1024x768).
Mouse A mouse is required. Note that a mouse cannot be plugged
into the back of the green serial port key used with the
"standalone" version of HYSYS.
Parallel Port The Sulsim 6 Sentinel SuperPro key is also installed on the
parallel port (in series with the HYSYS key if required).

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For instructions on installing
HYSYS, refer to Chapter 1 -
Installing HYSYS of the
HYSYS Get Started manual.
For instructions on installing
SULSIM, refer to the SULSIM
User Guide.
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2.2 Installation
HYSYS and SULSIM 6.0 must be installed prior to installing the SULSIM
Extension. To install the SULSIM Extension:
1. Close all other operating Windows programs before starting the
installation process.
2. Insert the HYSYS software CD into the CD drive.
3. From the Start menu, click Run.
4. In the Run view, type: d:\setup.exe and click the OK button (where d:
corresponds to the drive letter of the CD drive).
5. Select HYSYS_SULSIM from the Extension menu to start the
installation.
For computers with the CD-ROM Autorun feature enabled, steps 3 and 4
are automatically performed.
6. The first dialogue box displays the name of the application being
installed. Click the Next button if the information is correct.
7. Specify a destination folder where the setup installs the SULSIM
Extension files. If you do not want to install the application in the
default directory, use the Browse button to specify the new path.
When the information is correct, click the Next button.
8. Review the information you provided and if correct, click the Next
button. HYSYS then begins installing the extension files.
9. During installation the user is prompted to select a location for the
work file folder. If you do not want to install the folder in the default
directory use the Browse button to specify the new path. This
directory must be writeable.
During a modeling session numerous work files are managed in this
folder.
10. When the information is correct, click the Next button.
11. After all the files are transferred to their designated locations, the
installation program registers the SULSIM Extension with HYSYS.
12. Click Finish to complete the installation.

For more information about
the properties of HYSYS Unit
Operations, refer to the
HYSYS Operations Guide.
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2.3 Using the SULSIM Extension
The user can work with a SULSIM Extension only if it exists as part of a
HYSYS case. Extensions that are part of an existing case may be accessed
upon entering the HYSYS Simulation Environment. Here you can view
and manipulate the extension as the user would any HYSYS unit
operation.
Before creating a new SULSIM Extension, the user is required to be
working within a HYSYS case that has as a Fluid Package installed. The
Fluid Package must consist of a property package and associated
Flowsheet components.
The user may also install the accompanying SULSIM.fpk in the Basis
Environment, using the Import button.
New SULSIM Extensions are added within the Main Simulation
Environment from the UnitOps view in HYSYS using the function key
F12, and selecting the Extensions radio button.
Ensure that the fluid package and its components are selected to
produce a match with the components used in Sulsim. In cases where
the Sulsim extension unit operation is being added to an existing case,
ensure that all of the Sulsim components are accurately mapped to the
base fluid package.
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2.3.1 Creating a New SULSIM Extension

To create a new SULSIM Extension:
1. Click the SULSIM Extension in the list of Available Unit Operations
as shown below:

Figure 2.1

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2. Click the Add button and a new SULSIM Extension displays on the
HYSYS PFD. The default SULSIM Extension view is the Connections
page as shown below:

Figure 2.2

3. To view other pages of the SULSIM Extension, click the tab of the
desired page.

2.4 SULSIM Extension View

The SULSIM Extension is a HYSYS unit operation that uses the SULSIM
software package as the solution engine to simulate sulphur recovery
processes within the HYSYS simulation build environment. The SULSIM
Extension functions in the same manner as a regular HYSYS unit
operation, the layout and data entry methods and procedures are
standard.

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The data entry views consist of three worksheet tabs. At the bottom of
the unit operation view there is a colour-coded status bar that is used for
the following after the calculations are initialized:
• Guides the user to supply data in the appropriate locations.
• Indicates that additional information is required.
• Displays the overall status of the SULSIM Extension.

The SULSIM Extension has a comprehensive suite of methods and

correlations for modeling sulphur recovery processes. Any change to the
SULSIM models must be done from within the SULSIM simulation
environment.

Calculations are then updated in the HYSYS simulation environment

using the Recalculate button located in the SULSIM Model page.

The SULSIM Extension can be combined with any regular HYSYS unit
operation and in any configuration. SULSIM objects may be inserted at
any point in a HYSYS Flowsheet where the accurate prediction of
sulphur containing flows and conditions must be accounted for in the
process simulation model.

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3 Interface

3.1 Introduction......................................................................................3
3.1.1 SULSIM Extension Construction ..............................................3

3.2 SULSIM Extension User Interface ..................................................3

3.3 Property Views.................................................................................4

3.3.1 Main SULSIM Extension View..................................................4

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3.1 Introduction
The SULSIM Extension is functionally equivalent to a regular HYSYS
Flowsheet Unit Operation. It is installed in a flowsheet and connected to
material streams and performs a complete material and energy balance
around an existing SULSIM simulation case containing standard HYSYS
library components.

3.1.1 SULSIM Extension Construction

The SULSIM Extension was constructed using Microsoft COM
technology, extending the HYSYS class architecture and software design
to integrate the two simulation programs through a regular HYSYS unit
operation. In addition, SULSIM was upgraded to support COM
communications between the two programs as shown below:

Figure 3.1

COM SULSIM Extension

HYSYS COM SULSIM 6.0

3.2 SULSIM Extension User Interface

The SULSIM Extension user interface is completely integrated into the
HYSYS environment and conforms to all HYSYS usage conventions for
operations and data entry.

If you are an experienced HYSYS user, you should be familiar with all the
features of the SULSIM Extension user interface. If you are a new user,
review the HYSYS Reference Manual before using the SULSIM
Extension.

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3.3 Property Views

Like all HYSYS property views, the SULSIM Extension views let you
access all information associated with a particular item, such as the
Worksheet view page. Each view has multiple tabs and each tab contains
groups of related parameters.

The SULSIM Extension properties are accessed or modified through a

set of property views. The main SULSIM Extension View is the point
where inlet and outlet material streams are specified or attached to the
SULSIM Extension. The minimum stream attachments required to
initiate calculations are the Train Source inlet material stream and an
outlet material stream.

The SULSIM Extension then prompts the user to select an existing

SULSIM 6.0 case through the SULSIM Model page in the Design tab.
When the SULSIM 6.0 model is selected the names of the boundary/
internal objects are displayed in the Train Source and Acid Gas Stream
pages. SULSIM 6.0 stream specifications are supported in the Train
Source and Acid Gas pages, in addition to the inlet conditions provided
by the HYSYS stream property views.

3.3.1 Main SULSIM Extension View

The main SULSIM Extension View is the first view that displays when a
SULSIM Extension operation is added to a HYSYS Flowsheet. This view
provides the user with an entry point to supply and define the basic
characteristics of a SULSIM Extension operation.

The main SULSIM Extension View is the starting point for the definition
of any SULSIM Extension operation. When the user selects the
Flowsheet/Add Operation from the Menu Bar and then selects the
SULSIM Extension, the main SULSIM Extension View displays and is
ready to accept input. The user must select the remaining tabs on the
main SULSIM Extension View to fully specify the extension as required.

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Design Tab
The Design tab requires the user to define the minimum necessary
stream attachments between the HYSYS simulation case and the
SULSIM Extension. The Design tab also requires the user to select a
SULSIM simulation case and lets the user configure the Train Source
and Acid Gas Stream input data and specifications. Every instance of the
SULSIM Extension requires the minimum of two stream inputs that
include Train Source and an outlet material stream.

The SULSIM extension prompts the user to select a SULSIM simulation

case. If all data input corresponds to a fully defined SULSIM case, HYSYS
executes flowsheet calculations automatically.

If an additional Acid Gas Stream attachment is required, HYSYS detects

the number of additional stream inputs and alerts the user and displays
the Acid Gas Stream names in the Connections page, Acid Gas Stream
(SULSIM) field.

Connections Page
On the Connections page, the user may select the Train Source and
output material streams using the drop-down list or by directly entering
new material streams. The user may also supply a name for the
operation using the Name input field.

The Ignore this UnitOp During Calculations checkbox can be selected if

the user wants to disable the concurrent calculation of intermediate
results during data entry. This setting is recommended if the speed of
the computer is an issue or if the user wants to delay the calculations
until all data is entered.

SULSIM Model Page

The SULSIM Model page lets the user select and edit a SULSIM
simulation case. The File Path field is read only and displays the path
and file name of the model that is selected using the Select button.

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The Load SULSIM Model button lets the user import an existing
SULSIM model. An Open File dialogue box is displayed for selecting the
model.

The SULSIM Visible checkbox displays the SULSIM 6.0 GUI containing
the loaded model. When the SULSIM 6.0 GUI is displayed, the
simulation model may be edited. After editing the SULSIM simulation
model, the HYSYS flowsheet is updated using the Run Sulsim button.
The SULSIM 6.0 GUI is displayed modally while SULSIM is calculating.

If the current Sulsim model is edited within the Sulsim GUI, then the
case must be re-saved within Sulsim (to the appropriate directory) to
ensure the changes are used for subsequent calculations from HYSYS.

Train Source Page

The Train Source page allows for the configuration of a SULSIM Train
Source Input stream. The configuration attributes are as follows:
• Attached SULSIM Stream Name
• Temperature (supplied in HYSYS)
• Pressure (supplied in HYSYS)
• Molar flow (supplied in HYSYS)
• Adjust Water
• KO Temperature
• S as S1 flow

The compositions of known HYSYS library components that are fed to

the SULSIM model are displayed on the Compositions page.

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The Train Source page completely displays the data requirements of a

Train Source stream. Refer to the following screenshot:

Figure 3.2

Acid Gas Page

The Acid Gas page allows the user to attach a multiple number of acid
gas streams and to configure each attached stream as follows:
• Attached SULSIM Stream Name
• Temperature (supplied in HYSYS)
• Pressure (supplied in HYSYS)
• Molar flow (supplied in HYSYS)
• Adjust Water
• KO Temperature

The SULSIM Extension automatically detects the required number of

Acid Gas Streams needed to run an existing SULSIM model and also
displays the SULSIM Acid Gas Stream names in the Connections page
<Acid Gas Streams (SULSIM)>.

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Worksheet Tab
This tab lets the user directly edit Material Stream attachments without
having to open the stream Property views. Standard HYSYS stream data
is displayed through the Conditions, Properties, and Composition
pages.

Performance Tab
This tab lets the user view standard SULSIM output/calculated data and
includes Output material stream:
• Temperature
• Pressure
• Molar Flow
• Inlet Sulphur
• Total Sulphur Production
• Overall Recovery Eff.
• SL Molar Composition
• HYSYS Library Component Compositions

Sulsim C6+ is modeled as C6 HYSYS Library Component.

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4 Getting Started

4.1 Introduction......................................................................................3

4.2 Flowsheet Setup ..............................................................................3

4.2.1 Defining the Components.........................................................3

4.3 Adding the SULSIM Extension .......................................................4

4.4 Importing a SULSIM Case ...............................................................6

4.5 Initiating Calculations .....................................................................7

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4.1 Introduction
This tutorial explains how to add a SULSIM Extension to a HYSYS
flowsheet. The user imports an existing SULSIM model into a HYSYS
flowsheet that contains a Train Source and an Outlet stream. The
SULSIM model being used is the accompanying ammonia.s50.

4.2 Flowsheet Setup

Before using the SULSIM Extension, a HYSYS case must be created. In
the Simulation Basis Manager, create a fluid package using the Peng-
Robinson cubic equation of state and add the following 23 components
to the HYSYS component slate:

H2,Ar,O2,N2,C1,CO,CO2,C2,H2S,COS,SO2,CS2,H2O,NH3,HCN,C3,iC4,
nC4,iC5,nC5,C6,CH4S,C2H6S, S_Vapour

4.2.1 Defining the Components

Create a stream IL in the Main Simulation Environment and define
values for the following components:

Component Value
Name IL
Temperature [K] 308.15
Pressure [atm_g] 0.68048
Molar Flow [kgmole/h] 100
Composition mole fraction
H2 0.000
Ar 0.000
O2 0.000
N2 0.000
C1 0.005
CO 0.000
CO2 0.292

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Component Value
C2 0.000
H2S 0.700
COS 0.001
SO2 0.000
CS2 0.000
H2O 0.000
NH3 0.000
HCN 0.000
C3 0.000
iC4 0.000
nC4 0.000
iC5 0.000
nC5 0.000
C6 0.000
CH4S 0.000
C2H6S 0.000
S_Vapour 0.000

4.3 Adding the SULSIM Extension

After the HYSYS case is created and the Train Source stream conditions
and compositions are specified, the SULSIM Extension may be added:

To add a SULSIM Extension to a HYSYS Simulation Case:

1. Create a HYSYS Case suitable for the addition of the SULSIM
Extension. This requires the definition of a Fluid Package and two
Material Streams (as a minimum).
2. Select Add Operation from the Flowsheet menu or use the HYSYS
function key F12.
3. Click the Extensions radio button and click the SULSIM Extension
from the available unit operations group box on the UnitOps view.
4. Click Add.

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5. On the Connections page complete the form as shown below:

Figure 4.1

6. Select Material Streams from the Inlet and Outlet drop-down lists of
the SULSIM Extension view. If these streams are not installed in the
case, they can be created by directly typing their names on the
Connections page.
7. To define the stream conditions, right-click on the stream name and
select View or specify the necessary conditions of the Train Source
and outlet streams in the Worksheet tab.
8. Following the successful attachment of feed and product streams,
the SULSIM Extension automatically prompts the user to select an
existing SULSIM model.
9. After the model is selected, the calculations are performed
automatically. When the calculations are complete, the Object
Status bar changes colour indicating the calculation state. If the
calculations are successful, a green Status Bar is indicated and
displays OK.

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4.4 Importing a SULSIM Case

The SULSIM Extension automatically prompts the user for a SULSIM
case when the Train Source and Outlet streams are specified on the
Connections page.

To select a SULSIM model manually:

1. On the SULSIM Model page of the Design tab, click the button
Select SULSIM Model, an Open File Dialogue box displays:

Figure 4.2

2. Select the file ammonia.s50 and click the Open button.

3. To activate or make changes to the SULSIM model, click the
SULSIM Visible checkbox.

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4. The SULSIM Extension automatically updates the calculations and

displays OK in the Status Bar if the calculations are successfully
completed.

Figure 4.3

4.5 Initiating Calculations

The inlet feed streams, Train Source, and Acid Gas Streams must be fully
specified to initiate calculations. HYSYS stream specifications always
override any specifications made within the SULSIM model. Once the
stream attachments are made and the SULSIM case selected, HYSYS
initiates calculations automatically.

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A T
Acid Gas Page 3-7 Train Source Page 3-6
Adding the SULSIM Extension 4-4
U
C
Using the SULSIM Extension 2-5
Connections Page 3-5
W
Creating a SULSIM Extension 2-6
Worksheet Tab 3-8
D
Design Tab 3-5
Disk Space 2-3
I
Initiating Calculations 4-7
Installation 2-4
M
Monitor/Video 2-3
Mouse 2-3
O
Operating System 2-3
P
Parallel Port 2-3
Performance Tab 3-8
Property Views 3-4
S
Serial Port 2-3
Software Requirements 2-3
SULSIM Extension
Adding 4-4
Construction 3-3
Creating 2-6
User Interface 3-3
Using 2-5
View 2-7
SULSIM Extension Construction 3-3
SULSIM Extension User Interface 3-3
SULSIM Extension View 2-7
SULSIM Model Page 3-5
System Requirements 2-3

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