Chemical Engineering Process Simulation

Chemical Engineering Process Simulation is ideal for students, early career researchers, and practitioners, as it guides you through chemical processes and unit operations using the main simulation softwares that are used in the industrial sector. This book will help you predict the characteristics of a process using mathematical models and computer-aided process simulation tools, as well as model and simulate process performance before detailed process design takes place.

Content coverage includes steady and dynamic simulations, the similarities and differences between process simulators, an introduction to operating units, and convergence tips and tricks. You will also learn about the use of simulation for risk studies to enhance process resilience, fault finding in abnormal situations, and for training operators to control the process in difficult situations. This experienced author team combines industry knowledge with effective teaching methods to make an accessible and clear comprehensive guide to process simulation.

• Ideal for students, early career researchers, and practitioners, as it guides you through chemical processes and unit operations using the main simulation softwares that are used in the industrial sector
• Covers the fundamentals of process simulation, theory, and advanced applications
• Includes case studies of various difficulty levels to practice and apply the developed skills
• Features step-by-step guides to using UniSim Design, PRO/II, ProMax, Aspen HYSYS for process simulation novices
• Helps readers predict the characteristics of a process using mathematical models and computer-aided process simulation tools

Process engineers, chemical engineers, chemical engineering students (graduates and post-graduates)

Part 1 Basics of Process Simulation
Introduction to process simulation
Registration of new components
Physical properties estimation for process simulation
Simulation of recycle streams
Part 2 UniSim Design
Basics of process simulation with UniSim Design
Modelling of a dew point control unit with UniSim Design
Part 3 SimSci PRO/II
Basics of process simulation with SimSci PRO/II
Modelling for biomaterial drying, extraction and purification technologies
Part 4 ProMax
Basics of process simulation with ProMax
Modelling of sour gas sweetening with methyldiethanolamine (MDEA)
Part 5 AspenONE Engineering
Basics of process simulation with Aspen HYSYS
Process simulation for vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production
Process simulation and design of acrylic acid production
Design and simulation of reactive distillation system
Design of azeotropic distillation systems
Simulation and analysis of heat exchanger networks with Aspen Energy Analyzer
Simulation and analysis of steam power plants with Aspen Utility Planner