: Use of the Petroleum Distillation Column and Refining Short-Cut Column for atmospheric and vacuum crude modeling.
This advanced course bridges the gap between basic process modeling and the specific, complex needs of a modern refinery. It focuses on using the specialized Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining suite to simulate everything from crude oil characterization to high-stakes reactor operations. Key Learning Objectives
Used to adjust the yield profile of a reactor, such as an FCC or a Hydrocracker, based on changes in operating conditions like catalyst activity or feed composition.
In the fast-paced world of downstream oil and gas, precision in process simulation isn't just a technical requirement—it's a massive financial lever. is the industry-standard training course designed to bridge the gap between basic process modeling and the complex, data-heavy reality of a modern petroleum refinery. What is EHY2102? EHY2102 Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining...Unit O...
Traditional process simulators use generic component slates that struggle with the millions of discrete hydrocarbon structures found in crude oil. Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining bypasses this limitation by treating complex petroleum systems through a unified, specialized environment. The Role of the Aspen Assay Manager
While the exact day-to-day agenda can vary by training provider, the course is consistently built around a core set of topics. The "Agenda" typically begins with an , covering key industrial workflows and the capabilities of specialized refining reactors like FCC units. Participants then engage with Petroleum Assay Management , learning to characterize crude oil assays, manage over 50 key petroleum properties (e.g., sulfur content, octane number), and blend or cut assays using unit operations like the Petroleum Feeder. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to modeling primary separation units, such as building an Atmospheric Crude Column with side strippers and pump-arounds. From there, the curriculum advances to configuring, calibrating, and simulating key Refinery Reactors , including the FCC unit, Catalytic Reformer, and Hydrocracker. Finally, the course covers critical Optimization and Troubleshooting techniques, using tools like case studies and the Aspen HYSYS Optimizer to evaluate performance, improve convergence, and solve simulation problems.
: Using the Aspen HYSYS Optimizer to improve process efficiency and calibrate simulations against actual plant data. 2. Specialized Unit Operations : Use of the Petroleum Distillation Column and
: Learning how to generate delta vectors for Linear Programming (LP) tools like Aspen PIMS to align engineering models with economic planning. Key Refinery Unit Operations Covered
The course focuses on Process Modeling and Optimization for Refinery Unit Operations . This advanced training equips engineers with the skills to simulate complex refinery flowsheets, characterize petroleum assays, and optimize reactor performance to maximize refinery margins. 1. Course Objectives and Scope
The FCC unit is vital for converting heavy, low-value gas oils into high-octane gasoline and light olefins. Key Learning Objectives Used to adjust the yield
The framework provides chemical engineers with the computational power required to simulate and optimize highly complex refining operations. By mastering individual unit operations, from the initial crude assay characterization to complex reactor modeling, engineers can drive operational excellence, improve margins, and adapt to changing market demands.
EHY2102 is a specific course or training program focused on Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining, which covers the application of HYSYS in the context of petroleum refining processes. This program aims to equip engineers and researchers with the skills and knowledge required to model, simulate, and optimize various refinery processes using HYSYS. The course likely covers topics such as crude oil characterization, refinery process modeling, unit operation modeling, and case studies of industrial refinery processes.
Preconditioning: heat/exchanger duties & pumps
: Build and optimize simulations for major refinery units such as Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (FCC), Catalytic Reformers, and Hydrocrackers. Assay Characterization
The tool in HYSYS is used to model the process of breaking long-chain hydrocarbons in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst. This is critical for upgrading low-value heavy oils into high-demand products like jet fuel and diesel. 3. Catalytic Reformer
