About the Aspen HYSYS Process Simulation Course

Time Training Center’s 5-day/30-hour "Aspen HYSYS Process Simulation" course builds advanced proficiency in one of the industry’s leading process simulation platforms. This program offers an in-depth exploration of steady-state and dynamic modelling, process optimisation, and plant-wide integration, sharpening your technical expertise in process engineering.

The course emphasises building, analysing, and troubleshooting sophisticated process simulations for various chemical and petrochemical systems through practical exercises and real-world industrial scenarios. You will learn to optimise process designs, improve energy utilisation, enhance product quality, and simulate control strategies under both normal and upset operating conditions.

Through a comprehensive, hands-on learning approach, including expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and case-based exercises, you gain proficiency in advanced Aspen HYSYS features. This includes understanding dynamic simulation techniques, resolving convergence issues, and integrating multiple process units into plant-wide simulations to evaluate system-wide interactions and overall process performance.

Aspen HYSYS Process Simulation Course Objectives

​By the end of this Aspen HYSYS Process Simulation training course, participants will be able to:​

• Understand the principles and types of distillation processes and column configurations.
• Gain proficiency in advanced Aspen HYSYS features and functionalities for building process models.
• Optimise process designs for unit operations, heat exchanger networks, distillation columns, and other systems to improve performance metrics.
• Understand and apply dynamic simulation techniques to analyse process dynamics and transient behaviours.
• Troubleshoot and resolve convergence issues to ensure accurate simulations and reliable results.
• Integrate multiple process units into plant-wide simulations to evaluate system-wide interactions and overall process performance.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor:

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Aspen HYSYS Process Simulation Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals engaged in process simulation, optimisation, and engineering within the process, chemical, and petroleum industries, including:

• Process Engineers and Chemical Engineers
• Petroleum Engineers and Plant Engineers
• Research and Development Engineers
• Simulation Engineers and Control Engineers
• Operations Engineers and Project Engineers
• Control and Instrumentation Engineers
• Graduate Students in Process Engineering and Related Fields
• Technical Personnel involved in process design, modeling, and optimization

Course Outline

Module 1: Aspen HYSYS Fundamentals and Advanced Thermodynamics

• Pre-Test assessment of existing knowledge
• Recap of Aspen HYSYS user interface and basic functionalities
• Overview of advanced modeling features and simulation strategies
• Working with complex components and thermodynamic property packages
• Troubleshooting thermodynamic convergence and data inconsistencies

Module 2: Process Optimization and Sensitivity Analysis

• Setting up optimization objectives and constraints in Aspen HYSYS
• Sensitivity analysis for key process parameters
• Optimization of heat exchanger networks, utility systems, and distillation processes
• Case studies on improving energy efficiency and product quality

Module 3: Advanced Unit Operations and Plant-Wide Modeling

• Simulation of catalytic and non-catalytic reactors
• Modeling advanced separators and three-phase systems
• Integration of multiple unit operations for full plant simulation
• Case studies on reactor and separator design

Module 4: Dynamic Simulation and Process Control

• Introduction to dynamic simulation principles
• Building dynamic models with controllers, valves, and logic elements
• Evaluating process behavior under disturbances, start-up, and shutdown
• Real-world case studies in dynamic modeling and control

Module 5: Real-World Applications and Best Practices

• Best practices for model validation and troubleshooting
• Integration of Aspen HYSYS with Aspen Plus and other tools
• Review of real-world simulation projects and performance analysis
• Course wrap-up, Q&A, and certificate distribution

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Real-world Scenarios:

Participants will engage in discussions and activities based on actual industrial challenges, including:

• Troubleshooting dynamic response and controller performance
• Optimizing complex distillation trains and energy recovery systems
• Diagnosing simulation non-convergence and model inaccuracies
• Integrating simulation results into engineering design workflows
• Enhancing reliability of plant-wide simulations for decision support

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognising your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.