.15-9DecidingHowtoStoreaSimulationProblemDefinition15-10Managing Files in a Client-Server Environment15-10Specifying the Working Directory on the Host Computer.Saving Files.15-10ViewHistory15-11Chapter 16Customizing Your Aspen Plus Environment16-1.16-1Choosing Settings for the Current Run.16-2Customizing Settings forAll Runs..16-2Choosing View Options...16-3Using Toolbars.16-5SpecifyingDefaultOptions.16-6Using the General Tab....16-8Using the Component Data Tab..16-11UsingtheResultsViewTab.16-13UsingtheFlowsheetTabUsing the Grid/Scale Tab....16-1516-16UsingthePlotsTab.16-16UsingtheRunTab.16-17UsingtheStartupTab16-18Using theWindow Menu.16-19UsingWorkbook Mode16-20CustomizingApplicationTemplateFilesIndeAspen Plus User GuideContents-xiVersion 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide Contents-xi Version 10.1-0 Deciding How to Store a Simulation Problem Definition .15-9 Managing Files in a Client-Server Environment .15-10 Specifying the Working Directory on the Host Computer.15-10 Saving Files .15-10 View History.15-11 Chapter 16 Customizing Your Aspen Plus Environment .16-1 Choosing Settings for the Current Run .16-1 Customizing Settings for All Runs .16-2 Choosing View Options.16-2 Using Toolbars .16-3 Specifying Default Options .16-5 Using the General Tab.16-6 Using the Component Data Tab.16-8 Using the Results View Tab .16-11 Using the Flowsheet Tab.16-13 Using the Grid/Scale Tab.16-15 Using the Plots Tab.16-16 Using the Run Tab.16-16 Using the Startup Tab .16-17 Using the Window Menu.16-18 Using Workbook Mode.16-19 Customizing Application Template Files.16-20 Index .i
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About ThisManualAbout This ManualTheAspenPlus User Guide consists of three volumes that provide step-by-stepinstructions for using Aspen Plusto build and use a process simulation modelVolume1describes theAspenPlus user interfaceand explains howtoperformthe basic tasks for creating and running simulations. Topics include:Creating a simulation modelDefining theflowsheetEntering the required information, such as components, streams and physicalproperty dataRunning the simulationExamining resultsVolume 2 contains procedures for using additional Aspen Plus capabilities:ConvergenceSensitivityDesign specificationsOptimizationProperty analysisData regressionVolume3contains informationabout:Pressure relief calculationsStream librariesWorkingwithotherWindowsprogramsTheAspenPlusActivexautomation interfaceAspen Plus User GuideVersion 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide i Version 10.1-0 About This Manual About This Manual The Aspen Plus User Guide consists of three volumes that provide step-by-step instructions for using Aspen Plus® to build and use a process simulation model. Volume 1 describes the Aspen Plus user interface and explains how to perform the basic tasks for creating and running simulations. Topics include: • Creating a simulation model • Defining the flowsheet • Entering the required information, such as components, streams and physical property data • Running the simulation • Examining results Volume 2 contains procedures for using additional Aspen Plus capabilities: • Convergence • Sensitivity • Design specifications • Optimization • Property analysis • Data regression Volume 3 contains information about: • Pressure relief calculations • Stream libraries • Working with other Windows™ programs • The Aspen Plus ActiveX® automation interface
About ThisManualFor More InformationOnlineHelpAspen Plus has a complete system of online help andcontext-sensitiveprompts.Thehelpsystemcontainsbothcontext-sensitivehelpand reference information.For more informationabout using AspenPlus help,seetheAspen Plus User Guide, Chapter3.Aspen Plus Getting Started Building and Running aProcess ModelThistutorialincludesseveralhands-on sessionstofamiliarizeyouwithAspenPlusThe guide takes you step-by-step to learn the full power and scope of Aspen Plus.Aspen Plus Getting Started Modeling Processes withElectrolytes Thistutorial includes several hands-on sessions to familiarize you with simulatingelectrolytesystemswithAspenPlus.Aspen Plus Getting Started Modeling Petroleum Processes This tutorialincludes several hands-on sessions to familiarize you with simulating petroleumprocesses with Aspen Plus.Aspen Plus Getting Started Customizing Unit Operation Models Thistutorial includes several hands-on sessions to familiarize you with thecustomization of unit operation models with Aspen Plus.Aspen Plus User Guide The three-volume Aspen Plus User Guide providesstep-by-stepproceduresfordeveloping and usingan AspenPlus processsimulation model. The guide is task-oriented to help you accomplish theengineering work you need to do,using the powerful capabilities of Aspen Plus.Aspen Plus reference manual seriesAspen Plus reference manuals providedetailed technical reference information.These manuals include backgroundinformation about the unit operation models and the physical properties methodsand models available in AspenPlus,tables of AspenPlus databank parameters,group contribution method functional groups, and a wide range of other referenceinformation.Thesetcomprises:UnitOperationModelsPhysicalPropertyMethodsandModelsPhysical PropertyDataUserModelsSystem ManagementSystem Administration Summary File ToolkitAspen Plus application examples A suite of sample online Aspen Plussimulations illustrating specificprocesses is delivered withAspenPlus.iiAspen Plus User GuideVersion 10.1-0
ii Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 About This Manual For More Information Online Help Aspen Plus has a complete system of online help and context-sensitive prompts. The help system contains both context-sensitive help and reference information. For more information about using Aspen Plus help, see the Aspen Plus User Guide, Chapter 3. Aspen Plus Getting Started Building and Running a Process Model This tutorial includes several hands-on sessions to familiarize you with Aspen Plus. The guide takes you step-by-step to learn the full power and scope of Aspen Plus. Aspen Plus Getting Started Modeling Processes with Electrolytes This tutorial includes several hands-on sessions to familiarize you with simulating electrolyte systems with Aspen Plus. Aspen Plus Getting Started Modeling Petroleum Processes This tutorial includes several hands-on sessions to familiarize you with simulating petroleum processes with Aspen Plus. Aspen Plus Getting Started Customizing Unit Operation Models This tutorial includes several hands-on sessions to familiarize you with the customization of unit operation models with Aspen Plus. Aspen Plus User Guide The three-volume Aspen Plus User Guide provides step-by-step procedures for developing and using an Aspen Plus process simulation model. The guide is task-oriented to help you accomplish the engineering work you need to do, using the powerful capabilities of Aspen Plus. Aspen Plus reference manual series Aspen Plus reference manuals provide detailed technical reference information. These manuals include background information about the unit operation models and the physical properties methods and models available in Aspen Plus, tables of Aspen Plus databank parameters, group contribution method functional groups, and a wide range of other reference information. The set comprises: • Unit Operation Models • Physical Property Methods and Models • Physical Property Data • User Models • System Management • System Administration • Summary File Toolkit Aspen Plus application examples A suite of sample online Aspen Plus simulations illustrating specific processes is delivered with Aspen Plus
About ThisManualAspenPlus InstallationGuidesTheseguides provideinstructions onplatform and network installation of Aspen Plus.The set comprises:AspenPlusInstallationGuideforWindowsAspenPlus Installation GuideforOpenVMSAspenPlus InstallationGuideforUNIXTheAspenPlusmanualsaredeliveredinAdobeportabledocumentformat(PDF)on theAspenPlusDocumentation CDTechnical SupportWorld Wide Web For additional information about AspenTech products andservices, check the AspenTech World Wide Web home page on the Internet at:http://www.aspentech.com/Technical resources To obtain in-depth technical support information on theInternet,visittheTechnical Supporthomepage.Registerat:http://www.aspentech.com/ts/Approximately three days after registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mailand you will then be able to access this information.The most current Hotline contact information is listed.Other informationincludes:Frequently asked questionsProducttraining coursesTechnicaltipsAspen Plus User GuideiliVersion 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide iii Version 10.1-0 About This Manual Aspen Plus Installation Guides These guides provide instructions on platform and network installation of Aspen Plus. The set comprises: • Aspen Plus Installation Guide for Windows • Aspen Plus Installation Guide for OpenVMS • Aspen Plus Installation Guide for UNIX The Aspen Plus manuals are delivered in Adobe portable document format (PDF) on the Aspen Plus Documentation CD. Technical Support World Wide Web For additional information about AspenTech products and services, check the AspenTech World Wide Web home page on the Internet at: http://www.aspentech.com/ Technical resources To obtain in-depth technical support information on the Internet, visit the Technical Support homepage. Register at: http://www.aspentech.com/ts/ Approximately three days after registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and you will then be able to access this information. The most current Hotline contact information is listed. Other information includes: • Frequently asked questions • Product training courses • Technical tips