Chapter1TipYou candisplaya windowbyselecting it from the Windowmenu.You canarrangethewindowsby selecting Tile orCascadefromtheWindowmenu.ThepartsoftheAspenPlusmainwindoware:Window PartDescriptionTitlebarHorizontal bar at top of window that displays the Run IDSimulation 1 is the default ID until you give the run a name.MenubarHorizontalbarbelowthetilebarGivesthenamesoftheavailablemenus.ToolbarHorizontal bar below the menubar. Contains buttons that when clicked, performcommands.Next ButtonInvokes theAspen Plus expertsystem.Guides you throughthesteps required to completeyour simulation.Status AreaDisplays status information about the current run.Select Mode buttonTurns off insert mode for inserting objects, and returns you to Select modeProcess Flowsheet WindowWindow where you construct theflowsheetModel LibraryArea at thebottom of the main window.Lists availableunit operation models.Use the buttons on thetoolbars toperformactions quickly and easily.Thedefaulttoolbarsareshownhere:Standard toolbarDataBrowserSimulationRuntoolbartoolbarDCHBa联食馆EON4PNAF#才Grid0.1ProcessFlowsheettoolbarFor information on viewing different toolbars, see chapter 16.The Process Flowsheet WindowTheProcessFlowsheetwindowiswhereyoucreateand displaysimulationflowsheets and PFD-styledrawings.AspenPlus UserGuide1-5Version 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 1-5 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 1 Tip You can display a window by selecting it from the Window menu. You can arrange the windows by selecting Tile or Cascade from the Window menu. The parts of the Aspen Plus main window are: Window Part Description Titlebar Horizontal bar at top of window that displays the Run ID. Simulation 1 is the default ID until you give the run a name. Menubar Horizontal bar below the titlebar. Gives the names of the available menus. Toolbar Horizontal bar below the menubar. Contains buttons that when clicked, perform commands. Next Button Invokes the Aspen Plus expert system. Guides you through the steps required to complete your simulation. Status Area Displays status information about the current run. Select Mode button Turns off Insert mode for inserting objects, and returns you to Select mode. Process Flowsheet Window Window where you construct the flowsheet Model Library Area at the bottom of the main window. Lists available unit operation models. Use the buttons on the toolbars to perform actions quickly and easily. The default toolbars are shown here: Standard toolbar Data Browser toolbar Simulation Run toolbar Process Flowsheet toolbar For information on viewing different toolbars, see chapter 16. The Process Flowsheet Window The Process Flowsheet window is where you create and display simulation flowsheets and PFD-style drawings
The UserInterfaceCD区ASPENPLUS3phase.bkpEileEdiViewDataIools BunFlowsheetMindowHelCaseF#团Grid01C口区ProcessFlowsheetwindowVRECYCLESIDEEST-RICHCOLUMNWAT-RICHCFEEDHEATERHFEEDMEOHYou can displaytheprocessflowsheetwindow inthreedifferent ways:To display theFrom the Window menu,clickProcessFlowsheetwindowasNormalA normal windowA window always in the backgroundFlowsheet as WallpaperA sheet of a workbookWorkbook modeThe Model LibraryUse the Model Library to select unit operation models and icons that you wantplaced on theflowsheet.The Model Library appears at the bottom of theAspenPlusmainwindow.Separators Heat ExchangersColumns Reactors AMixers/SplittersMaterialM30FSplitMixerSSplitSTREAMS1-6Aspen Plus User GuideVersion 10.1-0
1-6 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 The User Interface You can display the process flowsheet window in three different ways: To display the Process Flowsheet window as From the Window menu, click A normal window Normal A window always in the background Flowsheet as Wallpaper A sheet of a workbook Workbook mode The Model Library Use the Model Library to select unit operation models and icons that you want placed on the flowsheet. The Model Library appears at the bottom of the Aspen Plus main window
Chapter1To selecta unitoperationmodel:1.Clickthetabthat corresponds tothetypeofmodel you want toplace intheflowsheet.2. Click the unit operation model on the sheet.3. To select a different icon for a model, click the down arrow next to the modelicon to see alternate icons.The icon you select will appearforthat model inthe Model Library.4.When you have selected a model, click theflowsheet where you want to placethe model.When you place blocks this way. you are in Insert mode. Each time you clickin the Process Flowsheet window, you place a block of the model type that youspecified. To exit Insert mode and return to Select mode, click the ModeSelect Button on the upper left of the Model Library.Tip You can also place blocks in your flowsheet by dragging and dropping fromthe Model Library to the Process Flowsheet window.To select the stream type:1. Click the down arrow next to the stream type displayed in the Model Library.AMixers/Splitters口MaterialSTREAMSMixelFntHeal2. Select the stream type you want to place in the flowsheet.3.Once a stream type is selected, simply click the ports on the flowsheet whereyouwanttoconnectthestream.When placing blocks and streams,the mouse pointer changes to the crosshairshape, indicating Insert Mode.After placing each block or stream, you remain inInsert Mode until you click the Select Mode button in the upper right corner ofthe Model Library.For more information on what the mouse pointers mean, seeChapter4.TipYou can undock the Model Library and use it as a floating palette. You canalso docktheModelLibraryunderthetoolbar.For more details and examples for setting up a flowsheet, see Getting StartedBuilding and Running a Process Model.AspenPlusUserGuide1-7Version 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 1-7 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 1 To select a unit operation model: 1. Click the tab that corresponds to the type of model you want to place in the flowsheet. 2. Click the unit operation model on the sheet. 3. To select a different icon for a model, click the down arrow next to the model icon to see alternate icons. The icon you select will appear for that model in the Model Library. 4. When you have selected a model, click the flowsheet where you want to place the model. When you place blocks this way, you are in Insert mode. Each time you click in the Process Flowsheet window, you place a block of the model type that you specified. To exit Insert mode and return to Select mode, click the Mode Select Button on the upper left of the Model Library. Tip You can also place blocks in your flowsheet by dragging and dropping from the Model Library to the Process Flowsheet window. To select the stream type: 1. Click the down arrow next to the stream type displayed in the Model Library. 2. Select the stream type you want to place in the flowsheet. 3. Once a stream type is selected, simply click the ports on the flowsheet where you want to connect the stream. When placing blocks and streams, the mouse pointer changes to the crosshair shape, indicating Insert Mode. After placing each block or stream, you remain in Insert Mode until you click the Select Mode button in the upper right corner of the Model Library. For more information on what the mouse pointers mean, see Chapter 4. Tip You can undock the Model Library and use it as a floating palette. You can also dock the Model Library under the toolbar. For more details and examples for setting up a flowsheet, see Getting Started, Building and Running a Process Model
TheUserInterfaceThe Data BrowserTheDataBrowser is a sheetand formviewer with ahierarchical treeview of theavailablesimulationinput,results,andobjectsthathavebeendefinedTo open the Data Browser:GSon theData Browser toolbar.>Click the Data Browserbuttonor>FromtheDatamenu,clickDataBrowserThe Data Browser also appears when you open anyform.GoInput/ResultsFolderlistforwardPreviousView menuUnitssheetGoUp One_Next sheetboxbackSHOYNCFEED IMATERIALIIA口XGo to a区SETIDIresH.differentSeFlahDpionNextfolderVMOE-StatuseCommentsdsSetl-1.013a-CFTEDfolioMokHneESTRCHnoiFormFEEOMenutreeA(consistingMEOH-of sheets)2ARECYCLETasEEWATRCHTZEROFLOWaBlckPrompt areaStatus barUsetheDataBrowserto:Displayforms and sheets andmanipulateobjectsViewmultipleforms and sheetswithoutreturningtotheData menu,forexample,whencheckingPropertiesParametersinputEdit the sheets that define the input for theflowsheet simulationCheckthestatusandcontentsofarunSee what results are availableS1-8AspenPlusUserGuideVersion10.1-0
1-8 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 The User Interface The Data Browser The Data Browser is a sheet and form viewer with a hierarchical tree view of the available simulation input, results, and objects that have been defined. To open the Data Browser: ➤ Click the Data Browser button on the Data Browser toolbar. – or – ➤ From the Data menu, click Data Browser. The Data Browser also appears when you open any form. Go to a different folder Menu tree Folder list Up One L l Units box Go forward Go back Previous sheet Input/Results View menu Next sheet Next Status Comments Form (consisting of sheets) Status bar Prompt area Use the Data Browser to: • Display forms and sheets and manipulate objects • View multiple forms and sheets without returning to the Data menu, for example, when checking Properties Parameters input • Edit the sheets that define the input for the flowsheet simulation • Check the status and contents of a run • See what results are available
Chapter1ThepartsoftheDataBrowserwindoware:DescriptionWindow PartFormDisplays sheets where you can enter data or view resultsMenu TreeHierarchical tree of folders and formsStatus BarDisplays status information about the current block,streamor other objectPrompt AreaProvides information to help you make choices or perform tasksGo to a Different FolderEnablesyoutoselectafolderorformtodisplayUp One LevelTakes you up one level in the Menu TreeFolder ListDisplays or hides the Menu TreeUnits Units of measure used for the active formGo Back buttonTakes you to the previously viewed formGo Forward buttonTakes you to theform where youlast chose the Go Back ButtonInput/Results View MenuAllowsyouto viewfolders andfomsfor Inputonly,Rsultsonly.orAllPrevious Sheet buttonTakesyoutothepreviousinputorresultsheetforthisobjectNext Sheet buttonTakes you to the next input or result sheet for this objectComments buttonAllowsyoutoentercommentsforaparticularblock,treamor other objectStatus buttonDisplays any messages generated during the last run related to aparticular formNext buttonInvokes the Aspen Plus expert system. Guides you through thesteps required to complete your simulationDisplaying Forms and Sheets in the Data BrowserUse the Data Browser to view and edit the forms and sheets that define the inputand display the results for theflowsheet simulation.When you havea formdisplayed, you can view any sheet on the form by clicking on the tab for thatsheet.1-9AspenPlus UserGuideVersion 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 1-9 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 1 The parts of the Data Browser window are: Window Part Description Form Displays sheets where you can enter data or view results Menu Tree Hierarchical tree of folders and forms Status Bar Displays status information about the current block, stream or other object Prompt Area Provides information to help you make choices or perform tasks Go to a Different Folder Enables you to select a folder or form to display. Up One Level Takes you up one level in the Menu Tree Folder List Displays or hides the Menu Tree Units Units of measure used for the active form Go Back button Takes you to the previously viewed form Go Forward button Takes you to the form where you last chose the Go Back Button Input/Results View Menu Allows you to view folders and forms for Input only, Results only, or All Previous Sheet button Takes you to the previous input or result sheet for this object Next Sheet button Takes you to the next input or result sheet for this object Comments button Allows you to enter comments for a particular block, stream, or other object Status button Displays any messages generated during the last run related to a particular form Next button Invokes the Aspen Plus expert system. Guides you through the steps required to complete your simulation. Displaying Forms and Sheets in the Data Browser Use the Data Browser to view and edit the forms and sheets that define the input and display the results for the flowsheet simulation. When you have a form displayed, you can view any sheet on the form by clicking on the tab for that sheet