The UserInterfaceShortcut Keys for ViewingThis table shows the shortcut keys that you can use for viewing:ItemShortcut KeyAnnotationCTRL+ALT+LF3BookmarksCenter ViewCTRL+HOMEF6Control PanelSHIFT+F11Current Section OnlyGlobal DataCTRL+ALT+G HistoryCTRL+ALT+HCTRL+ALT+I Input SummaryCTRL+ALT+FOLE ObjectsF10Model LibraryF2Page Break Preview PanCTRL+F3F12PFD ModeRedrawCTRL+WRefresh PFDSHIFT+F12ReportCTRL+ALT+RSHIFT+F2Reset Page BreaksZoom FullCTRL+ENDZoom InCTRL+UP ARROWZoom OutCTRL+DOWN ARROWSupplying CommentsYou can write notes or keep track of information by entering comments forparticular forms.Each objecthas just one Commentsform which you can accessfrom any input orresults formfor the object.1-20AspenPlus UserGuideVersion 10.1-0
1-20 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 The User Interface Shortcut Keys for Viewing This table shows the shortcut keys that you can use for viewing: Item Shortcut Key Annotation CTRL+ALT+L Bookmarks F3 Center View CTRL+HOME Control Panel F6 Current Section Only SHIFT+F11 Global Data CTRL+ALT+G History CTRL+ALT+H Input Summary CTRL+ALT+I OLE Objects CTRL+ALT+F Model Library F10 Page Break Preview F2 Pan CTRL+F3 PFD Mode F12 Redraw CTRL+W Refresh PFD SHIFT+F12 Report CTRL+ALT+R Reset Page Breaks SHIFT+F2 Zoom Full CTRL+END Zoom In CTRL+UP ARROW Zoom Out CTRL+DOWN ARROW Supplying Comments You can write notes or keep track of information by entering comments for particular forms. Each object has just one Comments form which you can access from any input or results form for the object
Chapter1To enter comments on a form:1.ClicktheCommentsbuttonontheDataBrowsertoolbar.If there are no existing comments, the button looks like this:If there are existing comments, the button looks like this:2.Enter your onelinedescription in the Descriptionbox of the Comments form.The description is printed in the Aspen Plus report.3.Enter your comments in the Comments area of the Comments form4.ClickOKtoclosetheCommentsformAspenPlusUserGuide1-21Version 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 1-21 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 1 To enter comments on a form: 1. Click the Comments button on the Data Browser toolbar. If there are no existing comments, the button looks like this: . If there are existing comments, the button looks like this: 2. Enter your one line description in the Description box of the Comments form. The description is printed in the Aspen Plus report. 3. Enter your comments in the Comments area of the Comments form. 4. Click OK to close the Comments form. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
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Chapter22Creating a SimulationModelThis chapterdescribes howtouse AspenPlus tocreateasimulationmodel, includingthefollowingtopics:Creating a new runSelecting a TemplateSelecting a Run TypeCompleting the input specifications fora runAboutthetemplatesTheAspenPlusonlineapplicationslibraryProcess Simulation Using Aspen PlusProcess simulation withAspenPlus allows youto predictthebehaviorofa processusingbasic engineering relationships such as mass and energy balances,phase and chemicalequilibrium, and reaction kinetics. Given reliable thermodynamic data, realistic operatingconditions,and the rigorous Aspen Plus equipment models,you can simulate actual plantbehavior.AspenPlus can helpyou design better plants and increaseprofitability inexisting plants.With AspenPlus you can interactively change specifications,such as flowsheetconfiguration, operating conditions, and feed compositions, to run new cases andanalyze alternatives. To analyze your results, you can generate plots, reports.PFD-style drawings, and spreadsheet files.AspenPlusUserGuide2-1Version 10.1-0
Aspen Plus User Guide 2-1 Version 10.1-0 Chapter 2 2 Creating a Simulation Model This chapter describes how to use Aspen Plus to create a simulation model, including the following topics: • Creating a new run • Selecting a Template • Selecting a Run Type • Completing the input specifications for a run • About the templates • The Aspen Plus online applications library Process Simulation Using Aspen Plus Process simulation with Aspen Plus allows you to predict the behavior of a process using basic engineering relationships such as mass and energy balances, phase and chemical equilibrium, and reaction kinetics. Given reliable thermodynamic data, realistic operating conditions, and the rigorous Aspen Plus equipment models, you can simulate actual plant behavior. Aspen Plus can help you design better plants and increase profitability in existing plants. With Aspen Plus you can interactively change specifications, such as flowsheet configuration, operating conditions, and feed compositions, to run new cases and analyze alternatives. To analyze your results, you can generate plots, reports, PFD-style drawings, and spreadsheet files
Creating aSimulationModelAspen Plus allows you to perform a wide range of additional tasks. You can:Perform sensitivity analyses and case studiesGenerate custom graphical and tabular outputEstimate and regress physical propertiesFitsimulationmodelstoplantdataOptimizeyourprocessInterfaceresultstospreadsheetsShare input and results among other Windows applications using OLEAspen Plus contains data, properties, unit operation models, built-in defaults,reports,and other features and capabilities developed for specific industrialapplications, such as petroleum simulation.Formore information aboutindustry-specific defaults and features, see Selecting a Template on page 2-3.Creating a New RunFollowthese instructions to either:.Start Aspen Plus and create a new runCreateanewrunwhenyouarealready inAspenPlusStarting Aspen Plus and Creating a New RunTo start Aspen Plus and create a new run:1.Start Aspen Plus from the Start Menu or by double-clicking the Aspen Plusicon on your desktop.OntheAspenPlus Startupdialogbox,clicktheappropriatebuttontocreatea2.new simulationusingaBlank Simulation or aTemplate,thenclick OK3.If you choose a blank simulation,the Aspen Plus main windowopens and youcan begin building your new model.4.If you choose a Template,follow the steps below.5.In the New dialog box, select the type of simulation template and the unitsyou wish to use, from the list.For more information on choosing a Templatesee Selecting a Template on page 2-3.6. Choose the desired Run Type in the Run Type list box. For more information,see Selecting a Run Type on page 2-4.7.ClickOK2-2Aspen Plus User GuideVersion 10.1-0
2-2 Aspen Plus User Guide Version 10.1-0 Creating a Simulation Model Aspen Plus allows you to perform a wide range of additional tasks. You can: • Perform sensitivity analyses and case studies • Generate custom graphical and tabular output • Estimate and regress physical properties • Fit simulation models to plant data • Optimize your process • Interface results to spreadsheets • Share input and results among other Windows applications using OLE Aspen Plus contains data, properties, unit operation models, built-in defaults, reports, and other features and capabilities developed for specific industrial applications, such as petroleum simulation. For more information about industry-specific defaults and features, see Selecting a Template on page 2 - 3. Creating a New Run Follow these instructions to either: • Start Aspen Plus and create a new run • Create a new run when you are already in Aspen Plus Starting Aspen Plus and Creating a New Run To start Aspen Plus and create a new run: 1. Start Aspen Plus from the Start Menu or by double-clicking the Aspen Plus icon on your desktop. 2. On the Aspen Plus Startup dialog box, click the appropriate button to create a new simulation using a Blank Simulation or a Template, then click OK. 3. If you choose a blank simulation, the Aspen Plus main window opens and you can begin building your new model. 4. If you choose a Template, follow the steps below. 5. In the New dialog box, select the type of simulation template and the units you wish to use, from the list. For more information on choosing a Template, see Selecting a Template on page 2 -3. 6. Choose the desired Run Type in the Run Type list box. For more information, see Selecting a Run Type on page 2-4. 7. Click OK