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Problem Statement: Where does the information entered for Other testing percent labor appear in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)? | Solution: It will appear as an area level cost associated with COA 306, Piping System Testing.
Keywords: other testing percent labor, other testing, other, COA 306, Piping System Testing
References: None |
Problem Statement: I have custom P&ID in my user library. Whenever I click the P&ID button on the component page, it loads the default P&ID. How can I load the one I have in my library? | Solution: In the component specification sheet, instead of clicking P&ID, click the drop-down menu next to it. Then click Select and Open Alternate.
From the Selection window, you can select any file you have previously created. Choose your custom P&ID, and it loads to the component.
Note: The component must ha... |
Problem Statement: Does the original library file change when it is attached to a project and modified? | Solution: The original library file does NOT get affected when it is attached to a specific project and then modified. If you need to modify it then you need to close the project, open the library file and make changes. However, please note that if you modify the library file after attaching it to a project it won't af... |
Problem Statement: I would like to model a deluge system in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), but I cannot find any equipment to do so. | Solution: To specify a deluge system, you must choose the Sprinkler fire system available as a plant bulk.
1. Select ARRAY as the Outlet arrangement. The properties window note says that this is the configuration for outlet devices arranged around equipment.
2. In the Diameter or length, Width and Height fields spe... |
Problem Statement: Why do some towers in my project show 1 fan and others show 2 fans in the Cooling Tower component? | Solution: The number of fans are calculated according to the flow value. So depending upon the flow you may get 1 fan or 2 fans.
Keywords: Cooling Tower, Fan, flow
References: None |
Problem Statement: There are times when you may want to include additional nozzles on a piece of equipment, or demolish nozzles on equipment items for the Aspen Icarus equipment items. This | Solution: Document covers one approach on how to accomplish this task.
Solution
First, a nozzle is a piece of pipe with a single flange welded to it....roughly.
For example, if you wish to add a 12 nozzle to a piece of equipment, you would define the nozzle as 1 foot of 12 pipe through piping bulks (Pipe - Installation... |
Problem Statement: A message box appears when trying to view an Interactive Report or Evaluation Report after clicking Capital Costs button (paper with dollar sign icon located on menu bar). | Solution: The project was not evaluated prior to clicking the Capital Costs button.
Please evaluate project first.
Keywords: report
interactive
evaluation
evaluate
References: None |
Problem Statement: This document explains how to compare motor costs in Aspen ICARUS Software systems. | Solution: Before you can begin to compare two motor costs, one must understand a few rules:
One cannot take the cost of the motor and compare it to the cost for the motor listed on the design data sheet.
The costs on the design data sheet have been broken out to include G&A, discounting and so on.
To make the compari... |
Problem Statement: This knowledge base article provides suggestions to resolve the problem when the
Start Queue Processing
and
Stop Queue Processing
options are unavailable to the user (appear grayed out.) | Solution: Note: The C:\ drive is used in this example. Please substitute C:\ with the appropriate drive letter on which Aspen Alarm & Event is installed for other systems.
If Aspen FrameWork (AFW) or Aspen Local Security (ALS) has been implemented on this system ensure that the logon account is a member of a role which... |
Problem Statement: This | Solution: Document addresses the issue of performance problems when running an Aspen Icarus product through various troubleshooting procedures.
Solution
1. Computer Memory (RAM)
There are certain minimum requirements of installed RAM, depending on the Aspen Icarus Product that you have installed. It is important ... |
Problem Statement: On line sizes of 4 and less, the control valves are always sized the same as the line size, regardless of whether Reduced Size is specified in the Project Design Data. | Solution: Aspen Icarus has defaults
used for sizing control valves based on line sizes, these rules are in Chapter 21 of the Aspen Icarus
Keywords: Control Valves
Reduced Size
Line Size
References: Manual, and can be summarized as follows:
Line Size
Control Valve
0.5-4
same as line
6
one size smaller than line
8-12
two... |
Problem Statement: Customer tries to load a previously saved Aspen Kbase file from an earlier version but he gets the following message:
Aspen Icarus application has encountered a problem and needs to close. | Solution: Project files seem to be corrupted and need to be exported to ICARUS 2000 format and re-imported into a new Aspen Kbase project.
Procedure:
1. Start Aspen Kbase and select the corrupt project under Sample Projects
2. Select File/Export to a known folder and call the file SPECS.IC2
3. Browse to ... |
Problem Statement: Understanding how to use the new Currency file and what its used for. | Solution: A currency data file is now generated for all projects.
The data represents the user name for a currency that they wish to use in the project and the currency conversion to the country basis currency (not the project basis currency).
For example, let's use this:
CUR USD RMBRenminbiChinese Yuan Renminbi 8.28... |
Problem Statement: Users sometimes experience error messages during a SCAN or ESTIMATE run such as:
PC - 1' SUBSTATION REF. NO. DOES NOT MATCH A PD ENTRY
U0 - 6' PRIMARY CTL REFERENCE NUMBER 3 IS INCORRECT
Without correcting these errors, the estimate cannot complete. | Solution: By default, when a user begins a new Aspen KBase project, the new project automatically provides the following:
For the Power Distribution:
Main Substation
Unit Substation
For the Process Control:
Operator Center
Control Center
Also by default, these items are automatically linked to the other Areas, Unit Sub... |
Problem Statement: Many customers ask us how to interpret the estimate numbers on the Prime Contractor Report for the Aspen Kbase, Aspen Icarus 2000, or Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator output reports.
These attached documents provide this explanation on understanding how to understand the Aspen Kbase, Aspen Icarus Proce... | Solution: The PRIME.PDF attachment, provides an explanation to the prime-contractor report, SINGLE.PDF (attached), which is an Adobe Acrobat version of an actual report generated.
The 3 files to reference this report information are:
prime.pdf
single.pdf
single.ic2
These are attached to this support incident for refere... |
Problem Statement: How does Aspen HYSYS calculate specific gravity for oil hypocomponents? | Solution: Depending on your input data, the following method is used to calculate specific gravity.
A. When distillation data is not specified:
The Whitson molar distribution model is used. This internally uses constant Watson K to calculate specific gravity.
B. When distillation data is present and a density curve... |
Problem Statement: What does the warning Head loss under downcomer is too large mean? What can be done to address this problem? | Solution: The warning Head loss under downcomer is too large means that the downcomer head loss values (reported as DC Head Loss via the Downcomer results option on the Performance | Trayed pagetab) are too large. The main parameter that affects this head loss calculation is the Downcomer Clearance (i.e. the vertical d... |
Problem Statement: What is the definition of Erosional Velocity | Solution: Erosional Velocity is the velocity limitation to avoid erosion at current pressure and temperature. Is the ?Erosional Velocity? a theoretical threshold at which erosion might occur. You want your fluid velocity is below this value.API 14E: Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Offshore Productio... |
Problem Statement: What is the name of commercial Turbo Oil T 32 in HYSYS? | Solution: Some commercials oils for lubricate bearings have the component PHENYL-1-NAPHTHYLAMINE you can include this component in you simulation using the Aspen Properties Databank under the NISTV73.NIST-TRC databank.
To include the NISTV73.NIST-TRC databank open the Component List property view window and choose the ... |
Problem Statement: Does Aspen Hysys has interface with iFIX ? | Solution: AspenTech products has current no interface with iFIX
Keywords: IFIX, interface
References: None |
Problem Statement: How to model the equal percentage valve characteristic in Aspen HYSYS Dynamics? | Solution: ThisSolution gives a spreadsheet that can be used to adjust the rangeability parameter of an equal percentage valve to match the real plant characteristic of a given valve. The steps to follow are:
1. In the columns A and B the user has to put historical plant data of the valve opening (%OP) and flow (P... |
Problem Statement: How do I suppress equipment volumetric model bulks without suppressing multiple contractor and consets? | Solution: A new N option has been added to the Suppress default equipment/area/project bulks field in the General project data form. The M option suppresses equipment volumetric model bulks and most of the system developed area and project bulks. It ignores Engineering and Construction (crew mixes, craft names) Workfor... |
Problem Statement: How does the Decision Analyzer calculate the cost of changed plant capacity? | Solution: The Decision Analyzer utilizes the Analyzer Scale-Up module to account for changed plant capacity. Changing the production capacity affects not only every stream flow, but the size, and in some cases, the number of project components. The Analyzer Scale-up Module (ASM) automatically examines each element of a... |
Problem Statement: Is there a way to export the spreadsheet view into Excel ? | Solution: For most views in the Spreadsheet View, you can use the Copy All button to make a copy of the results, and then in your Excel spreadsheet just use the paste option.
Keywords: Spreadsheet view, spreadsheet, Copy All, copy, paste, excel
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why am I getting an error with my Quoted Item when I enter quoted cost in the Total Cost field? | Solution: In Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA) the quoted cost should be entered in the Material Cost and Labor Cost fields. If you are using Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator, it will accept the quote in the Total Cost field.
Keywords: Total Cost, Material Cost, Labor Cost, Q... |
Problem Statement: How does Icarus calculate piling if there is no Piling diameter? | Solution: These are the pile details with the default diameters.
Pile Type
Pile Capacity
Size Range
Default
Tons
Inch
Capacity (tons)
Size (in)
WOOD
18-30
10 -16
30
16
PIPE
24-50
8 -18
30
12
CAST
30-90
12 - 24
30
12
POUR
24-72
12 - 24
30
14
HP (Steel H)
60-170
10.1-14.2
60
10... |
Problem Statement: When attempting to run either the Standard reports or Excel reports through the Reporter, an error message occurs:
Error #5 Invalid procedure call or argument when attempting to run reports | Solution: 1. Do not have Microsoft Excel running prior to running reports. This is because as part of the Reporter's launching, the Aspen Icarus software launches EXCEL.EXE to run in the background. If 2 instances of Excel are running at the same time, this will conflict with the proper running of the reporter.
You can... |
Problem Statement: I am looking for the installation guide for the Icarus Project Scheduler (IPS) for use with Aspen Kbase. Where can I find these instructions? | Solution: Please carefully read the attached Happy path document (this is a must-read), and once all the pre-software requirements are installed, the P3e API installation is a breeze (located at the end of the Happy Path document). Go through the HappyPpath instructions to make sure that all the software is installed b... |
Problem Statement: The dynamic solver does not run when the bottom tray of a column is a sump | Solution: When the bottom stage in a column is a tray, the flow from this bottom stage is calculated by the Francis weir equation, and thus is effectively a flow spec (you can actually have a positive flow against the pressure gradient). After changing the bottom tray to a sump, the stage will behave like a separator. ... |
Problem Statement: How do you link Aspen HYSYS and the PI Process Historian? | Solution: Currently Aspen Online Deployment can be used to link HYSYS models to online CIM-IO data sources including PI, PHD, IP21, etc.
Alternately, Aspen Simulation Workbook allows the user to link Aspen HYSYS models to Excel. The user can then use the PI-Excel add-in to link tags to the same Excel sheet. Aspen Simu... |
Problem Statement: How do I show the value of a user variable on the PFD in my Aspen HYSYS Case? | Solution: If you have user variables in your simulation for stream or object, you can show these on your PFD.
1. Right click on the stream or object and select Show Table
2. A Table will appear on the PFD with default properties of the stream or object. Double click on this Table will bring a property view
3.... |
Problem Statement: The Aspen HYSYS Hydrate utility has undergone several changes over the last few years. As a result, it can be somewhat confusing for users familiar with the utility when they move on to a new version of Aspen HYSYS. The following describes the hydrate utility in its current form (applies to Aspen HYS... | Solution: ?Gas hydrates, resembling snow or loose ice in appearance, are solid crystalline substances having the general formula M-nH2O where one or more hydrate forming molecules M associate with n ?host? water molecules. The meta-stable water crystal lattice is stabilized by physical forces between the ?host? and ?gu... |
Problem Statement: Is there a way to report a Higher Heating Value (HHV)/Lower Heating Value (LHV) rate (for example, Btu/hr) instead of the default value (per mass, molar or volume basis)? | Solution: In Aspen HYSYS, Higher Heating Value (HHV) and Lower Heating Value (LHV) can be reported in three different basis: Molar, Mass or Volume.
In addition, 'Standard' correlation uses HYSYS default method to calculate both properties, using information from its internal databank. On the other hand, 'Gas' correlati... |
Problem Statement: The business proposition for simulating the dehydration process is to ensure that process objectives can be met while optimizing operating costs and/or CAPEX:
- Optimize dry gas water content to meet product spec
- Optimize required glycol rates to meet product spec at minimum OPEX
- Quantitatively e... | Solution: Users will use the TEG Dehydration Feature-Set in Aspen HYSYS to make common operations and design decisions. Features in the HYSYS Glycol Package include:
Familiar HYSYS Environment
• Optimize the entire gas plant in HYSYS
• Predict key dehydration targets & emissions
Glycol Package
•... |
Problem Statement: How do I change the mixing rule of my Peng-Robinson COM Thermo Property Package? | Solution: The following configuration file will help you to locate the Mixing Rules described in Aspen HYSYS Thermodynamics COM Interface -
Keywords: COM Thermo, Property Pkg, Mixing Rule, asymmetric binary interaction parameters
References: Guide Equations 3.30 to 3.35.
Download the attached file and extract the conte... |
Problem Statement: What needs to be done to hang equipment in a COMPONENT Open Steel Structure | Solution: There are three basic things that must be done to have your equipment hung in when using a COMPONENT Open Steel Structure
1.) In the Open Steel Structure, supply a User Tag Number.
2.) For each piece of equipment you would like to hang in the Open Steel Structure, enter the Open Steel Structure tag number in ... |
Problem Statement: What are the recommended requirements to run the Aspen ICARUS Products (Hardware and Software System Requirements)? | Solution: HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU:
Intel Pentium III 750 MHz processor (minimum); 2 GHz (recommended)
Monitor:
Color Monitor with at least 1024 x 768 reSolution
Physical Memory (RAM):
512 MB - 768 MB (minimum); 1 GB (recommended)
***Note: Minimum requirements is to run the Aspen ICARUS product ONLY....this minimum re... |
Problem Statement: Why do my WareHouseSpares show piping and instrumentation after I select Load Default Volumetric Model on all of my components? | Solution: The confusion here is in what Load Default Volumetric Model will do and what WareHouse Spare will do. Here is what is happening:
1.) Choosing Load Default Volumetric Model will load the piping and instrumentation information onto the input forms. Once this information is on the input forms, the Economic Evalu... |
Problem Statement: When the area is a module, how can you get one primer coat on the cold box module? | Solution: Cold box is one module for which you can not specify the coating option. By default it is two primer coat.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: I have had several project estimates that have become corrupted, and cannot figure out why. Is there a way to prevent my estimates from becoming corrupted? | Solution: The basic reasons for corruption or files vanishing off network drives, can all stem from:
1. The project directory for the project is on the network. The working directory for an opened project is localized on your own PC in the ic_cache folder.
When the project is saved and closed, the Aspen Icarus software... |
Problem Statement: How can I change the instrument piping material from SS to CU? | Solution: You can not change it directly from the component input form. But there is one work which is described below:
-You can create a customer external file where you can modify the instrument piping material in INPARTS.DAT file.
The location of the file is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Sh... |
Problem Statement: How do I override Code of Accounts at component level? | Solution: Code of Account (COA) can be specified at project level and/or area level. Such specification can be overridden at component level. To override a code of account for a specific component:
1. In a project, on the Project View tab, right-click the component whose COA you want to change.
2. On the menu t... |
Problem Statement: I need to increase the steel content by 20% for a project. I therefore index steel (material) to 120. All this does is keeps the weight of steel constant, but increase the cost of steel by 20%. Is there another way of doing this? | Solution: In Capital Cost Estimator, if you index the Material then you are just increasing the cost of the material. Likewise, if you index the labor hours, you're just increasing the cost of the labor hours. So, in this case, if you don't want to increase any of these subjects, then you could use the Steel Options fo... |
Problem Statement: How do I re-allocate cost from one code of account to another? | Solution: Icarus has a default set of 3-digit Code of Accounts (COA) to which costs and man-hours are allocated. Aspen Capital Cost Estimator allows users re-allocate cost from one code of account to another:
? First select a COA file by right clicking Project Basis View | Basis for Capital Costs | Codes of A... |
Problem Statement: For example if I have 4 Contractors:
Contractor No. 1 Mechanical/ Piping / Steel
Contractor No. 2 Instrumentation / Electrical
Contractor No. 3 Civil
Contractor No. 4 Paint / Insulation
Why don't I see the same names in the project cost summary by contractor Excel report? | Solution: The worksheet names are incorrect because of the a??/a?? characters in the contractor names. Since the character is used in Excel in formulas and functions it cannot be used in worksheet name.
You can try this by manually change the contractors name in the project, just change the a??/a?? forA a??_a?? .
Examp... |
Problem Statement: How do I model a culvert in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator? | Solution: A culvert is a drain or pipe that allows water to flow under a road, railroad, trail, or similar obstruction. To model this type of construction in Capital Cost Estimator user needs to select, from the Plant Bulk Civil Component library, a Buried concrete pipe, manhole, trench:
Once the user enters the Item... |
Problem Statement: When running item estimates or entire project evaluations, the evaluation time is extremely slow. | Solution: There may be several reason for this behavior.
1. The first item to check is to check that the license manager you are pointing to shows the correct server name. This is checked through your SLM Configuration Wizard (Start - Programs - Aspentech - Common Utilities) and verify that license manager that is ente... |
Problem Statement: What?s New in Economic Evaluation V7.2 - Mega Projects | Solution: Expanded limits for Mega Projects
? Merging Projects
Projects with the same design basis (i.e. country basis, UOM, base currency) can be merged either at the entire project level or by importing entire areas.
No checking or changes at the component level.
Construction Workforces
Each work force now ... |
Problem Statement: Is the cost for an Emergency Diesel Generator included the in the cost for a Storage Diesel tank? | Solution: No, it is not included the cost of the Storage Diesel Tank. The user must add a component if this cost is wanted.
Keywords: Diesel Genarator, tank
References: None |
Problem Statement: How many components may I have in my project in V7.2? | Solution: Starting in V7.2, you may have up to 99,999 components in a project.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why would cause a Price difference using a Custom Pipe spec on one component compared to one without a custom pipe spec? | Solution: The main cause for a cost difference between one component with a custom pipe spec and a component with the same input specifications as the one with the custom pipe spec is usually caused by the user specifying SEAMLESS pipe on the custom pipe spec, where in the project basis, the default for Pipe type is WE... |
Problem Statement: How many copies of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator may I have open at a time? | Solution: For each version, you may have one copy of an Economic Evaluation product open at a time. So if you had versions V7.2 and V7.1 both installed on your machine, you could have V7.2 Aspen Capital Cost Estimator open and V7.1 Aspen Capital Cost Estimator both open. Or you could have V7.2 Aspen Capital Cost Estima... |
Problem Statement: I have added a project from the Tools menu, but I cannot see it in my Project Tab; what is the problem? | Solution: Once a new location has been added through the Tools menu, it will not be seen unless you exit the Aspen Economic Evaluator product, or refresh the view. To do a Refresh:
1.) Click on one of the projects in the Projects Tab
2.) Click on your right mouse button and choose Refresh
3.) Your new project directori... |
Problem Statement: Why Upgrade to Aspen Economic Evaluation V7.3.2? | Solution: On line Training added to all Aspen Economic Evaluation products
Excel Spreadsheet Import/Export capabilities (Spreadsheet)
Process economics: (Enhancements)
Support for HYSYS duplicate stream names
Improved Tower and Tray calculations
EDR ASME materials map directly to APEA
Cost updates: (Updates)
2011 annua... |
Problem Statement: Can you have diameter in inches and length in meters when you use the equivalent lengths file? | Solution: Yes you can have the diameter in inches and the length in meters in the equivalent lengths file. At the top of the file there is an input row for units. In the Pipe Diameter column set the value to INCH and in the Overall Units set the value to METRIC (see below)
# Pipe Diameter: Select either Inches or M... |
Problem Statement: How do I prevent the error, Aspen Icarus Reporter - Excel Report Error when trying to generate Excel reports? | Solution: This is often a problem with the msado15.dll registration which can be fixed by re-registering the msado15.dll. Here are the steps to re-register the msado15.ddl:
1. If you are running Windows 7 64 bit look into this folder:
A A A A A A A A A A A A C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\System\ado.
A A A... |
Problem Statement: Sometimes after loading the Aspen Icarus products or a patch, when I run Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word (and sometimes just the Aspen Icarus application itself), the AspenTech Installer windows appears and tells me to wait while Windows configures my Aspen Icarus product.
If it hit cancel about 5 ... | Solution: 1
Insert the aspenONE DVD #1 Aspen Engineering to your DVD drive and let the repair process continue. This step only needs to be performed one time.
Important Note:
Make sure that the x:\Program Files\Aspen Icarus x.x\ folder, sub-folders and files are set to FULL PERMISSION, else the files that need to be ... |
Problem Statement: We need to install our Aspen Icarus 2004.2 (aspenONE 2004 Update 2) software.
However, we are receiving only one copy of the DVD's....is there a possibility to extract just the necessary Aspen Icarus files out of the DVD set to put on our server for our other sites to install? We don't want to have t... | Solution: Installation of the aspenONE software requires Admin privileges to install. Full rights and permissions are required to both the hard drive and the registry.
Aspen Icarus Software required
1. All the Aspen Icarus software is located on DVD #6.
The files and folders required are the following:
x:\ (root of DVD... |
Problem Statement: I have some Unit Cost Library Items in my project, and when I run the estimate, the dollar figures do not Show up in the Maxi Block report or in the details reports. I have dollar figures specified! | Solution: There are a few items to discuss here...
1. In versions 2004.0, 2004.0.3, and 2004.0.6, there was a bug with Unit Cost Library items not reporting out at all. This bug was fixed with v2004.2.
2. It is important to check what Code of Account is being used for the Unit Cost Library Item.
If using an Indirect Co... |
Problem Statement: How do I change the default project location in the new release? | Solution: With the new release, you can change the default location and/or you may add other project directories.
To specify a new default directory location other than the default directory (c:\Program Files\Aspen Tech\Aspen ICARUS x.x\Data\Archives_XXX - where XXX is your specific Aspen ICARUS product) or to add othe... |
Problem Statement: Project Explorer will not appear even when it is checked in View | Project Explorer. How can I get it to reappear? | Solution: Occasionally Project Explorer will not be visible even though it is checked in View | Project Explorer. If this occurs, go to:
Tools | Options | Preferences (General)
and uncheck Save Windows States
Then exit Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE). Once you have exited, start ACCE again. When you open a proj... |
Problem Statement: This knowledge base article explains why using the Purge command to delete Aspen Audit and Compliance data from an Oracle database will not decrease the database size after the purge operation has completed. | Solution: By deleting the data through the Purge command the records have simply been removed from the various indexes and tables. Rebuilding all of the indexes will optimize the new layout but even then the size allocated to the database will remain the same. Once the Purge command has been run to remove the Aspen Aud... |
Problem Statement: How to create and use templates in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer. | Solution: The attached presentation guides you through the use of templates in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA). It discusses the sequence and use of creating the templates, either to be used in the Economic Evaluation product it was created in (an ACCE template in ACCE),... |
Problem Statement: In Economic Evaluator V7.3 products you can now run multiple processes simulaneously (inclucing Costing Cases within Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS simulations). | Solution: In Economic Evaluator products prior to V7.3 (ie Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator, Aspen Process Economic Analyzer) you could only run one product version at a time. So if you wanted to open two Aspen Capital Cost Estimator files in V7.2 at the same time, you could only open one of ... |
Problem Statement: I am receiving a FATAL error message when running estimate: DATA SEQUENCE ERROR OR INCOMPLETE DATA SET.
It happens with PC - X, and PD - X. I don't understand that those Fatal messages refer to so that I can fix the problem. | Solution: When you get a FATAL error, all proessing stops with the estimate, and the FATAL error must be fixed in order to continue.
PC and PD stand for Process Control and Power Distribution, respectively. (For additional information on deciphering error codes, please refer to cross-referencedSolution document 111780)... |
Problem Statement: How to add Hydrants and Specialized Fire Utilities Area to Additional Project Components Project for all to utilize. | Solution: The best way to do this is to use the Unit Cost Library. (See your product's User Guide for details on how to set up your own custom unit cost library).
From the Add Project Component window, scroll down and select Unit Cost Library, then select the Sample library.
There is a component called HYDRANTS - FIRE ... |
Problem Statement: How do I design the shell of a heat exchanger for vacuum pressure using the Aspen Icarus software? The program gives only the option of Shell design gauge pressure. I am not sure at all whether a negative pressure will be taken as external pressure in the Aspen Icarus software. | Solution: There is an implied vacuum design for all heat exchangers in the Aspen Icarus software. We always design for worst case, so the Icarus cost engine uses full vacuum.
Keywords: heat exchanger, vacuum, design
References: None |
Problem Statement: I am trying to change the pipe lengths generated, and decided to reduce my area dimensions. After reducing them significantly, and re-evaluating the project, the total pipe length remained exactly the same.
I must be missing something. | Solution: There are 5 things to check:
1. Area size dimensions - Check the area size dimensions first, to see what is defined there. If your area size is smaller than the length of your pipe, your pipe will be truncated.
2. Pipe envelope dimensions - If you set specific dimensions for your pipe envelope, you won't see ... |
Problem Statement: I specified my area as a module, with a Module type specification of PRMD (Piperack Module), but I keep getting FATAL error messages on those area modules:
FATAL> 'U0 - 1' PLANT BULK PIPERACK REQUIRED FOR PIPERACK MODULE DETAILS
How to I resolve these errors? | Solution: When you specify an area as a module, with a Module type specification of PRMD (Piperack Module), you also need to make sure to add in a PLANT BULK - STEEL - Pipe Rack component to the Module Area with the PRMD specification.
The reason we ask you to add in the Plant Bulk Steel Pipe rack component, is so that... |
Problem Statement: What are the Customer External Files in the Project Basis View? | Solution: Customer External files are files that the end user can customize according to the specifications that they need.
There are files for Insulation, Civil, Building, Instrumentation and Indirects.
These files cannot be modified from the application.
The user can create copies of defaults from the application for... |
Problem Statement: When I loaded and ran the new version of my Aspen Icarus software, none of the drop down menus were populated with data. How do I fix this? | Solution: The most likely cause of the problem is with the user having a dual-monitor setup. The Icarus software should be run on the PRIMARY monitor to avoid the missing drop down menus....see cross referencedSolution 119459 link at the top of this page.
If a dual monitor is not being used, the most common cause of ... |
Problem Statement: What actual labor/work does the line item Control Ctr Connection cover in the output reports? | Solution: Many times users look for detailed work items to explain the line items that are generated in the output reports for the Control Center Connections (Control Ctr Connection).
This is especially true for those users who buy packaged Motor Control Centers (MCCs) from vendors. In today's day and age, it is becomi... |
Problem Statement: COA 665 has fiber optic cable and coax listed for data-highway use. What is the number of fibers and mode of this cable? | Solution: We use MultiMode fiber optic cable. We do not know the number of fibers as that was not on the document that we got for pricing, however, you can can compare our pricing to yours and decide where it falls for you, and make an assessment as to how to handle it.
Keywords: coax, fiber, fibre, optic, cable, data ... |
Problem Statement: After working on a project and saving and closing it out the previous day, when I open the project now, there is no data there! What do I do to recover the information so I don't have to rebuild the whole project? | Solution: There are a couple of things to try:
1. Ask your IT administrator to go to a backup tape (if backups are performed).
2. Try looking in the backup folder:
For v2006 and earlier: The default folder for backups is the 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x.x\ic_cache\Backup'. See if you can find the project ... |
Problem Statement: Why do I sometimes see a motor reported when I give the HP and Voltage under my electrical options, but other times I do not? | Solution: The HP and Voltage for the electrical installation bulks does not actually generate the motor, only the wiring for a motor.
If you are seeing a motor generated, it is a result of the actual Component you have chosen. For example, if you chose the API610 Pump model, and chose the default of motor, a motor will... |
Problem Statement: How do I turn pipe supports off when I estimate pipe? | Solution: COA 366 and COA 523 are for pipe support. You can go to Project Basis View | Indexing form to set the indexing to 0 for COA 366 and COA 523. Then the cost for pipe support should be zero, even though Economic Evaluator will still generates pipe support.
Keywords: Pipe support
References: None |
Problem Statement: I'd like to know how Aspen Icarus calculates bulk electrical conduit. | Solution: Conduit accessories rules:
elbow: 1 per 100 feet (unless more or less specified)
union: 1 per 50 feet (minimum 2)
coupling: 1 per 30 feet
locknut+bushing: 2 per end of conduit, total 4 per run
fitting: 1 per 100 feet
seal: 1... |
Problem Statement: Want to disable updating aspenONE V7.2.1 Economic Evaluation (EE) package the first time it is run | Solution: You should allow the system to complete the auto run. This is the feature of Windows Resiliency and shall start once when user launches Economic Evaluation package the very first time after installation. There's no way to disable it and it will be a bad idea to disable it as it likely will cause EE not to fun... |
Problem Statement: I cannot right-click on any item in the Project Basis Tab to choose select or edit. | Solution: This problem could stem from 2 reasons:
1. The path pointing to the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Aspen Icarus 2006.5 Files\UserData folder is not correct.
Check Tools - Options - Preferences - Locations, to make sure that UserDataDir is pointing to the currently install... |
Problem Statement: In Aspen Capital Cost Estimator V7.2, how many contractors and workforces can I have in my project? | Solution: Starting with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator V7.2, you may have up to 98 contractors and 98 workforces in your project. This gives you the ability to have one workforce per contractor if needed.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: How to enter total engineering costs using a percentage of total project cost? | Solution: 1. Go to Project Basis |Engineering Workforce | By Phase. And select all phases for engineering phase.
2. Run the key quantity basis report.
You will see some engineering cost calculated by the system.
3. Now go back to the Engineering Workforce | By Phase. Zero the engineering hours and engin... |
Problem Statement: How can I get rid of the ERROR>'QCD-586' USER CURRENCY SYMBOL IS NOT VALID? | Solution: The currency symbol you are using in the project needs to be added in the currency form of projet basis.
Once you add the currency symbol (suppose AD) by adding one row in currency specification, the description, and the conversion rate from the standard currency, then the project will run with out any er... |
Problem Statement: I am having problems with my installation link between Economic Evaluator and Primavera; what can I do? | Solution: Troubleshooting ACCE/AICE - P6 Link
1. Check Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Java Development Kit (JDK) is installed.
2. Check whether Primavera User Name, Database Name and Primavera Integration API Root path are specified in Schedule tab under Preferences (top level ToolsaOptionsaPreferences? ... |
Problem Statement: How does Aspen Economic Evaluation Suite handle pump buffer/barrier fluids? | Solution: We don't do any calculations on the volume or quantity of fluid, we have typical cost adders for sealing packages provided by vendors.
Keywords: Pump, Barrier, buffer, fluid
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why is the Total Sensor Cost instrumentation field being multiplied by instrument quantity?
I have the Total Sensor Cost for all the instruments on the loop input into that field and I don't want it multiplied by the quantity. | Solution: The form where this field appears represents 1 (one) loop.
The total sensor cost is the total cost for one sensor on this loop only.
Don't input the total sensor cost where its already multiplied out. What needs to be done is to only input the total cost for one sensor on the loop, then input the quantity as ... |
Problem Statement: How can I use and add Custom Attribute Data to for my Aspen Icarus software? | Solution: Overview of the Custom Attribute Data application
1. This is a stand alone application. It does not require that an Icarus project be open.
2. The files needed to use and run the Custom Attribute Data:
These files can be found under the Icarus x:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus x.x\Program\... |
Problem Statement: Where does the material part of x-ray and stress relief come out in the output? | Solution: X-ray and stress relief come out on the piping line its specified on as MANHOURS. The material cost is rolled up into the material cot of the pipe.
Keywords: x-ray, xray, stress
References: None |
Problem Statement: When I input a total sensor cost, with manhour indexing specified at the project level, my manhours are being indexed. I thought that the total sensor cost field is a user-entered field which isn't subject to indexing. Why is this happening? | Solution: The total sensor cost field is a total cost for the material cost ($) and labor cost ($) of the sensor....not the labor hours generated.
So, any indexing applied on the component item or at the project level will be subject to the labor hours being indexed.
Keywords: index, total sensor cost, labor, manhours,... |
Problem Statement: What does the LS after a cable mean in something like 185 MM2 3C 600 V- LS ? | Solution: LS is used for Lead Shielded. You get it when your choice for cable material is LARM: Lead Covered Armored Cable.
Keywords: Lead, LS, Lead Shielded, LARM
References: None |
Problem Statement: Does the cost of an instrument include the stands and supports? | Solution: We do not include stands and supports with our instruments. We only account for the instrument itself.
If you wish to add stands and supports in, you have a couple of options:
1. Add the cost in as a material/man-hour addition on that equipment item,
2. Use the external file - assemblies to account for your s... |
Problem Statement: Can I use stainless steel (SS) on both inner and outer lines for a fully jacketed pipe? | Solution: The FULL option in the Special Pipe Description field in the pipe component form can be used to specify a fully jacketed pipe.
User can specify the material and size of the inner line. However, user will not be able to choose the dimension and material of the jacket, and the default material for the jacket is... |
Problem Statement: If I want to check the required insullation for a vertical tank, is treating the area for the heads as 'circle area' a good approximation? | Solution: No. The tank heads are either 2:1 ellipsoidal, hemispherical, or torispherical (ASME). The area associated with the curvature of these heads, depending upon the diameter relative to the height of the vessel, can result in considerably more insulation being required than if you assumed it was a flat circle.
Ke... |
Problem Statement: In V7.2 Aspen Capital Cost Estimator and Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator, what is the maximum number of custom pipe specifications? | Solution: Starting in V7.2, the maximum number of custom piping specifications has been increased to 999 in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator and Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: Duct bulk items are limited to 5. How can I increase this? | Solution: Add a Quoted Cost item with zero unit cost and add duct bulk items to it.
Keywords: Quoted, Duct bulk items.
References: None |
Problem Statement: How is the installation fire proofing thickness been calculated for open steel structure in Capitol Cost Estimator? | Solution: Fireproofing insulation is calculated by the Economic Evaluation software on the basis the steel structure area and coverage option and not on the basis of weight of the steel structure.
Example:
-Add project component open steel structure with 100 feet length, 20 feet width and 20 feet height.
-Add installat... |
Problem Statement: What is the default process control system generated by Aspen Capital Cost Estimator? | Solution: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) assumes that process control is provided to all areas by a default digital control system consisting of a digital control center reporting to an operator center. The control and operator centers are automatically sized to meet requirement. A user can modify the control syst... |
Problem Statement: What are the maximum rows in Key Quantity Report and what are the accounts? | Solution: The maximum possible rows in Key Quantity Report is 76. The possible accounts that could make up these rows are:
Equipment
UG Pipe
AG Pipe
Earthwork
Roads / RR
Other Sitework
Piling
Paving
Concrete
Grout
Bldg - Arch
Other Civil
Steel
Instrumentation
UG Electrical
AG Electrical
... |
Problem Statement: What year is the pricing basis for V7.2 Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator, and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer? | Solution: The pricing basis for V7.2 Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator, and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer is the first quarter of 2009.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: After importing a project component from another Aspen Icarus project or Aspen Kbase project into my current Aspen KBase project, the Piping and Instrumentation (P&I) selections are grayed out, can't be modified.
Then, when I run an item estimate, all the Piping and Instrumentation costs are coming o... | Solution: Attached is the P&ID De-selector custom model executable so that customized P&IDs will be reattached to a component that you run this custom task on.
Please follow these directions on how to add in the custom task to Aspen Kbase:
UNZIP the attached file and copy to a location on your hard drive. The unzipped ... |
Problem Statement: How do I prevent error 2738 when installing the aspenONE V8.2 patch? | Solution: When installing the V8.2 patch, I get Error 2738
When trying to install V8.2 patch over V8.0 I get an error message like this:
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By proceeding I get a registration problem with secldap.dll:
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Make sure you have local-administrator-rights, then try to run Elevated Command Prompt to register the dll. ... |
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