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Problem Statement: How to enter a fixed amount for Basic Engineering in my project? | Solution: There are situations where you might want to override a calculated indirect cost in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) and enter a fixed cost. The “Indirects – Proratables” Customer External File is one way to do this.
Let’s say your company does the Basic Engineering and you would like to enter that cost ... |
Problem Statement: What is the default value of ambient / atmospheric / barometric pressure in Aspen Plus? How can I change it? | Solution: The default ambient pressure is 14.6959 psi or 1.01325 bar. Go to the Simulation Environment and click on Setup | Global. You can view and change this value in this page. The picture below shows the interface.
Note: Ambient pressure is used in gauge pressure specifications and calculations for both se... |
Problem Statement: aspenONE Process Explorer (A1PE) presenta el error: Server is unable to acquire SLM_RN_PME_IP64_PRDSRV license, y no muestra valores. | Solution: Asegurarse de que el servidor de InfoPlus.21 (IP.21) esté corriendo bajo una licencia con estatus de “granted1.
Abrir IP.21 Administrator
Dar click derecho sobre el nombre de la base de datos | propiedades | revisar el estatus de la licencia
Si IP.21 está corriendo con una licencia en “denied” (denegada) o... |
Problem Statement: Why I’m unable to take total mass/mole flow from results streams to custom table in Aspen Plus V9? | Solution: In Aspen Plus V9 we have changed stream summary report. In Aspen Plus V9 we can able to view stream summary or stream reports in terms of components molar/mass flows, molar/mass fractions, and phase wise.
In Aspen Plus V9 when you create custom tables, then you cannot copy & paste or drag & drop the total ma... |
Problem Statement: How do I convert true electrolyte approach to the apparent approach? | Solution: An example showing how to convert true approach to the apparent approach using RStoic is attached.
Apparent to true conversion goes automatically in Aspen Plus since the true component approach recognizes apparent components. Local property switching to true species can be specified for blocks or flowsheet se... |
Problem Statement: Frequently Asked Questions for Plant View in aspenONE Engineering V8.2 | Solution: 1. What does Plant View do?
Plant View is a feature within Aspen Plus and Aspen HYSYS process simulators that allows the process engineer to view plant data side-by-side with model results. From within the Plant View flow sheet, you can point to a plant data server (running a data historian like IP.21) ... |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to pass an array to a procedure in Aspen SQLplus? | Solution: Yes, here is an example:
procedure redimtest(param, nmentries int)
local ndx int;
for ndx = 1 to nmentries do
write 'param['||ndx||'] = '||param[ndx];
end
end
local param1;
redim (param1, 5);
local ndx int;
for ndx = 1 to 5 do
param1[ndx] = 2*ndx;
end
redimtest(param1, 5);
The query... |
Problem Statement: How do I create a health investigation report?
Health investigations allow you to generate reports based on one or more machine learning agents for a given asset, site or location, based on alerts associated with it. This can be used for live asset reports (for example, for performing an investigatio... | Solution: 1. Open Aspen Mtell System Manager
2. Navigate to the Equipment tab in the ribbon
3. Select the asset you wish to create the report about
4. On the right in the Alert management sub section select Active alerts or Alert history
If you select Alert History you may need to edit the Start Time and/or End Ti... |
Problem Statement: How do I access session preferences in V8? | Solution: There are two ways that you can do this:
1. Open the File tab, click on Options and the preferences file will appear. Here you can select general options, property package warnings and save this preference file.
2. Inside a HYSYS simulation you can click on the Unit Sets Icon and you will access to the sess... |
Problem Statement: How do I change the Mach Number constraint in Aspen Flare System Analyzer (AFSA)? | Solution: To change the Mach Number constraint, select Scenarios from the Build section of the Home ribbon.
Choose the scenario(s) for which you want to change the limit and click on Edit.
In the Scenario Editor pop-up select the Constraints tab where you can edit the Mach Number limits for both Headers and Tailpipes.... |
Problem Statement: My Aspen Mtell application server and my plant are in different locations, can I change the timezone on my Aspen Mtell server to match the timezone the plant is in? | Solution: The Aspen Mtell server's timezone mirrors the timezone set on the computer it is installed on, so to change the timezone for your Aspen Mtell server follow the steps below.
1. Log into the Aspen Mtell server and right-click on the clock on the bottom right on the screen.
2. Select Adjust Date/Time (or simil... |
Problem Statement: When I specify the driver power why is the compressor giving different cost than when I don't specify driver power ?
( Note- both cases compressor using 200HP ) | Solution: Depending on the input data provided, the reciprocating air compressor model internally uses different compressor models to do the design/cost evaluation. If the driver power is specified, it is using the “Reciprocating Compressor [DGC RECIP MOTOR]” model.
The reciprocating gas compressor includes other sub-s... |
Problem Statement: Tube material cost under “cost estimate” Shell & Tube Mechanical does not match with the cost updated in “Costing data base” for relevant tube material. | Solution: The tube costs in the program vary by tube OD and thickness. Since there is a large combination of tube ODs and thickness, the base cost entered is always for 19.05 mm OD x 16 BWG (1.651 mm thick).
The program has its own algorithm to revise the tubing cost based on the actual tube OD and thickness entered. ... |
Problem Statement: .
How does the 'Performance Slope' affect the stripper efficiency in the FCC? | Solution: .
The 'Performance Slope' is a parameter that determines the change in the stripper efficiency with the steam/cat ratio for the FCC. The default number is 1. Along with the stripper efficiency factor, this parameter can also be used to fine tune the stripper response.
A smaller number like 0.5 will reduce th... |
Problem Statement: How to activate debug logging for Aspen SQLplus Reporting | Solution: You will need to manually create two new levels of keys in the registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AspenTech\InfoPlus.21\SQLplus and then control the logging using new string values.
Specifically, create Logging and SqlPlusReporting registry keys and set the new string value (Errors, Interface, Steps)... |
Problem Statement: Why isn't the system burying my instrument signal wire? I chose Buried for Control cable placement in my Electrical Specs for my Project Basis, but when I choose the component Instrument electronic transmission wire under my Instrumentation Plant Bulks, I get no trenches? Why? | Solution: The control cable option does not apply to the instrument signal wire. We consider them two different things:
Control cable: Low voltage electrical cable from MCC to a motor that controls the motor.
Instrument signal wire: Carries electronic signal from a field instrument to a junction box in the field and... |
Problem Statement: How do you model a Gas-Solid Preheater with Reaction in a Cement-Clinker? | Solution: Attached is an example of a Single Stage Gas-Solid Preheater with Reaction for Cement-Clinker Production. This example will run in V8.8 and higher.
A cyclone preheater is used in connection with a short rotary kiln to produce cement-clinker. Hot gas and dust from the kiln reacts with raw meal and false air ... |
Problem Statement: This knowledge base article describes how to enable debug logging for an Aspen Process Data connection. | Solution: 1. Debug logging for an Aspen Process Data connection can be enabled using the ProcessDataAdministrator.exe. The ProcessDataAdministrator is located in one of these directories:
32-bit Aspen software installations: C:\Program Files (x86)\AspenTech\ProcessData
64-bit Aspen software i... |
Problem Statement: Why are separate development and production environments recommended in Aspen Mtell?? | Solution: By following best practices for maintaining separate Development and Production servers, you can potentially
Avoid the risk of the production server going down.
Leave the production system and data clean and safe.
Test and experiment with upgrades without risking the production environment.
Test Windows patc... |
Problem Statement: How do I get heat tracing on my pipe? | Solution: Heat tracing for a pipe is turned on by choosing the type tracing you would like done from the Special Pipe Description field:
Keywords: heat tracing, heat, tracing, special pipe description
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why am I getting the Warning message, “Percent of Active Brick to be Specified”? | Solution: Typically, this is because someone has changed the setting “Fieldbus short circuit Protec” from the default value of “No” to “Y” (Yes).
This causes each of your area values for Percent Active Bricks to be changed from 0 to 100. The message is letting you know that if you want it to be something other than ... |
Problem Statement: How to delete or scan a specific tag from A1PE search through aspenONE Process Explorer Admin | Solution: Open AspenONE Process Explorer Admin
Click on the “Tags” tab
On option 1. Select a Data Source choose the database that contain the tag or tags that you want to delete or scan.
On option 2. Specify how to scan your tags: you have 4 options;
All tags means that it will scan or delete all the tags created on th... |
Problem Statement: How to browse customized (non-standard) tags in the Aspen InfoPlus21 OPC-DA Server? | Solution: Aspen InfoPlus.21 OPC-DA server based in a .NET Software Development Kit (SDK) provided by the OPC Foundation. The InfoPlus.21 OPC-DA server has passed the OPC Foundation compliance tests. Also, the makes use of the Aspen InfoPlus21 branch record features that make it possible to reduce browsing time by OPC... |
Problem Statement: How do I turn on Data Lookback in Aspen Mtell? | Solution: Data Lookback is used when you have a tag or tags that enter(s) the historian after a delay; it enables the Agent Service to look back within the time period set for tags that may have entered after its last run. When Data Lookback is turned on for one tag it is turned on for the entire equipment set. To tu... |
Problem Statement: This Knowledge Base article provides steps to resolve the error
unknown error = -1
which may be encountered in the Aspen InfoPlus.21 (IP.21) Administrator.
The symptoms leading to the above error message are as follows: the IP.21 Administrator becomes slow in responding or stops responding completely... | Solution: This behavior has been observed on a few occasions and what was found was that another Aspen product, such as Hawk Agent, or a third party product was using a large number of Operating System handles (1,000 +), thus preventing a response from the Aspen InfoPlus.21 Administrator.
One can check for this in the ... |
Problem Statement: How do I disable the activated analysis dashboard in Aspen HYSYS V8.8? | Solution: The Activated Analysis Dashboard is designed to allow users to analyze plant economics, plant energy savings and detailed heat exchanger designs. Due to the engineering benefits of the dashboard we do not recommend removing the activated analysis dashboard. However, to provide more flow sheeting space to the ... |
Problem Statement: How do I properly initialize my recycle unit operations on Aspen HYSYS V8 to show the petroleum properties of my streams using an already defined assay from other stream? | Solution: Verify that the petroleum properties on your current recycle outlet streams show an <empty> value, on this example we will use the Asphaltene Content (Petrol) [%] property as one of our Petroleum properties variables we want to display on our streams:
Go to the Home tab and put the simulation On Hold and ign... |
Problem Statement: What is the best way to view complete PFD in Aspen Hysys V8 version? | Solution: Please close Analysis Window as well as Messages Window as per below screenshot
In Simulation Environment on Ribbon Toolbar please click on View then click on Zoom to Fit
Keywords: PFD View, Zoom to Fit, PFD window etc;
References: None |
Problem Statement: User subroutine compiled with Compaq complier does not work in V 2006.0 or later | Solution: Aspen Plus 2006 or later versions are based on the Intel Fortran 9.1 compiler. This is a change from the version 2004.1 and earlier versions of Aspen Plus, which used Compaq Visual Fortran instead. Aspen Plus has moved away from Compaq Visual Fortran because this compiler is no longer supported by its manufac... |
Problem Statement: When a value of greater than 1 is entered as a stream component composition, Aspen HYSYS returns a warning saying 'Number is outside allowable range'. | Solution: When provided with compositional data that is in percentage, sometimes there might be a need to enter values which are greater than 1, knowing that eventually Aspen HYSYS will normalize the values and ensure the sum total equals 1.
In Aspen HYSYS V8.0, it is not possible to input a single value greater than 1... |
Problem Statement: In Aspen Calc, in View | Options, get an error when trying to add a new node:
Failed to connect to server < servername > : Permission denied. | Solution: 1. Using dcomcnfg, verify in Default Properties that Enable Distributed COM on this computer is checked. If not, check it and restart the Aspen Calculator Engine service.
To use dcomcnfg, go to Start | Run and type dcomcnfg. When the Component Services window opens, expand the Component Services option, then ... |
Problem Statement: When attempting to restore a database in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), a user might get the following error message:
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: The sp_configure value 'contained database authentication' must be set to 1 in order to restore a contained database. You may need to use RECON... | Solution: This error message will pop up if the database being restored is contained, while the instance of SQL server has Contained Database Authentication turned off. When Contained Database Authentication is off (set to 0) for an instance, contained databases cannot be created, restored or attached to that Database... |
Problem Statement: When installation prerequisites indicate that MSMQ (Microsoft Message Queuing) is needed for a particular product, how many components of MSMQ are needed? MSMQ components are:
1. Message Queuing Server
2. Directory Service Integration
3. Message Queuing Triggers
4. HTTP Support
5. Multicasting Suppor... | Solution: Unless additional, more specific, requirements are listed the default option (Message Queuing Server) is sufficient, as illustrated in the following screenshot:
Windows Server
Windows 10
Open Control Panel > all control panel items
Click Programs and Features, on the left hand pane, click Turn Windows F... |
Problem Statement: Aspen Solr Core Scheduler is unable to save passwords containing non-supported characters. User gets the following error message when trying to save a Job:
Exception: Could not parse Received Configuration.
This knowledge base article contains a list of supported and unsupported characters. | Solution: The following characters are not valid password characters: &<
The following characters are valid password characters: !@#$%^*()_+-={}[]~`:;',./>?
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Keywords: VSTS 548670
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I sort (re-order) the components in a component list in Aspen HYSYS V8? | Solution: If you wish to re-order or sort the component list, simply click on the component you wish to re-order and drag it to its desired in the list.
If you used V8.4, please make sure that you have installed HYSYS V8.4 CP1 or above.
Keywords: sort component, re-order component, component sequence, component order... |
Problem Statement: When I try to run the DMCplus example supplied with Aspen Plus Dynamics, I get the following error message:
Procedure precall failed for pDMCplus
DMCplus 2006.5 is correctly installed, and working correctly. | Solution: The problem is caused by two missing dynamic libraries which are not installed automatically in the correct folder.
The workaround is to copy manually the files xmlparse.dll and xmltok.dll from C:\Program Files\AspenTech\APC\Online\bin to C\Program Files\Common Files\AspenTech Shared.
This problem is fixed ... |
Problem Statement: In Aspen HYSYS V8.8 and V9 the valve manufacturer and ANSI-ISA valve type can not be selected, while in V8.6 and prior versions, this selection was available. Why? | Solution: In pre V8.8 versions, the valve sizing/method options were mis-categorized. There are basically two sizing methods:
- Fisher Universal
- ANSI/ISA
In the pre-V8.8 versions, with each of the above selections you also had another menu for selecting valve manufacturers as a sub-selection. This was wro... |
Problem Statement: Users may receive the following message when trying to edit Aspen Calc formulae: Failed to edit calculation. Not authorized to create, modify, delete, copy or rename of any type of calculation on this node. How can this be alleviated? | Solution: Check the following things:
1. On the InfoPlus.21 machine open up the Services applet and look for a service called AFW Security Client Service. Get the properties for it. Is it being started by a local account, or the local system account? If so, change it to be a domain account that is a member of the local... |
Problem Statement: How to register an extension for Aspen HYSYS V8.0 and later？ | Solution: Both the EDF file and the VB DLL have to have same name, they have to be in the same directory when user try to register the extension.
To register an extension,
Step 1. To register an extension, you will have to create a folder and put both your dll and edf file into the following directory.
C:\Program Files... |
Problem Statement: Why is the valve resistance equation different in V9 and V10? | Solution: In Aspen HYSYS V9, there was a typo in the resistance equation shown on the valve.
This was corrected in V10. The correct equation is shown below.
where:
Q: flowrate (kg/h)
k: constant (kg/hr/sqrt(kPakg/m3))
Vopen: valve opening fraction
dP: pressure drop in the system (kPa)
Density: upstream density (kg/m... |
Problem Statement: What is the difference between the PSV sizing functionality in Aspen HYSYS V8.3 (or higher) and Aspen Flare System Analyzer? | Solution: There is a great difference between these functionalities.
The PSV sizing feature in Aspen HYSYS allows users to size a relief valve by defining design temperature, set pressure, valve type, constant superimposed back pressure and relief scenario. Aspen HYSYS will then calculate orifice area based on the reli... |
Problem Statement: In the Fire Semi-Dynamic Flash calculation method in safety analysis how is the required relieving mass flow rate calculated? | Solution: The methodology for the semi-dynamic flash is documented clearly with in the Aspen HYSYS On-Line Help under the Fire Relief Load Calculations. In version 8.6 and below HYSYS calculates the relief load by maximizing the Vapor Mass Flow Rate. The calculated parameters are shown in the flash table through the e... |
Problem Statement: I imported a variable in to a spreadsheet but I cannot add this to my case study using the drag and drop method. | Solution: The drag and drop method is the quick and easy method to organize key inputs and results in a spreadsheet from the HYSYS simulation. The data, however, cannot be imported to a case study following the similar drag and drop method. This is a known issue in the new GUI for HYSYS V8.0 and V8.2. This has been fix... |
Problem Statement: If you have recently received a copy of Aspen HYSYS V8.3 and would like to upgrade from V7.3 to V8.3 then follow the simple steps below. | Solution: Before upgrading if you are connecting to SLM Server V7.3 then you will need to upgrade to SLM Server V8.3 so that HYSYS V8.3 can obtain a license otherwise it will not be able to obtain a license.
Please make sure you back up your usage logs on the license server if you are carrying out an SLM Server upgrade... |
Problem Statement: How to customize PFD Flyby (Tool Tips) in Aspen Hysys V8.4? | Solution: PFD Flyby/Tool Tips can be customized by going to File | Options | simulation page | tool tip section there is a check box show flowsheet flyby, next to it there is a button called specify fly by, when you click that button you have the dialog to customize the flowsheet flyby per object type.
Keywords: tool t... |
Problem Statement: When trying to import the | Solution: status of a unit of operation into a spreadsheet, the following common procedures fail in Aspen HYSYS V8 versions, such as V8.4 and V8.6:
1. TheSolution status of a block is not accessible from the Variable navigator.
2. Dragging and dropping the Ignored check box in the unit of operation into a sprea... |
Problem Statement: How to modify the Calculation Levels in V8? | Solution: According toSolution #109122 you can modify the order in which the objects in your flowsheet are calculated. To modify the Calculation Levels in V8.0 use the Calculation Order box in the Home tab of the HYSYS ribbon. It is in the bottom-right corner of the Solver section.
Keywords: calculation, level, order, ... |
Problem Statement: Why are the color fields empty in the strip chart legend for Aspen HYSYS V8.0 through V8.3? | Solution: The colour moniker for the strip charts legends was not implemented in the new GUI for Aspen HYSYS V8.0 through V8.3. This gives the legend empty colour fields in the strip chart.
The legends are correctly implemented in Aspen HYSYS V8.4 (Ref CQ00508610). Aspen HYSYS users are recommended to upgrade to th... |
Problem Statement: How can I feed the same stream to two different unit operations in Aspen HYSYS V8.0 and higher? | Solution: By default Aspen HYSYS doesn't allow you to do this but the preference can be changed to allow multiple stream connections. Go to File|Options|Simulation|General Options page and check the box for ‘Allow multiple stream connections.’ You can then feed your material stream to more than one unit operation.
Keyw... |
Problem Statement: Are there any tools available to help me decide which property package to use in my simulation?
For the new user interface. | Solution: In the properties environment, the Property Wizard is available from the Home ribbon bar tab as shown in the figure below:
The Property Wizard can be used to generate a list of potential thermodynamic models based on some general process information provided by the user.
Note that detailed information fo... |
Problem Statement: How do I resize a table in Aspen HYSYS V8.6? | Solution: You can generally adjust table size by changing size under Format tab on the top. After picking a larger number, you can find that the word size and table size will increase.
Keywords: Size the table
References: None |
Problem Statement: How does Aspen HYSYS 2006 OLE registration changes impact the current usage of Aspen HYSYS via OLE? | Solution: The impact of changes in Aspen HYSYS 2006 OLE registration are summarized in the table below:
User?s application (that uses Aspen HYSYS via OLE)
Written in VB
Written in C++
If you make no change to the application
You will get HYSYS 2006 if that is the last registered. If you run version 2004.2 or older af... |
Problem Statement: How to Export Workbook results to Excel in Aspen Hysys V8 version? | Solution: Please go to Simulation Environment then select Workbook as per below screenshot then click on Excel
In next window please click on Select All tab then click on Export To Excel tab
Keywords: workbook, Workbook to Excel, workbook export etc;
References: None |
Problem Statement: How to access Aspen Engineering Suite (AES) V8 documentation | Solution: The documentation for V8 is available online. Go to http://support.aspentch.com and click on the Documentation link in the left hand pane. In addition, you can access the documentation by clicking on the Documentation link in the product. For example, in Aspen Plus V8:
Note: The product documentations a... |
Problem Statement: How do I prevent my LNG heat exchanger from crashing when I select EDR-PlateFin as the Rating Method in Aspen HYSYS V8.0? | Solution: This problem is been reported and is fixed in V8.2 under CQ00492754.
There are two ways of getting the Exchanger install under V8.0 as follow:
Option 1:
Create a normal Heat Exchanger first and change the Heat Exchanger Model to EDR – Shell&Tube. This will call EDR routine first.
Create a LNG and change t... |
Problem Statement: How do I switch between workspaces that I have open? In V7.3, I went to the Windows menu, selected Load Workspace and selected the one I wanted. In V8, the help file says to go to View | Layout | Save/Switch Layout, but when I go there only Save Layout is active (Switch Layout is greyed out). How d... | Solution: You have to first create your layout and then save the layout before you can use the “switch layout� function. This function is to allow user to re-organize the layout of their simulation file in different ways. They can switch from one to another without re-organizing from time to time. This is especiall... |
Problem Statement: Gas Properties Correlations (HHV, LHV and Wobbe Index) is different at 0 C in V2006.5 with CP3 as compared to V2006.5 CP4 and later | Solution: Gas Properties Correlations in HYSYS
There was a problem with the Gas Properties Correlations in HYSYS V2006.5 CP 3 (and earlier). The problem resulted in the HHV, LHV, and Wobbe Index calculations being in error by about 1% when calculated for the reference temperature 0 deg C. The calculation has been co... |
Problem Statement: How do I convert a simulation case to XML in Aspen HYSYS V8? | Solution: Please select Home tab on Toolbar then select Input on Ribbon
In Input Summary Window click on Export Case as XML tab
Keywords: XML file, Hysys to XML
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I change the fluid package in a sub-flowsheet or a column in Aspen HYSYS V8.0? | Solution: The option for changing fluid package for sub-flowsheets and columns in Aspen HYSYS V8.0 and newer releases is made available under Home tab and Simulation group.
Select Fluid Package Association in the Simulation group. This will bring a form where the fluid packages can be specified for sub-flowsheets a... |
Problem Statement: How to create Aspen Properties' fluid package in HYSYS V8.0? | Solution: After you add the Aspen Properties' component list by following knowledge baseSolution136762, you can either click Fluid Packages in Home Ribbons or in Navigation Pane.
You can add Aspen Properties by clicking the dropdown list to Add button.
You will get the familiar Aspen Properties set up interface to choo... |
Problem Statement: What is the easiest way to import variables from flowsheet to Spreadsheet in Aspen HYSYS V8? | Solution: Open any Hysys file
Select One of the Material Stream for example Feed stream
Open Feed Stream window
Select spreadsheet and place it on PFD
Open it then go to spreadsheet
Please keep above two object windows side by side
Please select for example one of the variable in Material Stream window for example Temp... |
Problem Statement: Installation of Aspen HYSYS 2006.5 encounters File C:\Windows\Temp\/qb error, REBOOT=ReallySuppress.exe cannot be found! | Solution: When facing this error, it indicates the absence of dot net framework 2.0 in the system or the dot net framework has not been properly installed using DVD1 Aspen Installation Browser.
Please check under Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 (i.e. whether it had been installed).
If ... |
Problem Statement: How do I use the “Stream Properties” option in the Stream Analysis in simulation environment in Aspen Plus V8.4? | Solution: Open “cumene.bkp” from Resources/Examples folder & Run the simulation
In Simulation Environment please select
“Feed” stream then go to Home/Stream Analysis/Stream Properties
In next window user can select which properties to be reported in stream property analysis
In above file “Transport Properties TXPORT”... |
Problem Statement: SulSim extension interface is not available (HYSYS V8.0 and higher). | Solution: When opening the SulSim extension editor, there is no interface available in Design tab.Â
The problem with the SulSim extension view is that the Design ply picker on the first tab is not located in the upper left corner of the tab. When the new user interface reads .edf views, it attempts to detect the ply p... |
Problem Statement: Where can I find “Correlation Manager” in Aspen HYSYS V8.4? | Solution: Correlation Manager is available under Home Ribbon in Simulation Environment in Aspen HYSYS V8.4. The screenshot below highlights where this can be found.
Keywords: Correlation Manager, ribbon, user interface, simulation utilities
References: None |
Problem Statement: How to install oil in Aspen HYSYS V8.0? | Solution: To install oil in Aspen HYSYS V8.0, you will have to go to your Blend and click Install Oil button.
Keywords: Assay, Blend, install oil
References: None |
Problem Statement: How to locate an item in the Aspen HYSYS flowsheet for V8.0 and higher? | Solution: If you have very large PFD then you will be to view particular object ( like Unit Operation or Stream or Logical Operation etc;) using Find Object (Object Navigator) in Ribbon.
Click on Find Object then select either Unit Operation or Stream in Filter and Select any one of the required Object available in the... |
Problem Statement: Hand Tool/Drag Mode button is not available in Aspen HYSYS V8.0 | Solution: In Aspen HYSYS V8.0 Hand Tool/Drag Mode button was not implemented. However we have added it back in future release of Aspen HYSYS.
Keywords: hand, drag, tool
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I sort a component list in Aspen HYSYS V8? | Solution: You just need to select the component you want to move and then drag it to the place you want it to be, then just drop it there.
Keywords: Sort of components, component list, V8.0
References: None |
Problem Statement: The minimum and final temperature in the depressuring utility are different between Aspen HYSYS 2006.5 and Aspen HYSYS 7.0. | Solution: Final temperature difference of the case comes from the automatic checking of the option of Close Component material and energy balances at Simulation\Integrator\Options in Aspen HYSYS 7.0. This means that this option is always checked when Depressuring utility is running in 7.0, while in Aspen HYSYS 2006.5 t... |
Problem Statement: How to find preferences in HYSYS V8.0? | Solution: In the old user interface global preferences were set from the ?Tools? menu. To set preferences in the new user interface, open the File menu and click on ?Options? in the bottom right corner.
Keywords: Preference, Options, HYSYS V8
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I minimize the ribbon in Aspen HYSYS V8.0? | Solution: To minimize the ribbon in Aspen HYSYS V8.0 select Customize Quick Access Toolbar from the drop down arrow and select Minimize the Ribbon.
Keywords: new in V8.0, ribbon, minimize
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is the difference between Aspen HYSYS 2006 and the older versions, regarding OLE registration? | Solution: Aspen HYSYS 2006 is enhanced to support multiple versions of HYSYS via OLE. This would imply that you can simultaneously start two different versions of Aspen HYSYS from Excel. For the versions prior to v2006, users could only start the last run version of HYSYS.
A fallout of this enhancement, Aspen HYSYS 2... |
Problem Statement: Where can I check Aspen Hysys Version and corresponding Build number in V8? | Solution: Open Aspen Hysys application
On The Toolbar File then click on below icon About
Then you will get below window where user can see Hysys Version and Build number
In this page, you will see numbers like V8.0 [27.0.0.38], where 27 is the version number, 0.0 is the Cumulative patch number and 38 is the build ... |
Problem Statement: How do I change the Fly by variables in Aspen HYSYS V8? | Solution: You need to go to File / Options
In the Option window / Simulation / Tool Tips /Specify Fly by
You can select the variable that you want to show in the PFD.
Keywords: Fly by, properties, PFD
References: None |
Problem Statement: Aspen HYSYS adds a Stream Cutter operation whenever a transition between different fluid packages is required. However, in some cases, the user may wish to add it by herself. However, the operation is not accessible from the Model Palette. | Solution: To add the Stream Cutter into the flowsheet, follow these steps:
1. Click in Workbook in the Home ribbon.
2. When the Workbook opens, click on the ‘Unit Ops’ tab.
3. Click on the button ‘Add Unit Op’.
4. Select the radio button ‘Logicals’ in Categories.
5. Choose Stream Cutter ... |
Problem Statement: How to convert the Oil Manager input assay to Petroleum Assays in V8? | Solution: 1. Go to Properties environment. In the Navigation Pane select the Petroleum Assays or use the button in the ribbon Home tab | Oil section.
2. Click on Convert to Refining Assay button located in the Home tab under Oil section.
3. The Export Oil Manager Information property view appears. Selec... |
Problem Statement: The units of measure in my property set for CPMX are on a mass basis in BTU/LB-F, but in the V9.0 Stream Summary, they are on a mole basis in BTU/LBMOL-R. Can I get the values reported on a mass basis? | Solution: This method of using units to indicate whether heat-capacity property (CPMX) is mole or mass based is not supported in the V9 Stream Summary or in the Custom Stream Summary in earlier versions since these forms cannot do the inter-basis unit conversion.
All property-set properties now have only one physical ... |
Problem Statement: Where is the favorites button in V8? | Solution: From the File Open menu inside Aspen Plus, the Favorites shortcut appears on the left side following new Windows standards.
There is a link to Aspen Plus V8.x Favorites which opens the C:\program files (x86)\AspenTech\Aspen Plus V8.4\Favorites folder. Following Windows standards, Program Files directories a... |
Problem Statement: Convergence blocks cannot be deactivated in V7.2 and higher.
The deactivate feature did not work in most cases when applied to Convergence blocks, so Convergence blocks can no longer be deactivated, and files loaded from previous versions containing deactivated Convergence blocks will have those bl... | Solution: When loading simulations from previous versions into Aspen Plus V7.2, check the status of the convergence blocks.
Keywords: None
References: : CQ00405007 |
Problem Statement: How do I get to the Simulation Engine Window in V8.4? It is not available in the Start menu. Without it, how are compiles and links (aspcomp and asplink) supposed to be done? | Solution: The Simulation Engine is no longer available in V8.4 as it used to be in previous versions. It has been combined with other DOS windows and is now called Customize Aspen Plus V8.4. This was part of an effort to reduce the number of items in the start menu and to standardize on nomenclature between product lin... |
Problem Statement: Does Aspen Dynamics support True electrolytes approach? | Solution: Aspen Dynamics now supports true component electrolyte simulations for liquid only and vapor-liquid systems. This lets you view the concentration of salts and ions in each stream, and can also improve the performance of the simulation compared to the apparent component approach for electrolytes.
For Feeds, ... |
Problem Statement: What are the new Break, Splice and Insert features in Aspen Plus 2006.5? | Solution: These new features are a new way to quickly add break apart streams while either creating new outlet and inlet stream or inserting a block between to existing unit operations.
Break stream- By right mouse clicking an existing stream that connects two existing blocks and selecting the break stream option the... |
Problem Statement: Are legacy databanks supported in V9? | Solution: Legacy databanks did not use a database server. They existed as files which had to be installed individually into each version of Aspen Plus on each computer. This was the system used prior to the introduction of the Aspen Properties Enterprise Database in version 2006. Custom legacy databanks were created us... |
Problem Statement: After installing Aspen HYSYS 2006, it appears to take a long time to load an existing model. The same model loads without any delay using earlier versions of Aspen HYSYS. | Solution: The system is likely slowed due to multiple versions of installed licensing tools. A system cleanup is required to improve performance. To do this, follow the steps outline below:
1. Open the C:\Program Files\Common Files\Hyprotech\Shared folder and check to make sure that you do not have any files with... |
Problem Statement: HYSYS case files still open in Aspen HYSYS 2004.x version even though Aspen HYSYS version 2006 is installed. | Solution: To ensure that Aspen HYSYS 2006 is used when double clicking on a simulation file, follow one of the two procedures outlined below:
1. Go to START | Programs | AspenTech | Aspen Engineering Suite | Aspen HYSYS 2006 | Restore File Associations, then open and close HYSYS 2006. If this step was successful, you s... |
Problem Statement: I cannot link Aspen HYSYS 2006 to MS Excel using automation; it always points to Aspen HYSYS 2004.2. In addition, invoking the Restore File Associations utility does not resolve the problem. | Solution: Unregister Aspen HYSYS 2004.2:
1.) Go to the Windows START menu, select Run then type 'cmd'
2.) From the command line, enter hysys.exe /unregserver in the folder where you have Aspen HYSYS 2004.2 installed
Register Aspen HYSYS 2006:
1.) Re-try the Restore File Associations utility
2.) If step (1) above is n... |
Problem Statement: What's new in Aspen HYSYS 2006 for LNG Heat Exchanger? | Solution: The attached Word document provides a summary of enhancements to LNG Heat Exchanger Unit Operation in Aspen HYSYS 2006.
Keywords: LNG, Heat Exchanger, Unit Operation
References: None |
Problem Statement: Enhancements to Packing Sizing & Rating | Solution: There are some changes and enhancements to the column packing sizing and rating.
1. Many new types of packing are in the database.
2. There are new and additional parameters for existing packings which will give more accurate pressure drop and hydraulic calculations. Users must click on the Upd... |
Problem Statement: Where can I check Aspen Hysys Version and corresponding Build number in V8? | Solution: Open Aspen Hysys application
On The Toolbar File then click on below icon About
Then you will get below window where user can see Hysys Version and Build number
In this page, you will see numbers like V8.0 [27.0.0.38], where 27 is the version number, 0.0 is the Cumulative patch number and 38 is the build ... |
Problem Statement: After Installing AspenOne 2006, I need to install OLI Alliance Suite for Aspen OLI 2006. Reading Aspen OLI 2006 Readme.pdf File, it refers to a nonexisting AES CD (CD1\Aspen OLI 2006\ OLI Alliance Suite for Aspen OLI 2006 media. Where can I find this media? | Solution: OLI Alliance Suite for Aspen OLI 2006.1.02 is copied to the client system during Aspen Plus 2006 installation. It is located under:
C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen OLI interface 2006\ OLI Alliance Suite for Aspen OLI 2006.1.02.
When executing this program, it asks for a password which has to be obtained ... |
Problem Statement: How to plot a ternary diagram in Aspen Plus 2006.5 and higher | Solution: In Aspen Plus 2006.5, it is possible to create ternary diagrams from the Tools | Analysis | Property |Ternary menu without an Aspen Split license.
The numerical results are also available.
Residue curves are still available. Residue curves show the composition path a mixture takes as it evaporates. This he... |
Problem Statement: Are there any issues Using Microsoft SQL Express with 2006.5? | Solution: The Aspen Properties Database Manager (APED) database will change from using MSDE to SQL Express for version 2006.5. Users may encounter the following issues or changes using Microsoft SQL Express with AES 2006.5 products:
1. Installation Issues
Cannot Install SQL Express on Windows 2000
Problem
Microsoft SQL... |
Problem Statement: After running a simulation, there was no way to tell which blocks had errors or warnings when looking at the Process Flow Diagram (PFD). | Solution: Now, in 2006.5, it is possible to graphically indicate errors and warnings on the Process Flow Diagram.
This featured is turned on and off on the Tools \ Options \ Global Data dialog.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: In the past, changing the number of stages is inconvenient because the change must be made in several places ? Configuration, streams, pressure, efficiency, reactions, etc? | Solution: The column stage wizard makes all these changes for you automatically to save time and avoid errors
The stage wizard will change all of the input appropriately.
Keywords: RadFrac distillation column
References: None |
Problem Statement: A Flash3 block that previously produced significant amounts of both liquid phases in version 2004.1 no longer produces a second liquid phase after the model is migrated to version 2006 | Solution: Version 2006 has a new liquid-liquid phase split algorithm and this new algorithm is the default:
To keep the model consistent with earlier versions of Aspen Plus, uncheck the USE NEW ALGORITHM TO CHOOSE COMPONENT PAIR FOR L-L PHASE SPLIT box on the Setup | Specifications | Flash Convergence sheet.
With the o... |
Problem Statement: I have an old HYSIM case. Is it possible to use it in HYSYS V8.*? | Solution: The option to open HYSIM cases was removed as of V7.3. If you want to use these models in V8.* you must open the HYSIM case in V7.2 or older version of Aspen HYSYS and save it as .hsc (HYSYS file) that can be used in V8.*
The procedure to open HYSIM cases in older versions of Aspen HYSYS is described inSoluti... |
Problem Statement: What is REFPROP? When should it be used? | Solution: REFPROP is an acronym for REFerence fluid PROPerties. This model, developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), provides thermodynamic and transport properties of industrially important fluids and their mixtures with an emphasis on refrigerants and hydrocarbons, especially natural ga... |
Problem Statement: aspenONE Diagnostics Utility to Automatically Diagnose Problems with your Installed AspenTech Software | Solution: Aspen Diagnostics is a utility which you can download and run on your PC to check for problems with installed AspenTech products. It also can profile your PC’s hardware and software and then export the information to help AspenTech Support further diagnose any problems that you are having.
Download the ‘as... |
Problem Statement: What is the difference between the Aspen90 and Aspen96 curve fitting methods for tray sizing? | Solution: Aspen90 and Aspen96 methods refer to the tray sizing methods in the following references:
· Ballast Tray Design Manual, Glitsch, Inc. Bulletin No. 4900, 3rd ed. Dallas, 1980.
· Koch Flexitray Design Manual, Koch Engineering Co., Inc. Bulletins No. 960, 960-1, Wichita.
· Nutter Float Va... |
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