
Welcome to WR Training marks the start of the Aspen HYSYS V15 masterclass, guiding you from beginner to advanced user.
Navigate the evolution of Aspen Hysys version 15, mastering core modeling principles, thermodynamic methods, and simulation workflows that transfer across versions, on Windows with no prior experience required.
Join a Hysys v15 masterclass for engineers who understand core process concepts and meet prerequisites in process engineering readiness to model unit operations like rotating equipment and distillation columns.
Explore Aspen Hysis, a flowsheet centric industry standard process simulator, to build steady state models, optimize chemical and energy processes, and predict plant performance with high fidelity thermodynamics.
Translate a real process into a disciplined Hysys model by defining chemistry, selecting a property method, building a flowsheet with compressors, heat exchangers, reactors, and separators, and validating convergence.
Launch HYSYS v15 on Windows and start a new simulation from the start page, learning to define units, set up components, and select the fluid package.
Explore the Aspen Hysis interface and the properties environment, from the ribbon and quick access toolbar to component lists, fluid packages, and reaction management for simulation.
Explore the Hysys v15 simulation environment, including the flowsheet window and model palette. Focus on steady-state simulations with the home tab, units, solver, and recycle advisor.
Determine dew point at 7000 kPa via the phase envelope and verify with a 7000 kPa flash calculation; plot 50% quality line at 5000 kPa to read temperature.
Model a centrifugal compressor in Hysis, applying isentropic and polytropic paths to predict outlet temperature and energy for a natural gas mix.
Identify HYSYS modeling options—endpoint, steady state rating, rigorous shell and tube, and dynamic rating models—and simulate heat exchanger, air cooler, fired heater; link to Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating.
Simulate a shell and tube heat exchanger in hysys using an activity coefficient package (nrel) with water, ethanol, and pentanol, and apply the simple endpoint model to predict outlet temperatures.
Join practice session to add heat exchanger to a fired heater model, direct flue gas to the tube side to generate steam from shell-side water, and quantify water-to-steam conversion.
Take the section quiz to test your progress in the Aspen HYSYS V15 masterclass, advancing from beginner to advanced user through structured assessments.
Master spreadsheet operations in HYSYS to perform customized calculations and dynamic logical expressions. Integrate set, adjust, balance, and recycle to optimize convergence and efficiency in process modeling.
Use the set operation to define a dependent variable as y = m x + b; air flow equals three times fuel gas flow, enabling dynamic and steady-state simulations.
Master HYSYS balance operations to perform material and energy balances across streams. Explore six balance types and learn forward or backward calculations to determine unknown flows.
Model a two-stage centrifugal compressor skid in Aspen HYSYS V15 by building flowsheet with recycle loops and letdown valves, then apply compressor performance curves to assess surge margins and efficiency.
Model an isothermal continuous stirred tank reactor (cstr) in Hysis to simulate a second order ethanol reaction with diethylamine and water forming triethylamine, and observe conversions and product streams.
Master plug flow reactor modeling in Hysis, capturing axial concentration profiles and uniform residence time, applied to ethylbenzene dehydrogenation to styrene with kinetic reactions.
Are you a chemical engineer, student, or process professional looking to master the industry’s leading process simulation software?
Welcome to the ultimate Aspen HYSYS Steady-State Simulation course. This is not just a walkthrough of menus; it is a deep dive into the engineering logic, thermodynamic principles, and rigorous modeling techniques used in top-tier chemical and process industries today.
Taught by a Certified Aspen HYSYS Expert with years of hands-on training experience, this 16-hour curriculum bridges the gap between theoretical process engineering and real-world simulation application. Whether you are designing a new plant, rating existing equipment, or troubleshooting operational issues, this course provides the toolkit you need to deliver accurate, defensible, and professional HYSYS models.
Why This Course?
Certified Expertise: Learn from a professional instructor who is a Certified Aspen HYSYS Expert User. You aren't just learning the software; you are learning the best practices and disciplined workflows used by experts.
Hands-On & Practical: We move beyond theory. You will build simulations based on real-world industry examples, ranging from simple unit operations to complex petrochemical plants and refining processes.
Version Agnostic: While recorded using the cutting-edge Aspen HYSYS V15, the core principles and workflows taught here are transferable to almost any version of the software you have installed.
Resource-Rich: Download starter files and solution files for every exercise. You will also get access to valuable data tables and references to support your learning journey.
Test Your Knowledge: Each module concludes with a quiz to validate your understanding of the concepts and ensure you are ready to move to the next level.
Certification Ready: Target professional accreditation with our dedicated exam preparation module. You will complete a comprehensive mock test designed to mirror the actual Aspen HYSYS Certified User Exam, ensuring you have the practice and confidence to secure your certification.
This course covers the full spectrum of steady-state simulation, taking you from the basics of the interface to advanced safety analysis.
Foundations: Master the User Interface, set up Component Lists, and select the correct Fluid Packages (Thermodynamics) for confident property prediction.
Rotating Equipment: Model Pumps, Compressors, and Expanders, including the use of performance curves and efficiency analysis.
Heat Transfer: Design and rate Heat Exchangers (Simple & Rigorous EDR models), Air Coolers, and Fired Heaters.
Static Equipment: Configure 2-phase and 3-phase Separators and perform vessel sizing.
Logic & Tools: Automate your simulations using the Spreadsheet, Set, Adjust, Balance, and Recycle operations to solve complex iterative loops.
Process Modeling: Build complete flowsheets including a Propane Refrigeration Loop, Steam Power Plant, Refrigerated Gas Plant, and Two-Stage Compression systems.
Chemical Reactors: Model Conversion, Equilibrium, CSTR, PFR, and Gibbs reactors with detailed stoichiometry and kinetics.
Distillation Columns: From Shortcut columns to rigorous Crude Distillation Units (CDU). Learn to configure side strippers, pump-arounds, and use the Column Analysis tool for hydraulic sizing and rating.
Piping & Hydraulics: Perform rigorous pipe sizing, flow assurance (erosion, slugging, hydrates), and utilize the advanced Aspen Hydraulics sub-flowsheet for complex networks.
Safety Analysis Environment: Perform pressure relief calculations, size Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) for various scenarios (blocked outlet, fire case, reflux failure...).
What You Get
16 Hours of High-Quality Video Content
Downloadable HYSYS Simulation Files (Starters & Solutions)
Module Quizzes to Test Your Skills
Full-Length Aspen HYSYS Certification Mock Exam
Lifetime Access to Course Materials
Direct Support in the Q&A Section
Don't just learn the software—master the engineering behind it.
Enroll today to start building professional, high-fidelity process simulations with confidence!
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IMPORTANT NOTES :
Course Structure
This course spans over 15 sections, covering diverse chemical processes and Aspen HYSYS features. Beginners should start from the first section, while advanced users may jump to specific topics of interest.
Learning Methodology
Aspen HYSYS is best learned by doing. We encourage you to follow along with the video lectures, running Aspen HYSYS simultaneously to execute each example.
Resources
Downloadable resources are available for all examples and workshops. Look for the root folder of each section to find the .hsc files. These files serve as inputs that you can view and execute. If you get stuck, use these files to check your setup against the solution.
Technical Note
We provide describing equations for models whenever possible. However, because Aspen HYSYS is proprietary software, source code and specific solver algorithms are not public. In cases where equations are confidential, we focus on explaining the model's functionality.
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SOFTWARE & HARDWARE :
Aspen HYSYS is developed continuously, with new versions released frequently. This course was recorded using Aspen HYSYS Version 15; however, we focus on fundamental features that remain consistent across versions. Therefore, the skills you learn here will apply even if you are using a newer or slightly older release.
This course demonstrates Aspen HYSYS on the Windows operating system. We assume you have the software installed and possess basic computer navigation skills. If you are new to Aspen HYSYS or have little to no experience in chemical engineering simulation, this course is designed specifically for you.