Aspen Plus V11 : Chemical Reactors

Aspen Plus for Chemical Reactor Simulation: From Power Law to LHHW Models

Master Chemical Reaction Engineering & Reactor Modeling with Aspen Plus—Hands-On, Example-Driven Learning

Unlock the full power of Aspen Plus for modeling, designing, and optimizing chemical reactors! This focused, hands-on course guides you through practical examples of chemical reactor simulation—covering both simple (Power Law) and advanced (Langmuir-Hinshelwood-Hougen-Watson, LHHW) reaction kinetics.

Why Choose This Course?

• Industry-Leading Software:
  Aspen Plus is the global standard for chemical process simulation, used in research, design, and operations across upstream, gas processing, refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

• Deep Reactor Expertise:
  Learn how to model a wide range of reactors and chemical reactions—from straightforward to highly complex systems.

• Career-Boosting Skills:
  Gain practical, job-ready knowledge that sets you apart in engineering roles and technical interviews.

What You’ll Learn

• Aspen Plus Fundamentals for Reactor Modeling:

  • Navigating the interface and workflow for reactor simulation

  • Setting up kinetic models: Power Law and LHHW (heterogeneous catalysis)

• Building & Solving Reactor Models:

  • Step-by-step construction of reactor flowsheets

  • Defining reaction schemes and inputting kinetic parameters

  • Running simulations and troubleshooting common issues

• Reactor Design, Rating & Optimization:

  • Interpreting results to optimize reactor performance

  • Scaling up from lab to industrial scale

  • Applying simulation insights for better design and operation

• Real-World Case Studies:

  • Work through practical reactor examples from the chemical and process industries

Who Should Enroll?

• Graduate and undergraduate chemical engineering students

• Practicing chemical and process engineers

• R&D professionals and process designers

• Managers seeking technical insight into simulation and reaction engineering

• Anyone aiming to master Aspen Plus for reactor applications

Course Features

• Step-by-step video tutorials using real Aspen Plus workflows

• Practical reactor examples with guided solutions

• Downloadable resources for further practice and reference

• One-on-one instructor support via Udemy Q&A

• Lifetime access: Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere

By the End of This Course, You Will:

• Confidently model, simulate, and optimize chemical reactors in Aspen Plus

• Apply Power Law and LHHW kinetics to real industrial processes

• Use simulation results for improved reactor design, scaling, and troubleshooting

• Advance your career with practical, in-demand process simulation skills

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IMPORTANT NOTES :

Aspen Plus is a complex process simulator and, in our opinion, the best way to learn is with hands-on experience, by attempting each example provided in this online course, and when difficulties are encountered, by referring to the problem setup and solution that you can find in the downloadable resource section.

The downloadable resources contain the input and solutions to all of the examples and workshops covered in this online course. There is a root folder for each section, within which, there are subfolders named Examples. Each example is provided in .bkp Aspen Plus format and .txt format. The .bkp files are set up as input files to view details and may be executed. The .txt files are solutions and may be viewed with Notepad. We recommend that while reading the text, Aspen Plus be used simultaneously to execute and review each example.

Lastly, we have made an effort to provide the describing equations of most of the models referred to in this online course and if not possible, because of the proprietary nature of the software, we have described the functionality. Please keep in mind that Aspen Plus is a proprietary software and the source code and implementation details are not available. Additionally, there are frequently several ways to solve the equations that describe the blocks, and there is no way to ascertain these details since Aspen Technology does not provide them.

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SOFTWARE & HARDWARE :

The Aspen Plus software, like most other software, is being developed on a continuous basis and new versions are released frequently. This online course covers Aspen Plus version 11, which is the most recent version at the moment we recorded this video. Please keep in mind that this online course covers the fundamental features of Aspen Plus which do not change from version to version. The course covers the use of Aspen Plus on computers that use the Windows operating system. We assume that Aspen Plus is installed on your computer and that you have basic knowledge of operating the computer. If you are new to Aspen Plus and have little or no experience in chemical engineering simulation, then you have come to the right place.