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Introduction of Process Modelling and Simulation

This document provides an overview of the course PTT 303/2 Process Modelling and Simulation. The course covers modeling and optimization of batch and continuous processes, batch process scheduling, resource and inventory tracking, cost analysis, throughput analysis, and debottlenecking. It introduces process simulation software such as SuperPro Designer which can be used to build process models, perform simulations, and analyze costs, scheduling, throughput, and debottlenecking opportunities. The document outlines the objectives and tools available in process simulation and provides examples of questions that can be addressed.

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Introduction of Process Modelling and Simulation

This document provides an overview of the course PTT 303/2 Process Modelling and Simulation. The course covers modeling and optimization of batch and continuous processes, batch process scheduling, resource and inventory tracking, cost analysis, throughput analysis, and debottlenecking. It introduces process simulation software such as SuperPro Designer which can be used to build process models, perform simulations, and analyze costs, scheduling, throughput, and debottlenecking opportunities. The document outlines the objectives and tools available in process simulation and provides examples of questions that can be addressed.

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PTT 303/2 PROCESS MODELLING AND SIMULATION

SEM 1 (2013/2014)

Introduction of Process Modelling and


Simulation of Batch Process
Subject covered
 Modeling and optimization of batch and
continuous processes
 Batch Process Scheduling
 Resources and inventory tracking
Cost analysis & project economic evaluation
 Throughput Analysis & Debottlenecking
What is “Process Simulation”?
Q: What does the word “simulate” mean?

Building a process model


 Predicting how a process would actually
behave
 Performing an experiment (on computer)

Incentives:
 Highly cost effective
 Reasonably accurate
 Proactive approach
Sequential modular approach
Individual equipment blocks may require
iterative solution algorithms

Overall process solution is sequential & not iterative

(Turton et al., 1998)


Sequential modular approach
Objectives of simulation

• Raw Materials
• Labor Process Batch Batch
• Utilities Throughput

Size / Cycle Time
Product(s)
• Capital Expenses

Waste
Commercial process simulators
SS Simulation

Aspen Plus Dynamic Simulation

Batch
Oil, Gas &
Petrochemicals HYSYS Solids

Pinch
Oleo Chemicals Provision
Phys Prop

Sizing & Costing


Specialty Chemicals Design II
Economics
SuperPro
Rating

Sensitivity Analysis

Optimization
SuperPro Designer (SPD)

SuperPro Designer
Biotechnology
BioPro Designer Bio-Fuels

Fine Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
BatchPro Designer Food Processing
Mineral Processing

Water Purification
Wastewater Treatment
EnviroPro Designer Air Pollution Control

Scheduling and Debottlenecking


SchedulePro of Multi-Product Facilities
Available tools
• Intuitive user interface
• Wide variety of unit operation models
• Databases for components and mixtures
• M&E Balances of Integrated Processes
• Equipment Sizing and Costing
• Project Economic Evaluation
• Process Scheduling & Cycle Time Analysis
• Throughput Analysis & Debottlenecking
• Environmental Impact
• Detailed Reports and Charts for the Above
User Interface of SuperPro Designer
Detailed Modeling using Unit Procedures and Operations

Double-Click
Operations Gantt Chart
Equipment Occupancy Chart
Scheduling Questions

• How can I schedule production during the next 6-18 months?

• How can I schedule operations in an R&D facility?

• How to adjust scheduling if priorities change?

• Can I fit a new product into my facility?


Resource Demand Chart
Labor Demand Chart
Cost Breakdown

Consumables Raw materials


$0.65/g $0.88/g
29.1% 39.6%
Raw Materials
Equipment
Labor
Consumables
Lab/QC/QA
Waste Trtm/Disp
Utilities

Facility
$0.54/g
24.4%
Cost Analysis Questions

• What is the required capital investment for a new plant?

• How much would it cost to make a kilo of product?

• Which process is better for making this product? A or B?

• How can I reduce the operating cost of a process?


Environmental
Stream Dialog – Env. Impact Report
Properties Tab

INTELLIGEN, INC.
Bottleneck identification
Debottlenecking Questions

• How much product can I make in this plant?

• What limits the current production level?

• What is the capital investment for increasing production?


Course overview
• Lab 1
 Overview of process simulation
 Flowsheet development
• Lab 2
 Unit procedures initialisation
• Lab 3
 Process scheduling
 Resource & inventory tracking
• Lab 4
 Equipment rating
 Project economic evaluation
• Lab 5 – Biochemical case study
• Lab 6 – Throughput analysis & debottlenecking strategies

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