Discover how to solve chemical engineering problems with Aspen Plus® in just 24 hours, with no prior experience. Thoroughly revised for the latest distribution, this self-learning guide features detailed mathematical models for a wide range of chemical process equipment, including heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, turbines, distillation columns, and chemical reactors. Divided into 12 two-hour lessons, Learn Aspen Plus® in 24 Hours, Second Edition shows, step by step, how to build process models and simulations without performing tedious calculations. You will also get downloadable Aspen Plus simulation files and helpful quick starter templates.

Inside, you will learn how to

Get up and running with Aspen Plus

Accurately model physical property

Work with Aspen Plus’ problem solving tools

Create equilibrium- and rate-based distillation models

Build chemical reactor models

Incorporate connections to Microsoft Excel and Python in your Aspen Plus models

Estimate capital costs

Optimize heat exchanger networks

Simulate electrolyte chemistry and CO2 capture

Employ parallel computing and optimization

Choose property packages