AES Training Course Data Sheet

Training Course Data Sheet

EHY2511

Course Number: Duration: CEUs Awarded: Level:

EHY2511 2 day 1.4 Intermediate

Flare Network Design and Rating

Course Overview
Learn the fundamental flare network modeling techniques for pipeline design. Learn the basics for rating a flare convergent, divergent and looped network for the constraint violations (Mach number, MABP, Noise, velocity, RhoV2) & for pressure, temperature and flow profile throughout the network. Understand the solver messages to analyze the flow network problems and review options to take corrective measures. Review results to perform process safety studies for pressure & temperature beyond allowable range and erosion problems (RhoV2) for healthiness of the flow network in the real plant. Review flare network simulation computation convergence problems and examine solver solution methods. Customize reports using MS excel macro Import sources from Aspen Plus / Aspen HYSYS, Export and import data from the MS access and MS excel

Approach
Course notes containing lecture materials, examples, and workshops are distributed Lecture topics are reinforced with workshops throughout the day Questions relating the course material to real life problems are encouraged

Prerequisites
A background in Refinery, upstream or petroleum engineering. Familiarity with the Aspen HYSYS graphical user interface or attended the EHY101 Aspen HYSYS: Process Modeling

Who Should Attend

Engineers new to Aspen Flare System Analyzer who need training to model flow networks Engineers modeling flare systems and equipment

Course Benefits
Enables the attendees to develop flare network models for convergent, divergent and looped systems.

EHY2511 Flare Network Design and Rating

Introduction to Aspen Flare System Analyzer

Review the Aspen Flare System Analyzer program capabilities

Troubleshooting Models

Review flow sheet variables for messages Cleanup the components and correct selection of methods
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Identify typical uses and benefits of the program Demonstration of design methods using the program Review the requirements for building a simple Aspen Flare System Analyzer simulation model Implementing System Design Constraints Workshop: Designing a Flare System - Sizing and b uilding the pipe network.

Review error messages for flash failure and make corrective actions Review error messages for the flow prob lems due to high flow rate or flow restrictions Review constraints and make sound engineering judgment Workshop: Take corrective action to resolve solver messages

Using the Export/Import Functions

Merge multiple Aspen Flare System Analyzer files in to one single file Importing Data from Aspen HYSYS Workshop: Using the Export/Import Wizards Merging two or more models or sections of a model into a larger model.

Perform Rigorous Rating and Redesign

Rigorous Rating and Redesign - Implementing a rating check and improving the accuracy of the calculations. Debottlenecking - Identifying and removing pipe constraints. Add Flare Tip Curves and Invoke Heat Transfer calculation Workshop: Rigorous Rating and Redesign Implementing a rating check and improving the accuracy of the calculations. Workshop: Add Flare Tip Curves and Invoke Heat Transfer calculation.

Reporting in Aspen Flare System Analyzer

Evaluate ways to customize and format results reporting Use VB automation to customize model reports for pressure flow summary Become familiar with common Aspen Flare System Analyzer and Excel objects Customize report using Excel Macro Workshop: Add customized reports to a flow sheet simulation model Learn the best practices Understand Static Pressure and Total pressure Review energy balance crossing the valve Evaluate the effect of Kinetic Energy term on enthalpy calculation Review Mach number, Noise and RhoV2 calculations Workshop: Group Discussion on Students Query, conclusion and wrap up

Study PSV Sizing Options and Inlet Pipe Pressure Drop

Calculate the rated flow for the PSV using APIs methods Setup the Orifice Size for PSVs Calculate the Critical Pressure for PSVs Study the effect of back pressure on PSV sizing Calculate inlet pipe pressure drop for PSVs Workshop: Setup the inlet piping pressure drop and sizing calculation for PSV

Discussion on Additional Topics

Add New Plant to an Existing Design

Determine if a new plant flare header can be tied into an existing flare system Use Aspen Flare System Analyzer to evaluate the feasibility of a combined flare option. Workshop: Modifying an Existing Design Evaluating the tie in feasib ility of a new plant to an existing flare system.

Aspen Technology, Inc. awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training and development activities conducted by our organization in accordance with the definition established by the International Association of Continuing Education & Training (IACET). One CEU is granted for every 10 hours of class participation

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