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 Who can take this certification?
The certification is a must-have for any user new to
HYSYS who wants to have the knowledge and tools
needed to solve business problems.

Step 1: Take Class: Introduction to Process Modeling Using Aspen

HYSYS (EHY101) – 3 Days
AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take training.
Exam Scope for • Register for public training (face to face or virtual)
Introduction to Process
• Register for private training (face to face or virtual)
Modeling using Aspen
HYSYS (EHY101) • Subscribe to eLearning (on-demand)
□ Properties Environment
□ Simulation Environment Step 2: Review Scope and Objectives
□ Reporting This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for part 1 of the
□ Troubleshooting Aspen HYSYS certification exam. You can use as both a study tool and an
□ Documentation on-the job reference.
AspenTech
Call | Email | Chat Step 3: Pass Exam—50% complete in Aspen HYSYS certification
The total time for the certification exam is two hours. You may take
the exam after completing the class.

Next Steps:
After passing the exam on the material covered in EHY101, you will need
to complete an additional course and pass the exam covering that
material to earn your Aspen HYSYS User Certification. Choose from
Advanced Solutions Using Aspen HYSYS (EHY202), Design and Rate a
Shell and Tube Exchanger (EHX101) or Design and Rate Flare Networks
Using Aspen Flare System Analyzer (EHY2511) to receive certification.
See the competency objectives on the next pages.

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Explore Properties Component List Create a component list

Environment
Identify the different component databases available

Add hypothetical components

Physical Property Define a fluid package

Package
Identify the different property methods databases available

Assign component list to specific property method

Petroleum Assays Identify the methods available in Aspen HYSYS for characterizing
crude assay

List the necessary steps to characterize a crude assay

Recognize the differences between the two methods available for

characterizing crude assay

Explore Unit Sets Recognize the default unit sets

Simulation
Environment Customize unit sets

Manipulate Connect material streams to unit operations

Flowsheet
Illustrate flowsheet object color scheme

Display stream labels

Identify transferring process information and objects options

Configure and customize user preferences, options and

default settings

Illustrate case management options

Create and install a template file

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Explore Mathematical / Identify various logical operations available

Simulation Logical Operations
Environment Optimize the simulation by using adjust operation and other
logical operations

Unit Operations

Separation Operations Identify the key differences in the three separator operations

Illustrate pressure drop specifications across the vessel

Specify and calculate heat loss in the vessel

Configure and calculate the carry over model in separator

operations

Define and specify geometry and orientation of vessel

Configure a component splitter to separate component steams

based on split fractions specified

Heat Transfer Options Identify various heat transfer operations

Determine parameters required to solve a cooler

Describe the different heat exchanger models

Analyze the performance of the heat exchanger

Identify the heat transfer operations that can be integrated with

Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR) tools

Perform rigorous heat transfer calculations using EDR

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Explore Piping Operations Recognize pressure drop correlation options for different phases
Simulation
Environment Identify different heat transfer options for pipe segment

Identify different flow assurance for pipe segment

Build a piping network using pipe segments

Column Operations List the available column templates

Determine parameters required to solve a column

Identify different types of column specifications available

Analyze the Degrees of Freedom (DOF) of different

column templates

Identify the side operations available to be added to a column

Explain the function of column internal analysis

Build different types of columns using column input expert

and manipulate the column specification to meet the process
objective

Develop the column using Sides Ops input expert

Rotating Equipment Identify the rotating equipment in HYSYS

List the different compressor operating modes in HYSYS

Identify what kind of compressor curves can be added in

the model

Build a compressor flowsheet using compressor performance

curves to simulate an existing compressor

Illustrate linking compressors and expanders

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Explore Attached Analysis Tools

Simulation
Environment Stream Analysis List the different stream analysis types

Identify the different ways to add the stream analysis

Perform stream analysis to acquire more stream information

Equipment Design Identify the calculation type for pipe sizing

Identify the available specification for vessel sizing

General Analysis Tools

Case Study Identify four case study types and their differences

Identify case study reporting tools

Monitor the key process variable response to other changes in

process using case study

Reporting Common Reporting List the common reporting options

Options
Identify what kind of reports can be added to the flowsheet

HYSYS Workbook Identify the ways of exporting workbook reports

Customize the workbook to view additional properties and add it

to the flowsheet

Report Manager List what kind of reports can be exported by Report Manager and
Datasheets

Correlation Manager Identify how to manage the properties/correlations displayed for

a stream

Customize properties/correlations for all streams using

Correlation Manager

Data Tables Monitor the key process variables of any type in the simulation by
using Data Table

Identify the ways of using Data Table

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Troubleshooting Common Errors Recognize the various troubleshooting tips

Identify the methods of troubleshooting

Explain the Consistency Error table

Troubleshoot the prepared simulations using common methods

Documentation General Use the Help Menu

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 Who can take this certification?
The certification is a must-have for any user new to
HYSYS who has taken Process Simulation Using Aspen
HYSYS (EHY1010).

Step 1: Take Class: Advanced Solutions Using Aspen HYSYS

(EHY202) – 2 Days

AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take training.
Exam Scope for • Register for public training (face to face or virtual)
Advanced Solutions • Register for private training (face to face or virtual)
using Aspen HYSYS
• Subscribe to eLearning (on-demand)
(EHY202)
□ Advanced Columns Step 2: Review Scope and Objectives
□ Separators
□ Safety This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for the Aspen HYSYS
□ Reactors certification exam. You can use as both a study tool and an on-the job
□ Optimization reference.
□ Midstream
Step 3: Get Certified
AspenTech The total time for the certification exam is two hours. You may take the
Call | Email | Chat exam after completing the class.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate and a digital badge,
which is a cross-industry recognition of technical skills you may share on
your social and professional networking sites, as well as in your digital
signature.

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Advanced Column Configuration Customize column configurations for enhanced condenser and
Columns reboiler modelling

Examine how to export column internal streams to main

flowsheet

Identify different solving methods for columns

Modify stage efficiencies to model actual trays of column

Column Internals Illustrate the different modes available for column internal
Analysis analysis

Add Internal sections and understand design parameters

Compare the two auto section options

Analyze Internals Summary and hydraulics plots

Explore options for exporting Column Internals Results

Perform hydraulic calculations on column trays and packing using

the Aspen HYSYS Column Analysis

Separators Topic Real Separator Identify the type of the real separator geometry that can be
setting up modelled in HYSYS

Identify carryover model for the real separator

Recognize the difference of the three carryover models

List the structure types that can be modelled for separators in

HYSYS

List the exit devices that can be added in separator

Identify the difference for three correlation-based carryover

model

Explain the carry over result

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Separators Topic Real Separator Identify the type of carryover flow available
setting up
Distinguish between primary and secondary separation

Recognize the effect of nozzle height and diameter on the

product quality

Safety Topic Safety Analysis Identify the ways of transferring to safety analysis

Recognize the type of pressure relief devices that can be modelled

in safety analysis

Identify the ways of adding pressure relief devices to the object

Identify built-in relief scenario types in safety analysis

List the methods of obtaining relief flow in safety analysis

Perform multiple valve and multiple scenario analysis

Identify the different report types

Identify and use the relief flow calculation method for fire
scenario

Perform PSV calculation for the fire case

Recognize the different types of back pressures calculated for the

PSVs

Perform line sizing and fittings for the PRD

Blowdown Recognize the available template type in blowdown

Identify the function of different blowdown templates

Identify the pressure drop calculation considered in templates

Identify the map function and components supported

in blowdown

Examine the steps of adding a blowdown analysis

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Safety Topic Blowdown Identify the new staggered blowdown template

Identify the calculation mode of staggered blowdown

Reactors Reaction Sets and List available reaction types

Reactors
Create reactions and reaction sets

Summarize the available reactor unit operation models in Aspen

HYSYS

Use created reactions in unit operations

Optimization Optimization Illustrate several optimization terms

Techniques and Tools
Define an objective function for the Original Optimizer

Configure Original Optimizer

Identify the Hyprotech SQP Optimizer as an alternative to the

Original Optimizer for more complex calculations

Midstream Acid Gas Summarize the available acid gas property packages and their
Topics differences

Illustrate the amines and amine blends supported by the acid gas
property package

Simulate the effect of adding MEA to MDEA-based process

Sulsim Add sulfur recovery property package

Compare the empirical furnace models

Configure the thermal and catalytic stages of the recovery

process

Utilize the air demand analyzer to improve the overall

performance

Summarize the performance and optimize the furnace air flow

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 Who can take this certification?
The certification is a must-have for any user new to
HYSYS who has taken Process Simulation Using Aspen
HYSYS (EHY101).

Step 1: Take Class: Design and Rate a Shell and Tube

Heat Exchanger (EHX101) – 2 Days

AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take training.
Exam Scope for
• Register for public training (face to face or virtual)
Design and Rate a
Shell and Tube Heat • Register for private training (face to face or virtual)
Exchanger (EHX101) • Subscribe to eLearning (on-demand)
□ Calculation Models
□ Physical Properties Step 2: Review Scope and Objectives
□ Geometry
This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for the Aspen HYSYS
□ Results
certification exam. You can use as both a study tool and an on-the job
□ Documentation
reference.

AspenTech Step 3: Get Certified

Call | Email | Chat The total time for the certification exam is two hours. You may take the
exam after completing the class.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate and a digital badge,
which is a cross-industry recognition of technical skills you may share on
your social and professional networking sites, as well as in your digital
signature.

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Calculation General Options Identify the available calculation modes

Modes
Identify where in the UI to select/change the calculation mode

Design mode Identify required inputs and expected outputs

Identify the 2 options for optimization (area or cost)

Define Area ratio

Identify key variables considered in the design algorithm (area

ratio, pressure ratio, TEMA limits for rho-V2 and unsupported
length, vibration)

Identify how to enter process and/or geometry limits

Rating Mode Identify required inputs and expected outputs

Interpret area ratio results

Simulation Mode Identify required inputs and expected outputs

Interpret area ratio results

Find Fouling Identify required inputs and expected outputs

Interpret area ratio results

Overall Identify, for a given problem statement, the applicable calculation

mode and the required input

Physical Physical Property Identify the different physical property packages options (B-JAC,
Properties Packages COMThermo, Aspen Properties, User Specified)

Identify external sources to import properties (PSF, HYSYS or A+,

Aspen Properties file)

Property Methods Identify categories of property methods (Ideal, EOS, Activity

models) and general application for each

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Physical Overall Explain the importance of the temperature range/# of points and
Properties pressure levels in physical properties calculation

Identify, for a given problem statement, the applicable physical

property package and the appropriate property method

Geometry Basic configuration Identify key options that are always selected by the user (not
changed by EDR): TEMA type, hot fluid location, ex-changer
orientation, baffle type, etc.

Identify applications for different shell types

Identify arguments to be considered during hot fluid lo-cation

selection (high pressure, hazardous fluid, fouling)

Geometry Recognize key geometry (tube ID/OD, Shell ID/OD, # of tubes, #

passes, tube pitch, pattern, tube length)

Identify EDR standards for geometry (TEMA, ASME, most

common commercial dimensions)

Identify Non-TEMA configurations (double pipe, hairpin)

Results Warning/Messages Identify the types of messages displayed by EDR and their
importance (errors, warnings, advisories, notes)

Interpret, given a particular file, the error/warning messages

Develop, given your previous interpretation, some modifications

that could potentially help fixing error/warning messages

TEMA sheet Recognize, from a list of outputs, which could be found in the
TEMA sheet

Explain how to export TEMA sheet to Excel

Thermal Interpret, for a given simulation, area ratio value

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Results Thermal State, for a given simulation, the effective mean temperature
difference

State, for a given simulation, the tube side and shell side overall
film coefficients

Interpret, given a simulation, which side represents the greater

contribution to the overall HTC

Results Hydraulic Identify the 3 contributions to the overall pressure drop

(frictional, momentum change, gravitational)

State, given a simulation, pressure drop on each side

Identify, given the same file, which pressure drop mechanism has
the greater contribution on each side

Identify, given the same file, which part of the exchanger

represents the greater contribution to pressure on each side

Identify on which part of the exchanger the highest velocity is

achieved on each side

Identify, given a simulation, if there are Rho-V2 TEMA limits

violations

Mechanical
Identify the 2 types of vibrations analyzed and reported by EDR

Identify, within a provided list, which factors or mechanisms can

influence the vibration assessment

Analyze, given a simulation, the vibration assessment and

develop a plan to fix such vibration issues

Identify, given a simulation, within the tube layout, the tubes

analyzed for the vibration assessment

Identify, given a simulation, within the setting plan the inlet and
outlet nozzles for both sides

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Results Mechanical Identify, given a simulation, a geometry parameter calculated by

the program (instead of being specified)

State, given a simulation, the total cost of the unit (all shells)

Calculation Details Interpret, given a simulation, what information could be retrieved

from the temperature profile of each side (in which region a
phase change is taking place, slope close to zero)

Documentation Help Guide State the definition of a given concept by searching it in the Help
Guide

HTFS Research
Navigate to a HTFS design report and state the title
Network

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 Who can take this certification?
The certification is a must-have for any user new to
HYSYS who have taken Process Simulation using Aspen
HYSYS (EHY1010).

Step 1: Take Class: Design and Rate Flare Networks

Using Aspen System Analyzer (EHY2511) – 2 Days

AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take training.
Exam Scope for
• Register for public training (face to face or virtual)
Design and Rate Flare
Networks using • Register for private training (face to face or virtual)
Aspen System • Subscribe to eLearning (on-demand)
Analyzer (EHY2511)
□ General Step 2: Review Scope and Objectives
□ Theory This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for the Aspen HYSYS
□ Customize certification exam. You can use as both a study tool and an on-the job
□ Calculation Settings reference.
□ Physical Properties
□ Calculation Modes Step 3: Get Certified
□ Process Flowsheet
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate and a digital badge,
□ Input
□ Results which is a cross-industry recognition of technical skills you may share on
□ Troubleshooting your social and professional networking sites, as well as in your digital
□ Documentation signature.

AspenTech
Call | Email | Chat

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General Overview / GUI Explain the current scenario selection

Define the calculation mode

Test the input setup using the Check Model button

Recognize the model palette

Manipulate objects (flip / rotate) to organize the flow-sheet

Define the units of measurement

Customize the stream result labels

Identify error messages

Use the trace window

Theory Solve Scheme Identify required boundary conditions

Backpressure Illustrate constant superimposed + variable superimposed +

built-up pressures

Customize Databases Summarize the Components Editor

Summarize the Pipe Schedule Editor

Summarize the View Fittings Editor

Develop custom pipe fittings

Pipe Classes Identify schedules and nominal diameters used for the design
and debottleneck calculation modes

Calculation General Customize the external conditions - atmospheric pressure used

Settings as a boundary condition at the flare tip

Use the heat transfer options

Use the energy balance - include kinetic factors

Calculate rated flow for tailpipes and inlet pipes

Scenarios Identify the active scenarios

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Calculation Methods Define the VLE and Enthalpy property methods

Settings
Define the pressure drop methods (one-phase vs two-phase)

PSV Sizing Recognize the sizing methods

Predict inlet pipe pressure drops

Warnings Customize the design issues to be evaluated (mach no, choked

flow, min metal temps, rho v2, etc.)

Physical Components Build a component list

Properties
Define the composition basis by molecular weight or fractions

Property Packages Use a property method

Calculation Design Interpret the mode - minimum pipe sizes calculated by software
Modes
Rate Interpret the mode - existing pipe sizes evaluated

Debottleneck Interpret the mode - allows portions of the flare network to be

re-sized while others are held constant (performed to remove
scenario violations)

Process General Develop pipe segments

Flowsheet
Develop nodes

Develop sources

Optimize existing designs

Perform copy and paste actions on PFD sections

Import and Export Define the data to be exported

Describe the differences between the available file types

Input Pipes Identify the required input

Use the resizable option for design and debottleneck modes

Analyze the single-phase and two-phase methods

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Input Pipes Design lengths, elevation changes, diameters, materials, and

schedules

Illustrate the length multiplier option to account for fitting losses

Identify tailpipes

Interpret the results

Develop fittings

Scenarios Identify the required input

Customize the active sources per each scenario

Develop constraints for the scenarios

Plan alternate scenarios

Sources Identify the required input

Explain the actual versus rated mass flow for relief valves

Describe MABP and calculated back pressures

Summarize the composition options

Describe the different relief valve types

Analyze the inlet line pressure drop

Perform orifice sizing

Define contingency types

Customize valve flange sizes

Use source data imported from other files (HYSYS, Plus, etc.)

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Input Nodes Identify the required input

Test pressure drop curves for flare tips

Results Messages Interpret warning and errors

Analyze the data echo for information that was used

Monitor the solver for steps that were executed

Summarize the sizing including which pipe diameters were

changed

Pressure / Flow List data associated with each pipe

Summary
Modify settings to display total pressure

Physical Properties Monitor a list of properties

Compositions Monitor a list of compositions

Profile Plot source-to-flare tip pressure profiles, sound profiles, etc.

Flow Map Plot flow regimes for multiphase systems

Scenario Summary Analyze the data table

KO Drums Analyze the data table

Source Summary Analyze the data table

Reports Produce standard (PDF, txt, and Excel) and custom reports

Troubleshooting General Resolve common issues

Best Practices Recognize tips and tricks

Documentation General Use the Help menu

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