Pre Session

for Aspen HYSYS Certification Exam

Certification Rules
 Exam Date: July 31, 2020 & Time: 8:00 am-12:30 pm CST

 This exam has two parts: Part 1 measures your understanding of the concepts and Part 2 consists of a lab.
– The exam is multiple choice answers with only one correct answer per question.
– You will have up to 4 hours to complete the exam.
– Aids are permitted during the exam and limited to AspenTech training material and Help Menu within AspenTech
software.

 Please ensure you do not use any mobile device during the exam. They will need to be silenced and put
away.
– Please avoid any conversations during the exam.
– Please feel free to step away to use the restroom, but always notify the instructor before you do so.

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Webex and Cloudshare Instructions
 Webex
– You will receive a calendar invite with the WebEx
link. Please accept the meeting invite and open the
link 15 minutes prior to start time to communicate
with the exam proctor.
– Please ensure you have access to a video camera
for the WebEx session. The camera will need to be
on throughout the exam.
– Please mute yourself as a courtesy to other
students and the proctor. If you wish to ask
questions, please use the chat feature on WebEx
and address it only to the proctor.
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Accessing Cloud Folder for Link and Answer Sheet for MS Forms Link
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 Cloudshare
– A Cloudshare link will be emailed to you once your
confirmation reply is received. This link will include
instructions to access the virtual environment,
please save the email for use on your exam date*.
– While using the Cloudshare environment, please
save the files regularly. In case of connectivity
issues, it will allow help avoid having to redo steps.
– Help files within the software and AspenTech
software may be used for the exam within the
Cloudshare environment
*Prior to the exam, please ensure your internet connection and computer are
compatible with the Cloudshare environment by running this compatibility test.
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Copy this link
into the Chrome
Browser on the
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How to Access Aspen HYSYS in CloudShare
Go to Start and then access Aspen HYSYS or Go to Aspen HYSYS folder and access Aspen HYSYS

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Study Guide Review

SCOPE TECHNICAL CONTENT COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR ASPEN HSYSYS
Explore Properties Component List Create a component list
Identify the different component databases available
Environment
Add hypothetical components
Physical Property Package Define a fluid package
Identify the different property methods databases available
Assign component list to specific property method
Explore import/export options for fluid package and component lists

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
Streams Identify conditions to solve a material stream
Explore Simulation
Display Material Stream Properties
Environment Recognize the default unit sets
Unit Sets
Customize unit sets
Manipulate Flowsheet Connect material streams to unit operations
Illustrate flowsheet object color scheme and Display stream labels

Identify transferring process information and objects options

Learn how sub-flowsheet integration can streamline and organize simulation efforts

Configure and customize user preferences, options and default settings

Illustrate case management options

Create and install a template file

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SCOPE TECHNICAL CONTENT COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR ASPEN HYSYS
Explore Simulation Mathematical / Logical Identify various logical operations available
Environment Operations Optimize the simulation by using adjust operation and other logical operations

Perform custom calculations on flowsheet variables using Spreadsheet

Study the six Balance types available
Demonstrate Recycle operation installation procedures
Understand how to minimize number of Recycle 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/heater
Describe the different heat exchanger models and specifications
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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Study Guide Review

SCOPE TECHNICAL COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR ASPEN HYSYS
CONTENT
Explore Simulation Piping Operations Recognize pressure drop correlation options for different phases
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
Troubleshoot common column convergence issues
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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Study Guide Review
SCOPE TECHNICAL CONTENT COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR ASPEN HYSYS

Explore Simulation Attached Analysis Tools

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 Options List the common reporting 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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SCOPE TECHNICAL COMPETENCY OBJECTIVE FOR ASPEN HYSYS
CONTENT
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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What Next?
 You will receive a calendar invite with the WebEx link from me for exam.

 A Cloudshare link will be emailed to you.

 Review the study guide and certification guidelines before the exam.

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Share your success

 When will I receive my certification results? Within 2 weeks

 You will be notified by AspenTech with the results

– Pass: You will receive an email with the digital badge along with instructions to post it on LinkedIn
– Retake needed: Assessment report will be shared identifying your strengths and areas of improvement

 Share your success in LinkedIn using the # below.

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