http://www.aspentech.com/productsThe latest AspenTech newsen-usCopyright 2011 Aspen Technology, Inc.http://www.aspentech.com/rss/news.xmlThis animated tutorial demonstrates the Export from Aspen HYSYS work flow to transfer process & property information to Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger.  As a result, this provides the process engineer with a good preliminary design of Exchanger.    http://support.aspentech.com/webteamcgi/SolutionDisplay_view.cgi?key=132495&origin=psp2012-01-27This animated tutorial shows process engineers or thermal equipment specialists how to create a practical air cooled condenser design case for a petrochemical application.  http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=133595&origin=psp2012-01-27Did you know that you can view AspenTech webinars "on demand" at any time?  Check out our archive that is content-rich with a variety of popular webinars on customer case studies, best practices, and product information.  http://www.aspentech.com/_ThreeColumnLayout.aspx?pageid=2147488398&origin=psp2012-01-26This interactive presentation shows how process simulation models can be shared with operations personnel using Aspen Simulation Workbook.  As a result, you can respond faster to issues and make more informed decisions.https://www.brainshark.com/aspentech1/ModelsinOperations?origin=psp2012-01-16Using dynamic simulation as part of a flare system analysis can help processing plants reduce risk, improve safety margins and minimize investment. During this live webinar on Feb. 7, learn how innovative solutions based on Aspen Flare System Analyzer and Aspen HYSYS Dynamics were used to assess blow-down options at a gas utilization plant.  http://www.aspentech.com/_ThreeColumnLayout.aspx?Pageid=2147487871&id=6442452272&origin=psp2012-01-10In response to strong customer demand, we have significantly improved the capabilities to convert PRO/II input files to Aspen HYSYS...check it out.http://support.aspentech.com/webteamcgi/SolutionDisplay_view.cgi?key=130081&origin=psp2012-01-09Save weeks of effort collecting the property data for your models. Read this white paper to learn how Aspen Properties V7.3 includes direct access to millions of data points in the NIST Source database, including data for over 24,000 pure components and 30,000 component pairs to rapidly develop accurate, high-fidelity process models.http://www.aspentech.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=6442452081&origin=psp2011-12-28Aspen Online Training makes it easy to quickly gain the knowledge you need to perform your job more efficiently. It provides convenient, on-demand access to a wealth of rich training materials, categorized for easy access, right from inside the product.http://www.aspentech.com/v7/aspen-online-training.aspx?origin=psp2011-12-19 Aspen Search is a sophisticated search technology for the process industries and built into AspenTech’s Engineering Suite. It enables users to quickly locate and re-use models, plant data, and other engineering resources, driving greater user productivity.  http://www.aspentech.com/v7/aspen_search.aspx?origin=psp2011-12-19Aspen Fired Heater combined with Aspen HYSYS can be used to evaluate the impact fouling has on the fuel requirements for the furnace. As fouling increases, fuel cost increases along with pumping costs and CO2 emissions. Ultimately the fired heater will bottleneck the process. Other process changes such as operating pressure or feedstock composition can also have a major impact on satisfactory operation of fired heaters. http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=131489&origin=psp2011-12-19Check out the best practices of monitoring 'crude preheat train fouling' resistances using Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining, Aspen Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger and Aspen Simulation Workbook.  http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=131489 &origin=psp2011-11-30The AspenTech Support Knowledge Base is rich with valuable tips and tricks to solve your simulation and modeling problems.  You can search for solutions matching your criteria such as keyword or solution type.  Check it out!  http://support.aspentech.com/?origin=psp2011-11-29  See how Aspen HYSYS and Aspen HYSYS Petroleum Refining  features can simplify updates to your refinery Planning (Aspen PIMS) and Scheduling (Aspen Petroleum Refinery Scheduler) models  http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=130344&origin=psp2011-11-22This important patch for Aspen Plus V7.3 fixes defects that cause crashes and several defects specifically related to Aspen Plus running on Windows 7 platforms.  See the linked document for details. (You must have a customer support account). http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=132065&origin=psp2011-11-14This short video provides an overview of 5 customer case studies on safety and performance reliability that were presented at the OPTIMIZE 2011 conference. https://www.brainshark.com/aspentech1/AspenHYSYSEnergy?origin=psp2011-11-01This tech tip reviews the various solutions for converting an Aspen HYSYS Dynamics case from steady state to dynamics.http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=130278&origin=psp2011-11-01See how best practices can be applied to model crude switching in a completely heat integrated crude distillation system.  https://www.brainshark.com/aspentech1/CrudeDistillationModeling?origin=psp2011-10-24This short video provides an overview of case studies that were presented at OPTIMIZE 2011 on Refining Operations and Planning Support -- from Sinopec and Virginia Tech, Taiyo Oil Company, BP, and SK Innovation.https://www.brainshark.com/aspentech1/RefineryOperationsPlanning?origin=psp2011-10-24Here is a more complex fuel cell example using User2 block with a Fortran subroutine. This example has two product streams to represent the anode and cathode outlet.  http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=102668&origin=psp2011-10-24The recent passing of a new Carbon Tax Law in Australia signals the importance of being able to track carbon costs.  Visit AspenTech's Carbon Capture and Modeling Resource Center for more information on how you can better understand your emissions footprint, comply with regulations, and manage emissions in your operations.http://www.aspentech.com/_ThreeColumnLayout.aspx?Pageid=2147488690&id=2147488694&terms=Carbon&origin=psp2011-10-14Our most sought-after Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus courses are coming to Chicago in November.  This is a great opportunity to attend classroom training, tap into the experience and expertise of our renowned faculty and interact with the industry's best and brightest.  All courses are comprehensive‚ highly interactive‚ and include easy-reference manuals. Space is limited so register today! http://support.aspentech.com/supportpublictrain/FrameTrain.asp?/supportpublictrain/CoursebyLocations.asp?c=3010&origin=psp2011-10-04Read this white paper from Repsol and AspenTech, and learn how process simulation helped Spain’s largest energy company meet an ultralow sulfur mandate.  http://www.aspentech.com/ProcessSimulationModels_Compliance.aspx?origin=psp2011-09-30Calculate physical properties for thousands of pure components and mixtures using the newest version of Aspen Properties Mobile, available for Apple mobile devices through the Apple App Store. Click the link above to learn more.http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=132602&origin=psp2011-09-22This paper in Hydrocarbon Processing discusses how to reduce the complexity of LNG project capital investment decision-making using integrated cost estimation software, including customer stories from Samsung Heavy Industries, BP, Kuwait Oil, Osaka Gas, ConocoPhillips, and DSM.http://www.aspentech.com/uploadedFiles/News/Articles/2011/Hydrocarbon%20Processing%207-1-2011%20Integrated%20Economics.pdf?origin=psp2011-09-02Our most sought-after Engineering courses are coming to a city near you.  Don't miss this opportunity to attend classroom training in your local area.   http://support.aspentech.com/supportpublictrain/TrainHome.htm?origin=psp2011-08-26See case studies of leading companies who are embedding relative costing into the conceptual design process to optimize capital decision making.http://www.aspentech.com/IntegatedEconomicsSaveCapital.aspx?origin=psp2011-07-13  Save weeks of effort collecting the property data you need to validate and fine-tune your process models. Aspen Properties V7.3 includes direct access to millions of data points in the NIST Source database, including data for over 24,000 pure components and 30,000 component pairs.   http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=131612&origin=psp2011-05-19  Check the energy efficiency of your process in minutes by sending the case file to Aspen Energy Analyzer – just click the new Energy Analysis button to get started.  Use Aspen Energy Analyzer to apply pinch energy analysis methods to identify and compare different heat recovery schemes.   http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=131616&origin=psp2011-05-19  Click the new Heat Exchanger Design button to export exchanger duty and property data for any heat exchanger in your process model to Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating.  You can export any heater or heat exchanger (HEATX) block, or any column condenser or reboiler.    http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=131615&origin=psp2011-05-19  Use the integrated costing feature in Aspen Plus V7.3 to quickly evaluate relative capital and operating cost using AspenTech’s proven cost modeling technology. With V7.3, you can even customize the sizing and costing methods using Aspen Process Economic Analyzer templates.   http://support.aspentech.com/webteamasp/KB.asp?ID=131614&origin=psp2011-05-19 Aspen Plus V7.3 includes new features for calculating the net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with your process. These calculations use standard methods published by the US EPA and the European Union. The new Greenhouse Gas Summary Report displays the total CO2 equivalents and the net carbon tax. http://support.aspentech.com/webteamcgi/SolutionDisplay_view.cgi?key=131613&origin=psp2011-05-06