Process Modeling and Simulation

Batch: FA16-CHE Section: A

Name: Ahmad Mustafa

Roll No.: FA16-CHE-032

Date Assigned: October 2, 2019

Due Date: October 11, 2019

Instructor: Dr. Arif Hussain

Q1- Describe how to choose a thermodynamic model to conduct a reliable simulation.

The thermodynamics model is selected according to the nature of required simulation. The
properties of the mixture decide the model to be used either thermodynamic properties or the
transport properties.

The setup is created along the property setup in which the thermodynamic model set is
introduced due to which the model equation operates and transforms a result.

Q2- a). Describe the fundamental difference between IDEAL /EOS/ and Activity coefficient
models.

 For pure component, the results for Ideal and NRTL method are same as their calculation basis
are same for evaluating component thermodynamic and transport properties.
 The results for EOS model are slightly different. PR method is typically for gases. The results
predicted for air are more precise than IDEAL method.

b). Recognize the difference between IDEAL /EOS/ and Activity coefficient models for
“Nitrogen” and “Ethanol” using Aspen plus simulation. Identify which model is correct to
define the basic physical properties for these pure components.

ANS- Ideal model is used for nitrogen and ethanol case with fluid package of NTRL as the air is separate
into components such as nitrogen and NRTL is best model to describe the fluid else than pure
hydrocarbons.

Q3- Perform a shortcut calculation of heat exchanger in Aspen Plus. Hexane having
flowrate of 2000 kg/hr. at (30°C and 2.5 bar) is heated in a heat-exchanger. Pentane having
flowrate of 2000 kg/hr. at (80°C and 1.5 bar) is used as a heat source. Carry-out simulation
and find the temperature of hot-outlet stream if the duty specification of heat-exchanger is
6000 cal/sec. Choose Peng-Robinson property method.
ANS-

Simulation

Result

Q4- Predicted VLE diagrams for the binary mixture of Isopropyl-alcohol and di-isopropyl-
ether. Analyze the results (T-xy and P-xy) obtained from simulation using (Peng-Robinson
and NTRL) method and compare which model closely predict the experimentally
determined VLE behavior of this binary mixture.

NTRL METHOD

Txy

Pxy

PENG-ROBISON
 Txy

Pxy

REASON:

Peng - Robison will be used to describe the behavior of VLE diagram as the components used are
hydrocarbon which is more convertible and descriptive in Peng - Robison then NRTL method.