Dynamic Analysis of a PFR with Aspen HYSYS V8.

Revised: Nov 27, 2012

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Objectives

Understand the basic workflow to a create a dynamic simulation in Aspen HYSYS Dynamics.

Set up a simple dynamics simulation of a PFR and observe effects of perturbations of controller settings.

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Background
Dynamic simulation is an extension of steady-state process simulation whereby time-dependence is built into the models. Aspects of dynamic simulation not found in steady-state include start up and shut down, holdup, changing reaction conditions, and thermal changes. Reacting Acetic Acid and Enthanol produces Ethyl Acetate in the following reaction: CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O

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Key Teaching Points

Heat flow can be used to control and alter a reaction.

Control valves must be sized properly to handle the range of values they need to cover.
The Dynamics Assistant provides an overview of modifications that need to be made to convert a steadystate simulation to dynamic.
The recommended changes are not always necessary nor helpful.

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Problem Statement

Provided file
PFR Reactor Reaction activation energy E=5000 cal/mol Pressure drop=0.1 bar

Dynamic Sequence
Run simulation for 1 hour at 10C Ramp feed from 10 to 60 C over the course of 1 hour Continue simulation for 1 hour Ramp temperature down from 60 to 10 over 1 hour Continue run for 1 additional hour

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Copyright
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