| name | aspen-plus-simulator |
| description | Aspen Plus integration skill for steady-state process simulation, thermodynamic modeling, and equipment rating |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","Bash"] |
| metadata | {"specialization":"chemical-engineering","domain":"science","category":"Process Simulation","skill-id":"CE-SK-001"} |
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Aspen Plus Simulator Skill
Purpose
The Aspen Plus Simulator Skill provides integration with Aspen Plus for steady-state process simulation, thermodynamic modeling, property estimation, and equipment design calculations.
Capabilities
- Process flowsheet construction and simulation
- Thermodynamic model selection (NRTL, SRK, PRMHV2, UNIFAC)
- Property estimation (DIPPR, Joback methods)
- Equipment rating and design modes
- Sensitivity analysis and optimization
- Report generation and stream table export
- Convergence troubleshooting
- Custom unit operation modeling
- Economic analysis integration
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Developing process simulation models
- Evaluating thermodynamic properties
- Sizing and rating equipment
- Optimizing process conditions
Prerequisites
- Process flow diagram available
- Component list defined
- Operating conditions specified
- Thermodynamic data requirements identified
Best Practices
- Select appropriate thermodynamic models
- Validate against experimental data
- Document all assumptions
- Perform sensitivity analysis
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Process Flow Diagram Development
- Heat Integration Analysis
- Equipment Sizing and Specification
Configuration
aspen-plus-simulator:
thermodynamic-models:
- NRTL
- SRK
- Peng-Robinson
- UNIFAC
unit-operations:
- columns
- reactors
- heat-exchangers
- separators
Output Artifacts
- Simulation files
- Stream tables
- Equipment specifications
- Optimization results
- Property reports
