aspen-plus-simulator

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