The course content covers the basic needs of process simulation users. The basic unit operations are introduced in a stepwise manner with the objective of being able to build flowsheets by the end of the course. The use of several software functionalities will show users how to explore operating alternatives for the processing plant units that are being studied.

Process Engineers are heavy users of simulation tools (HYSYS, UniSim, A+, …) to design new processes or revamps. They mainly work in steady-state mode, but frequently they have to interact with the Control Engineers to discuss how the process will be controlled and operated. Then, many process dynamics and control concepts need to be clearly understood by the Process Engineers to effectively design the production process and their corresponding control philosophy.

El contenido del curso cubre las necesidades básicas de los usuarios de simuladores de procesos. Las operaciones unitarias se van presentado paso a paso con el objetivo de que los estudiantes sean capaces de construir flowsheets completos al final del curso. El uso de diversas funcionalidades del software mostrará a los usuarios distintas maneras de explorar alternativas de operación para las unidades de las plantas de proceso que son objeto de estudio.