chem cad and concepsys integration - aiche spring 09

Using ConcepSys to Optimize Small Project Capital Allocation or Teach Front-End Design

Adnan Siddiqui, P.E.PrincipalConcepSys Solutions LLC

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Agenda

Presentation ObjectiveBiodiesel Plant Example

Simulation using ChemCAD Preliminary design using ConcepSys

Questions

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Presentation Objective

Audience poll Academia Industry Other

About me

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Presentation Objective

Share Information About ConcepSys A rapid engineering tool for front-end

design of industry projects A training tool for students and project

team engineers on project development workflow steps

Provide insight into impact of critical design parameters on project cost

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Flowsheet Development Steps

Identify unit operationsThermodynamics and physical

propertiesMass and energy balance

Manual (non-simulation)▪ Company guidelines and tools▪ Teaching course material

Simulation▪ ChemCAD

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Biodiesel Flowsheet Development

Using ChemCAD Biodiesel plant example Allows for optimization of

thermodynamic parameters Evaluate various mass and energy

balances Export flowsheet in XML format with

equipment and stream properties

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Biodiesel Plant Preliminary Design

Import ChemCAD Simulation Thermodynamic and physical properties

imported with modelCreate flowsheet in ConcepSys

Need to lookup and enter thermodynamic and physical properties

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ChemCAD Biodiesel Simulation

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ChemCAD Biodiesel Import

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ConcepSys Biodiesel Flowsheet

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Biodiesel Equipment Sizing

Select unit operationVerify / enter critical design

parametersEvaluate cost options

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Biodiesel Equipment Sizing

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Biodiesel Line Sizing

Select linesVerify pipe specificationAdd inline objects

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Biodiesel Line Sizing

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Biodiesel Line Pressure Drop

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Biodiesel Equipment Layout

Overall plant dimensionsEquipment arrangementApply layout rules of thumbVerify NPSH for pumpsEvaluate pipe length options

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Biodiesel Equipment Layout

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Biodiesel Design Documents

Equipment ListLine ListTie Point List3D Layout

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Biodiesel Flowsheet

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Biodiesel Plot Plan

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Biodiesel Line List

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Biodiesel PIP Datasheet

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Biodiesel Cost Estimate

Itemized Cost ReportAdjust factorsEvaluate what-if options to link

equipment size, material of construction, and layout with cost estimate

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Biodiesel Equipment Cost Estimate

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Biodiesel Cost Estimate Report

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Biodiesel Specification Check Report

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Use of ChemCAD and ConcepSys in Senior Design Course

Unit operation selectionThermodynamic and physical

property calculationMass and energy balance Equipment layoutSelection of critical design variablesGeneration of preliminary design

package

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More Information

Find out about ConcepSys at: www.concepsyssolutions.com▪ Example and training videos

Find out about ChemCAD at: www.chemstations.net

Live demonstrations at Chemstations Inc. booth in West Hall of Convention Center

Pricing and trials (academic and industry) Contact me at

aasiddiqui@concepsyssolutions.com