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Description:
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Agenda This course consists of 5 Sections:
Duration: 00:00:24 Section 1: Thermodynamic Methods.
Advance mode: Auto Section 2: Component Selection.
Section 3: Streams.
Section 4: Unit Operations that have not
been covered in previous Introduction to
PRO/II modules.
And Section 5 additional software
features including helpful tips and tools
when using PRO/II™.
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Tips and Tricks Here are some helpful tips and tricks
Duration: 00:00:24 when going through this eLearning
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Thermodynamic Methods As shown in the previous module,
Duration: 00:00:27 specifically in Introduction to PRO/II –
Advance mode: Auto Chiller Plant, we described how to set a
thermodynamic method for a simulation.
In this section, we will go over suggested
thermodynamic methods for various
systems, as well as when and how to use
water options and transport properties.
Your completion of this course will be
dependent upon you passing a Final Quiz
located at the end of this eLearning
module.
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Importance of selecting a Selecting a thermodynamic method is
Thermodynamic Method critical for phase equilibrium and enthalpy
Duration: 00:00:51 prediction in process simulation. Poor
Advance mode: Auto selection can lead to convergence with
erroneous results.
Certain methods are more widely
recommended based on the nature of
your system.
For example, using Peng-Robinson as
the thermodynamic method for a propane
and propylene splitter system, will result
in a condenser duty and a reflux feed
ratio, as shown. When Grayson-Streed is
selected as the thermodynamic method
for the same system, the results will differ
significantly.
This example may be extreme but
illustrates the importance of selecting the
correct thermodynamic method.
In the software, the thermodynamic
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Video: Thermodynamic There are many thermodynamic methods
Methods in PRO/II in the software, and it is important to
Duration: 00:02:21 know which methods are best suited to a
Advance mode: Auto system. In the software, thermodynamic
methods are organized by category. Let’s
review several of them now.
To add a thermodynamic method, first
select a category, then under Primary
Method, the desired thermodynamic
system can be found.
The first category is Most Commonly
Used. These thermodynamic systems
apply to many simulations. This includes
methods commonly used in oil refining
and gas processing, such as Soave-
Redlich Kwong (or SRK) and Peng-
Robinson (or PR). Grayson-Streed is
typically an excellent choice for crude
simulation. The Most Commonly Used
category also includes methods used in
chemical processing, such as Ideal and
NRTL.
Next is All Primary Methods. This
selection provides a list of all
thermodynamic systems regardless of
category.
Equations of State includes methods
typically used in gas processing, such as
SRK, PR, BWRS, Lee-Kessler-Plocker,
and some of their modified forms.
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Importance of selecting a For this system, Peng-Robinson is
Thermodynamic Method suggested, because it is a light
Duration: 00:00:07 hydrocarbon system.
Advance mode: By user Click Next to continue to the Knowledge
Check.
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Knowledge Check
Duration: 00:00:03
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Refining Processes The methods recommended for refining
Duration: 00:01:12 processes are as shown.
Advance mode: Auto The Grayson-Streed thermodynamic
method is suggested for hydrogen rich
systems, a crude tower, vacuum unit,
coker fractionator, and FCC main
fractionator.
SRK and PR methods are suggested for
light end columns, splitters, and gas
recovery plants. When lightends are
larger than 30%, consider using the SRK
and PR thermo methods instead of using
Grayson-Streed. Also note that it is
possible to set different thermodynamic
systems for different unit operations,
which we will go more into detail later. For
hydrogen rich systems, it is suggested to
use a modified method, such as SRKM.
For sour water systems, SOUR and
GPSWATER is suggested.
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Gas Processes The methods recommended for gas
Duration: 00:00:32 processing are as shown.
Advance mode: Auto SRK and PR can be used for all types of
pressure systems. Note that GS and
NRTL cannot be used in high pressure
systems.
For systems with water, methanol, and
other polar components, SRKM, PRM,
and SRKS are suggested.
Other thermo methods recommended for
gas processing are GLYCOL, AMINE,
and SRKK, IGS, SRKM, and SRKS.
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Tips when selecting a As we have seen, understanding the mix
Thermo Method of components in your system is
Duration: 00:00:56 important when selecting a
Advance mode: Auto thermodynamic method.
Some general guidelines include:
• For single component systems,
use Ideal
• For hydrocarbon systems, use
EOS or Grayson-Streed for
refinery applications
• For non-ideal systems, use NRTL
or a modified EOS depending on
the pressure conditions
• There also specific systems for
amines, glycols, alcohol, and
sour water systems
• When considering different
thermodynamic methods, verify
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Thermo Methods of To ensure accurate calculations, different
Individual Unit Ops unit operations may need different
Duration: 00:00:56 thermodynamic methods.
Advance mode: Auto When using multiple methods, you may
need to add a unit operation to maintain
the consistency of conditions.
For example, the calculated temperature
is a variable that typically changes
between methods.
Historically, when using multiple methods
a dummy flash was added to keep the
temperature or enthalpy constant.
The Thermo Reset Unit is now more
commonly used due to its ease of use.
We will go into more detail about the
Thermo Reset Unit in Section 4.
To set a thermodynamic method for a
specific unit operation, that is different
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Water Handling Options
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Decant To modify the water decant options,
Duration: 00:00:23 select the thermodynamic method, click
Advance mode: Auto Modify | Water Options.
The software has a range of options for
calculating the water in the hydrocarbon.
Typically, data is not available and the
SimSci method is a good choice.
However, if experimental data is
available, try different methods to
determine the closest match.
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VLLE (Image shown: Top center box says
Duration: 00:00:23 “Vapor”; Bottom left box says “Liquid 1”;
Advance mode: Auto Bottom right says “Liquid 2”)
When it’s important to rigorously calculate
all three phases, the use of VLLE is better
suited.
When using VLLE, the software
rigorously calculate k-values between all
three phases: vapor, liquid 1, and liquid
2.
SRKM is an example of a thermodynamic
method that uses VLLE.
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Liquid Activity / Activity While most refinery hydrocarbon systems
Coefficient Methods behave relatively ideally, most chemical
Duration: 00:01:36 systems typically do not.
Advance mode: Auto
The relatively ideal behavior of
hydrocarbon systems therefore lends
themselves well to the use of EOS.
Whereas, it is often easier to describe
strongly non-ideal systems with a liquid
activity coefficient model.
Therefore, when dealing with the more
non-ideal chemical systems such as
ethanol and water, the liquid activity
coefficient methods provide more
accurate results.
These methods are usually used when:
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Transport Properties Transport properties are required for
Duration: 00:01:19 some unit operations, including rigorous
Advance mode: Auto heat exchangers and column hydraulics
and are calculated by default. The
software will provide a notification if these
are required.
If changing the transport property from
the default method, you have several
options. To do this, in the Transport
Properties window, check or un-check the
box to compute or to not compute,
respectively.
There are three main transport systems:
Pure Component Average, Petroleum
Correlations, and TRAPP Correlations.
Pure is suggested when calculating the
transport properties for component
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Video: Transport You may also specify individual
Properties properties, such as vapor and liquid
Duration: 00:02:27 viscosity, thermal conductivity, and
Advance mode: Auto surface tension. As the engineer, you
must take responsibility for understanding
your system to select the best transport
property options for success.
Let’s see how changing the transport
properties affects the results, more
specifically for liquid viscosities.
For a mixture of pure components, the
default options are typically acceptable.
However, for heavy hydrocarbons, you
may need to look at alternatives.
In this example, we have a vacuum
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Knowledge Check
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Knowledge Check
Duration: 00:00:03
Advance mode: By user
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Component Selection As shown in all previous eLearning
Duration: 00:00:21 modules, we have covered how to input
Advance mode: Auto component data into our system.
In this section, we will cover additional
options when inputting component data,
for example, user-defined properties.
Your completion of this course will be
dependent upon you passing a Final Quiz
located at the end of this eLearning
module.
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Component Selection There are numerous components that
Duration: 00:00:59 can be input into the software, including
Advance mode: Auto hydrocarbon lightends, alcohols, and
amines. These can be found in organized
databases in the software.
Let’s go through how to input these
various components.
In previous Introduction to PRO/II
modules, we discussed selecting
components from lists, which include all
components in the SimSci-supplied
databanks. They also include all
components that are in any user
databanks registered for use in the
software.
Let’s now look at other options in the
Component Selection window.
These additional options include the
ability to input:
• Petroleum data (covered in the
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User-defined and The ability to add User-defined
Component Properties Components is useful when a component
Window is not available in the databanks or when
Duration: 00:00:36 modifying component properties.
Advance mode: Auto After adding a component in the
Component Selection window, you may
edit or estimate properties for all
components entered.
To do this, go to the Input tab, then
Component Properties. This window is
the master navigation point for changing
the properties of all components entered
under User-Defined components.
For example, click Temperature
Dependent to set the vapor pressure,
enthalpy, or density of the component.
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Notes:
Exercise: Create a User- Perform the steps. Click Next when ready
defined Component using to continue.
Component Properties
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: By user
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Databank Heirarchy Another helpful feature in the Component
Duration: 00:00:36 Selection window is Databank Hierarchy.
Advance mode: Auto The software allows the use of multiple
databanks of pure component data for
any simulation. It also pre-defines a list of
component databanks and a default order
for searching them. Data for each
component are selected from the first
databank in the search order in which the
component appears.
Databanks may be added, and the search
order may be changed. Company
databanks can be registered under the
Thermodynamic Data Manager (or TDM)
program. Additional databanks, such as
OLI (Electrolytes) may be purchased as
well.
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Notes:
Exercise: Create a User- Perform the steps. Click Next when ready
defined Component using to continue.
TDM
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: By user
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Knowledge Check
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Section 3: Streams
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Streams By the end of this section, you will be able
Duration: 00:00:18 to:
Advance mode: Auto • Describe the various available
stream types
• Change the set of TBP cutpoints
and input characterization options
• Create a reference stream and
recognize beneficial tips when
applying
Let’s get started.
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Compositional Streams First, let’s view the Stream Type:
Duration: 00:00:45 Composition Defined.
Advance mode: Auto Composition Defined is used when you
need to define the composition of a
stream composed of library or user-added
non-library components.
When Composition Defined is selected,
click Flowrate and Composition. From
here, you can select a Fluid Flowrate
Specification. Then enter the appropriate
values for stream composition or
component flowrates.
Once complete, in the main Stream Data
window, the thermal condition must also
be defined (such as temperature and
pressure).
For an example on how to input data for a
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Petroleum Assay / Assay Next, let’s view the Stream Type:
Characterization Petroleum Assay.
Duration: 00:01:05 Petroleum Assay is used to enter the
Advance mode: Auto assay data for a petroleum assay stream.
When Petroleum Assay is selected, click
Flowrate and Assay. From here, you
must specify the Fluid Flowrate. The TBP
Cutpoint set and blending options may
also be chosen (which we will discuss
shortly). Then click Define/Edit Assay.
The Assay Definition window is used to
enter the information regarding the assay
for the current petroleum stream. The
stream definition includes the distillation
curve, gravity, lightends data, and
molecular weight (if available). The
minimum assay data which must be
provided are: a laboratory distillation and
the stream average gravity or Watson K-
factor.
Once complete, in the main Stream Data
window, the thermal condition must also
be defined (such as temperature and
pressure).
For an example on how to input data for a
Stream Type as Petroleum Assay, view
the eLearning module: Naphtha Assay.
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Reference Streams And lastly, let’s view the Stream Type:
Duration: 00:01:06 Referenced to Stream.
Advance mode: Auto Referenced to Stream is used to set the
composition of a stream (the target
stream) to be identical to another stream
(the referenced stream).
When Referenced to Stream is selected,
click Flowrate and Stream. From here,
you can override the Fluid Flowrate. Then
click the question marks to select the
stream you’d like to reference from.
There are several reasons why
referencing a stream is utilized:
1. When the stream is used multiple
times. Referencing a stream
allows for stream to be defined
only once, as opposed to multiple
times in the flowsheet. This
allows for model calculation
efficiency as well as minimizing
error.
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Notes:
Reference Streams In this example, a target stream is
Duration: 00:00:58 referenced four times. The stream, LP-
Advance mode: Auto STEAM, is defined once and then
referenced.
So, if the steam conditions change, all
that is needed is to change them in the
LP-STEAM stream, and the changes are
automatically reflected in the 4 referenced
streams. In this manner, data entry time
is reduced, and possible mistakes have
been avoided.
Another common example is the
referencing of a single Cooling Water
stream on a large flowsheet. Not only is
data entry time saved, the simulation can
be tested under winter or summer
conditions by simply making a change to
one stream.
In these instances, it’s common to
consider copying and pasting these
streams, rather than referencing.
Although this may be a quick alternative,
an important difference to note is that this
is a one-time change, and if future
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Notes:
Specifications and Defines In the eLearning module Phase
Duration: 00:00:32 Envelope, Specifications & Defines,
Advance mode: Auto Rigorous Heat Exchanger, you have set a
Specification for a flash drum and used
the Define feature in the heat exchanger
to obtain product goals. These
functionalities can be used in most data
entry fields.
As of version 2020, the software includes
the option for multiple defines providing
more flexibility.
You can create multiple DEFINE’s and
then choose the most appropriate one
depending on the purpose of the
simulation.
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Notes:
Knowledge Check
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Section 4: Unit Operations
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Unit Operations By the end of this section, you will be able
Duration: 00:00:36 to:
Advance mode: Auto • List unit operations with flash
calculations
• Configure the Flash Drum, Mixer,
and Splitter unit operations and
describe their functionalities
• Configure the Thermo Reset Unit
operation and describe its
functionality
• Configure the Feedback
Controller and Multivariable
Controller (MVC) unit operations
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Unit Operations with Flash Flash calculations are used to determine
Calculations the thermodynamic state for all streams
Duration: 00:00:32 and unit operations.
Advance mode: Auto Another note, for all unit operations, a
flash calculation is performed on the
product streams at the outlet conditions.
For this module, the flash drum, mixer,
and splitter will be covered. For more
information on the valve unit operation,
view the eLearning module Debutanizer
with Assay, Light Ends Fractionation
Train.
The flash drum, mixer, and splitter can be
found in the PFD Palette under the
General tab.
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Flash Drum Main Window The flash drum unit can be operated
Duration: 00:01:11 under a wide range of conditions:
Advance mode: Auto isothermal (temperature and pressure
specified), adiabatic (duty specified), dew
point (saturated vapor), bubble point
(saturated liquid), or isentropic (constant
entropy) conditions. The dew point may
also be determined for the hydrocarbon
phase or for the water phase depending
on the thermodynamic method used.
In the Flash Drum window, select the First
Specification with the drop-down menu
and enter a value. Confirm the unit of
measure.
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Mixer Mixer
Duration: 00:00:49 The mixer unit operation combines two or
Advance mode: Auto more streams into a single product
stream. The pressure drop or outlet
pressure may be specified, if desired. The
outlet temperature and phase condition
are always determined with an adiabatic
flash (like the valve unit operation) from
the feed conditions. Note that this unit
supports both VLE and VLLE
calculations.
The number of feed streams permitted is
unlimited, but keep in mind that the
mixer’s inlet pressure is assumed to be
the lowest feed pressure.
The mixer, like the valve unit operation, is
solved in a similar manner to that of an
adiabatic flash unit. For the mixer, the
temperature of the single outlet stream is
computed for a specified outlet pressure
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Splitter Splitter
Duration: 00:00:50 The splitter unit operation may be used to
Advance mode: Auto split a single feed stream or mixture of
feed streams into two or more products of
identical composition and phase
condition.
In the Splitter window, under Product
Rate Specifications, specification
parameters are set for the output
streams.
The outlet temperature and phase are
determined by performing an adiabatic
flash calculation at the lowest pressure of
the inlet stream or streams and with duty
specification of zero. The composition
and phase distribution of each product
stream will be identical.
A choice of options is provided for splits in
which insufficient feed is available to
meet the specified product rates.
Under Pressure Specification, the
pressure drop or outlet pressure may be
specified.
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Multivariable Controller The Multivariable Controller
(MVC) The Multivariable Controller (MVC) unit
Duration: 00:00:34 operation, which can be found in the PFD
Advance mode: Auto Palette under the Utilities tab, is an
expanded form of the Feedback
Controller.
In the Multivariable Controller window,
specifications and variables are set,
similar to the Feedback Controller.
If there is more than one controller in the
flowsheet, consider using the MVC to aid
in convergence.
On the right-side of the window, Active
checkboxes may be used to include or
not include various specifications and
variables.
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Calculator The Calculator
Duration: 00:00:25 The Calculator unit operation, which can
Advance mode: Auto be found in the PFD Palette under the
Utilities tab, is a versatile utility module
that allows you to perform calculations
using information from the flowsheet and
to transfer the results to the other unit
operation modules and streams.
For more information, please register for
the course: Flowsheet Control and
Optimization.
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Notes:
Knowledge Check
Duration: 00:00:03
Advance mode: By user
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Distillation Column Let’s first look at Column inputs.
Duration: 00:00:33 In the Column window, there are
Advance mode: Auto numerous types of data that can be
provided. For example:
• Number of Stages,
• Pressure Profile,
• Feeds and Products, and
• Performance Specifications.
If you haven’t done so, complete any of
the two eLearning modules: Chiller Plant
or Debutanizer with Assay, Light Ends
Fractionation Train.
In these modules, you will have set up
multiple distillation columns.
Let’s look further into the different
distillation column options.
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Column Algorithms The software defaults to an IEG and
Duration: 00:01:01 column algorithm, but you have the option
Advance mode: Auto to change these.
Inside-Out (I/O) solves quickly and is
robust in regards to initial estimates. I/O
is a good choice for columns with side
columns as they are solved
simultaneously. It is best suited to
relatively ideal thermodynamics, such as
EOS.
Sure is best for refining columns where
water is present below the condenser.
When using, also note that it can be slow
to converge and is more sensitive to initial
estimates.
Chemdist is designed for highly non-ideal
systems, such as VLLE and for reactive
distillation.
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Performance Performance Specifications
Specifications When inputting column performance
Duration: 00:00:52 specifications, the software gives you the
Advance mode: Auto flexibility to create and manage
appropriate specs for your unique
system. Some improper specifications
include:
• Setting 0% methane in the crude
bottoms. This results in infinite
solutions.
• Setting 300 lb-mole/hr of
propylene in the overhead. This
results in no solution if the
column feed has only 250 lb-
mole/hr of propylene.
• Setting 98% ethanol in the
product. This results in no
solution if a water-ethanol
azeotrope is present.
These examples highlight why it’s
important for you to understand what
you’re trying to achieve with your
columns, what the expected products are,
and the expected thermodynamic
behavior.
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Notes:
Knowledge Check
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Notes:
Section 5: Additional
Features / Tools in PRO/II
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Additional Features / By the end of this section, you will be able
Tools in PRO/II to:
Duration: 00:00:26 • Create an Excel report from
Advance mode: Auto AVEVA™ Excel Simulation
• Describe the simulation file
structure
• Assign meaningful names for
streams and unit operations
• Describe how to tighten
convergence tolerances
• Build a complex simulation and
assure convergence
• Locate the software’s online
documentation
Let’s get started.
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Simulation Files Simulation Files
Duration: 00:00:59 When the simulation is saved, the
Advance mode: Auto software saves the simulation as a .prz
file. The .prz file is a zipped archive
containing all the files for a simulation.
When unzipped, the .prz files contain
database files, flowsheet layout, keyword
back-up and others.
If any issues arise with your simulation,
SimSci technical support will ask for
this .prz file.
As of version 2020, the new File Lock
feature prevents the saving of the
same .prz file by multiple users. If a .prz
file is opened, the same file is locked for
editing and is unavailable to open by
another user. If a file is locked, then an
automatic message will appear in other
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Simulation Tips
Duration: 00:00:04
Advance mode: Auto
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Tip #1: Naming Tip #1 Naming
Duration: 00:00:26 As streams and unit operations are
Advance mode: Auto added, they are numbered by default. It
is recommended that you assign
descriptive names to assist in locating
these both on the flowsheet and in output
reports.
You may change the default to request
Stream names by going to Options |
Drawing Defaults and checking the box
for Request Unit/Stream Names.
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Notes:
Final Quiz
Duration: 00:00:03
Advance mode: By user