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aspen-plus-simulator
Aspen Plus integration skill for steady-state process simulation, thermodynamic modeling, and equipment rating
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/science/chemical-engineering/skills/aspen-plus-simulator
Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- domain
- science
- category
- Process Simulation
- skill id
- CE-SK-001
- specialization
- chemical-engineering
SKILL.md
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
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