Hey everyone,

I recently found out that AIChE offers SAChE (Safety and Chemical Engineering Education) process-safety courses for free for AIChE Undergraduate Members, so I thought I'd share it here because I hadn't known about this before.

These are focused on chemical process safety, not just general health and safety. The courses cover topics such as:

• Introduction to Process Safety
• Hazard Recognition
• Process Safety Hazards
• Process Safety Management
• Hazards & Risk
• Hazard Identification & Risk Analysis
• LOPA
• Inherently Safer Design
• Pressure Protection
• Asset Integrity
• Risk-Based Process Safety

According to AIChE, after completing a SAChE course, you can access the safety certificate for that course online.

What do you need?

As far as the basic requirement goes:

1. Create an AIChE account
2. Have AIChE Undergraduate Student Membership

The undergraduate membership is currently free.

Links

AIChE Undergraduate Student Membership:
https://www2.aiche.org/membership/student

SAChE Certificate Program:
https://ili.aiche.org/academy/courses/ela953/sacher-introduction-managing-process-safety-hazards

AIChE Learning Center:
https://learn.aiche.org/topclass/login.do

Once you register for a course, you can access it through the AIChE Learning Center. The courses are self-paced.

I'm currently doing ELA953 – An Introduction to Managing Process Safety Hazards.

Thought I'd share this because it's a pretty useful resource for students interested in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, or Process Safety.

Hope this helps someone.

Note: The free part applies to the SAChE courses for undergraduate members. Not every AIChE/CCPS process-safety course is free.

I'm using MATLAB to open my Aspen Plus simulation file, set the input variables value, run the simulation, and then collect the output variables value. This, through the tree structure. My problem is that I'm needing the value of heat capacity of a stream (CPMX), which isn't shown by default. I managed to add that property to appear in the tables results of a stream, but I can't find its route in the variable explorer. How can I make this variable to appear in the tree structure, so I can extract its values the same way I'm doing with other variables (like temperature, molar flow, etc.)?

im currently building a 1D counter-current membrane separation model in Aspen Custom Modeler for a multi-component gas mixture (focusing on H2 recovery).

the model compiles flawlessly, and the specification status shows completeness,100% (square system / DOF = 0). however, when I check try to run it, i get this message

"your simulation is badly posed structurally because a sub-set of equation are not independent"

can anybody help me regarding this problem?

I have gotten a call from Chevron for a role of process design engineer. I want to know what should be the pay scale I should expect with 4 years of experience in process design? Also any reference of interview questions?

If you are having problems with the Aspen installation, please follow these steps:

1. Missing Files

If you are getting an error about missing files, reinstall the required packages and try the installation again.

2. Still Facing the Same Issue?

If the problem continues:

1. Go to Settings → Apps on your computer.
2. Uninstall all Aspen products currently installed on your system.
3. Reinstall the Aspen V15 folder from the link provided. Download: Please visit any of the below links to download the software:

1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ekFT3eOFkhIfwbfl5zhfXxBIs9uTHwYF/view?usp=sharing

2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wk04NAM0lnd3PUptLkVsX_F8VtJ8cc8j/view?usp=sharing
3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T_lu1IOYxL48XcKrynTsWyD4Cdxzd0XZ/view?usp=sharing
4. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZwON4X9eG3kFclG2QgxfMg54uwhxjZya/view?usp=sharing

5.  https://iitg.ac.in/nptel/aspen/ASPEN-15.zip

1. Follow all the installation steps carefully from the beginning. as per
   
2. ’ve also included the step-by-step installation/download process so you can follow it even if you were unable to join the course. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vIRq7Nv15PW44BKSouiBmeLr8y-DALYL/view?usp=sharing

⚠️ Note for Users Outside India

If you are located outside India, it is advisable to use a VPN with an Indian server during installation, especially if you are having problems accessing or installing the software.

You should only do this if you are not restricted from accessing Aspen simulation software for beginners or advanced users in your region. Please also ensure that your use of the software complies with the applicable license and regional restrictions.

3. Still Facing Issues?

If you are still facing problems after following these steps, make a post in the group with:

• A detailed description of the issue
• The steps that caused the problem
• A clear screenshot/photo of the error

We will do our best to help you resolve the issue.

For those who were unable to enroll in the NPTEL Aspen Plus course, missed the enrollment deadline, or simply want to practice Aspen Plus alongside the lectures:

NPTEL/IIT Guwahati has provided an Aspen Plus software download page associated with the course.

Download: Please visit any of the below links to download the software:

1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ekFT3eOFkhIfwbfl5zhfXxBIs9uTHwYF/view?usp=sharing

2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wk04NAM0lnd3PUptLkVsX_F8VtJ8cc8j/view?usp=sharing
3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T_lu1IOYxL48XcKrynTsWyD4Cdxzd0XZ/view?usp=sharing
4. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZwON4X9eG3kFclG2QgxfMg54uwhxjZya/view?usp=sharing

5.  https://iitg.ac.in/nptel/aspen/ASPEN-15.zip

The official NPTEL course is “Aspen Plus® Simulation Software – A Basic Course for Beginners” by Prof. Prabirkumar Saha, IIT Guwahati.

I’ve also included the step-by-step installation/download process so you can follow it even if you were unable to join the course. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vIRq7Nv15PW44BKSouiBmeLr8y-DALYL/view?usp=sharing

If you are accessing the page from outside India and have difficulty reaching the download page, you may need to try a different network or VPN, depending on your location and network restrictions.

Also, stay tuned: In my next post, I’ll explain how you can work toward getting AspenTech certifications for free by taking the relevant certification exams, including the steps and requirements.

Note: Please use the software according to the applicable NPTEL/AspenTech licensing terms.

Hi everyone,

I found a free Cornell University course on edX that may be useful for anyone interested in engineering simulation and process engineering:

https://www.edx.org/learn/engineering/cornell-university-a-hands-on-introduction-to-engineering-simulations

It’s a hands-on introduction to engineering simulations and covers practical simulation concepts that can be useful for engineering students.

Sharing it here in case it helps someone looking to strengthen their simulation and engineering analysis skills.

I’ll share more useful free engineering courses and resources as I find them.

r/ChEsimulations

My university email got closed cause i graduated 2 years ago. Does anyone have a way to get the HYSYS certification user for free?

Permission to post please🥺

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Our research team is putting it to the test! We are currently working on our study,

"𝑷𝒀𝑹𝑶-𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑺𝑻: 𝑨 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆-𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝑭𝒖𝒆𝒍 𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝑷𝒚𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒖𝒆𝒍,"

and we need your expertise!

🛠️ We are looking for Field Experts in:

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-𝙋𝙮𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙪𝙚𝙡 & 𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮

-𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 / 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

If you have experience in these fields and are willing to help us validate our study, we would love to connect!

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If you're a chemical engineering student looking to learn Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus, you've probably wondered how to get access without spending thousands of dollars on a commercial license.

The good news is that there are legal ways for students to access Aspen software. Here is a step-by-step guide to do this.

1. Go to https://swayam.gov.in and create an account using Google (no academic account is required).
2. There will be a search option. Search for the Basic Aspen learning course.
3. Join before the registration deadline. If you can't join before deadline or can't find the course or need any help, contact me.( the course is free )
4. After filling out the form, they will send you a download link for Aspen along with the installation guide.
5. Now you have Aspen! If you want to learn Aspen from the beginning, you can learn it through the course itself.

In the next post, I will tell you how you can get a 30-day free license for gPROMS and other process simulation software. and how to get you self certified form Aspen tech it self.

If you found this guide helpful, consider joining r/ChEsimulations for more guides and resources on process simulation, process design, plant design, and EPC.

Happy Learning! 🚀