Aspen HYSYS®

Study Guide for Certification

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 Who can take this certification?
The certification is a must-have for anyone new to Aspen
HYSYS who wants proficiency in navigating the software
and creating models. The exam contains both multiple
choice questions and a lab. We will provide the latest version of
AspenTech software. All our exams are conducted with a proctor, either
in-person or through remote testing.

Exam Scope for Aspen Step 1. Prepare with training

HYSYS
AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take
□ Properties Environment training. Complete Course: Modeling using Aspen HYSYS (EHY101) through
□ Simulation Environment public or private training. If you already have proficiency in HYSYS, you
□ Reporting may be interested in refreshing your knowledge with eLearning. While
□ Troubleshooting attending a training class prior to completing the exam is highly
recommended, it is not required.
AspenTech
Call | Email | Chat AspenTech offers a variety of delivery methods in which you can take
training.
• Register for public training (face to face or virtual)

• Register for private training (face to face or virtual)

• Subscribe to eLearning (on-demand)

Step 2. Practice before exam

This guide contains 100% coverage of all objectives for the Aspen HYSYS
certification exam. You can use it as both a study tool and an on-the job
reference.

Step 3. Get Certified

You will have up to 4 hours to complete the exam (estimated time to
complete is 4 hours). You can expect to receive your exam results in 2
weeks.
You may take the exam after completing training or view schedule to
register on a different day or time. In-person and remote testing are
available. Please make sure that you select the correct Location/Time
Zone.
After passing the exam you will receive an email to post your certificate and
digital badge on social media, which is a cross-industry recognition of
technical skills you may share on LinkedIn, as well as in your email signature.
View the instructions on how to post your credentials on LinkedIn profile.

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Explore Properties Component List Create a component list

Environment
Identify the different component databases available

Add hypothetical components

Physical Property Define a fluid package

Package
Identify the different property methods databases available

Assign component list to specific property method

Petroleum Assays Identify the methods available in Aspen HYSYS for characterizing
crude assay

List the necessary steps to characterize a crude assay

Recognize the differences between the two methods available for

characterizing crude assay

Explore Unit Sets Recognize the default unit sets

Simulation
Environment Customize unit sets

Manipulate Connect material streams to unit operations

Flowsheet
Illustrate flowsheet object color scheme

Display stream labels

Identify transferring process information and objects options

Configure and customize user preferences, options and

default settings

Illustrate case management options

Create and install a template file

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Explore Mathematical / Logical Identify various logical operations available

Simulation Operations
Environment Optimize the simulation by using adjust operation and other logical
operations

Unit Operations

Separation Operations Identify the key differences in the three separator operations

Illustrate pressure drop specifications across the vessel

Specify and calculate heat loss in the vessel

Configure and calculate the carry over model in separator

operations

Define and specify geometry and orientation of vessel

Configure a component splitter to separate component steams

based on split fractions specified

Heat Transfer Options Identify various heat transfer operations

Determine parameters required to solve a cooler

Describe the different heat exchanger models

Analyze the performance of the heat exchanger

Identify the heat transfer operations that can be integrated with

Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR) tools

Perform rigorous heat transfer calculations using EDR

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Explore Piping Operations Recognize pressure drop correlation options for different phases
Simulation
Environment Identify different heat transfer options for pipe segment

Identify different flow assurance for pipe segment

Build a piping network using pipe segments

Column Operations List the available column templates

Determine parameters required to solve a column

Identify different types of column specifications available

Analyze the Degrees of Freedom (DOF) of different column

templates

Identify the side operations available to be added to a column

Explain the function of column internal analysis

Build different types of columns using column input expert

and manipulate the column specification to meet the process
objective

Develop the column using Sides Ops input expert

Rotating Equipment Identify the rotating equipment in HYSYS

List the different compressor operating modes in HYSYS

Identify what kind of compressor curves can be added in

the model

Build a compressor flowsheet using compressor performance

curves to simulate an existing compressor

Illustrate linking compressors and expanders

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Explore Attached Analysis Tools

Simulation
Environment Stream Analysis List the different stream analysis types

Identify the different ways to add the stream analysis

Perform stream analysis to acquire more stream information

Equipment Design Identify the calculation type for pipe sizing

Identify the available specification for vessel sizing

General Analysis Tools

Case Study Identify four case study types and their differences

Identify case study reporting tools

Monitor the key process variable response to other changes in

process using case study

Reporting Common Reporting List the common reporting options

Options
Identify what kind of reports can be added to the flowsheet

HYSYS Workbook Identify the ways of exporting workbook reports

Customize the workbook to view additional properties and add it

to the flowsheet

Report Manager List what kind of reports can be exported by Report Manager and
Datasheets
Correlation Manager Identify how to manage the properties/correlations displayed for a
stream

Customize properties/correlations for all streams using

Correlation Manager
Data Tables Monitor the key process variables of any type in the simulation by
using Data Table

Identify the ways of using Data Table

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Troubleshooting Common Errors Recognize the various troubleshooting tips

Identify the methods of troubleshooting

Explain the Consistency Error table

Troubleshoot the prepared simulations using common methods

Documentation General Use the Help Menu

Sample Questions:

1. User can set up simulations using components from______________

A. HYSYS Databank
B. Aspen Properties
C. COMThermo
D. Either A or B

2. In Aspen HYSYS, when a flowsheet contains several recycle blocks, it is difficult to know simply by examining the topology
what the ideal placement and configuration of the recycle would be. User can run the Recycle Advisor;

Statement (1) To ensure that flowsheets contain the minimum number of recycles at their optimal locations.
Statement (2) To configure all major settings (Sensitivities, calculation level, maximum iterations etc.) for a recycle.

A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
B. Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.
D. EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.
E. Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

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