- Objective
- Overview of Getting Started (User Interface)
- Introduction to OLI Flowsheet - Training Series
- More Video Tutorials
- Conclusion
Objective
This article provides an introduction to the OLI Flowsheet: ESP user interface and demonstrates basic calculations to highlight the software’s capabilities.
Disclaimer: The interface, calculations, and results shown are based on OLI Flowsheet: ESP 12.0.0. Other software versions may differ due to ongoing updates and improvements to the software and its thermodynamic databanks.
Overview of Getting Started (User Interface)
Below is a screenshot of OLI Flowsheet: ESP in use:
This guide offers a brief tour of the user interface.
Navigator Pane
The Navigator pane displays objects, such as Streams and Unit Operation Blocks, added to your simulation.
Library
The Library contains all supported unit operations in OLI Flowsheet: ESP. You can add these blocks to the flowsheet by dragging and dropping them into the workspace next to the Navigator pane. Or you can simply double-click the block to add it to the flowsheet space.
Properties
The Properties pane allows you to define the components of your flowsheet, where you can specify parameters for streams and unit operations.
Toolbar
The toolbar provides quick access to essential tools within the software, enhancing user productivity.
Introduction to OLI Flowsheet - Training Series
The following videos provide step-by-step guidance on using OLI Flowsheet: ESP, covering essential functions like controllers, recycles, and multi-stage units. Example case files are available for download at the bottom of this article.
- Part 1: Basic OLI Flowsheet: ESP Training
- Part 2: Controllers
- Part 3: Recycles
- Part 4: Multi-stage Units (Emergency Chlorine Scrubber)
Part 1: Basic OLI Flowsheet: ESP Training
This introductory video walks through the core functionalities of OLI Flowsheet: ESP, laying the foundation for more advanced topics.
Files:
Introduction to OLI Flowsheet - Part 2 Controllers
An overview of how to implement and configure controllers within OLI Flowsheet: ESP simulations.
Files:
- Neutral 2_AQ (12.0.0.11).esp
- Neutral 2_MSE (12.0.0.11).esp
- Neutral 2b_AQ (12.0.0.11).esp
- Neutral 2b_MSE (12.0.0.11).esp
Introduction to OLI Flowsheet - Part 3 Recycles
A guide to setting up recycle streams and their role in complex flow systems.
Files:
Introduction to OLI Flowsheet - Part 4 Multi-stage Units (Emergency Chlorine Scrubber)
A detailed look at modeling multi-stage units, using an emergency chlorine scrubber as a practical example.
Files:
- Emergency Chlorine Scrubber 10% NaOH (12.0.0.11).esp
- Emergency Chlorine Scrubber 30% NaOH (12.0.0.11).esp
More Video Tutorials
These videos provide comprehensive, step-by-step instructions on using OLI Flowsheet: ESP, including key functions such as modifying solids, employing multiple chemistry models, creating water analysis samples, and leveraging virtual streams. Example case files are available for download at the bottom of the article.
Modifying the solids in OLI Flowsheet
Learn how to adjust the expected solids within OLI Flowsheet: ESP to accurately simulate and analyze different chemical processes using calcium carbonate solids calcite and aragonite as an example.
File: Solids Selection (12.0.0.11).esp
Using Multiple Models in OLI Flowsheet
This tutorial explains how to use different chemistry models simultaneously within OLI Flowsheet, enabling more robust and versatile simulation setups, especially when redox is enabled and disabled.
File: Dual Model-2 (12.0.0.11).esp
Creating a Water Sample in OLI Flowsheet
A video guide demonstrating how to create a detailed water analysis sample in OLI Flowsheet, helping users model and simulate real-world water compositions.
File: Water Sample (12.0.0.11).esp
Using Virtual Streams in OLI Flowsheet
Part 1: A Simple Case on How to Use OLI Virtual Streams
Learn how to use virtual streams in OLI Flowsheet: ESP to simulate and compare different acid dosages required to reach a target pH for a given base feed stream.
File: Virtual Stream Example (12.0.0.11).esp
Part 2: Using an Internal Stream with OLI Virtual Streams
This video extends the use of virtual streams by incorporating internal streams, showing how to optimize process flows and chemistry modeling within the software.
File: 01.05 - Two pass, one stage seawater desalination-Virtual (12.0.0.11).esp
Conclusion
In this article, we introduced the OLI Flowsheet: ESP user interface and walked through basic calculations, including examples involving controllers, recycles, and multi-stage units. These examples will help users apply OLI Flowsheet: ESP to their projects with greater ease.