The OLI Chemistry Wizard for Aspen Plus®
Using the OLI Engine for Aspen Plus®
Objective:
This article guides you through the basic steps of using the OLI Engine for Aspen Plus®. Specifically, you'll learn how to:
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Build a model using the OLI Chemistry Wizard for Aspen Plus®
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Import the model into Aspen Plus®
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Run a simple calculation involving a solution of water (H₂O), methanol, and sodium chloride (NaCl)
Disclaimer:
This guide was created using the following software versions:
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OLI Engine for Aspen Plus®: Version 12.0.0.11
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Aspen Plus®: Version 14 (Build 40.0.0.359)
Please note that newer versions of either software may have updated features or interfaces.
Caveat Emptor
This demonstration is not designed to be a tutorial for Aspen Plus®.
If you're unfamiliar with Aspen Plus®, we recommend exploring learning resources provided by AspenTech or various academic institutions that offer comprehensive training.
This guide focuses solely on demonstrating the integration of OLI software with Aspen Plus®.
The OLI Chemistry Wizard for Aspen Plus®
The OLI Chemistry Wizard leverages OLI’s robust thermodynamic modeling tools to prepare chemistry models compatible with Aspen Plus®.
An overview of the OLI Chemistry Wizard can be found here:
Introduction to OLI Chemistry Wizard for First-Time Users
This demonstration also covers the necessary extensions and configuration steps required.
Using the OLI Engine for Aspen Plus®
For a walkthrough of the OLI Engine within Aspen Plus®, please watch the following demonstration video:
Demonstration Files
The demonstration files can be downloaded from the attachments to this article.
Important: For the demonstration to work correctly, all files must be saved to the same folder on your desktop.
Trademark Notice:
Aspen Plus® is a trademark of Aspen Technologies, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.