DYNSIM Tutorial Reverse Flow

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Table of Contents

TUTORIAL 1: Reverse Flow
TUTORIAL 2: Drum Level Control
TUTORIAL 3: Drum Scenarios
TUTORIAL 4: Flowsheet Modification

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Reverse Flow
Drum Level Control
Drum Scenarios
Flowsheet Modification

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TUTORIAL 1: Reverse Flow

Objective: Illustrate the configuration of a simple flowsheet to examine reverse flow across a
valve.
Step 1 Launch Dynsim

Click on Start\Programs
Dynsim splash screen.
Use SimSci for both the username and password and lau
on the Login button.

The Dynsim interface incorporate
PRO/II simulation, the steps to setup

Define the Units of Measure (UOM)
Select components and define component slates
Define a Thermodynamic method and other default methods
Lay down and define the models and control blocks
Connect the blocks using appropriate streams
Run the simulation and monitor the dynamic behavior of the pro

This example demonstrates how to model reverse flow through a valve.
Step 2 Create New Simulation

Click File and select New and Simulation. The New Simulation dialog box will appear
and prompt for a simulation name, u
Create. The simulation will be created in a default user directory, as follows:

Reverse Flow
configuration of a simple flowsheet to examine reverse flow across a
Launch Dynsim
Programs\SIMSCI\DSS50, and select Dynsim 5.0, which brings up the

for both the username and password and launch the application by clicking
incorporates many of the elements found in the PRO/II GUI, and
the steps to setup a simulation are as follows:
Define the Units of Measure (UOM)
ect components and define component slates
Define a Thermodynamic method and other default methods
d define the models and control blocks
using appropriate streams
Run the simulation and monitor the dynamic behavior of the process
This example demonstrates how to model reverse flow through a valve.
New Simulation
select New and Simulation. The New Simulation dialog box will appear
for a simulation name, use ReverseFlow as the simulation name and click
. The simulation will be created in a default user directory, as follows:

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configuration of a simple flowsheet to examine reverse flow across a
, which brings up the
nch the application by clicking

many of the elements found in the PRO/II GUI, and as in a
select New and Simulation. The New Simulation dialog box will appear
name and click
. The simulation will be created in a default user directory, as follows:

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C:\SIMSCI

Tip: All Dynsim simulation files are saved in a zipped format using *.s4m extension.
the file rename the ex
WinZip
Click View\Change Toolbars

Note: There are four User Profile roles
access to all Dynsim capabilities
different permissions use of
simulation and an Operator role cannot.
Simulators (OTS)
Step 3 Define the Units of Measure (UM!

The UOM icon is denoted using a
available for use with Dynsim. To use a custom UOM, create a New
reference an existing UOM and then modify the units as needed

For this example, using SI
Click on , and the New Slate button and t
SI as new UOM base, and then click OK.

Highlight the Pressure
Measure window
Click Custom radio button, select the pressure
Change. Note that

SIMSCI\DSS50\User\ReverseFlow.s4m.
All Dynsim simulation files are saved in a zipped format using *.s4m extension.
the file rename the extension to .zip and then open file using a compression utility such as
Change Toolbars\Engineer.
There are four User Profile roles under Change Toolbars. Administrator
access to all Dynsim capabilities whereas Operator, Instructor, and Engineer
different permissions use of the toolbar, e.g. an Engineer role can
and an Operator role cannot. The Operator role is used for the
program use a single integrated modeling environment.

Define the Units of Measure (UM!
The UOM icon is denoted using a ruler icon. A standard set of predefined UOM lists are
available for use with Dynsim. To use a custom UOM, create a New UOM Sl
sting UOM and then modify the units as needed.
SI as the reference UOM and change Pressure units from kPa to kPag.
, and the New Slate button and type EngSI as new UOM slate na
as new UOM base, and then click OK.

Pressure parameter, and double click kPa. It will open Change Unit
Measure window
Click Custom radio button, select the pressure new pressure unit as
Note that check marks appear on the UOMs changed.

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All Dynsim simulation files are saved in a zipped format using *.s4m extension. To unzip
tension to .zip and then open file using a compression utility such as
under Change Toolbars. Administrator role allows full
ator, Instructor, and Engineer roles have
role can edit and modify a
used for the Operator Training
e integrated modeling environment.
A standard set of predefined UOM lists are
UOM Slate and then
as the reference UOM and change Pressure units from kPa to kPag.
as new UOM slate name, select
. It will open Change Unit-of-
new pressure unit as kPag, and click

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Step " Select Components an# Define Component Slates

Select all the components
containing all or a subset of those components
Click on the component
the simulation.
component from the library to the Selected
name, alias, or the chemical formula in the Add Library Component cell
Add or Enter button.
Add the following components
Selected Components list.


Select Components an# Define Component Slates
he components needed for the entire simulation and then a create a
t of those components to improve the computational speed
component icon to define components and thermodynamics
. Using the Library tab select the pure components
component from the library to the Selected Components column or
, or the chemical formula in the Add Library Component cell
or Enter button.
Add the following components Ethylene, Ethane, Propane, and
Selected Components list.

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Select Components an# Define Component Slates
create a components slate(s)
computational speed.
components and thermodynamics methods for
pure components by either dragging the
Components column or by typing the full
, or the chemical formula in the Add Library Component cell and clicking
, and IsoButane to the

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The next step is to define the component slates.

Tip: A component slate contains all or a
of a cooling water stream there may
Dynsim calculates, for example, the enthalpy of a particular stream at a particular time step,
it only needs to consider those components defined in the component
faster calculation speeds. This is important
numbers of components.

Click on the Slate tab and
Add. Multi select all components
Ethane, Ethylene, Propane

next step is to define the component slates.
A component slate contains all or a subset of the Selected Components list, e.g., in the case
cooling water stream there may only be one component i.e. water. As a result, when
or example, the enthalpy of a particular stream at a particular time step,
it only needs to consider those components defined in the component slate resulting in
. This is important for large simulation models containing large
and create a New Component Slate called PROCESS
Multi select all components from the Selected Components list, Drag and drop
Ethane, Ethylene, Propane and IsoButane to the PROCESS Components

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, e.g., in the case
water. As a result, when
or example, the enthalpy of a particular stream at a particular time step,
slate resulting in
for large simulation models containing large
PROCESS and click
Drag and drop
PROCESS Components Slate list.

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Step $ Define a Thermo#ynamic Metho#

The next step is to specify a thermodynamic method.

Click on the Method
Expand the Thermodynamic Data tree
and Density and select Soave
method. For this simulation, the components selected consist of light hydrocarbons and
therefore an equation of state method such as SRK or PR is appropriate.

Define a Thermo#ynamic Metho#
The next step is to specify a thermodynamic method.
Click on the Method tab and create a New Method Slate called SRK
Expand the Thermodynamic Data tree. Right click on Equilibrium, Enthalpy, En
and select Soave-Redlich-Kwong Equation of State for the property
. For this simulation, the components selected consist of light hydrocarbons and

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SRK and click Add.
Equilibrium, Enthalpy, Entropy
uation of State for the property
. For this simulation, the components selected consist of light hydrocarbons and

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Click on the Default tab
Slate and SRK for Method Slat
Thermodynamics window.

tab and under Default Objects select PROCESS for Component
for Method Slate and click OK to save and close the Components and
Thermodynamics window.

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for Component
OK to save and close the Components and

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All subsequent models placed on flowsheet will use this default component slat
thermodynamic methods.
Step % Lay Down Mo#els

Create the Flowsheet by
Select the Icon Palette icon. This palette appears o
on the View me
window containing streams, models and

Tip: Alternatively, select the Types
the same list of the
includes graphical libraries for widgets, primitives, and references that are not on the Icon
Palette.
From the Icon Palette, click to select a Source, move the mouse to flowsheet canvas, and
then click to drop it on the flowsheet.
Double click on the source icon or right click and select
Data Entry Window (DEW)

All subsequent models placed on flowsheet will use this default component slat
thermodynamic methods.
Lay Down Mo#els
by either using the Icon Palette or the Types tab, as follows:
Icon Palette icon. This palette appears on the main toolbar or
on the View menu and selecting it from there which displays a floating Icon Palette
containing streams, models and controls
Alternatively, select the Types tab on the bottom left hand corner of the screen
of the model libraries that the Icon Palette contains. The Types tree also
drop it on the flowsheet. Do the same with a Valve and a Sink.
ouble click on the source icon or right click and select Data Entry
Data Entry Window (DEW) to configure the source.

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All subsequent models placed on flowsheet will use this default component slate and
, as follows:
n the main toolbar or by clicking
a floating Icon Palette
on the bottom left hand corner of the screen and contains
hat the Icon Palette contains. The Types tree also
Do the same with a Valve and a Sink.
Data Entry to bring up a

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Note: The data entry window box
suggested optional data. If you override a Red, Yellow, or Green, the entry box will also
have no color. Once all of the red and yellow data is completed, the red
change to a blue .
Note: If you select the Edit option, the Object Editor Viewer (OEV) pops
contains a super set of all the parame
Enter the following data:
Enter the component composition data:
Propane to 4 kg-mol, and
normalized to 1.
Click the Thermo Tab and n
is Process.
Click OK.


The data entry window boxes are color-coded. Red: required data; Yellow:
have no color. Once all of the red and yellow data is completed, the red
If you select the Edit option, the Object Editor Viewer (OEV) pops-up. This window
contains a super set of all the parameters associated with this Model for advanced users.
Enter the following data: Pressure to 3550 kPag, and Temperature to 395 K.
Enter the component composition data: Ethylene to 3 kg-mol, Ethane to 2 kg
mol, and IsoButane to 2 kg-mol. Note: the molar composition will be
and note that the Thermo method is SRK and the component slate

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. Red: required data; Yellow: strongly
on the tab will
up. This window
his Model for advanced users.
95 K.
mol, Ethane to 2 kg-mol,
molar composition will be
component slate

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Enter the following

Enter the following information for the Valve model, CV = 100

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Enter the following information for the Sink model, Pressure = 200

Enter the following information for the Sink model, Pressure = 200 kPag.

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kPag.

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Step & Connect the Units Usin' (ppropriate Streams

Next, connect the m
types available in Dynsim

Stream Type
Process Stream
Heat Stream
Mechanical Stream
Electrical Stream
Connectors

Note: Valid port locations are highlighted


Connect the Units Usin' (ppropriate Streams
connect the models using the Process Stream type. Note: there are other stream
types available in Dynsim as follows:
Description
Used for connecting models from the base equipment lib
represents compositional streams.
Used for connecting utility exchangers to models that can have a duty
associated with them, e.g., distillation column and separator etc.
Used for linking a mechanical drive to a model, e.g., a shaft linked to a
pump or compressor.
Used for linking electrical models to process equipment, e.g., an
electrical bus connected to a motor.
Used for linking a signal variable to the input of a controller and the
output of a controller to a final control element, e.g.,
port locations are highlighted green.

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Connect the Units Usin' (ppropriate Streams
there are other stream
Used for connecting models from the base equipment library and
Used for connecting utility exchangers to models that can have a duty
associated with them, e.g., distillation column and separator etc.
Used for linking a mechanical drive to a model, e.g., a shaft linked to a
Used for linking electrical models to process equipment, e.g., an
variable to the input of a controller and the
output of a controller to a final control element, e.g., valve.

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Note: If a big arrow remains on the flowsheet like the figure above, this means that the stream
was not properly connected.
Step ) Start an# Monitor the Dynamic *eha+ior

The flowsheet is ready to run, click the start button
frozen state. To run the simulation, click on the Resume button

Once the simulation up and running,

Select the Flow Rate Indicator from the Refe
the flow rate through the valve
Drop the Flow Rate Indicator below the valve and
be tracked, in this case S2. A green arrow denotes a positive flow rate in the direction
specified by the stream. A red arrow denotes reverse flow.

Double click on the valve flowsheet icon
valve position using the
Rate Indicator shows a positive flow rate in the direction of flow specified by the user
(green arrow).

If a big arrow remains on the flowsheet like the figure above, this means that the stream
was not properly connected. Retry connecting the stream to the equipment.
Start an# Monitor the Dynamic *eha+ior
click the start button , to load and start the simulation
state. To run the simulation, click on the Resume button .
imulation up and running, test the dynamic behavior of the system as follows:
Select the Flow Rate Indicator from the References library on the Types
the flow rate through the valve
Flow Rate Indicator below the valve and enter the stream name that needs to
specified by the stream. A red arrow denotes reverse flow.
Double click on the valve flowsheet icon to open the Valve faceplate and ad
valve position using the slider. Set the position to 100% open and notice
shows a positive flow rate in the direction of flow specified by the user

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If a big arrow remains on the flowsheet like the figure above, this means that the stream

start the simulation in the

system as follows:
rences library on the Types tab to monitor
the stream name that needs to

and adjust the
and notice that the Flow
shows a positive flow rate in the direction of flow specified by the user

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To modify the boundary condition of the sink (i.e.
in the Data Entry Window,
follows:

Select a Slider from the W
Right click and
name of the Sink followed by the parameter we wish to control.
The Min/Max ra
orientation is set to vertic

Before varying this parameter (Sink Pressure Boundary) remotely, change its designation from
STATIC to DYNAMIC

Highlight the Sink, right click
Viewer (OEV) interface
Change the Poi
DYNAMIC and


o modify the boundary condition of the sink (i.e. pressure) without having to edit the par
in the Data Entry Window, drop a Slider onto the flowsheet and link it to sink
Select a Slider from the Widgets library on the Types tab and drop it on
and select Draw Attributes. For Point Name type SNK1.PB, which is the
name of the Sink followed by the parameter we wish to control.
ranges for the slider are set to 500 and 5000 kPa respectively, and the
orientation is set to vertical. Set the width and height to 100 and 300.

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ight the Sink, right click and select Edit. This brings up the Ob
Viewer (OEV) interface
Change the Point Class for the parameter PB under the Boundary Conditions to
and click Apply and OK.

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pressure) without having to edit the parameter
to sink pressure as
rop it onto the flowsheet.
SNK1.PB, which is the

0 kPa respectively, and the
to 100 and 300.
Edit. This brings up the Object Editor
ndary Conditions to

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Click LF button to load the changes.
Click to resume running the si
Vary the pressure of the Sink by mov
To display the exact value of the pressure at the sink
library on the Types tab
reference variable.

Note: STATIC points are model
simulation and represent physical dimensions
and cannot change during a simulation
flows that change during the simulation.
Step , -n#uce .e+erse /low in the Mo#el

Increase the pressure at SNK1
vertical slider on the flowsheet.
across the valve reduces and e

To customize the flowsheet graphics such
Types\Primitives\Rectangle and d
select Draw Attributes and choose a fill color.
the colors
Click OK to confirm the selection.
To move the primitive objects,
selected object, hold down the left button, and move the object.


to load the changes.
resume running the simulation.
the pressure of the Sink by moving the slider.
the exact value of the pressure at the sink, select a Point from the References
tab, place it next to the Sink block, and enter SNK1.PB
STATIC points are model parameters, which are normally fixed parameters for the
and represent physical dimensions such as valve Cv, drum diameter, and so on
and cannot change during a simulation. DYNAMIC points are temperatures, press
ing the simulation.
-n#uce .e+erse /low in the Mo#el
the pressure at SNK1 slowly by adjusting the position of the pointer on the
vertical slider on the flowsheet. As the pressure increases at the sink end
reduces and eventually the pressure at the sink end causes reverse flow.
To customize the flowsheet graphics such as highlighting the slider, select
Rectangle and draw a rectangle around the slider then ri
select Draw Attributes and choose a fill color. Double click on the fill color to
lick OK to confirm the selection.
ve the primitive objects, select the object first, move the mouse to the edge of
hold down the left button, and move the object.

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select a Point from the References
enter SNK1.PB for the
are normally fixed parameters for the
rum diameter, and so on
are temperatures, pressures, and
by adjusting the position of the pointer on the
end, the flow rate
causes reverse flow.

lect
around the slider then right click and
on the fill color to customize
select the object first, move the mouse to the edge of

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Select Start\Stop to shut down the simulation.
Select File\Save to save the simulation.
Select File\Close to close the simulation or File
save this file before you exit

Stop to shut down the simulation.
Save to save the simulation.
Close to close the simulation or File\Exit to close Dynsim. It is important to
ou exit Dynsim, because it will be required in the next tutorial.

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Exit to close Dynsim. It is important to
in the next tutorial.

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TUTORIAL 2

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TUTORIAL 2: Drum Level Control

Objective: Illustrates how to setup a simple flowsheet with a very basic control scheme. At the
end of this section, the flowsheet should l
into a flash drum and a PI controller to maintain the
adjusting the valve position.
Step 1 Launch Dynsim

We will start to build on the work already

Launch Dynsim, and type username and password as
Click File\Open and select the previous simulation file
simulation
Click File\Save As , and give a new name

Step 2 Define Simulation

Click the UOM icon and make sure to select
Close the UOM window by clicking OK.
Click to open the Compo
Methane, Propane, and
Select the Slate Tab and
Methane, Ethane, Propane
Click the Method Tab; and

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setup a simple flowsheet with a very basic control scheme. At the
end of this section, the flowsheet should look similar to the image below, with a source feeding
drum and a PI controller to maintain the level in the drum at a fixed value by
Launch Dynsim
work already completed in Tutorial 1:
Launch Dynsim, and type username and password as SimSci and SimSci.
Open and select the previous simulation file ReverseFlow.s4m
Save As , and give a new name LevelControl and save the file.
Define Simulation
icon and make sure to select EngSI UOM created in the Tutorial 1.
lose the UOM window by clicking OK.
to open the Components and Thermodynamics window. Add new components
, and n-Butane under the Library Tab.
and create new slate called NATURALGAS, which contains
Propane and n-Butane.
; and select SRK thermodynamic slate created previously.

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setup a simple flowsheet with a very basic control scheme. At the
ook similar to the image below, with a source feeding
at a fixed value by

.
ReverseFlow.s4m. to open the
and save the file.
created in the Tutorial 1.
dd new components
contains
thermodynamic slate created previously.

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Click the Default
and keep the Method Slate as
Step 3 Chan'e /lowsheet Can+as

Select the Lasso key and draw a box around the primitive rectangle object. Right
click and select the

Click on the stream S2 to highlight it, then place your mouse pointer on the black square
that covers the connection between S2 and SNK
square and drag the stream away from SNK1, and then disconnect it from SNK1.
Move SNK1 to the top right hand corner of the flowsheet canvas.

Default Tab; change the Component Slate from PROCESS
eep the Method Slate as SRK and click OK.
Chan'e /lowsheet Can+as
Lasso key and draw a box around the primitive rectangle object. Right
select the Delete from the menu. Repeat the procedure to delete Slide also.

that covers the connection between S2 and SNK1, Disconnect will appear. Click on the

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ROCESS to NATURALGAS
Lasso key and draw a box around the primitive rectangle object. Right
Delete from the menu. Repeat the procedure to delete Slide also.
1, Disconnect will appear. Click on the

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Step " Lay Down *ase 01uipment Mo#els

Drop down the following new models on the flowsheet canvas.

Unit Name
Drum V1
Valve PV1
Valve LV1
Sink SNK2

Connect the models using process streams as shown in the figure below:

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llowing new models on the flowsheet canvas.
Attributes
Configuration = Vertical, Diameter = 1.5 m, Length = 3 m,
Thickness = 12.7 mm
Inlet port height = 0.01 m
Port Diameter = 100 mm
Source Initialization Object = SRC1
Cv = 75, Time to Open & Close = 5 sec
Cv = 50, Time to Open & Close = 5 sec
Pressure = 100 kPag

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Configuration = Vertical, Diameter = 1.5 m, Length = 3 m,

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Step $ Confi'ure *ase 01uipment Mo#els

Right click on the source
change the Component Slate from
two phases.
Click on the Basic

SRC1 Property
Pressure
Temperature
Composition
Methane
Ethane
Propane
n-Butane

Click OK to save the modifications.
Right click on the sink SNK1 and select the Data Entry
kPag, and click OK.
Right click on the valve XV1 and select the Data Entry
the Component Slate to
both open and close the valve. On the Basic
Properties option.
Right click on the drum V1 and select the Data Entry

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Right click on the source SRC1 and select the Data Entry . Click on the Thermo
change the Component Slate from Process to NaturalGas, and select Ex
lick on the Basic tab and enter the following data
SRC1 Property Specification
ssure 8,000 kPag
Temperature 300 K
Composition kg-mol
Methane 1.0
Ethane 0.5
Propane 0.3
Butane 0.1
Click OK to save the modifications.
Right click on the sink SNK1 and select the Data Entry . Reset th
click OK.
Right click on the valve XV1 and select the Data Entry . On the Thermo
the Component Slate to NaturalGas. On the Actuator tab, enter 5 seconds for the time to
h open and close the valve. On the Basic tab, check the box to
Properties option.
Right click on the drum V1 and select the Data Entry . and enter the following details

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Click on the Thermo tab,
and select External phase as
eset the pressure to 100
. On the Thermo tab, change
, enter 5 seconds for the time to
box to Calculate Outlet
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On the Thermo tab, select
slate.
On the Feeds tab, specify that S2 is the inlet stream with a Port Height of 0.01 m and a
Port Diameter of 100 mm.
On the Initialization Tab, list the source SRC1 as the initialization object.
Right click on the valve PV1 and select the Data Entry
details:

PV1 Valve Parameter
Valve Coefficient
Calculate Critical Flow
Critical flow Coefficient XT
Time to Open Valve
Time to Close Valve
Thermo Method
Component Slate

Right click on the sink SNK2 and select the Data Entry
to 100 kPag
Right click on the valve LV1 and select the Data Entry

LV1 Valve Parameter
Valve Coefficient
Time to Open Valve
Time to Close Valve
Thermo Method Slate
Component Slate
Step % Lay Down Controller Mo#el

Add a level controller for the drum.

Click the Types tab and the Controls Library and select a PID controller model. Lay it
down on the flowsheet canvas; name it LC1

select SRK as the method slate and NaturalGas as the component
tab, specify that S2 is the inlet stream with a Port Height of 0.01 m and a
Port Diameter of 100 mm.
Right click on the valve PV1 and select the Data Entry and enter the following
Valve
75 Cv
Check
0.7
5 sec
5 sec
SRK
NaturalGas
ick on the sink SNK2 and select the Data Entry and set the boundary pressure
Right click on the valve LV1 and select the Data Entry enter the following details
Valve
50 Cv
5 sec
5 sec
SRK
NaturalGas
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dd a level controller for the drum.
and the Controls Library and select a PID controller model. Lay it
the flowsheet canvas; name it LC1. Click OK.

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as the component
tab, specify that S2 is the inlet stream with a Port Height of 0.01 m and a
enter the following
the boundary pressure
enter the following details:
and the Controls Library and select a PID controller model. Lay it

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The Configure PID

Step & Confi'ure Connectors

The measured variable is the liquid level in the drum. The manipulated variable is the val
position
.
To make the connection, go to the Types
Default Connector


he Configure PID LC1 window pops-up. Select Level radio butto

Confi'ure Connectors
he measured variable is the liquid level in the drum. The manipulated variable is the val
To make the connection, go to the Types tab, select the Connectors library, and c
Default Connector. Click on the drum V1 and keeping the left mouse button pressed

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radio button and click OK
he measured variable is the liquid level in the drum. The manipulated variable is the valve
Connectors library, and click
and keeping the left mouse button pressed

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drag the connector stream to the controller LC1. Dynsim automatically
parameters are to link based on type of controller configuration selected.

Note: Always click and drag the connector in the direction of data flow, i.e. from the vessel to the
controller.
If Dynsim cannot determine the parameters automati
than one, then define them manually
Select the Process Variable
liquid phase from the Calculated Values

Link the controller LC1output to the valve LV1
connector stream from the controller to the valve. In this case, controller parameter is
the Output, and the valve parameter is the
which are linked automatically.

connector stream to the controller LC1. Dynsim automatically defa
based on type of controller configuration selected.
click and drag the connector in the direction of data flow, i.e. from the vessel to the
If Dynsim cannot determine the parameters automatically because there may be more
define them manually using Parameter Assignment window that pops up.
Process Variable from the Inputs node of controller LC1 and select
Calculated Values node of the drum L1.
Link the controller LC1output to the valve LV1 using Default Connector
, and the valve parameter is the Open Command under the Externa
automatically.

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defaults to which
based on type of controller configuration selected.
click and drag the connector in the direction of data flow, i.e. from the vessel to the
because there may be more
using Parameter Assignment window that pops up.
node of controller LC1 and select Level of

Default Connector and drag a
External Inputs,

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Step ) Confi'ure Controller Mo#el

Right click on the controller LC1 and select
controller to Direct (
input to 0.0 m.
process variable.
parameter reference equal to zero.
Click OK.

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Right click on the controller LC1 and select Data Entry. Specify the Action of
controller to Direct (PV-SP). Provide High limit on input to 3.0 m and Low limit on
input to 0.0 m. On the Connections tab, note that V1.L has already been entered as the
process variable. In the Set Point section of the connections tab, leave the
ameter reference equal to zero.

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Specify the Action of
o 3.0 m and Low limit on
has already been entered as the
, leave the Set point

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Step , Loa# Simulation an# Specify Set 2oint

Click the Start button, to load the simulation model.
Double click on the controller LC1 to open the faceplate to change mode, controller
output and set point values.
window.

Note: Note the controller faceplate will only
is shutdown, double clicking on the controller, brings up DEW for the model.
Step 13 Create .eference 2oints

Click on the Types tab
under the streams S3 and S5. S1 should already have one.
Click on the Instances
and select OP
of valve open rate XV1.OP. This displays
1.0 represents a fully open valve
Similarly create
additional points

Point Name
SRC1.FLASH.VF
SIMSPD
V1.Flash.P
V1.Flash.T
V1.Flash.MWV

tep , Loa# Simulation an# Specify Set 2oint
Start button, to load the simulation model.
output and set point values. Specify LC1 Setpoint (m) to 1 m. Click OK to close the

Note the controller faceplate will only appear during simulation mode. When the simulation
Step 13 Create .eference 2oints
on the Types tab and select the References library. Place Flow Rate Indicators
under the streams S3 and S5. S1 should already have one.
Click on the Instances tab and extend the object tree all the way to XV1
Open Command, then drag it to the flowsheet canvas
valve open rate XV1.OP. This displays the position of the valve as a fraction
1.0 represents a fully open valve and 0.0 represents a fully closed valve.
Similarly create valve open rate points for valve PV1 and LV1 and
additional points:
Parameter
Vapor fraction in Source SRC1
Speed of simulation as a % of real time
Pressure in the drum V1
Temperature in the drum V1
Molecular weight of Vapor in V1

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to 1 m. Click OK to close the
mode. When the simulation
Flow Rate Indicators
and extend the object tree all the way to XV1\External Inputs,
then drag it to the flowsheet canvas to create the point
tion of the valve as a fraction where
0.0 represents a fully closed valve.
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Step 11 Create Tren#s

Click on the icon Trends, and drop it on the flowsheet canvas.
typed into the point cell
interest and clicking the
Examine the behavior of the
liquid level, metal temperature, and fla
monitoring. Click Apply once to
Deselect the check marks under the Auto column a
the following picture.

Click OK and enter the
associate the trend as follows:


Trends, and drop it on the flowsheet canvas. Any point
into the point cell or selected using the Instances tab drilling down to the poin
ing the Add button.
Examine the behavior of the system when V1 is depressurized. Add the drum pressure,
liquid level, metal temperature, and flash and fluid temperature to the chart for
Click Apply once to save the changes.
k marks under the Auto column and set Ymin and Ymax
Click OK and enter the Trend Name as well as the Flowsheet name with which to
as follows:

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ny point can be
drilling down to the point of
he drum pressure,
sh and fluid temperature to the chart for
Ymax as shown in

th which to

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Step 12 Create Snapshots

Run the simulation and view the behavior of the system.
Click on the
Click on the Resume button
Double click on the va
on the valve PV1 to
Hint: To reach steady state
When the system
and open it full 100%
Observe the point

Note: Model changes are uploaded
click the Resume button
Wait for the simulation to reach steady state conditions, and then save an initial
condition snapshot or IC by clicking on the Snapshot
name the IC Steady St
Click Shutdown button, save,
be required for next tutorial.

Create Snapshots
un the simulation and view the behavior of the system.
Save key to save the modifications to LevelControl.s4m
Click on the Resume button to start the simulation.
Double click on the valve XV1 and using the slider open valve 100% and
on the valve PV1 to 10% open position and let the system come a steady state condition
steady state quickly, increase the simulation speed in the Running Panel.
When the system is stable, double click on the valve PV1 (if you closed the faceplate)
and open it full 100%.
point references on the Depressurizing Trend
Model changes are uploaded without reloading the simulation by clicking the
he Resume button to start again.
condition snapshot or IC by clicking on the Snapshot button on the tool bar and
Steady State.
Shutdown button, save, and close the simulation. This workshop answer
for next tutorial.

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LevelControl.s4m.
100% and double click
and let the system come a steady state condition.
the simulation speed in the Running Panel.
ble click on the valve PV1 (if you closed the faceplate)
by clicking the and then
button on the tool bar and
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TUTORIAL 3: Drum Scenarios

Objective: Set up and record scenarios, scenarios
Step 1Launch Dynsim

Launch Dynsim and Open the
the button to start the simulation.

After the simulation has loaded,
Summary icon to bring up the IC

Drum Scenarios
Objective: Set up and record scenarios, scenarios capture the flowsheet changes with time.
Open the LevelControl simulation created in Tutorial 2 and
the simulation.
After the simulation has loaded, the IC Summary icon becomes active. Click on IC
Summary icon to bring up the IC SteadyState previously saved in Tutorial 2

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flowsheet changes with time.
eated in Tutorial 2 and click
becomes active. Click on IC
previously saved in Tutorial 2.

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Click on the Num column to highlight the
simulation model to the
Click Yes when asked Are you sure?

lick on the Num column to highlight the IC SteadyState and click
imulation model to the SteadyState condition.
Click Yes when asked Are you sure?

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Step 2 .ecor# two Scenarios

The next step is to record two different scenarios.

First is a depressurizing scenario.

Isolate the flash drum by closing all three valves (i.e. the inlet and two outlet
Continue to run the simulation without chang
time.
The Depressuring trend located in the Instances tab under the FS tab, double click to
open it.
Display the Scenario Summary Window by clicking on the
the button.
Open the valve PV1 on the vapor outlet line from the drum
trends change as the vessel depressurizes down to atmospheric pressure.
Create Scenarios manually
would record a macro in Microsoft Excel. Clicking
the icon to . Click on the Stop Recording button t
click the button
Pause the simulation once the
the drum.

.ecor# two Scenarios
wo different scenarios.
irst is a depressurizing scenario.
Isolate the flash drum by closing all three valves (i.e. the inlet and two outlet
Continue to run the simulation without changing anything for a minute of simulation
ing trend located in the Instances tab under the FS tab, double click to
Display the Scenario Summary Window by clicking on the scenario icon. Click on

on the vapor outlet line from the drum slowly and w
trends change as the vessel depressurizes down to atmospheric pressure.
s manually using a custom scripting language or record a scenario as one
n Microsoft Excel. Clicking the record scenario button changes
Click on the Stop Recording button to stop scenario recording or
button to pause scenario recording.
Pause the simulation once the flow rates are steady and then close the valves

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Isolate the flash drum by closing all three valves (i.e. the inlet and two outlet valves).
ing anything for a minute of simulation
ing trend located in the Instances tab under the FS tab, double click to
scenario icon. Click on
slowly and watch how the

a custom scripting language or record a scenario as one
the record scenario button changes
scenario recording or
the valves to isolate

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Hint: To close the valve on the liquid outlet stream from the drum, LV1, double click on the level
controller to bring
between manual and automatic control

Click on Manual
dragging the slider to zero.

Step 3Chec4 stea#y state

Hit the resume key and watch as the valves change color, going from green to
yellow to red. Allow the simulation to run for a minute
valves closed. Bring up the
liquid level in the drum.

To close the valve on the liquid outlet stream from the drum, LV1, double click on the level
to bring up the controllers faceplate within which the
between manual and automatic control and specify a new set point for the controller.

Click on Manual button to override the controller and manually close the valve
dragging the slider to zero.
stea#y state
resume key and watch as the valves change color, going from green to
yellow to red. Allow the simulation to run for a minute of simulation time
ed. Bring up the Depressuring trend to examine the pressure, temperature and
liquid level in the drum.

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To close the valve on the liquid outlet stream from the drum, LV1, double click on the level
controller can be toggled
set point for the controller.
to override the controller and manually close the valve by
resume key and watch as the valves change color, going from green to
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Note a slight disturbance to the drum pressure and liquid level as the valves close, isolating the
drum from the rest of the model.
Step "
With the drum isolated and the simulation running,
the drum. Watch how the trends change as the valve moves from fully closed to fully open.

drum from the rest of the model.
lated and the simulation running, open PV1, the valve on the vapor outlet from

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When the pressure in the drum reaches atmo
clicking on the

Dynsim will automatically bring up the script of the scenario just recorded
by editing the script itself.

When the pressure in the drum reaches atmospheric pressure, stop the scenario by
clicking on the button. Save the scenario as Depressuring Drum V1

Dynsim will automatically bring up the script of the scenario just recorded
ng the script itself.

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spheric pressure, stop the scenario by
as Depressuring Drum V1.
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At any time review or run the recorded scenario by clicking on the
Step $ .ecor# blow#own scenario

The second scenario simulates a blowdown of the drum V1.
steady state IC.
Click on the icon, select
simulation.
Resume the simulation and isolate the drum by closing all three valves.
Display the Scenario Summ
the button.
To model a blowdown, slowly open valve LV1 after a minute of simulation time by
double clicking on the LC
valve by manipulating the slider.


or run the recorded scenario by clicking on the scenario summary icon.
.ecor# blow#own scenario
The second scenario simulates a blowdown of the drum V1. Restore the simulation back to the
icon, select SteadyState and hit restore. This restores and freezes the
the simulation and isolate the drum by closing all three valves.
Display the Scenario Summary Window by clicking on the scenario icon. Click on

on the LC1 controller, switch to manual operation and slow open the
valve by manipulating the slider.

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scenario summary icon.
mulation back to the
restores and freezes the

scenario icon. Click on
low open the

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Observe the resulting trend that tracks both the temperature inside the drum and
temperature of the drum wall as the blowdown occurs.
Stop and save the scenario when the pressure inside
pressure.

Note to compare changes in metal and fluid temperature in the drum use the sa
Ymax values for V1.TM and V1.Flash.T.

Step %

Having saved the two scenarios they can be run
the scenario summary icon, highlight the scenario and hit the Run key
Summary window.

temperature of the drum wall as the blowdown occurs.
Stop and save the scenario when the pressure inside the drum reaches atmospheric
Note to compare changes in metal and fluid temperature in the drum use the sa
for V1.TM and V1.Flash.T.
ing saved the two scenarios they can be run at any time during the simulatio
scenario summary icon, highlight the scenario and hit the Run key

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the drum reaches atmospheric
Note to compare changes in metal and fluid temperature in the drum use the same Ymin and
at any time during the simulation by clicking on
scenario summary icon, highlight the scenario and hit the Run key on the Scenario

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The scenario changes from yellow to green indicating it is active and running.

Dynsim freezes the simulation and notifies
scenario run.

Shutdown the existing simulation

The scenario changes from yellow to green indicating it is active and running.
ezes the simulation and notifies the user with a pop-up window at the end of the

Shutdown the existing simulation and click on File\Save As LevelControl2.

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up window at the end of the
LevelControl2.

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TUTORIAL 4: Flowsheet Modificat

Objective: This tutorial looks at how to add a pump and attach a utility exchanger to the drum in
the existing simulation. When you are finished, the model should look something like this
to this schematic for point references a

We would like to build on the work already completed in Tutorial 2
Step 1 Define UM

The UOM, the component and method slates ar
definition of the unit operations.

Make the following changes to the flowsheet equipment models:

Unit Name
Source SRC1
Valve PV1
Sink SNK1

Flowsheet Modification
This tutorial looks at how to add a pump and attach a utility exchanger to the drum in
the existing simulation. When you are finished, the model should look something like this
point references and flow indicator locations.
ork already completed in Tutorial 2.
The UOM, the component and method slates are unchanged and there are some changes to the

ollowing changes to the flowsheet equipment models:
Attributes
Pb = 8000 kPag
Cv = 300
Pressure = 100 kPag

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This tutorial looks at how to add a pump and attach a utility exchanger to the drum in
the existing simulation. When you are finished, the model should look something like this, refer
there are some changes to the

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Step 2
Start the simulation
Open XV1 to 100% and
resume simulation.
Step 3
Allow the simulation to
clicking the Camera icon

Display the snapshot summary window, by clicking on the Initial Conditions Icon
(Snapshots are also called Initial Conditions)
saved.

tart the simulation in freeze mode using the button .
Open XV1 to 100% and PV1 to 50%. Unfreeze the simulation and let it run using the
resume simulation.
Allow the simulation to reach steady state and then create a snapshot called SS by
the Camera icon on the Snapshot pane.

he snapshot summary window, by clicking on the Initial Conditions Icon
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the simulation and let it run using the
create a snapshot called SS by
he snapshot summary window, by clicking on the Initial Conditions Icon
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Step "
Add a pressure controller on the drum to provide a constant suction

Unit Name
Controller PC1

Step $
Connect the controller by dragging the
PC1.PV to V1.P. You can
Drag the Default Connector from PC1 to PV1
PC1.Out automatically.

Step %
Press LF to load your model changes.
Resume the simulation
Save a snapshot when the

Step &
Add a Pump between the Drum V1 and Valve LV1 to the flowsheet

Unit Name

Add a pressure controller on the drum to provide a constant suction to the pump:
Attributes
Action= PV-SP, High Range of Input Hi_In = 10000 kPa,
Low Range of Input Lo_In = 0 kPa
Connect the controller by dragging the Default Connector from V1 to PC1 and connect
PC1.PV to V1.P. You can find V1.P under the Calculated Values node
Drag the Default Connector from PC1 to PV1which will connect the PV1.Op to the
PC1.Out automatically.
Resume the simulation and change make the Setpoint of PC1= 5000 kPa
Save a snapshot when the pressure lines out at 5000 kPa.

ump between the Drum V1 and Valve LV1 to the flowsheet
Attributes

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to the pump:
SP, High Range of Input Hi_In = 10000 kPa,
Connector from V1 to PC1 and connect
er the Calculated Values node.
the PV1.Op to the
kPa.

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Pump P1
Valve LV1
Sink SNK2

Step )
= 5000 kPa.
Save a snapshot

Step ,
Add a separate flow path for the utility exchanger: Source SRC2, Valve XV2, Utility
Heat Exchanger E1

Unit Name
Source SRC2
Valve XV2
Utility Ex E1
Sink SNK3

Step 13
Drag a heat stream from the E

P1
Flow Curve Scale Qscale = 0.1 m3/sec, Head Curve Scale
DHScale = 500 m, Efficiency Curve Scale ETAScale = 0.7,
Reverse Flow Factor KJR = 0, Use Default Curve = True
LV1 Valve Cv = 100 Cv, Reverse Flow Factor KJR = 0
SNK2 Pressure Pb = 6000 kPag
Press LF to load your model changes. Resume simulation and make the Setpo
Save a snapshot when the pressure steadies out at 5000 kPa.
Heat Exchanger E1 (Heat Stream type) and Sink SNK3.
Attributes
Pressure PB = 800 kPag, Temperature Tb = 500 K,
Composition: Methane = 0.1, Ethane = 0.2, Propane = 1, N
Butane = 1
Valve Cv = 500, Reverse Flow Factor KJR = 0,
Open 20%
Metal Mass MM = 5000 kg, Volume Vol2 = 2 m3, Heat
Transfer Area = 50 m2, Constant Overall Heat Transfer
Coefficient ConstUFlag = True, Overall Heat Transfer
Coefficient U = 4 kW/m2-K
Pressure Pb = 500 kPag
Drag a heat stream from the E1 to V1. Note: Connect to the fluid heat stream port of V1.

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Flow Curve Scale Qscale = 0.1 m3/sec, Head Curve Scale
rve Scale ETAScale = 0.7,
Reverse Flow Factor KJR = 0, Use Default Curve = True
Valve Cv = 100 Cv, Reverse Flow Factor KJR = 0
and make the Setpoint of PC1
when the pressure steadies out at 5000 kPa.
Pressure PB = 800 kPag, Temperature Tb = 500 K,
Composition: Methane = 0.1, Ethane = 0.2, Propane = 1, N-
Valve Cv = 500, Reverse Flow Factor KJR = 0,
Vol2 = 2 m3, Heat
Transfer Area = 50 m2, Constant Overall Heat Transfer
Coefficient ConstUFlag = True, Overall Heat Transfer
luid heat stream port of V1.

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Step 11

Press LF to load your model changes and resume simulation.
Double click on valve XV2 and open the valve.
Save a snapshot when the pressure lines out at 5

LF to load your model changes and resume simulation.
Double click on valve XV2 and open the valve.
hen the pressure lines out at 5000 kPa and the V1 level is

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