Introduction

Process simulation and engineering documentation are essential for designing, analyzing, and optimizing industrial processes in oil & gas, petrochemicals, and energy sectors. Aspen HYSYS is a leading tool used for steady-state and dynamic simulation, while Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) are critical for translating process designs into operational systems.

This 5-day intensive training program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, provides a practical and integrated approach to process simulation using HYSYS and the development of accurate P&IDs. It combines simulation fundamentals with engineering documentation practices to support real-world process design and operation.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in building simulation models, analyzing process performance, and generating P&IDs aligned with industry standards.

Course Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand process simulation fundamentals
• Build and run simulations using Aspen HYSYS
• Select appropriate thermodynamic models
• Model key process units (separators, compressors, heat exchangers)
• Interpret simulation results and optimize processes
• Develop and read P&IDs
• Integrate simulation outputs into engineering design documentation
• Apply industry standards for P&ID generation

Target Audience

• Process and Chemical Engineers
• Oil & Gas Engineers
• Design and Project Engineers
• Plant Operations Engineers
• Engineering Consultants and Technical Specialists

Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Process Simulation & HYSYS Basics

• Overview of process simulation in engineering
• Introduction to Aspen HYSYS interface
• Thermodynamic models and fluid packages
• Creating basic simulation cases

Day 2: Modeling Process Equipment

• Modeling separators and flash systems
• Heat exchangers and energy balance
• Compressors and pumps
• Stream properties and process flow analysis

Day 3: Advanced Simulation and Optimization

• Process optimization techniques
• Sensitivity analysis
• Case studies in oil & gas processing
• Troubleshooting simulation issues

Day 4: Introduction to P&ID and Engineering Documentation

• Fundamentals of P&IDs
• Symbols and standards (ISA, ISO)
• Reading and interpreting P&IDs
• Linking process flow diagrams (PFDs) to P&IDs

Day 5: P&ID Development & Integrated Workshop

• Developing P&IDs from simulation data
• Control loops and instrumentation representation
• Safety and control integration
• Final workshop: Building a process simulation and generating P&ID
• Review and evaluation