DYNAMIC SIMULATION OF REAL SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER PROCESS

ABSTRACT METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH EXPECTED RESULT

With the development in the field of computer technology, The comparison between the results from the simulation and the
simulation is getting more interesting alternative for pilot Problem Statement experimentation should be the same. But if there is a difference
plants companies. Aspen software is a simulation tool for between the results, the error for getting the same values is
multi-engineering purpose. In order to be able to make any about ±10%. This is because, the equations that are used in the
valid conclusions the shell and tube heat exchanger (STHE) simulation process such as material and energy balance are
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has to be verified, this study tries to verify the dynamics over specific and similar with the STHE that will be run in the
a STHE. The proposed modelling technique can be used in a laboratory experiment. The error mostly happened because of
digital computer for the dynamic simulation of almost any the experimentation and assumption during the simulation
Simulation Process process.
type of STHE. The model includes time-dependent inlet
conditions for both the cold and the hot streams. Hence, a
number of start-up cases can be simulated and, once the
system reaches a stationary operating point, a disturbance Experimentation CONCLUSION
can be introduced in the inlet temperatures or the flow rates. The driving forces of lower operating costs, lower process
This particular feature makes the model very useful not only emissions coupled with higher quality products will push the
for design purposes but also for transient analysis and Data Analysis application of dynamic simulation of process design. This is
control system design. because dynamic simulations provide powerful, detailed insights
into process dynamics and plant behavior that can be used to
Result Comparison & Validation improve the design, operability, safety, and productivity of
INTRODUCTION process facilities while minimizing capital and operating costs.
The traditional way of making studies is by using real
experiments. Companies spend a lot of money and
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resources each year by building pilot plants to conduct these
real experiments. The most cost efficient way, has been up REFERENCES
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1. Simulate real STHE; 2. Run real STHE laboratory
experiment; 3. Compare the results between experimentation NAME: Nirwayanti Binti Tajuddin
with simulation process; 4. Study flow rate and temperature Schematic Diagram for STHE (Model: HE 667) STUDENT I.D.: KA02038
of real STHE. SUPERVISOR: Mr. Mohd Yusri Bin Mohd Yunus