Course Trailer
About this Course
📚 This Introductory Course on Aspen Plus teaches you how to use the software to simulate key unit operations and chemical processes commonly found in the industry.
You will simulate a small process using essential unit operations like:
- Pump
- Heat Exchanger
- Reactor
- Flash Separator
- Distillation Column
- Mixer and Splitter
👨🏫 Designed for
Students, teachers, engineers, and researchers involved in process modeling, plant design, or operations.
📚 Course Approach
A didactic and practical focus, combining applied theory, live demos, and guided exercises.
🎯 By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Aspen Plus interface confidently
- Set up and run basic process simulations
- Analyze results such as stream compositions, duties, and balances
- Interpret parameters for individual unit operations
🚀 Recommended for
Anyone beginning their journey in Aspen Plus or process simulation in general.
✅ You’ll learn to:
- Select and define thermodynamic property methods
- Build flowsheets from scratch
- Input physical and operating data for each unit
- Run simulations and troubleshoot errors
- Validate results using engineering principles
- Understand the Aspen Plus workflow for chemical process analysis
Self-Paced, Dynamic Lectures
Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
The lectures are concise, engaging, and focused—designed to maximize your understanding efficiently.
Downloadable Material
Get access to all simulation files, workshop materials, spreadsheets, reference guides and companion E-Book.
Use them to practice offline, follow along with lessons, or revisit concepts anytime.
Evaluations, Quizzes
Evaluate your progress through interactive quizzes and self-assessments.
Reinforce key concepts, identify gaps, and ensure you're ready to apply what you've learned in real scenarios.
30 Day Money-Back Warranty
Enroll with confidence—if the course doesn’t meet your expectations, you can request a full refund within 30 days.
No questions asked.
Certificate of Completion
Receive an official certificate or diploma once you finish the course—perfect for showcasing your new skills on your resume, LinkedIn, or job applications.
Instructor Support
Get guidance whenever you need it—ask questions, request feedback, and interact directly with the instructor throughout the course.
Example Curriculum
- Introduction to Aspen Plus Graphical User Interface (1:49)
- Starting Page - New, Open, Extensions, Templates Overview (2:54)
- Landing Page (8:26)
- File Extensions & Templates (3:31)
- What is an Environment? (3:52)
- Aspen Plus - Physical Property Environment (5:08)
- Simulation Environment (4:06)
- Aspen Plus - the Simulation Environment (4:59)
- Getting Help (4:26)
- Aspen Plus - Getting Help (5:00)
- Overview of the Section - Unit Operation Blocks (3:25)
- Unit Operations Types (4:13)
- Aspen Plus - Unit Operations in the GUI (2:43)
- Mixers/Splitter (2:42)
- Exercise: Mixers/splitters (6:18)
- Separators (2:45)
- Exercise: Separators - Flash2 & Flash3 (8:09)
- Heat Exchangers (2:16)
- Exercise: Exchanger - Heater (8:06)
- Columns (3:21)
- Exercise: Columns - RadFrac (13:30)
- Reactors (3:49)
- Exercise: Reactors - RStoic (11:17)
- Pressure Changers (2:26)
- Exercise: Pressure Changer - Pump (13:03)
- Unit Operations Wrap-up (1:14)
Course Enrollment
This and all other courses are available only via the All Courses - One Subscription Membership.
Hi, I’m Emmanuel Ortega,
a.k.a. the Chemical Engineering Guy!
With five years in the chemical industry, from petrochemical plant design to polyester textiles, I bring real-world experience to show the true value of engineering knowledge.
My Expertise:
- Process Simulation & Optimization
- Chemical Process Design
- Process Equipment Design
- Automotive & Industrial Polyester Yarn Technologies
- Online Tutoring, Online Education Management
The Courses I design are entirely dynamic. You will see theory and then apply it ASAP to a real life problem! I even use the books you are using right now in your engineering courses...
I'll see you in class!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- When does the course start and finish?
- The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
- How long do I have access to the course?
- *How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
- NOTE*: This is true as long as you keep your subscription active.
- What if I am unhappy with the course?
- We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
- Will I Get a Certificate/Diploma of Completion?
- Yes! After the course, you will get a Certificate of Completion with a Diploma! You can use this in your Resume!
- Are Resources Downloadable?
- Absolutely YES! Every resource is available for download, allowing you to study alongside them.
- Any doubt? Message me!
- Please reach out! [email protected]
