Introduction to Plant Data Tool for Digital Twin Solutions

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand the pre-requisite of the program.

• Setup Plant Data project in simulator.

• Import and condition data.

• Learn how to map tags to process variables. 

• Optimize simulation file.

• Deploy project in Aspen OnLine.

Audience:

• Engineers working on Plant optimization and troubleshooting

• Process control Engineers / Managers

Training Details

  • Course Id:

    CEAP3021

  • Duration:

    0.5 day(s)

  • CEUs Awarded:

    0.4

  • Level:

    Introductory

Benefits

• Gain the skills and knowledge to setup the connection between plant historian and process simulation model.

• Learn practical skill to apply plant data to the simulation model.

• Determine optimal process conditions to improve current processes through process simulator using online plant data.

Approach

  • Instruction on basic topics
  • Discussion about the general approach and the key elements for successful data transfer from plant historian to process simulator
  • Instructor-guided demonstrations of features

Pre-requisites

  • Some prior experience in modeling using Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS recommended
  • "EAP101 Introduction to Process Modeling using Aspen Plus" or “EHY101: Introduction to Process Modeling using Aspen HYSYS” is helpful, but not required
  • Basic understanding of plant historian operation

Subsequent Courses

• EAP3021: Aspen OnLine: Project Setup and Establish Connection

• EAP3022: Aspen OnLine: Advanced Configuration

• EAP301 Real-Time Optimization

• APC1400 Introduction to Advanced Process Control

• APC2400 Advanced Process Control Application Development and Online Deployment 

Agenda

Introduction

• Explain Digital Twin concept 

• Describe the basic requirements 


Project Setup

• Explain the ribbon options

• Import Data to simulator

• Condition Data

• Describe what variable attributes are

• Explain the unit conversion process:

• Execute the model in simulation mode

• Run Optimization Case 

• Deploy the model in Aspen Online


The format of the course is a presentation with demonstrations of the software. Note there is no hands on workshops during this class. Additional materials for the reference and practice will be provided after the session.


Register for a Class

Date Class Type Location Price Language
Date(s): 06/30/2026 - 06/30/2026 Type: Public Virtual Location: Virtual-EMEA Price: (USD) 550.00 Language: English Register

Aspen Technology, Inc. awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training classes conducted by our organization. One CEU is granted for every 10 hours of class participation.