Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam

An Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger Certified User has the in-depth understanding and practical skills required to build Shell & Tube exchanger models and interpret results using Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger program.  Passing this exam will demonstrate your skills in building different shell & tube heat exchangers, including defining the properties of streams, building different TEMA/Non-TEMA standard shell & tube exchanger for different applications, and interpreting the available analysis and results. This exam also demonstrates understanding of more advanced topics such as troubleshooting practices to remove vibration warnings and selection of fluid location selection based on heat transfer resistance analysis.

Audience:

Process Engineer
Chemical Engineer

Exam Details

  • EXAM NAME:

    Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam

  • EXAM NUMBER:

    ACU-EHX01

  • FORMAT:

    Multiple choice and lab

  • EXPIRATION:

    3 Years

  • DURATION:

    4 hours

  • NUMBER OF QUESTIONS:

    49

  • PASSING SCORE:

    70 %

  • LEVEL:

    Aspen Certified User

  • SOFTWARE PROVIDED:

    Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger

Exam Preparation

Training is not required, however it's highly recommended to take one of these training classes before the exam

Design and Rate Shell & Tube Exchangers (Instructor led) 
Online- Design and Rate Shell & Tube Exchangers (Self-paced)

Review Exam Topics

Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Study Guide
 

Exam Guidelines

NOTEPay attention to the language of the exam indicated on the website before you register. The instructions from the proctor during the exam and the exam itself will be provided in the indicated language.


During your online exam you will be proctored by our certified instructors.


The following are required for you to take the exam:

1. WebCam to monitor you

2. High speed internet - ensure you have minimal devices connected and use ethernet cord if internet is slow. Run this test: https://use.cloudshare.com/Ent/Machine.mvc/testpage#/

3. Google Chrome Web Browser


Read Aspen certification guidelines before taking the exam. You must be familiar with technology used for online exams and the expectations. 

After the exam

Results will be sent to you within two weeks.

If you passed the exam, you will recieve an email to post your credentials on Linkedin. Please make sure you provided your Linkedin email address on the exam to the proctor. 
View the instructions to post your credentials on Linkedin.

In your post when you “Share to Linkedin” feel free to edit verbiage, however please use the below hashtags. 
Proud to announce that I am certified as an Aspen Plus Certified User.
#AspenEDR  #processoptimization #aspenusercertification #Aspentraining

If retake needed, a report will be provided identifying areas of improvement. Read Aspen Certification Policy of when you are eligible to take the next exam.

Register for a Exam

Name Version Exam Location Language Date Time Zone Time Type Price
Name: ACU-EHX01 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V11.1 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-APAC Language: English Date: 03/20/2025 Time Zone: Singapore Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX01 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V11.1 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-APAC Language: English Date: 06/12/2025 Time Zone: Singapore Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX01 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V11.1 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-APAC Language: English Date: 11/27/2025 Time Zone: Singapore Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX01 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V11.1 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-APAC Language: English Date: 08/21/2025 Time Zone: Singapore Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX101 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V12.0 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 03/19/2025 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX101 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V12.0 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 01/22/2025 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX101 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V12.0 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 02/18/2025 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX101 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V12.0 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 06/18/2025 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX101 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V12.0 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 05/21/2025 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
Name: ACU-EHX101 Aspen Shell & Tube Exchanger User Certification Exam Version: V12.0 Exam: Aspen Shell and Tube Exchanger Location: Virtual-EMEA Language: English Date: 04/15/2025 Time Zone: United Kingdom Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register

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