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Understand the power of first principles-driven hybrid models in industrial applications. Learn the advantages of integrating mechanistic principles with AI and machine learning techniques to create accurate, predictive models. Use real-time plant data to enhance model accuracy to replace modeled relationships not fully captured by traditional engineering models. 

Audience:

- Control Engineers who are interested in using Machine learning/AI to improve quality control

- Process Engineers who are interested in using Machine learning/AI to build complex models* today that are accurate and run quickly 

- Engineers and Managers involved in digitalization strategies for their companies

- Anyone interested in Aspen Hybrid Models


*Complex models: Simulations models for equipment that cannot be modeled today through first principles, Building digital twins for online deployment


Training Details

  • Course Id:

    EHM026

  • Duration:

    1 day(s)

  • CEUs Awarded:

    0.7

  • Level:

    Introductory

Benefits

- Gain the practical skills and knowledge to begin using Aspen Hybrid Models

- Learn differences between various workflows and information needed to create Aspen Hybrid models

- Review and work through examples of different types of Aspen Hybrid Models to get hands-on experience


Approach

  • Clear guidance on fundamental topics
  • Industry workflows
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Experienced instructor-guided demonstrations
  • Q&A on student-specific problems


Pre-requisites

For Control Engineers:

- APC105 Model and Build Aspen DMC3 controllers using Aspen DMC3 Builder 


For Process Engineers: 

- EAP101 Introduction to Process Modeling using Aspen Plus OR

- EHY101 Introduction to Process Modeling using Aspen HYSYS

Subsequent Courses

EHM101, EHM102

Agenda

Introduction to Aspen Hybrid Models

- Understand what Aspen Hybrid Models and their applications are

- Review different types of modeling approaches and their advantages and disadvantages

- Recognize the importance of using hybrid modeling and how it can help solve complex problems


Creating Aspen Hybrid Models

- Understand what Aspen AI Model Builder is 

- Identify the workflow of Aspen AI Model Builder

- Discuss how to access Aspen AI Model Builder

- Understand how to create a new project in Aspen AI Model Builder 

Workshop 1: Create an AI Driven Hybrid model for a membrane using plant data


Data Importing and Configuration

- Review data format required for building the Hybrid Models

- Understand how to import data from external sources to the Aspen AI Model Builder

- Discuss how to configure the imported variables 

Workshop 2: Configure the project to build the hybrid model 


Analyzing and Cleaning Raw Data

- Understand the tools to analyze raw data

- Discuss different options available for data cleaning

- Learn how to apply different conditioning techniques to raw data


Building the Hybrid Model

- Build a hybrid model from conditioned plant data

- Select dependent and independent variables to be used in the Hybrid Model

- Identify Machine Learning methods 

Workshop 3: Conditioning the Raw data and building the Hybrid Model 


Analyzing and Deploying the Hybrid Model

- Analyze results for the model built using parity and coefficient plots as well as accuracy and predictability values

- Learn how to deploy hybrid models in the process simulator

- Explore the automatic changes made to the simulation interface once the model has been deployed

Workshop 4: Analyzing and Deploying Hybrid Model


Introduction to Aspen Multi-Case

- Review of what is Aspen Multi-Case 

- Discuss the advantages of using Aspen Multi-Case for building Reduced Order Models

- Demonstrate steps involved in using Aspen Multi-Case

Workshop 5: Use simulation data to build a Reduced Order Sensor to improve quality control in a distillation column for Aspen DMC3

Workshop 6: Create simulation data for a Cumene Production Process using Aspen Plus or Natural Gas Dehydration with TEG using Aspen HYSYS


Additional Workshop

Workshop 7: Create an Aspen Hybrid Model for improving quality control in a distillation column for Aspen DMC3

Workshop 8: Create an Aspen Hybrid Model for a Cumene Production Process using Aspen Plus or Natural Gas Dehydration with TEG using Aspen HYSYS

Register for a Class

Date Class Type Location Price Language
Date(s): 05/14/2026 - 05/14/2026 Type: Public Classroom Location: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 1600
Houston , Texas USA 77042
Price: (USD) 700.00 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.