Aspen Plus Master User Certification for Batch Processes Exam


An Aspen Plus Certified Master User for Batch Processes demonstrates the advanced knowledge and practical expertise required to build, analyse and troubleshoot complex process simulations using Aspen Plus with minimal guidance.


Passing this master-level examination validates proficiency in advanced process simulation workflows, including electrolyte systems, solid-fluid equilibrium, batch process simulation, solids handling and drying operations, rate-based separations, thermodynamic model selection and calibration, process optimization, and systematic troubleshooting of complex simulations.


The certification also assesses the ability to apply Aspen Plus to sustainability challenges, including energy efficiency, industrial decarbonization, techno-economic evaluation, and carbon footprint analysis.


A separate Master exam is also available for Aspen Plus for Polymers.

Audience:

- Process Engineer

- Chemical Engineer

- Modeling Engineer

- Research Engineer

- Product Engineer

- Project Engineer

Exam Details

  • EXAM NAME:

    Aspen Plus Master User Certification for Batch Processes Exam

  • EXAM NUMBER:

    ACMU-PLUS01

  • FORMAT:

    Multiple choice, Lab

  • EXPIRATION:

    3 Years

  • DURATION:

    4 hours

  • NUMBER OF QUESTIONS:

    58

  • PASSING SCORE:

    70 %

  • LEVEL:

    Aspen Certified Master User

  • SOFTWARE PROVIDED:

    Aspen Plus

Exam Preparation

Training is not mandatory, however it's highly recommended. 

Before taking the Master Level Exam, we recommend you attend the following instructor-led course:

• Aspen Plus: Distillation Modeling (Includes Sustainability Module)

• Modeling of Processes with Aqueous Ionic Solutions - Electrolytes and Salts

• Solids Modeling Using Aspen Plus

• Modeling Batch Processes using Aspen Plus

• Aspen Plus: Real Time Modeling and Optimization


You are also required to either:

- Hold the Aspen Plus Expert User Certification (second-level certification), or

- Have extensive hands-on experience with Aspen Plus, typically gained over 10-15 years of industry use.


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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 the Aspen certification guidelines before taking the exam. You must be familiar with the 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 receive an email to post your credentials on LinkedIn. Please make sure you provide 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 Master Certified User.

#AspenPlus #AspenCertified #AspenMasterUserCertification #AspenTechUniversity

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