Aspen Plus V7.3.2 is a revolutionary new version of Aspen Plus, with a completely re-imagined modern user interface. The new user interface is designed based on particular types of users and the tasks they carry out. It is faster to learn and easier to use, with a streamlined workflow and a wide range of improvements to improve
There are many reasons to upgrade to Aspen Plus V7.3.2, here are the top 10:
1. Aspen Common Shell - Better Windows Management
The new Aspen Plus is based on AspenTech's new 'common shell' - a customizable, multi-panel workspace that provides quick access to data and results. The new design lets you optimize your workspace - whether you use a minimalist laptop or a multi-monitor workstation. Each workspace layout can be named, saved, and recalled later - making it easy to build custom views. The new workspace also features a 'Zoom bar' on the lower right side of the screen. Use the Zoom bar, shortcut keys, or mouse wheel to zoom in or out on the flowsheet and the forms.
2. Environments - Different Views for Different Users
Aspen Plus is divided into two Environments. The Property Environment includes everything needed to configure physical properties. Use this environment to find and characterize components; estimate properties based on structure; fit pure component, mixture, and phase equilibrium parameters against experimental data; and interactively analyze properties.
Use the Simulation Environment to build, modify, and run flowsheet models; to analyze the process; to size and rate equipment, and evaluate process costs.
3. Ribbons to Streamline Workflow
The new Aspen Plus streamlines workflow using Microsoft Office style ribbons. These ribbons replace the toolbars and menus used in previous versions. The ribbons have been carefully organized to bring common tasks together. For example, the Properties Home ribbon brings together the common property-related tasks.
The Simulation Home ribbon includes the most common tasks related to running models and evaluating the simulation results.
The Equation Oriented ribbon brings together the commands and features related to building and running equation-oriented models. Bringing the related commands together lowers the learning curve, making it easier for everyone to learn and use this powerful and unique feature of Aspen Plus.
There are additional ribbons focused on setting up and running Economic Evaluation, preparing models for dynamic simulation, and building and modifying the process flowsheet, and customizing Aspen Plus.
4. Universal Units of Measure
Selecting and changing units of measure is quick and easy in the new Aspen Plus. Change the units set on the Home ribbon and all the units of measure in the simulation case immediately synchronize with the new units of measure. The unit set can be customized at any time to meet your needs.
5. Standard Look and Feel to Facilitate Learning
In the new Aspen Plus, it is easy to distinguish inputs from results. Input variables are always blue.
A bold font shows input values touched by the user; an italics font is used to show input values at their default setting. Calculation results are always shown in a black font. This new color standard, already used by other aspenONE Engineering tools, makes it easier to understand models created
