List of chemical process simulators

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This is a list of software used to simulate the material and energy balances of chemical process plants. Applications for this include design studies, engineering studies, design audits, debottlenecking studies, control system check-out, process simulation, dynamic simulation, operator training simulators, pipeline management systems, production management systems, digital twins.

SoftwareDeveloperApplicationsOperating SystemLicenseURL
Advanced Simulation Library (ASL) Avtech ScientificProcess data validation and reconciliation, real-time optimization, virtual sensing and predictive controlWindows, Linux, FreeBSD, Macopen-source (AGPLv3)
APMonitor APMonitorMATLAB/Python/Julia-based data reconciliation, real-time optimization, dynamic simulation and nonlinear predictive controlWindows, Linuxopen-source (BSD-2-Clause)
Apros Fortum and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Dynamic process simulation for power plantsWindowsclosed-source
ASCEND ASCENDDynamic process simulation, general purpose languageWindows, BSD, Linuxopen-source (GPLv2)
Aspen Custom Modeler (ACM) Aspen Technology Dynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Aspen HYSYS Aspen Technology Process simulation and optimizationWindowsclosed-source
Aspen Plus Aspen Technology Process simulation and optimizationWindowsclosed-source
ASSETTKongsberg DigitalDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
BatchColumnFives ProSimSimulation and Optimization of batch distillation columnsWindowsclosed-source
BATCHESBatch Process Technologies, Inc.Simulation of recipe driven multiproduct and multipurpose batch processes for applications in design, scheduling and supply chain managementLinuxclosed-source
BatchReactorFives ProSimSimulation of reactors in batch modeWindowsclosed-source
BILCO CASPEO Software to simulate mass balances using a data reconciliation algorithmWindowsclosed-source
BioSTEAMYoel Cortes-Pena & BioSTEAM Development GroupDesign, simulation, and costing of biorefineries under uncertaintyWindows, Mac, Linuxopen-source (BSD-3-Clause)
CADSIM PlusAurel Systems Inc.Dynamic process simulator with CAD front end and process stream specification flexibilityWindowsclosed-source
ChromWorksYPSO-FACTOChromatographic process design, simulation & optimizationWindowsclosed-source
CHEMCADChemstationsSoftware suite for process simulationWindowsclosed-source
CHEMPROEPCONProcess Flow Simulation, Fluid Flow Simulation, & Process Equipment SizingWindowsclosed-source
Cycad ProcessCM SolutionsProcess simulation and drawing package for minerals and metallurgical fieldsWindowsclosed-source
Cycle-TempoAsimptoteThermodynamic analysis and optimization of systems for the production of electricity, heat and refrigerationWindowsclosed-source
COCO simulator + ChemSepAmsterCHEMSteady state process simulation based on CAPE-OPEN Interface Standard Windowsopen-source (Coco License 3.4)
D-SPICEKongsberg DigitalDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Design II for Windows WinSim Inc.Process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Distillation expert trainerATROperator training simulator for distillation processclosed-source
Dymola Dassault Systèmes Modelica-based dynamic modelling and simulation softwareWindows, Linuxclosed-source
DynoChemScale-up SystemsDynamic process simulation and optimizationWindowsclosed-source
DYNSIM AVEVA Dynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Dyssol [1] DyssolTECDynamic flowsheet simulation of solids processesWindows, Linuxopen-source (BSD-3-Clause)
DWSIM Daniel Medeiros, Gustavo León and Gregor ReichertProcess simulatorWindows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOSopen-source (GPLv3), freemium
EMSO ALSOC ProjectModelling, simulation and optimisation, steady state and dynamic, equation oriented with open source modelsWindows, Linuxclosed-source (UI), open-source (library)

EQ-COMPAmit KatyalVapor Liquid Equilibrium SoftwareSoftware-as-a-Serviceclosed-source [59]
FlowTran FlowTranTransient single phase pipeline simulationclosed-source
GAMSGAMSGeneral Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS)Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Solarisclosed-source
gPROMSPSE LtdAdvanced process simulation and modellingclosed-source
HSC Sim Outotec Oyj Advanced process simulation and modelling, Flowsheet simulationWindowsclosed-source
HYD-PREDICAmit KatyalMultiphase flow assurance and hydrate modellingSoftware-as-a-Serviceclosed-source
HYDROFLOTahoe Design SoftwarePiping System Design with Steady State AnalysisWindowsclosed-source
Indiss Plus® Corys Dynamic process simulator for hydrocarbons, chemicalsWindowsclosed-source
ICASKT-ConsortiumIntegrated Computer-Aided SystemWindowsclosed-source
IDEASAndritz AutomationDynamic simulator for pulp, oil sands, potash, and hard rock miningWindowsclosed-source
iiSE SimulatoriiSE companyEquation oriented chemical process simulator and optimizerWindows, Linuxclosed-source
INOSIMInosim Software GmbHDiscrete-event dynamic simulation software for mixed batch-continuous processes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industryWindowsclosed-source
INVIDESRheinmetall ElectronicsVisual, dynamic Process Simulation framework for power plants, pipeline systems, upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas plants, renewable energy plants and hydrogen plantsWindowsclosed-source[91]
IPSE GOSimTech GmbHProcess simulation application that works in the browser, provides a visual flowsheet editor and supports online collaborationSoftware-as-a-Serviceclosed-source
IPSEproSimTech GmbHVisual process simulation framework with ready-to-use model libraries for power systems, desalination, flue gas cleaning etc. and option to define own model librariesWindowsclosed-source
ITHACAElement ProcessGeneral purpose dynamic chemical process simulatorWindowsclosed-source
JADE GSE Systems Dynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
JModelica.org Modelon ABProcess simulationWindows, Linux, macOSclosed-source [2]
K-SpiceKongsberg DigitalDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
LedaFlowKongsberg DigitalTransient multiphase pipeline simulationWindowsclosed-source
LIBPFsimevoC++ Library for process flowsheetingLinux, Windows, macOSclosed-source
METSIM Metsim International General-purpose dynamic and steady-state process simulation systemWindowsclosed-source
Modelon ImpactModelon ABGeneral-purpose, multi-domain dynamic and steady-state process and system simulation systemLinux (SaaS, on-prem), Windowsclosed-source
Mimic Simulation Software MYNAH TechnologiesFirst-principles dynamic simulator built for software acceptance testing and operator training systemsWindowsclosed-source
Mobatec ModellerMobatecAdvanced Dynamic (Steady-State) Process Modelling EnvironmentWindowsclosed-source
NAPCON ProsDSNeste Engineering Solutions OyDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
OLGA Schlumberger Transient multiphase pipeline simulationWindowsclosed-source
OLI Analyzer OLI Systems, Inc.Chemical phase equilibrium simulation featuring electrolytesWindowsclosed-source
OmegalandOMEGA SimulationDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
OptiRampStatistics & Control, Inc.Real-time Process Simulation and Optimization, Multi variable Predictive ControlWindowsclosed-source
OpenModelica Open-Source Modelica ConsortiumGeneral purpose simulationLinux, macOSopen-source (OSMC-PL 1.2)
PD-PLUSDeerhaven Technical SoftwareSteady-State Modeling of Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refining ProcessesWindowsclosed-source
PIPE-FLO Professional Engineered Software Inc. Piping System Simulation and DesignWindowsclosed-source
PIPEFLOSchlumbergerSteady state multiphase flowline simulationWindowsclosed-source
PIPESIM Schlumberger Steady state multiphase flowline simulationWindowsclosed-source
PEL SuitePEL SoftwareSteady state process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Petro-SIMKBC Advanced TechnologiesDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
PETROX Petrobras In-house steady state refining process simulator [3] Windowsclosed-sourceN/A
Power Plant Simulator & DesignerKED GmbHBasic Engineering and Dynamic process simulation for power plantsWindowsclosed-source
Process Engineering ToolS (PETS)Stratus Engineering, Inc.Process Engineering SoftwareWindowsclosed-source
Process StudioStamicarbonSimulation Suite for Modeling, Engineering & TrainingWindowsclosed-source
Prode PropertiesProde SoftwareThermodynamic Library, Properties of pure fluids and mixtures, Multi phase Equilibria + process simulationWindows, Linux, Androidclosed-source
Prode Process InterfaceProde SoftwareProcess simulation, optimization realtime controlWindowsclosed-source
ProMax Bryan Research & EngineeringProcess simulator capable of modeling oil & gas plants, refineries, and many chemical plantsWindowsclosed-source
ProPhyPlusFives ProSimThermodynamic calculation softwareWindowsclosed-source
ProSecFives ProSimSimulation of brazed plate fin heat exchangersWindowsclosed-source
ProSim DACFives ProSimDynamic adsorption column simulationWindowsclosed-source
ProSim HEXFives ProSimHeat Exchangers SimulationWindowsclosed-source
ProSimPlusFives ProSimSteady-state simulation and optimization of processesWindowsclosed-source
ProSimulatorSim InfosystemsProcess and Power plant simulationWindowsclosed-source
ProTreat / SulphurProOptimized Gas TreatingSteady state simulation of amine gas sweetening, glycol dehydration, modified Claus SRUs, tail gas clean-up, and post-combustion carbon capture processesWindowsclosed-source
PRO/II AVEVA Steady state process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Pyomo Sandia and UC Davis Steady state and dynamic process simulationAll Platformsopen-source
ROMeo AVEVA Process optimizationWindowsclosed-source
Reaction LabScale-up SystemsChemist-oriented kinetic modeling and reaction optimizationWindowsclosed-source
RecoVRVRTechIndustrial wastewater managementWindowsclosed-source
REXOptienceReactor Optimization and Kinetic EstimationWindowsclosed-source
AVEVA Process Simulation

(former SimCentral)

 AVEVA Steady state, Fluid flow and Dynamic process simulator.Windowsclosed-source
SimCreateTSC SimulationReal time, first principle and generic operator training simulations, plant specific emulations and OPC for live plant connections.Windowsclosed-source
Simulis ThermodynamicsFives ProSimMixture properties and fluid phase equilibria calculationsWindowsclosed-source
SolidSim (Now in Aspen Plus [4] [5] )SolidSim Engineering GmbHFlowsheet simulation of solids processesWindowsclosed-source
SPEEDUP Aspen Technology Dynamic process simulationUnix, Windowsclosed-source
SuperPro Designer Intelligen Batch and continuous process simulation.Windowsclosed-source
SysCAD KWA Kenwalt AustraliaSteady-state and dynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
UniSim Design Suite Honeywell Process simulation and optimizationWindowsclosed-source
UniSim Competency Suite Honeywell Operator Competency Management and TrainingWindowsclosed-source
USIM PAC CASPEO Steady-state simulation and optimization of processesWindowsclosed-source
Virtuoso Wood PLC Multiphase dynamic process simulator for oil & gas productionWindowsclosed-source
VMG Symmetry Schlumberger Steady state simulation, dynamic process simulation, transient multiphase flowline simulationWindowsclosed-source
Wolfram SystemModeler Wolfram Research Modelica-based Dynamic multidomain modelling (mechanical, electrical, chemical)Windows, Mac, Linuxclosed-source
XPSIMProcess Simulation ServicesSteady state and dynamic process simulation, transient multiphase pipeline simulatorWindowsclosed-source

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References

  1. ↑ Skorych, Vasyl; Dosta, Maksym; Heinrich, Stefan (2020-07-01). "Dyssol—An open-source flowsheet simulation framework for particulate materials". SoftwareX. 12: 100572. doi: 10.1016/j.softx.2020.100572 . hdl: 11420/7424 . ISSN   2352-7110.
  2. ↑ "JModelica Closed Source Announcement". Archived from the original on 13 Feb 2020. Retrieved 13 Feb 2020.
  3. ↑ Barbosa, Renato A. (1 May 2013). Petrobras in-House Process Simulator As a Strategic Advantage. 13 AIChE Spring Meeting, San Antonio, TX. AIChE. 294028.
  4. ↑ "SolidSim Engineering was acquired by Aspen Technology on February 9, 2012". mergr.com. Archived from the original on 24 Dec 2020. Retrieved 24 Dec 2020.
  5. ↑ "Solidsim". Archived from the original on 29 Oct 2020. Retrieved 24 Dec 2020. SolidSim Engineering was absorbed by Aspen Technology Inc. with the unit operations of SolidSim made available in Aspen Plus.
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