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Aspen Plus vs Aspen HYSYS

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Aspen Plus

AspenTech · Process Simulation

02040608010081EPC INDEX

The reference simulator for chemicals and specialty processes, with property methods few competitors match. Expect to invest in skilled users.

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Aspen HYSYS

AspenTech · Process Simulation

02040608010084EPC INDEX

The benchmark simulator for oil and gas and refining. Its depth and the size of its user community make it the safe default for EPC process teams in hydrocarbons.

  1. 10Capability25%10
  2. 7Interoperability20%7
  3. 9Scale15%9
  4. 6Usability15%7
  5. 6Deployment10%6
  6. 9Ecosystem15%10
AttributeAspen PlusAspen HYSYS
VendorAspenTechAspenTech
CategoryProcess SimulationProcess Simulation
StatusActiveActive
DeploymentDesktopDesktop
LicensingCommercial licenceCommercial licence
Standardsn/an/a
Strengths
  • Unrivalled property methods
  • Solids, polymers and electrolytes
  • Integrated economic and emissions analysis
  • Steady-state and dynamics in one tool
  • Relief and safety study coverage
  • Largest pool of trained engineers
Considerations
  • Steeper learning curve than HYSYS
  • Premium licensing
  • Desktop-centred
  • Premium licensing
  • Chemicals-heavy work may suit Aspen Plus better
  • Cloud deployment is not its strong suit

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