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Petro-SIM vs Aspen HYSYS

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Petro-SIM

KBC (A Yokogawa Company) · Process Simulation

02040608010071EPC INDEX

A refinery specialist with strong reactor models and site-wide optimisation, especially valued in operations and revamps.

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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. 8Capability25%10
  2. 6Interoperability20%7
  3. 8Scale15%9
  4. 7Usability15%7
  5. 6Deployment10%6
  6. 7Ecosystem15%10
AttributePetro-SIMAspen HYSYS
VendorKBC (A Yokogawa Company)AspenTech
CategoryProcess SimulationProcess Simulation
StatusActiveActive
DeploymentDesktopDesktop
LicensingCommercial licenceCommercial licence
Standardsn/an/a
Strengths
  • Kinetic refinery reactor models
  • Site-wide modelling
  • Hybrid AI and first-principles approach
  • Steady-state and dynamics in one tool
  • Relief and safety study coverage
  • Largest pool of trained engineers
Considerations
  • Narrower industry focus
  • Smaller EPC footprint than general simulators
  • Licensing through KBC
  • Premium licensing
  • Chemicals-heavy work may suit Aspen Plus better
  • Cloud deployment is not its strong suit

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