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gPROMS Process

by Siemens

Equation-based process modelling platform for steady-state and dynamic simulation and optimisation, developed by Process Systems Enterprise (PSE) and now part of Siemens. The gPROMS family also covers formulated products, utilities and flare analysis.

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Specification

Vendor
Siemens
Categories
Process Simulation
Phase
EEngineering
Status
Active
Deployment
Desktop
Licensing
Commercial licence
Standards
None documented
Official site
siemens.com

Capabilities

  1. aEquation-based steady-state and dynamic modelling
  2. bProcess optimisation and model-based design
  3. cHigh-fidelity digital twins and soft sensing
  4. dFlare system analysis (gFLARE)
  5. eFormulated product and utilities modelling

Assessment

A modelling power tool for high-fidelity digital twins and optimisation, best in the hands of specialists.

  1. Capability25%9/10

    Equation-based modelling and optimisation for high-fidelity steady-state and dynamic process models.

  2. Interoperability20%7/10

    Connects with the Siemens digital-enterprise portfolio and supports model reuse in operations.

  3. Scale15%7/10

    Strong for advanced unit and plant models; less common as the everyday flowsheeting tool.

  4. Usability15%5/10

    Built for modelling specialists rather than casual users.

  5. Deployment10%6/10

    Primarily desktop and server-based.

  6. Ecosystem15%6/10

    Respected in advanced process modelling, smaller in general EPC practice.

Strengths

  • Equation-based modelling depth
  • Optimisation and model-based design
  • Siemens portfolio links

Considerations

  • Specialist skill set required
  • Not a typical day-to-day flowsheeting tool
  • Smaller user community

Editorial assessment from public documentation, 23 October 2026. Not a hands-on benchmark. Methodology

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Sources

  1. gPROMSSiemens · accessed 22 October 2026
  2. Siemens acquires Process Systems EnterpriseHydrocarbon Engineering · 18 September 2019 · accessed 22 October 2026

Plate updated 22 October 2026 · revision 1