Aspen plus tutorial

Version 11.1

Part Number: Aspen Plus® 11.1 September 2001
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Contents
About This Manual Why Use Process Simulation? .........................................................................................1-1 What is an Aspen Plus Process Simulation Model?.........................................................1-2 Sessions in this Book.......................................................................................................1-3 Using Backup Files ..........................................................................................................1-3 Related Documentation ....................................................................................................1-4 Getting Started Guides.........................................................................................1-4 Installation Guide .................................................................................................1-4 User Guide............................................................................................................1-4 Technical Support............................................................................................................1-4 Online Technical Support Center.........................................................................1-4 Contacting Customer Support ..............................................................................1-5 Hours ....................................................................................................................1-5Phone....................................................................................................................1-5 Fax........................................................................................................................1-6 E-mail ...................................................................................................................1-6 Aspen Plus Basics Starting AspenPlus ..........................................................................................................2-2 The Aspen Plus Main Window ........................................................................................2-3 Opening a File ..................................................................................................................2-4 To Display the File...