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Problem Statement: What is the goal of load sizing in Aspen Fleet Optimizer?
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Solution: The goal of Load Sizing is to adjust the weight or volume of a given load to attain preferred delivery conditions. Since some customers prefer larger shipments and others prefer a given delivery window, Load Sizing is performed for all deliveries according to these preferences. Several attributes allow you to manage Load Sizing adjustments on a customer-by-customer basis. Load Sizing, the size of a shipment, and the length of a shipment delivery window are dependent on each other. Because a customer's tanks are fixed in size, as the payload for a delivery is increased, the time available to make the delivery (delivery window) is decreased. The relationship between load size and delivery window is managed through a series of tradeoffs. For some customers, a larger shipment size is more desirable. For others, the delivery window length is a priority. Fleet Optimizer, through the use of various Load Sizing variables, enables you to manage this tradeoff on a customer-by-customer basis. These are the variables that you configure during the customer setup in order to utilize Load Sizing for a customer. A must-go shift is the last full shift of delivery available before a buffered runout point. The buffered runout point includes a time buffer so Fleet Optimizer assumes this earlier runout point is the time of the actual runout.
Keywords: load, size, delivery, window
References: None
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Problem Statement: How does load size fill percentage work in Aspen Fleet Optimizer?
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Solution: The Load Sizing Fill Percentage variable determines whether the load-sizing algorithm sizes shipments according to a must-go shift or a must-go segment. The must-go shift is a value calculated by Aspen Fleet Optimizer that represents the last available full shift of delivery (12 hours) prior to the buffered run-out point. To have Aspen Retail schedule deliveries on the must-go shift, the Load Sizing Fill Percentage should be set at 100 %. The must-go segment is a value calculated by Aspen Fleet Optimizer that represents the last available segment of delivery (6 hours) prior to the buffered run-out point. To have Aspen Fleet Optimizer schedule deliveries on the must-go segment, the Load Sizing Fill Percentage should be set at a number less than 100 %. If a short shipment is created while trying to guarantee a full shift (12 hours) of delivery window, is less than the Load Sizing Fill Percentage of the full transport size, the software attempts to increase the size of the shipment by only guaranteeing a full segment (6 hours) of delivery window. For example, Aspen Fleet Optimizer sizes down a shipment on a 10, 000-gallon transport to 7,000 gallons to guarantee a full shift (12 hour) delivery window. If the Load Sizing Fill Percentage value is set at over 70% (7000/10000), Aspen Fleet Optimizer will attempt to increase the payload by restarting the load size process at the full transport size (10,000 gallons) and only guaranteeing a full segment (6 hour) delivery window. In this example, a six-hour delivery window, a must-go segment, should provide Aspen Fleet Optimizer the flexibility to create a shipment greater than 7,000 gallons.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: Saving AspenWatch CCF Snapshot Timing Out on Large DMCplus from PCWS
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Solution: Temporarily try increasing the refresh rate on the Preferences Tab to 180 (3 minutes). PCWS sets a default session timeout to 3x the refresh rate with a minimum of 2 minutes (what you are hitting because of a long running query), so increasing the refresh to 180 should give you up to 9 minutes to complete the query.
Optimizations to the CCF Snapshot feature in v7.3 that significantly reduces the query time.
Keywords:
References: None
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Problem Statement: I have been looking for the AspenPlus template files so that I can correctly generate the AspenPlus report file for use within Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE).
When I go to the path that is listed in the IPE User's Guide 'x:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006.5\Data\Load\', I don't see either of the AspenPlus IPE template files (AspenIPEtemplateMET.apt for METRIC or AspenIPE template IP.apt for IP).
Where are they, and how can I get them?
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Solution: The Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator's User Guide path is incorrect. The directory path has changed for the Aspen Icarus software v2006.5.
First, make sure that you have Windows Explorer set to Show the protected operating system files:
1. Double-click My Computer on the desktop.
2. Select Tools - Folder Options.
3. When the Folder Options multi-tabbed dialog box appears, select the View tab.
4. Scroll down to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and click the radio button called 'Show hidden files and folders'.
5. Click OK to save and close the dialog box.
Once you complete this, exit out of all Windows Explorer windows and then go back to the NEW path of where these template files are located:
'C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Aspen Icarus 2006.5 Files\Load\AspenPlus' folder, and you should now see these 3 files:
If you don't see these files, you can find them attached to thisSolution document for download.
Once downloaded, unzip the 2 files, and place them in the:
'C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Aspen Icarus 2006.5 Files\Load\AspenPlus' folder.
Keywords: template, IPE, Icarus Process Evaluator, load, report, Aspen Plus, A+, property sets, prop sets
References: None
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Problem Statement: I have been looking for the AspenPlus template files so that I can correctly generate the AspenPlus report file for use within Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE).
When I go to the path that is listed in the IPE User's Guide 'C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\Program\Load\AspenPlus', I don't see either of the AspenPlus IPE template files (AspenIPEtemplateMET.apt for METRIC or AspenIPE template IP.apt for IP).
Where are they, and how can I get them?
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Solution: The path that is listed in the Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE) User Guide is incorrect.
First, make sure that in Windows Explorer you have chosen to Show the protected operating system files:
1. Double-click My Computer on the desktop.
2. Select Tools - Folder Options.
3. When the Folder Options multi-tabbed dialog box appears, select the View tab.
4. Scroll down to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and click the radio button called 'Show hidden files and folders'.
5. Click OK to save and close the dialog box.
Once you complete this, exit out of all Windows Explorer windows and then go back to the 'C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\Program\Load\AspenPlus' folder, and you should now see these 3 files:
If you don't see these files, you can find them attached to thisSolution document for download.
Once downloaded, unzip the 2 files, and place them in the 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Data\Load\AspenPlus' folder.
Keywords: template, IPE, Icarus Process Evaluator, load, report, Aspen Plus, A+, property sets, prop sets
References: None
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Problem Statement: How doesAspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA) calculate the heat transfer coefficient for a heat exchanger in its Sizing calculation?
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Solution: Below is an overview of the method used to calculate the heat-transfer coefficient:
1. In APEA, we use empirical values for film heat transfer coefficient based on the different primary fluid components (maximum =4) selected for each stream.
2. After getting the value of the film heat transfer coefficient, we will then perform empirical adjustments for most vapor streams based on pressure.
3. The fouling resistances for all the fluids (listed in the primary fluid component) are also empirically obtained.
4. Once the outside and inside heat transfer coefficients and the fouling resistances for the fluids are obtained, then the overall heat transfer coefficient is estimated.
Users can change the heat transfer coefficient value manually by using the Interactive Sizing Expert, if desired (accessed by Right-mouse click on the project component).
The fact that we use four Primary Fluid component can bring errors in the sizing compared to a method that uses the whole list of components in the stream. Therefore, we recommend that users specify the heat-transfer coefficient whenever possible - they can perform the rigorous calculation with another tool.
In general, our heat transfer coefficient values are representative of process industry but more conservative. Also, if the heat exchanger is modeled in the simulator using a Rigorous model, we will take the overall heat transfer coefficient value from the simulator.
Note that APEA only performs a preliminary sizing in order to get a cost sufficient for Front-End Engineering Design. The sizing rule is not sensitive to the pressure drop inside the heat exchanger. APEA does not perform any discretisation along the length of the heat-exchanger when evaluating the heat-transfer coefficient.
Keywords: Heat transfer coefficient, sizing, heat exchanger
References: None
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Problem Statement: How to require use of a userid and password when logging into the Production Control WebServer now that Basic Authentication is not longer an option from IIS.
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Solution: At all the clients:
Go to Tools under Internet Explorer then Internet Options , Security , Custom Level and then under User Authentication select prompt for user name and password
Please note that this has to be done at all the clients
Keywords:
References: None
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Problem Statement: How do I load my simulator data into Aspen Process Economic Evaluator (APEA)?
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Solution: Depending on what type of simulator you are importing, it will depend on how you can import your simulator file into APEA.
For Aspen Plus:
In the case of AspenPlus, users are strongly recommended to use the xml mechanism to transfer simulation results into APEA i.e. Use either the Send To or create and load the xml report.
There is documentation with regards to the creation on the xml report in Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE) User's Guide, Chapter 4 -Preparing Simulator Reports - Aspen Plus.
After running the simulation, you must create an output report by clicking Export on the File menu. In the Save As dialog box, use the drop-down menu to select Report Files (.rep) or XML files (.xml). Please note that .rep files cannot be used for v2004.2...only XML files can be used.
When you open APEA, and create a new project, you go to the Project Basis tab and under PROCESS DESIGN, right-click on Simulator Type and select AspenTech as the simulator type tthat you wish to use.
Then, right-click on Simulator File name, and select the XML file. Browse to the folder on your hard drive where your output report is located.
Then, on the main menu, click the button called Load Data.
Say YES to load the data.
After you load the data, you have to MAP the items. Go to the main menu and select RUN - MAP ITEMS. Click OK to map the items.
All the data from the report file will be loaded and mapped.
For HYSYS:
A. APEA users with HYSYS installed
1. Run HYSYS and open your simulation.
2. Go to Tools > Aspen Economic Evaluation > Export to Process Economic Analyzer.
This action will automatically run APEA, and bring up a Create New Project dialog box.
The project name and scenario name will automatically be populated, but you can change the Project Name and Scenario name to what you feel is most appropriate.
Click the OK button once you enter in the Project Name and Scenario Name you would like.
Then, make sure to select the appropriate Units of Measure. This is very important, as the Units of Measure must match your simulator's Units of Measure. Then, click OK.
APEA will start creating the new APEA Project.
An Input Units of Measure dialog will appear, and either click CLOSE to continue creating the project, or highlight a specification and choose Modify. This is the ONLY time that you will be allowed to change the Input Units of Measure, as these units cannot be changed afterwards.
A General Project Data dialog will then appear. Here is where you can change the Project Country Base. This will be the only time that you can change the country base to US, UK, EU, JP or ME. Once you complete your specifications, click OK.
Then, the Load Simulator Data dialog will appear, asking if you want to load the simulator data into the new IPE project. Click the YES button to load the data.
The Simulation Link dialog will appear, and you will be required to click on the Connect button.
Once connected, the Export button will activate.
Click the Export button and wait for the export to complete. You will know when the export is complete when the Export button changes to say Export Again. When it says export again, just click Disconnect, then click Exit.
Then, the simulator data will begin loading into IPE. Once this is done, you will be able to map your simulator items.
B. APEA users without HYSYS installed:
If you are an APEA user, and don't have access to open the HYSYS simulation directly in HYSYS, you will have to ask the creator of the HYSYS simulation to create the .d01 through .d05 simulator files from APEA's External simulation Import Tool and provide them to you.
Please follow these instructions if you are an APEA user without access to run HYSYS:
Ask the creator of the HYSYS simulation to create the .d01 through .d05 simulator export files.
If you are HYSYS user, and don't have IPE installed, please install APEA. You won't need to run IPE itself, but there is a tool called the External Simulation Import Tool that is needed for the HYSYS user to export the Hysys simulation data into readable APEA files.
Please follow these instructions if you are a HYSYS user without access to run IPE:
There is a way to export the data from a HYSYS simulation into APEA-readable without opening both applications at the same time. You will still need the required licenses to open HYSYS and APEA separately.
First you need to create .d01-.d05 files with the HYSYS file information. To do so, do the following:
1. Install APEA.
2. Open the folder called C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Economic Evaluation VX.X\Program\Sys?, where X.X refers to the version installed in your machine.
3. Double-click on the file called SimLinkGUI.exe. The Simulation link dialog box will appear.
4. For the Simulator file, click the ... button to browse to the directory where you have the .HSC file stored, and then select the .HSC file you wish to use.
5. For the Export file selection, browse to the directory where you wish to create the .d0 1-.d05 files.
6. After selecting the directory, you MUST TYPE IN an output file name for the .d01 - .d05 files:
7. Click the CONNECT button.
8. Click the EXPORT button
9. After exported, click the EXIT button.
Now you need to import the d01-d05 files into APEA. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Open APEA and create a new project
2. Go to the Project Basis tab > Process Design.
3. Right-click on Simulator Type and select EDIT, then choose Aspen HYSYS, and click OK. Click OK again to verify the selection as HYSYS.
4. Right-click on Simulator File Name and select EDIT, then browse to the folder where you exported the .d01-.d05 files.
5. Select the .d01 file as file type to grab the simulator data.
6. Then go to Run > Load Data. Say YES to load the data.
In Hysys 3.2 and above, a Send To feature has been implemented (from the Tools - Aspen Icarus - Export to IPE), use this feature to get the simulator data loaded into IPE.
For SimScii:
When you open APEA, and create a new project, you go to the Project Basis tab and under PROCESS DESIGN, right-click on Simulator Type and select SimSci as the simulator type that you wish to use.
Then select the .out report file to grab the simulator report file.
Then, on the main menu, click the button called Load Data.
Say YES to load the data.
After you load the data, you have to MAP the items. Go to the main menu and select RUN - MAP ITEMS. Click OK to map the items.
All the data from the report file will be loaded and mapped.
For ChemCad
When you open APEA, and create a new project, you go to the Project Basis tab and under PROCESS DESIGN, right-click on Simulator Type and select SimSci as the simulator type that you wish to use.
Then select the .rpt file to grab the simulator data.
Then, on the main menu, click the button called Load Data.
Say YES to load the data.
After you load the data, you have to MAP the items. Go to the main menu and select RUN - MAP ITEMS. Click OK to map the items.
All the data from the report file will be loaded and mapped.
Make sure to save your project after you load and map!
Keywords: map, load, simulator, report file, report, simulator report, import simulator, simulation
References: None
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Problem Statement: Why can't I send mail from the email option from the message log?
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Solution: Confirm Telnet is installed and available on all servers in configuration.
Confirm the sqlreportshceduler and sqlplus_server are excluded from virus scan.
Confirm the shares are configured as identified in the installation documentation.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: What is the approach that Aspen Capital Cost Estimator uses for Module Design?
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Solution: The steel module floor beams and girders are designed based on the calculated effective distributed load per level (from equipment and bulk item weights) combined with the distributed live load per level as specified on the modular area form. The columns and lateral bracing are then designed to support the accumulated floor loads and lateral loads from wind, earthquakes (seismic), and shipping accelerations. The vertical shipping acceleration is used as a multiplier to increase the total distributed load per level for module steel design.
Keywords: Module, Design, Module Design
References: None
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Problem Statement: How is the Shipments field populated on the DQM screen?
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Solution: This field is populated with the shipments that are expected to be delivered after the time of the Opening Inventory. These orders will all be in the TPS_ORDER table with the OLDORDER value = 0.
Keywords: Shipments in DQM
References: None
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Problem Statement: When you install AMS 2004 then apply the 2004.1 patches for the AMS suite, either from the web, or from the 2004.1 CD, one thing that DOES NOT get updated is the Production Control Web Server - PCWS - (that's not one of the items in the list). However, the patcher does detect that you have the AspenCUI component installed and does update that correctly. The side-effect is that PCWS no longer shows the Menu portion of the user interface (the gray strip with menu commands across the top of the page, just below the tabs) and it also may show you a very different tab style and color. This prevents you from navigating around most of the PCWS pages.
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Solution: 1.) Run Setup from AspenONE 2004.1 Disk 2
2.) Choose the Suites Tab
3.) Select Aspen Manufacturing Suite
4.) Click Install
5.) Click Next Once the Wizard for Aspen Manufacturing Suite starts
6.) Choose Upgrade or Repair and click Next
7.) Enter a license server if prompted and click Next
8.) Choose Server Install
At this point, the installer will detect all Aspen products in the Aspen Manufacturing Suite that are in need of upgrading or repairing and present you with a list of features that will be affected. Click Install to begin upgrading the listed products.
Reboot the machine after the install is complete then log on as the same user and wait for post-reboot actions to complete.
Keywords: PCWS, Menu bar
References: None
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Problem Statement: Can I use Aspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA) within Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)?
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Solution: Yes, you can use APEA within ACCE. For token users, beware that it will be checking tokens out for both APEA and ACCE.
To use APEA within ACCE, start ACCE and an option screen appears. The default is none (do not use an additional product within ACCE). But you can choose to use Aspen Process Economic Analyzer by clicking on the button:
If you click okay, and open an ACCE project, you will notice that the Process View tab field is not dim, and will allow you to do the typical APEA activities associated with it.
Keywords: ACCE, APEA, within, Process View
References: None
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Problem Statement: How do I change the currency from US Dollar to Euro when using integrated costing in Aspen Plus?
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Solution: If you have never activated the costing for a specific .bkp file in Aspen Plus, namely no economic project folders/files have been created in the folder where the .bkp file sits, you can simply go to Setup | Costing Options, and change the template to EU_IP (default is US_IP). After the following steps: activate costing -> load -> map -> size -> evaluate, you should see Euro is used under Results Summary | Equipment Summary.
If you have activated the costing for a specific .bkp file using US template, you will have to do the following in order to change the currency to Euro:
1. Deactivate the costing from the costing tool bar
2. Go to setup | Costing Options, choose EU_IP template
3. Change the scenario name to something different than the existing one under Setup | Costing Options. If you want to use the existing name, you can go to the folder where the .bkp file sits and delete the costing scenario folder first.
4. Activate costing -> load -> map -> size -> evaluation. You should then see EURO is used under Results Summary | Equipment Summary.
Keywords: Currency, integrated costing
References: None
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Problem Statement: When running my estimate, I am getting an error message with my vessel that says:
'TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH FOR VACUUM DESIGN; VESSEL CAN NOT BE DESIGNED. RECHECK INPUT.'
What does this mean, and how do I fix it?
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Solution: When you see the Error message TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH FOR VACUUM DESIGN, it typically means that the temperature is too high for the material type that was selected.
In the Aspen Icarus
Keywords: vacuum, design, temperature, high, too high, pressure, vessel, designed, recheck, input
References: Manual, Chapter 28 (Material Selections), look for the material type that was selected. Check the temperatures and pressures to make sure that they are within range and not exceeding the max and mins.
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Problem Statement: Where should I point Aspen Process Economic Analyzer to use for the project directory so it can see the costing created in my Aspen Plus run?
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Solution: Aspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA) should use the Aspen Plus working directory as one of it's alternate working directories to see the economic files created in the Aspen Plus run.
When you run the costing in Aspen Plus, it creates in it's working directory a project file and scenario that will contain the information from that run. It appends the word COST to the end of the Aspen Plus file name for the new directory. For example, if your Aspen Plus file name is TESTPROB, and our Aspen Plus working directory is TEST1, you will see in your Aspen Plus working directory a new APEA project named TESTPROBCOST.
To use this from APEA, go to the:
TOOLS | OPTIONS | PREFERENCES (locations)
Then choose Add for Alternate Project Directories and navigate to the TEST1 folder. Hit OKAY, then, after doing a refresh in the Palette window, you should see your TESTPROB project in the Projects tab.
Keywords: palette, Project, COST
References: None
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Problem Statement: How do I verify that a database is the correct structure in Aspen Fleet Optimizer?
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Solution: Open Fleet Optimizer and select Utilities then Database Check from the menu. Next the Select Tables to Test dialog box appears. Click Select All to select all tables. Then click OK. The Database Check dialog box displays. Click on Start Test to check the presence of necessary tables. If Fleet Optimizer is unable to read from or write to a table, ensure that the table exists and that the view or synonym was correctly created. If you add any customized insert triggers to the database tables, make sure they are disabled, or each insert trigger has a corresponding delete trigger.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: How does Aspen Fleet Optimizer use source lock?
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Solution: The Source Lock check box indicates that the customer can only receive deliveries from its primary source. This variable is most often used to avoid the use of secondary Aspen Fleet Optimizer sources for a given customer.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: I receive these errors when I try to load my ProII simulator file into Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator:
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Solution: The problem was with the output reports from the projects. If a simulator output report file does not have the STREAM = ALL specified in the input, then those error messages will occur.
Please make sure to have STREAM = ALL specified in the input.
Keywords: stream, output
References: None
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Problem Statement: What cause a problem load in Aspen Fleet Optimizer?Â
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Solution: A Problem Shipment is an overflow shipment that could not be assigned to a shift because of a restriction conflict or delivery window problem. To help determine why a shipment is a problem shipment, the shipment must be manually forced onto a transport then its delivery timeline can be checked in Gantt view. While manually assigning an shipment to a transport, the 'Add Order to Transport' window will appear. This window displays any warnings and/or restrictions when a user tries to force a shipment onto a transport.
Keywords: problem, optimizer, overflow, manual, loads
References: None
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Problem Statement: How is safety stock calculated in Aspen Fleet Optimizer?
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Solution: Safety Stock refers to amount of product by tank that the user would like to refer to as the absolute minimum amount of product that should always be kept in the tank. The software will compare the pump stop and the Safety Stock and use the greater value when beginning the runout calculation for a particular shipment. The retain and runout buffers will incorporate the greater value of either the pump stop or the Safety Stock when calculating a shipment’s delivery window.
Keywords: setup, buffer, runout
References: None
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Problem Statement: After sending my simulation to Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE), and saying Yes to Load the Simulator Data,
I am receiving a warning message: Some simulator units of measure are undefined. Note that if the undefined units are for flowrate, duty, temperature, pressure or density values, then results may be invalid. Do you wish to define Simulator Units now?
What do I do here?
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Solution: You have to define all simulator units in order for IPE to read in the simulation file in completely and correctly. In order to define the units, please follow the steps below:
1. Click Yes to define the units, and you will see that Units of Measure Specification box appear. You can also define the units by going to the Project Basis, and right-clicking on Simulator Units of Measure Mapping Specs.
2. Scroll down the Units Used list to find the undefined units (the undefined ones are in yellow).
3. Select the undefined unit.
4. Find the relevant Icarus Units Category (select Miscellaneous if no relevant found).
5. Find the relevant unit from the Units list (select Other if no relevant found).
6. Enter the Conversion Factor and click Save.
7. Repeat until all units are defined.
8. Click ok and your simulation transfer will proceed correctly.
Special Note: All simulation units from the simulator need to be converted to 1 ICARUS unit (whatever that unit may be).
Ex: If your simulation unit is MJ/hr, it has to be converted to 1 MW/hr.
conversion: 3600 MJ/hr = 1 MEGAW (Icarus Unit in Power Category).
See this helpful online conversion tool for all your conversion needs:
http://www.unitconversion.org/
Keywords: simulator, units, undefined, conversion, co
References: None
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Problem Statement: Can a reciprocating gas compressor (GC RECIP GAS) handle multi stage? Can the user change the material of construction?
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Solution: If you are looking to use the recip-integral gas engine compressor model (GC RECIP GAS), the equipment cost is mainly generated by the HP inputted by the user. Except for the HP, these other inputs (pressure and flow rate) had no effect on equipment cost or weight (they do effect line sizing, however).
For example, for a 5 stage compressor, the user will need to sum up all the HP's for each stage, and input that result in the form. In essence, the 5 stages do not effect the results for this model.
The other reciprocating model (for example, electric motor driven type) allows the user to input the number of stages, but it is not the integral gas engine type.
Keywords: compressor, stage, reciprocal, multi-stage, multistage
References: None
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Problem Statement: Visual affects have been added to the production control web server to quickly alert panel operators of a communications loss with a controllers' or testers' data provider process.
The affected applications' Last Run Time stamp is back-lit in Red, and a triangular caution icon is displayed.
This is in addition to the standard Cimio related error messages (e.g. PCSGET error), and a back-lit Orange colored Last Run Time stamp for applications that are not executing, all or each as applicable.
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Solution: Install the Engineering Release 2 for AMS6.01 -Solution ID 114336
Keywords: Production Control Web Server
References: None
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Problem Statement: A large number of instrumentation acronyms are used in the output reports, but after checking the ICARUS
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Solution: Yes, there is!
There is a documented list in the Instrumentation Chapter in the ICARUS
Keywords: Instrumentaion
process
variable
sensor type
sensor element
References: Manual, there are no details are included to describe them.
Is there a list that I can refer to?
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Problem Statement: Version of Data Provider Applications shown on diagnostics display could be different from the version shown on other applications such as dmcp_viewsrv.exe
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Solution: The version number is picked up from the dmcp_viewsrv.exe process. This only happens the first time a new application is detected.
If an application was deleted/unloaded and re-loaded since the new version of the dmcp_viewsrv.exe was applied, the version of the application shown on the display would be different from another applications.
This should not pose any problem other than it being a bit confusing.
Keywords: PCWS
Configuration
Diagnostics
dmcp_viewsrv.exe
References: None
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Problem Statement: The following error message is displayed upon selecting COA library, what does it mean: Error>'X-3' To COA NOT FOUND; ASSUMED TO BE EQUAL TO FROM COA
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Solution: This error message is related to the location indexing. If the COA file does not have the ??To Icarus/User COA?? defined, you will receive this error message. Please see the screenshot below on how to resolve it:
Alternatively, you can consider removing the location indexing all together, if it is not being used anywhere.
Keywords: Error X-3, location, indexing
References: None
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Problem Statement: How can I add a Fuel Category Restriction inside of Aspen Fleet Optimizer?
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Solution: The Fuel Category Restrictions allow the user to restrict specified products from being assigned to certain compartments on a given transport. For example, don?t allow this transport to haul super in the front compartment. To add a fuel category restriction follow these steps. First, inside transport setup, access the main compartments screen. Next inside the compartment screen, click on the FCAT Restrictions button. Then in the FCategory Restriction dialog box, right mouse click in the compartment that the user wants to add the restriction for. The user can add as many restrictions as needed. When finished, click Ok.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: Aspen Production Control Web Server, all supported versions
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Solution: The AcoViewDP.exe needs to be able to reach the AFW Security and the Master Dais Trader.
For the AFW Security, make sure the AFWSECCLISRV is running in the process list of task manager.
Try to open the AFW Security Manager, if unable to open, check the AFWTools and confirm the URL is pointing to the correct machine that has the Aspen Local Security installed and configured. The AFWSECCLISRV needs to be running on that machine. If an Initialization error is received, run SSTEST and follow any recommendations made to correct any failed tests.
For the Dais Trader, check the configuration of NTCONF. Identify / confirm that the Master Trader and Local Trader are the same, and that the Trader.exe is running on the machine identified as the Master Trader. You should be able to see trader.exe in the process window of the task manager. It may be necessary to do a restart of this process as it has been know to become hung. Successfully being able to run TRMAN.exe from the Dais/bin directory will also confirm access to the running trader.exe.
Additional PCWS troubleshooting tips can be found in the Production Control Web Server troubleshooting guide, found inSolution 121142.
Keywords: PCWS, trouble shooting, start, acoviewdp
References: None
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Problem Statement: What is the purpose of the Verified option in the Economics suite?
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Solution: In the Project View tab if you right click on any component you will see an option of 'Verified'. This option is used primarily to communicate to other users that the component has been reviewed and is ready for evaluation. The user other can then just review the un-verified components.
Keywords: Verified
References: None
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Problem Statement: Problem Statement
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Solution: Attempting to view the IQ prediction plot on the Production Control Web Server, however, I cannot seem to get more than 48 hours of history.
At the current time, I have PLOTHOURS set to 96.0 and PLOTMAXHOURS set to 168.0. When I experimented with values less than 48.0 hours, the plot did indeed change to reflect the smaller plot time, but anything over 48 hours (for example, 56 or 72) does not work.
The PLOTMAXHOURS entry is read one time when the PCWS data provider initializes its mirrored data for an IQ application. After changing the value, you will need to restart the DataProvider service or reload the IQ application for the change to get picked up. We have also arbitrarily set a limit of 200 hours as the maximum history duration in PCWS plots for IQ.
To avoid confusion between PLOTHOURS and PLOTMAXHOURS, both these entries are defined in the CONFIG section of the Aspen IQ application and can be accessed from PCWS by clicking on the Pred Last Run caption in top left corner of the operations or engineering view. A more visible link to Plot Settings appears on the top right corner of each IQ plot. This link only lets the user change the PLOTHOURS entry. However, the PLOTHOURS entry is internally clamped by the PLOTMAXHOURS entry which is defaulted to 48. It is necessary to restart the dataprovider (or reload the IQ application) after changing PLOTMAXHOURS since the data provider has to resize its history buffers to accomodate the longer history duration.
Keywords: PCWS, web server, iq, aspeniq
References: None
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Problem Statement: Is it possible to include Detailed Engineering done by two contractors in my CONSET?
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Solution: This is not possible in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE). For each project Scope, you can customize the CONSET and mark more than one contractor. Still each contractor will do one task (i.e one will do the Basic Engineering, another will do Detail Engineering etc). But there is only going to be one contractor per task.
Keywords: Detail Engineering, project scope, CONSET
References: None
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Problem Statement: How to add descriptions in the Descriptor field for Apollo applications in the Aspen Production Control Web Server?
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Solution: In 2006.5, one way to populate the description is using Apollo Model.
If you select the menu item View\Tag Manager and then select the tab Basic Attributes, the description is the combo-box at the bottom. Please type in the desired description.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: Attempting to run a project evaluation, I have come across this error message:
SPECIFIED FLANGES ARE TOO FEW FOR THE TOTAL PIPE LENGTH
However, I do not need any more flanges than I have specified.
How do I override that error, and continue with my project uninterrupted?
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Solution: The error message: SPECIFIED FLANGES ARE TOO FEW FOR THE TOTAL PIPE LENGTH occurs when the material type is LINED STEEL PIPE (such as Cement Lined, Epoxy lined Glass lined, rubber, etc.). A list of lined steel pipe is documented in the Aspen Icarus
Keywords: flanges, pipe, length, few, flange, lined steel pipe
References: Manual, Chapter 18: Piping.
Lined Steel Pipe is treated differently than other material types for piping.
Lined Piping is delivered from the manufacturer with flanges on each pipe segment in all cases. This is because the piping is lined after you the flanges are attached to the straight piece).
One can usually order the lined piping to be delivered on site in different lengths/segment, 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, but Icarus unfortunately does not have a field for you to input this.
But, if you are just talking about straight pipe and you know how many flanges there are, you can actually back out the implied length of the segments.
If you don't specify the number of flanges, we assume some standard segment length and give you the 2*overall length/segment length as the number of flanges. If you do specify the number of flanges in say an example with 100 ft of pipe, and specify 8 flanges, we assume you have 4 segments of 25 ft each.
Lastly, there is a maximum segment length, so you have to specify enough flanges to get in the right range, so 1 Flange won't work.
When using Lined Steel Pipe for the Above Grade and Buried Bulk pipe model, we do not give the straight run of pipe....the pipe is cut at 20 foot intervals, and for each end of the cut pipe, we give 1 set of flanges. This means, one section of 20 foot lined pipe will have generate 2 flanges.
In the output report, this is reported as part of the line item called Erect valves & fittings. It's also important to remember, that for other valves/fittings that are specified on the input form, we give an additional 2 flanges.
The FL (flange) specification on the input form is the total number of flanges for the total length of the pipe. If the flanges that are specified on the input form is lower than the minimum that the Aspen Icarus cost engine will generate, we will show an error message: 'Specified flanges are too few for total pipe length'.
If you need fewer flanges for your lined pipe, there is not a way to override this error to get the lower number of flanges if you require it.
The only way to get rid of the error is either to allow the software to calculate the flanges for you, or enter in the break point number of flanges (you will have to increase the number of flanges until you do not receive the error message any longer) so you can find the break-point where the error message goes away.
If the material cost numbers are too high, then you can index the costs down by going to Material/Man-hour % adjustments and index down the piping material and/or labor.
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Problem Statement: Productiion Control Web Server taking very long to open.
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Solution: One option is to go to the configuration page and uncheck the History(AspenWatch) option.
Another option is to check the ADSA configuration and confirm that only IP21 servers are configured that will be used for this web application. If there are IP21 servers configured in the ADSA that have been shut down or are unreachable, this will cause the PCWS to take very long to open, as it tries to connect to each server configured in ADSA.
Confirm the website / machine name is part of the Local Intranet. You will find this in the lower right hand corner of the Aspen Production Control Web Server application.
Keywords: PCWS, Adsa, server, ip21
References: None
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Problem Statement: Why do I get pop up boxes when trying to override an exception in Aspen Fleet Optimizer?
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Solution: Override Warnings occur when the user overrides an exception by ignoring the variance and moving on without correcting it. When the Override Warnings option in the Options Menu is checked on, Aspen Fleet Optimizer, displays two dialog boxes to remind the user to flag delivered shipments as delivered and assign the proper shift to any late shipments. Aspen Fleet Optimizer will not display these dialog boxes after the user overrides an exception if the Override Warnings option is not selected.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: Is it possible to specify SUBTYPES for piping item, beyond those listed in chapter 35 of the Icarus
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Solution: The following piping SUBTYPES are available.
SUBTYPE
Description
128
Caps
129
Plugs
106
Couplings
130
Weldolets
131
Sockolets
Keywords: subtypes, piping, reference, database
References: ?
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Problem Statement: Where is the ISBL/OSBL report group stored in the Aspen Icarus database files?
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Solution: See the B table (BProjID).
The field is called PROPNAM (13th column) = ArBatteryLimitLocation, look up VALUET (5th column):
I = ISBL, O = OSBL.
Keywords: isbl, osbl, database
References: None
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Problem Statement: When I evaluate my project I get the following error:
forrtl: severe (24): end-of-file during read, unit 8 file...
The NETWRK file generated at cached project location is almost empty, so that is why the read fails.
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Solution: Please make sure that you are not using the combination of DEM and DEMOL for item classification and item type in a Quoted item:
The combination of DEM and DEMOL is reserved and means something special for our scheduling algorithm. This causes our scheduling to fall apart because this combination has meaning for bulk demolition COAs but in this case an equipment COA is being used, so that triggers the error.
Keywords: Fortran run time error, NETWRK.U000
References: None
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Problem Statement: What are the fill levels used for inside Aspen Fleet Optimizer?
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Solution: The Fill Level ID is a generic identifier for a compartment configuration. Aspen Fleet Optimizer can accept up to ten different fill level combinations for a transport. The more compartment fill level combinations, the greater flexibility Aspen Fleet Optimizer has in achieving the desired delivery window. An existing transport compartment can be used to help build another transport. It's especially useful if transports share the same compartment configuration.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: Which API version is used by the link between Aspen Capitol Cost Estimator and Primavera Project Management for V7.2?
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Solution: In V7.2, this link has been upgraded from version (5) to version (6+)
Keywords: Primavera
References: None
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Problem Statement: What does the button Mark as Resolved perform in the Warning Manager?
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Solution: The button on the bottom right screen of the Warning Manager Mark as Resolved will remove this warning from the active warnings screen. If you wish to still view these resolved warnings, you can check the option (under the options menu) Show Resolved Warnings.
Keywords: Warning Manager, Resolved Warnings
References: None
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Problem Statement: I am using indexing to adjust my remote shop costs. I have two different remote shop contractors. How can I adjust each?
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Solution: Put the work done by each contractor in their own area, and use area indexing on the remote shops. Click on the area in Project Basis View, and then the appropriate indexing:
Keywords: remote shop, remote, two, indexing
References: None
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Problem Statement: SpreadsheetApp has stopped working error while importing spreadsheet (V8.4/ V8.6 and Office 2010)
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Solution: This is a freeze error observed in V8.4/ V8.6 and Office 2010.
One of the probable causes of this error is that the spreadsheet contains cell values which have external links or links to other spreadsheets. Try to copy paste the values instead of having links and re-import
Keywords: Spreadsheet, Import, Error
References: None
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Problem Statement: Here is a list of some of the most common Aspen Production Control Web Server (PCWS) -related problems:
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Solution: Problem: The Last Run Time stops updating or values show non-current data.
Cause: CORBA network communication issue - meticulously follow the PCWS troubleshooting guide.
Problem: Internet Explorer stops responding to mouse clicks, shows a blank page or Service Unavailable message.
Cause: Windows 2003 Server Worker Process Recycling (Solution 120912) or IP.21 deadlock (Solution 121835)
Problem: When logging in, Internet Explorer never loads the PCWS web page.
Cause: Windows 2003 Server Worker Process Recycling (Solution 120912) or IP.21 deadlock (Solution 121835)
Problem: Only part of the web page appears such as the header or NavBar are missing.
Cause: See Resolving problems with the Navigation Bar of Production Control Web Server (Solution 113647).
Problem: The tabs (Online, History, Preferences, etc.) of the PCWS web page are missing.
Cause: Possible upgrade from earlier version. Uninstall all Aspen products the use AspenCUI (PCWS, Local Security, InfoPlus.21), delete the \inetpub\wwwroot\AspenTech\AspenCUI directory, then re-install the new version and all patches.
Problem: Shortcut Menu does not appear when clicking on a variable name in the Online tab (for a app that is monitored in Aspen Watch)Solution Check that the AW_HOSTNAME matches the host name for the Online application URL defined by the Dais configuration (click on All Variables link in NavBar for the Online Tab and application you are interested in and look at the URL). AW_HOSTNAME is taken from the Cim-IO Logical device name selected when loading the controller in Maker. In general, IP addresses may not work unless you use them both in DAIS configuration and in Cim-IO.
Keywords: PCWS, web server
References: None
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Problem Statement: We need to install our Aspen Icarus 2006 (aspenONE 2006) software.
However, we are receiving only one copy of the DVD's....is there a possibility to extract just the necessary Aspen Icarus files out of the DVD set to put on our server for our other sites to install?
We don't want to have to copy over other products that we do not use.
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Solution: Take Note:
Installation of the aspenONE software requires Administrator privileges (full rights and permissions) to install the software correctly. Additionally, full rights and permissions are also required to both the hard drive and the registry.
Aspen Icarus Software required
1. All of the Aspen Icarus software (Aspen Kbase, Aspen Icarus Project Manager, Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator) is located on DVD #6.
The files and folders required are the following:
x:\ (root of DVD #6)
all files are required
x:\aspenone2006dvd6\
Aspen Icarus 2006.msi
Aspen SLM Client Tools.msi
x:\aspenone2006dvd6\Aspen Icarus 2006
entire folder
x:\browser
entire folder
2. The SLM tools are located on the Administration DVD.
You need all the files and folders on this DVD.
After copying the files needed, make sure that your users actually run setup.exe, not the Aspen ICARUS 2006.msi file.
Keywords: installation, icarus, kbase, 2006
References: None
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Problem Statement: What are the winopt settings in the ini Configuration Utility and why are there so many of them?
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Solution: The winopt settings in the ini Configuration Utility are the settings that will effect how the Optimizer runs. There are settings here from configuring how many algorithms are run during the automatic optimization to ignoring buffer hours for splits to how many minutes to schedule between deliveries to the same station. These settings are some of the most important settings in the ini files and should be made only after thorough research (remember the F1 key will bring up context sensitive help in the Configuration Utility), otherwise you may change something and not realize you have compromised your company's business rules.
Keywords: winopt settings, ini Configuration Utility
References: None
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Problem Statement: I am seeing a very large increase in labor hours (man-hours) for large diameter piping when I compare the results from my project runs in 2004.2.3 and version 2006.
Is this a bug or a correction?
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Solution: Before version 2006, for stainless steel and ally pipes with pipe diameters larger than 30 inches, labor hours generated by the Aspen Icarus software were less than that for 30 inch diameter pipe.
This was corrected in v2006 and hence the increase in labor hours for large diameter pipes (larger than 30 inches) with stainless steel and alloy materials.
Keywords: large, pipe, increase, labor, man hours, man-hours, cost, stainless, steel, pipes
References: None
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Problem Statement: Do I need to reassign the user?s rights and roles after restoring a SQL .bak file?
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Solution: If you do a restore of the database from a .bak in SQL the user rights are sometimes not correctly assigned. It is a best practice to go into the SQL Management Studio under Security Logins and reassign the roles to each login ID. The normal roles for AFO should appear ROLE_ADMIN, ROLE_COORDINATOR, ROLE_SUPPORT, and ROLE_MANAGER. Please simple check the role that applies to the ID and then it should once again work correctly after the backup.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: In a Pipeline Project, what can go in a Pipeline Area?
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Solution: In the Pipeline Area you can add only pipeline segments, plant bulks and site development items. Quoted items and Unit Cost Library (UCL) items are allowed in pipeline area only if they have a bulk COA assigned to them. Equipment Model Library (EML) items are not allowed because they typically have equipment COAs. In general, no process equipment is allowed in a pipeline area. Also the first item in any pipeline area should be a pipeline segment
Keywords: Pipeline Area, Pipeline, Area
References: None
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Problem Statement: How does the Global Optimizer use the historical data for the cost and efficiency calculations?
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Solution: The Global Optimization Utility calculates the average cost and efficiency for auto terminals using several weeks of cost and time data from the database, using values from the same day-of-the-week and shift. This setting allows you to adjust the number of weeks the system uses in this calculation.
This ini setting is the number of weeks of history to include in automatic calculation of cost and efficiency. It is a Minimum of 3 and a Default of 20.
The Global Optimization Utility reads this value at the beginning of each optimization and uses this value to calculate the cost and efficiency values for the terminals that have been configured as Auto.
To use manual entries, set the AutomaticCostandEfficiency setting to 0 and the historical data will be ignored.
Keywords: Global Optimizer, Cost and Efficiency
References: None
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Problem Statement: What does the M flag on the contractors form do?
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Solution: The M flag on the contractors form should be chosen when the contractor is a contractor for a Module Area. This input is used to designate the contractor as a module fabricator: When a contractor is designated as module contractor, the weight of equipment and bulk items in the module are accumulated to calculate the distributed load per level for the module structure. Without the module contractor designation, these weights are not accounted for in calculating the load on the module structure. Therefore users may see a change in the member sizes for the module structure if they change this designation. We recommend that for the module fabrication contractor, the “M” designation should be specified in order to correctly account for the load.
Keywords: M, Module, contractor, area
References: None
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Problem Statement: How to model cold box in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator
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Solution: To add a Cold Box in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), it needs to be added in an area Module. Below are the steps to do this:
1. In ACCE, add an area type module.
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2. Then modify the area by right clicking the area and select Modify.
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3. Under module type, you can select different type of cold box.
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Keywords: Cold box
References: None
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Problem Statement: Sometimes users don't have write access to the default file location in Aspen Economic Evaluation. How do I change this location so that everyone can create and save new files?
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Solution: Open any of the Aspen Economic Evaluation products (i.e. Aspen Capital Cost Estimator). On the main menu go to Tools / Options / Preferences / Locations. Click on Add to browse to the desired path and then click on Set Default:
After selecting the path, click on Apply and OK.
This will change the default project directory to the one you just added and every project will now be saved in that directory.
Keywords: Project location, default folder, path
References: None
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Problem Statement: How can I change the piping material being used on my component? The system is using SS304 and I would like it to use 304L.
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Solution: You can not change the default piping material globally, but you can change it for the individual component. On the component, go to
OPTIONS | PIPE - GENERAL SPECS
and choose the Pipe material you would like the piping to be:
Keywords: Pipe, General specs, General, Piping material
References: None
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Problem Statement: What are Venturi and Cyclone Scrubber and how to add in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)?
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Solution: A new model called Venturi and cyclone scrubber was added to the list of available process equipment models in Economic Evaluation (EE) V8.7.1. This item is classified under Process equipment | Separation equipment | Dust collector | Venturi and cyclone scrubber in the component palette and in the Add component dialog box in EE products. Only the internal P&ID/volumetric model was developed for this model. There is no default external P&ID or volumetric model. See the DUST COLLECTORS (DC) VENTURI SC help topic or the Icarus
Keywords: Venturi and Cyclone Scrubber, Separation Equipment, Dust collector
References: Guide for further details about the new model.
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Problem Statement: What would cause the Other Additions field to be populated upon entering Data Quality Manager for a station?
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Solution: In general this field will not be populated. The user can populate it if they choose to reconcile variations in shipment volumes, but the only circumstance by which Aspen Fleet Optimizer would populate this field is through a delivery confirmation that occurred, followed by an inventory update. If this update reconciles with the amount sent in via the delivery confirmation, it will automatically mark the order with TPS_ORDER.OLDORDER = 1. This means the order has already been reconciled.
Keywords: Other Additions, order, reconciliation, delivery confirmation
References: None
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Problem Statement: Whenever I run the Excel Report, “Project Cost Summary”, the Freight and Taxes and Permits fields are empty, how can I add values to them?
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Solution: These values are contractor dependent, so in order for costs of freight and taxes to be reported, you must add a percentage value to these fields in the contractor specifications sheet (by default there is one contractor in charge of the entire project). To add them go to Project Basis View | Contracts | Contractor and enter values in the contractor data sheet.
Since these indirect costs are contractor dependent, it is important that you define accurately the scope of your project when more than a single contractor has responsibilities in the project.
Once you enter the correspondent percentages, the Project Cost Summary report will have costs for these areas.
Keywords: Taxes and Permits, Freight, Project Cost Summary, Report, Contractor.
References: None
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Problem Statement: What is the site ID field used for?
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Solution: The default value for this field is populated with the customer number when the customer is set up. There is the ability to link two customers together using this field and there is sorting available in the customer pick box by site ID. This is used in cases to link a ?virtual station? with the original when a site is selling more than five products. AFO has a hard coded limit of five products so sites selling more than that must be linked together. This functionality can also be used to link together sites that are owned or managed by the same company for easier access to all of a customer's sites.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: How does the Data Quality Manager calculate the Time Adjusted Sales?
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Solution: The values in the Time Adjusted Sales fields represent any sales difference that may result from a different reporting time between the Opening Inventory and the Reported Inventory. If a Customer reported their Inventory at 5AM yesterday, but at 7AM today, then we should see a value in the time adjusted sales field that will represent the difference between the sales figure and the Reported Inventory to help reconcile the Estimate Sales (which is a 24 hour estimate) against the 26 hours of sales which are being reported (if the Sales figure is from 5AM yesterday to 7AM today).
Keywords: Time Adjusted Sales, DQM
References: None
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Problem Statement: While using DMCplus/AspenWatch/PCWS in version 7.1, something strange was noticed: if a history plot (Web.21 style) is opened by clicking on a variable name in the Online-Operations page (see attachment 1) a trend which is similar to the one in attachment n.2: it has a menu bar full of commands, among which Export is particularly useful, because it creates a Zip file with the history of all the displayed tags in .vec format.
It is possible to save the plot to an XML file using the commands in the File menu, then copy the XML file to the C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\AspenTech\ACOView\plots folder on the PCWS machine, and the plot will appear on Plot Files page in the History section of PCWS (see attachment 3).
However, the plot is opened, (attachment 4) the data and the curves are there, but the menu bar is different and the very handy Export command is missing.
Why did I see different menu bars in similar Web.21 plots?
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Solution: The difference in menu bars, particularly the Export and Tag Selector (as well as some other functions on the menu) are intended to work off of a single AW server. The Plots Files folder can contain plot files that include tags from any number of Aspen Watch or other unrelated IP.21 servers. The export command runs a SQL procedure on one particular server to extract history for the tags on the plot. If the tags in the plot are from more than one server, it won't be able to find some of those tags in the database where the export query is running.
Keywords:
References: None
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Problem Statement: PCWS atcontrol webpage will not open on the PCWS server, but works fine from the client pc's accessing through Internet Explorer.
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Solution: This is normally because the pcws host is not in the Local Intranet zone. This is the behavior you will see if it is in the Unknown or Internet zones.
Add the server / machine name, to the Local Intranet setting of the server
Keywords: pcws, load, ie,
References: None
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Problem Statement: How do I export a load in the Replenishment Planner?
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Solution: Exporting within Replenishment Planner
The user has the ability to export a single shipment within Replenishment Planner. The shift that the user selects to export the shipment for must have already been exported through the RSO. Click on the Export icon. The user can also access the export function from the export menu. Select the transport that the user want the delivery made with. Select the terminal that the user would like it sourced from. Make any needed changes to the shipment and click 'Ok'. The user will also have the option of splitting this shipment with one or more other customers.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: When I try to start my Icarus application, I get the following error message:
DDE Server Window: ICARUSKB.EXE - Application Error
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Solution: The problem is that either the ic_cache folder is not present, or that the path pointing to the ic_cache folder is not correct.
Reinstall the software, or copy the ic_cache folder from another user's PC.
Keywords: DDE, ICARUSKB.EXE, referenced memory, memory could not be read
References: None
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Problem Statement: I am having problem opening a project when I click on the project to open it from the Project Palette tab, I get an hourglass, and after a minute or so, the hourglass disappears, and the project does not open.
Why can't I open my project?
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Solution: This typically happens when a user changes or modifies the default project location in the Preferences - Locations tab to a network drive or to another directory, but did not point to the correct folder for the Aspen Icarus software to understand the location.
For versions 2006.0 and earlier:
The default Aspen Icarus software?s project and scenario folder structure is:
'C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\Data\Archives_XXX\ProjectName\ScenarioName'
For versions 2006.5 and later:
The default Aspen Icarus software?s project and scenario folder structure is:
'C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Aspen Icarus 2006.5 Files\Archives_XXX\ProjectName\ScenarioName'
For example, if using a default path for v2006 and earlier, one can see in the Tools - Options - Preferences - Locations tab, that the default project directory path that we specify is C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\Data\Archives_XXX?.
Here is an example of what the Preferences locations tab looks like...please note that this is only an example, and that the D: drive is specific to this user's installation:
The directory structure that Aspen Icarus uses is:
1. One folder created for the specified project name.
2. A sub-folder created under the project folder for the scenario name. In this sub-folder (scenario folder), is where the actual project is stored.
For example:
The user's projects are stored on the G drive (network drive) under MyDocs.
The folder structure is:
G:\MyDocs\MyProjects\ProjectName\ScenarioName
Then:
The project directory path to specify is: G:\MyDocs\MyProjects
The user can add new alternate project directory locations in the Tools - Options - Preferences - Locations tab.
In the Alternate Project Directories box, click ADD and browse to the folder which contain the ProjectName Folder.
Make sure to not specify the path into the ProjectName folder, as this will cause the project to not open.
Keywords: set up, folder, project
References: None
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Problem Statement: Can you run an updated version of Aspen DMCplus, say 2006.5 with a version 2006 Production Control Web Server (PCWS)?
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Solution: The answer to this is no. The first upgrade of software should always be to the Production Control Web Server. The PCWS is typically developed to be able to accommodate previous versions of the DMCplus application and AspenWatch. It is not possible to use an older version of the PCWS with a newer version of a viewed application.
Regarding AspenWatch, AspenWatch is capable of viewing older version of DMCplus controllers as well as a version that matches the AspenWatch version. The AspenWatch should match or be older than the PCWS.
Aspen IQ has been visible from the PCWS since version 2006.5 and the same applies for this application.
Aspen SmartStep follows the same rules of compatibility, however, since version 2006.5 it is now part of DMCplus and follows the same compatibility as DMCplus since version 2006.5.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: Sometimes your operating system may not register all the necessary DLL and OCX files so that you can run the Aspen Kbase P&ID Editor correctly, and you may see this error message:
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Solution: Attached is a batch file to register the DLL and OCX files associated with running the Kbase P&ID editor. You can run this batch file, or you can follow the below steps to register the necessary DLL and OCX files on your PC so that the P&ID editor will run correctly.
****NOTE: Please be advised that the batch file attached reflects the default installation folder for the Aspen Kbase software (C:\ drive). If your Aspen Kbase installation is located on another drive letter OTHER than the C:\ drive, please modify the batch file to reflect the correct drive letter.****
1.) Dlls in the \Program Files\AspenTech\RADPFS 2006\bin folder:
AESXML2Aosa_20_0.dll
aesxmldom_20_0.dll
pfsctrl-dom200.ocx
pfsicon-rad200.ocx
pfsportmenu200.ocx
pfssymbols200.ocx
radicon200.dll
radmacro200.dll
radpfs200.dll
radpfsRO200.dll
radpfsWrap200.dll
In a command prompt, change directories to \Program Files\AspenTech\RADPFS 2006\bin. Then copy and paste this into the command prompt window and hit the enter button:
regsvr32 AESXML2Aosa_20_0.dll aesxmldom_20_0.dll pfsctrl-dom200.ocx pfsicon-rad200.ocx pfsportmenu200.ocx pfssymbols200.ocx radicon200.dll radmacro200.dll radpfs200.dll radpfsRO200.dll radpfsWrap200.dll
2.) Dlls in the c:\Program Files\Common Files\AspenTech Shared\Rad2d\bin folder:
AddInMgr.dll
jEditDlg.dll
jEditSym.dll
RADRedir.dll
In a command prompt, change directories to c:\Program Files\Common Files\AspenTech Shared\Rad2d\bin. Then copy and paste this into the command prompt window and hit the enter button:
regsvr32 AddInMgr.dll jEditDlg.dll jEditSym.dll RADRedir.dll
3.) Dlls in the c:\Program Files\Common Files\Intergraph\rad folder:
Mdlnstrg.ocx
ModBag.ocx
ModDep.ocx
I2DCmCtl.ocx
I2DCMsCtl.ocx
I2MnuCtl.ocx
Jcntrls35.ocx
stylebar35.ocx
sptools1.dll
In a command prompt, change directories to \Program Files\Common Files\Intergraph\rad. Then copy and paste this into the command prompt window and hit the enter button:
regsvr32 Mdlnstrg.ocx ModBag.ocx ModDep.ocx I2DCmCtl.ocx I2DMsCtl.ocx I2MnuCtl.ocx Jcntrls35.ocx stylebar35.ocx sptools1.dll
4.) Dlls in the x:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Program\Sys folder (where you have 2006 installed).
icPID.dll
In a command prompt, change directories to x:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2006\Program\Sys. Then copy and paste this into the command prompt window and hit the enter button:
regsvr32 icPID.dll
After you register these files, and to test to make sure that the P&ID editor is installed correctly, please open Windows Explorer to:
\Program Files\AspenTech\RadPFS 2006\bin and double-click on radpfs200.exe.
You should not receive any error messages.
Keywords: P&ID, editor, draft.exe, PID, pid, bitmap, graphical, bmp, draft
References: None
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Problem Statement: What should I select when the 'Select a Standard Basis File' menu appears when starting a new project?
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Solution: A standard basis file is essentially an empty project copied to the new project name and then opened.
The actual standard basis files used will be different than the ones than if you open a New project.
The standard basis files listed such as DEFAULT, PIPELINE, STDBASISWKSHPP3, US_IP, US_MET, are just examples which are not intended for production use.
The preferred selections at this screen is to either use the CANCEL button or select a user-created Standard basis file to start a new project.
Keywords: standard basis
References: None
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Problem Statement: While running my Aspen Product and warm undocking my laptop, I receive an error message referring to the parport.sys file. Why would this happen and how to do fix this?
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Solution: This typically happens because the laptop is being undocked without going through the proper procedure for undocking the laptop safely. You can minimize the risk of blue screens of death by putting your laptop to 'sleep' or 'hibernate' and use the 'Eject' method of undocking. We suggest that you check the manufacturer's web site for BIOS updates and their supported procedures for docking and undocking the laptop.
The parport.sys refers to the parallel port drivers, and when undocking the laptop, the hardware configuration changes for the laptop.
The Sentinel dongle drivers install both USB and parallel port drivers for the AspenTech software, but typically, the parallel port drivers are not needed for users running either a local USB dongle or those who get their license file from a network server.
Checking for the Sentinel system driver for those laptop users who only use a network license file
1. Check to see if the Sentinel drivers are installed on the laptop. Go to Add/Remove Programs and see if there is any 'Sentinel' listings. If there are, remove it.
2. Check the 'c:\windows\system32\drivers' folder for a file called 'sentinel.sys'. This sentinel.sys is the NT parallel driver for Sentinel. It is not needed, since all the Sentinel dongles are USB and not parallel port anymore. If sentinel.sys is present, RENAME it to 'sentinel.old'.
Fixing laptop users who have their own yellow USB dongle
These laptop users also do not need the sentinel.sys file on their laptops, since this driver is only used for parallel port dongles (not USB dongles). Have them rename this sentinel.sys file to sentinel.old.
Keywords: parport.sys, blue screen
References: None
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Problem Statement: Why is one product red in the order detail screen in Aspen Fleet Optimizer?
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Solution: Within a given shipment, there can be more than one product to be delivered. A controlling product is a product that will run out first in a given shipment. In the detail window, the row that shows the controlling product of the shipment will be highlighted in red. This feature works only with a forecasted customer. With this feature, the user can pay close attention to the controlling product and manage deliveries more efficiently.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: How does Aspen Icarus calculate results when a component has its number of identical items greater than 1 and when that component also has an installation bulk with its number of identical items greater than 1?
For example:
Plant Bulk - Above grade or buried pipe
Number of identical items = 2
Civil installation bulk = 15 foundations.
Will the Aspen Icarus software estimate 15 foundations or 30 foundations?
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Solution: The answer to the first question is YES, the installation bulks will be doubled....one needs to be very careful not to double-dip by specifying the number of identical items on the installation bulks as well, unless they mean to.
When specifying the number of identical items on an installation bulk option, such as the Q=15 for civil foundations, the amount of civil on that item will be multiplied by approximately 15 (this is due to rounding and overpour), when the quantity of the equipment item itself is equal to 1.
But, if one specifies any equipment item, plant bulk pipe item (or ANY item for that matter), and specifies the number of identical items quantity greater than 1, and also has a number of identical items greater than 1 specified on any installation bulk, then the quantity of the installation bulk will be also multiplied by the number of identical items for the equipment or plant bulk item.
For example:
Plant bulk pipe - above grade or buried pipe
Number of identical items = 2
Civil installation bulk = 15 foundations
The output results will be:
2 above grade or buried pipe plant bulk items
civil installation bulk = 15 x 2 (30) for that civil item.
Bottom line: Installation bulks will be doubled (or tripled or quadrupled or whatever the number of identical items are for the main equipment item) when main item has a Q>1.
Keywords: identical, installation bulk, double
References: None
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Problem Statement: Why do I get different weights and thicknesses for identical vessels depending on the unit of measure I am using inside Aspen Capital Cost Estimator?
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Solution: Vendors have specific standard dimensions that have weights associated with the volume of the material, all of which are in agreement with ASTM. While the density may remain the same, the thickness is different. Given this, the system will only take into account the measurement available on the market.
Thickness
Weight
Thickness
Weight
in
in/ft3
mm
in/ft3
2.25
91.89
60
96.47
2.50
102.10
65
104.51
2.75
112.31
70
111.77
3.00
122.52
75
120.58
3.25
132.72
80
128.62
As you can see in the previous set of tables, three inches has a weight of 122.52 in/ft3, while a plate of similar thickness (3 inches equals 76.2mm, so we take the closest thickness available in the metric system) of 75 mm will have a lesser weight of 120.58 in/ft3.
The Young’s Modulus and the density of the material will take a toll while determining the thickness required for any vessel or plate of steel; hence the standards that apply for one unit system do not work the same for the other.
Notes: All user-supplied values for dimensions, sizes, extents, intensities, flows, etc., are considered by the system to conform to those units of measure selected and/or defined by the user. It is the user’s responsibility to remain aware of the units of measure selected throughout the entire exercise of preparing project data for the system. The user is cautioned that variable redefinition from system base to a user unit of measure could have unpredictable downstream effects, for example, in selection of plates, wire, tubing, pipe, etc. Further, the user is cautioned that each base set of units, I-P and METRIC, has its own special set of default values. The pair of default values are not necessarily related to one another by usual conversion relationships. Each is established by itself as a reasonable value in the base unit of measure.
Keywords: vessel, thickness, weight
References: None
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Problem Statement: FAQs related to naming an ADSA Public Data Source
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Solution: 1. How long can the data source name be?
The data source name can be a maximum of 24 characters long for all versions leading up to v8.0.
2. Can you use numbers when naming the data source? If yes, can you use numbers at the beginning of the name?
Yes. Numbers are permitted when naming a data source. It would however be recommended to not begin a data source name with a number.
3. Can I use special characters while naming the data source? If yes, which special characters are allowed?
This is not recommended. Stick with the standard ANSI character set. Definitely avoid single and double quote characters. Hyphen (-) can be used in the data source name without any issues.
4. Does the data source name need to be the same as that of the Directory Server?
No. You can define any number of data sources in the ADSA Server machine. In fact, ADSA Sever doesn't have to be on any IP.21 machine at all.
5. Does the data source name need to be the same as that of the current host machine name?
No. It used to be a requirement in v2006.5 but not anymore.
Keywords: ADSA, Public Data Source
References: None
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Problem Statement: How do I manually download and register when permissions prevent download of plotting components?
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Solution: Find the ATWEBCONTROLS.cab file on the Aspen Production Control Web Server, in c:\inetput\wwwroot\aspentech\aspencui
Move it to a temporary folder on the client machine and extract, select all the files and right click and then select Extract
(these files are from V7.3 CP3 Hotfix1)
At a dos prompt, positioned in the temporary folder, use the - regsvr32 filename - command on all of the dll's and the ocx files found in the cab file.
Do not try to register ROBOEX32.DLL , or INETWH32.dll.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: Where do I find the installation logs for Aspen Advanced Process Control (APC) applications?
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Solution: The installation logs for Aspen APC applications are found in the %temp% directory.
You can open a windows explorer window, and in the path, simply enter %temp%. This will direct you to a temporary directory that contains the installation logs for all Aspen software that has been installed on the machine.
Keywords: aspen
Advanced process control
logs
installation
References: None
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Problem Statement: Some users have experienced difficulties in getting their Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator v6.0, Aspen Icarus Project Manager v6.0 and Aspen Questimate v15.0 files in the new Aspen Icarus 11.1 suite of products. Difficulties may include crashing, application hangs, etc.
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Solution: In order to use Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator v6.0, Aspen Icarus Project Manager v6.0 and Aspen Questimate v15.0 files in the new Aspen Icarus 11.1 suite of products, it is best to use the attached import tool to get your data from the old version into the new version.
This tool can be run from anywhere without dependency of any other modules (meaning the Aspen Icarus Software does not need to be running to use the Import Tool).
Instructions to use the new Aspen Icarus Import Tool:
1. Download the attached file called ImportUtil.zip, and place it in any directory that you like.
2. Unzip the attached file called ImportUtil.zip, and place it in any directory that you like. The unzipped file is called ImportUtil.exe.
3. Double-click on the file called ImportUtil.exe and the Aspen Icarus Import Dialog box will immediately appear on screen.
4. Click the OK button to begin the Import of your files from IPE 6.0, IPM 6.0, and Questimate 15.0 to the Aspen Icarus 11.1 software.
5. A warning message will appear stating: Files in directory including subdirectories of x:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 11.1\Data will be overwritten. Do you want to continue?
This message is checking to make sure that it is OK that all your projects be copied to the new location of the Aspen Icarus 11.1 software. Click the OK button if you wish to continue with the import procedure.
6. After the import is completed, a message will appear that states: The import is successfully completed. Click the OK button to dismiss this message.
Keywords: import
tool
import tool
References: None
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Problem Statement: How can I tell what version of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) my project was created in?
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Solution: You can go to Project Basis View | Project Properties and it will have the version of ACCE that your project was created in
Keywords: created, version, create, first
References: None
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Problem Statement: How do I import and export .INI settings into the new .INI configuration utility in V7.3?
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Solution: To import and export INI setting to/from the Configuration Utility dialogbox:
Open the Configuration Utility dialog box from Utilities | Settings on the main Aspen Fleet Optimizer dialog box. Select File | Import/Export from the Configuration Utility menu. Choose the file you want to import or select a location to save the exported settings, and click OK to start the import/export. The values in the imported file(s) will replace those in the current configuration.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: What does the setting LoadConfirmbyCompartmentWarningPercentage do?
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Solution: This percentage is a deviation tolerance between the compartment's load confirm quantities and the planned deliveries (order quantity). If a confirmed quantity exceeds the tolerance a warning is issued; if a confirmed quantity is within tolerance, no warning is issued.
These warnings are written to the Warning Manager and would display the following message:
'LOAD / DELIVERY CONFIRMATION: COMPARTMENT QUANTITIES NOT IN RANGE'
Keywords: Warning Manager, Loadconfirmbycompartment
References: None
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Problem Statement: How do I change the URL for the shortcut in Start Menu for Aspen Production Control Web Server (PCWS)?
A laptop recently had a change to the machine name.
When the Production Control Web Server is selected from the Start Menu, he gets the message, page not found.
The URL is still showing as the old machine name.
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Solution: To resolve this issue, go to C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\AspenTech\ACOView and right-click on Production Control Home Page.url to select Properties from the context menu.
Edited the URL in the URL tab to reflect the new machine name.
After saving it, click on Production Control Web Server from Start Menu to confirm proper redirection.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: How many Construction Workforces can be used in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator?
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Solution: You can have up to 99 different Construction Workforces in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator.
Keywords: Workforces, maximum, limit
References: None
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Problem Statement: Is there a way to generate a message with the PCWS that will let you know that you are approaching your limit of sessions?
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Solution: This is not a configurable feature within the Production Control Web Server. What is widely documented is how to use Perfmon counters and alerts in Windows to trigger an event or run a program. A simple Google search of perfmon alerts will provide numerous articles of reference.
In short you can use Perfmon (Administrative Tools -> Performance) to add an Alert based on the Active Server pages performance object's Sessions Current counter. The event can be made to log an event log message or to activate a program or batch file.
Keywords:
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Problem Statement: I have several components in my estimate, however they have discontinuous item numbers and whenever I enter a new component; the number just increases and does not fill in the missing item number.
How can I rearrange the Item numbers in correct sequence?
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Solution: The way you can rearrange the number listing is via Run | Re-number | Project Components. This will automatically re-number the components in a correct ascendant order.
Keywords: Re-number items, Project components, reference number
References: None
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Problem Statement: What is the credit hold box in customer set up used for?
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Solution: If checked, no orders for this customer will appear in the optimization. It is all or nothing with this box checked. Individual orders may be released by going into the replenishment planner for the customer, opening the order in question and removing the check mark in the box labeled ?Credit Hold?.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: How to place a Manual Order Entry order within Resource Scheduling Optimization.
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Solution: Order Entry within Resource Scheduling Optimization
Aspen Retail allows the user to quickly enter a new order entry shipment from within the Resource Scheduling Optimization Window when an order entry customer places a last minute manual shipment. Click on the 'New Order' button in the Resource Scheduling Optimization toolbar. The list of available order entry customers will appear. Select the number the user want from the order entry customer list by clicking on it. The Order Entry Window will appear for that customer.When the user create an order entry from the Resource Scheduling Optimization Window, the delivery date and shift of the order entry window will always default to date of the shift the user are optimizing. The default retain and runout point for the shipment will coincide with the terminal the user is optimizing and the night shift beginning and ending shift times. If the customer is requesting the delivery for a specific time, the user could alter the retain and runout times to match the requested delivery window. Enter the customer shipment quantities for each product. In the bottom left corner of the order entry window, the user can identify whether the customer shipment is using a full or partial transport. A full transport shipment is a shipment whose quantities match the maximum carrying capacity of a transport. A partial transport shipment is a shipment whose quantity is less than the full carrying capacity of a transport. If a shipment is flagged as a partial transport load, and the customer is part of a cluster, then the Resource Scheduling Optimization will automatically try to find a partner for the partial shipment and create a split shipment. At the top right corner of this window, the user can easily match the quantities of the new shipment to the compartments of the transport it is assigned to. This can be done during the Optimization process by using the match transport check box. If match transport is not selected, the customer shipment will be assigned to a transport with the shipment quantities previously entered. If there were any purchase order numbers or special comments for the customer's shipment, they can be entered into the 'PO Num.' or 'Comments' field. Click 'Ok' to save the shipment entries. The customer's shipment will now be displayed in the available shipments list within the Resource Scheduling Optimization.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: How do I set up security access for the different roles in Aspen Fleet Optimizer for V7.3?
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Solution: To customize security privileges for Aspen Fleet Optimizer roles, run the Fleet Optimizer security utility by selecting Utilities | Security Utility from the Aspen Fleet Optimizer tool bar. This will allow you to customize which screens each role with have read access and which screens they will have read and write access.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: What could cause the Insert feature in the COA Allocation to fail?
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Solution: If you select the entire row and then do insert, it does not work:
z
However if you just select one cell in the row (e.g. the From Icarus COA cell) and then click insert, a row gets inserted above the row in which you selected the cell. After you select the cell, then if you select the entire row and then click Insert, it works in that case also.
Keywords: COA Allocation, Insert
References: None
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Problem Statement: Is there a way I can create a backup of the project I’m working on?
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Solution: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) automatically saves a backup of all the projects in the following local directory:
C:\Users\your-user-name\AppData\Local\AspenTech\EconomicEvaluation V8.X\Backup
Once in the Backup folder, you will find the Projects folder, which will contain all your saved project scenarios.
If you want to modify the frequency in which the backup is created, you can modify the setting in Tools | Options | Preferences | Backup/Recovery.
In this section, you can set the time interval in which the backup will be saved, as well as the interval in which a recovery file will be saved.
Keywords: Backup, path, directory.
References: None
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Problem Statement: I can not find the Alloy 20 specification for my plate material type; what should I use instead?
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Solution: Alloy 20 is also know as C20. If you check for plate materials, you will find C20 ( 35Ni-35Fe-20Cr-Cb).
Keywords: Alloy 20, C20, plate materials, plate, materials
References: None
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Problem Statement: After installing Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator, how do you know if the product actually works? How is one to know if the installation actually completed correctly and the product functions as it should?
Below are some of the basic tests to test the Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator for a correct installation.
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Solution: Here are some things to look at in IPE as a test for correct installation:
Start the Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator software from the START | PROGRAMS | ASPENTECH directory.
1. Open one of the sample projects from the palette on the right hand side. Remember to choose a project for which your simulator is licensed (i.e. AspenPlus, Hysys, ChemCad, etc.)
2. Next, we want to add in test component. To do this, right click on the MAIN AREA on the LEFT MOST windows pane and select: ADD PROJECT COMPONENT. Type in a name for the component, let's choose PUMP.
3. Then, double-click on Process Equipment, then double-click on PUMPS, then double-click on Pump-Centrifugal, then double-click on Standard ANSI single stage pump.
4. Fill in the red box called FLOWRATE with 1000 GPM. Then click the APPLY button on the top of the form.
5. Next, from the top of the form, select the EVALUATE button. This process will evaluate only the pump and produce an HTML format report of that one item. To close out of this report, click the lower of the 2 X's in the upper right hand corner of the IPE software application window.
6. To save the spec form for the pump, select the OK button at the top of the spec form.
7. Next, we want to evaluate the entire project.
8. Click on RUN | Evaluate Project. Click OK to Evaluate all items. If any SCAN messages appear, just click the CONTINUE button. This is OK.
9. Then, the Executive Summary should appear in the middle section of the screen. If it does, just close it by clicking the lower of the 2 X's in the upper right hand corner of the IPE software application window.
10. Next, to see the report in the Capital Costs View, CCP format, select VIEW | CAPTIAL COSTS VIEW. Then select the radio button next to the Evaluation Reports, and click OK to run the report.
11. The Aspen Icarus Editor will appear on screen with the report called, CAP_REP.CCP open. You may want to print a section of this report to test printing capabilities. To exit out of the ICARUS Reporter, just select FILE | EXIT from the ICARUS Editor main menu.
12. Then, we want to View one of the Interactive reports that use the new Aspen Icarus Reporter. To do this, click on VIEW | CAPITAL COSTS VIEW. Select the radio button next to the Interactive Reports (On-Screen, .html, .xls). Then click OK.
13. Select a report to run from the standard reports, such as the Capital Cost reports | Project Summaries | Account Basis, then click the RUN REPORT button.
14. The report will appear on screen, in a Crystal Reports format called Overall Account Summary (Account Basis). Scroll through the pages using the blue right arrow at the top of the menu. This should work completely.
15. Try printing out the report: click the printer icon on the main menu and click the OK button to send it to the printer. You will notice that there is a blank page that prints between each page of the report, this is normal because of how Crystal reports prints its reports. Once printed, you can close out of the Aspen Icarus Reporter, but clicking the X in the Aspen Icarus Reporter dialog box.
16. To see the Process Flow Diagram, click on the VIEW menu, and select Process Flow Diagram. In the middle section of the IPE screen, you should now see the process flow diagram layout. If you click the + magnifier button on the top tool bar, you will be able to ZOOM in on the items in the process flow diagram layout. To close out of the Process Flow Diagram, click on the X in the Aspen Icarus Reporter dialog box.
17. Then, we want to View the Investment Analysis reports. To do this, click on VIEW | INVESTMENT ANALYSIS VIEW. You should now see the Executive Summary. To close out of this report, click on the lower of the 2 X's in the upper right hand corner of the IPE software application window.
That's it! If you experience any problems with your test for a correct installation, please take print screens of all error messages, and send them in an e-mail to [email protected].
Keywords: test
correct
installation
References: None
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Problem Statement: When upgrading from VX.x to VX.Y,there are still previous version folders in the disk.
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Solution: These left over files and folders are not installed by the installer program and are created post installation, they do not get uninstalled.
In some cases these are user created files such as the PID reports and one would expect those to still exist after an upgrade or uninstall for the product. These folders are to be cleaned up manually if the user would like but it is normal for those to remain on the system.
Keywords: Migration, left over folders
References: None
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Problem Statement: In the IIS6config.log file in the ACOview directory:
C:\Program Files\AspenTech\ACOview
that there may be a line which states the following error message.
Input Error: There is no script engine for file extension .js
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Solution: This error can be returned if the .js files are associated with Ultra Edit.
To resolve this problem open the Ultra Edit application then in the menu click on Advanced | Configuration | File Association. Select .js from the list of file associations then delete the selection.
You can also go to tools || Folder Options in Windows Explorer, then click the File Types tab, and look for the .js file extension. It will indicate there what application is associated with .js. It could be something other than Ultra Edit. Find the application, and remove the association, or change it to Microsoft R Windows Based Script Host. If it had been necessary to browse to that engine it is wscript.exe in the System32 directory.
Keywords: .js
script host
References: None
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Problem Statement: How to Configure Smartstep Column Sets with Version 2006.5
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Solution: The SmartStep column sets for 2006.5 DMCplus controllers are now part of the DMCplus Column Sets. So go to the Configuration Tab and click on DMCplus Column Sets in the left-hand side. Then select the column set names in the list that end with (SmartStep). This will affect what you see when in SmartStep mode.
The link shown in the Configuration Tab for SmartStep Column Sets now only applies to pre-2006.5 versions of SmartStep that you may be viewing in the PCWS.
Keywords: PCWS, web server, smart step, columns
References: None
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Problem Statement: When a non-default secure group is created, and Aspen DMCplus controllers are assigned to that secure group, they are never removed. This is intentional, because the controllers may simply be removed temporarily, and will re-appear at a later date, after modification, or whatever other issue is involved... but you have decommissioned a controller, and know that it will never be used again, and you would like to remove it from the list of controllers in the security section under the configuration tab.
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Solution: This information is kept in a file called secureapps.xml that resides in the ACOview directory. You can edit this file with an ascii editor, and simply delete the line containing the controller in question.
Prudence would suggest that you back up secureapps.xml before editing it, since manually editing a file containing execution instructions is potentially fraught with peril. If the file becomes corrupted, you will no doubt be delighted to be able to replace it with a copy of the original, and start again.
Keywords: PCWS, web server, local security, afw
References: None
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Problem Statement: How to resolve the errors, Aspen Icarus Reporter - Check DSN Error 429 and Aspen Icarus Reporter - Database Connection Error 3706 .
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Solution: The followingSolution is specific to Office 2013. First, check whether you have installed the 32-bit Office version. If you have Office 64-bit, please change to 32-bit.
One of the probable causes might be that the Reporter is not able to locate Access on the machine. Please re-register Office by following the steps below
1. Ensure no instances of Office (Access, Word or Excel) are running. Double check in the Task Manager.
2. Open a command prompt.
3. In the Command Prompt window, navigate to the Office location where the winword.exe is located. For Office 2013, it is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15\ (Please check respective Office version on your machine)
4. At the command prompt, type: Winword /r (allow the Office resiliency/configuration to proceed/complete)
5. Restart the machine.
Now try to see whether Reporter works or not. If it does not work then try installing “Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable from the Microsoft website and then try Reporter again.
Also check whether Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb, *.accdb) is listed under Drivers tab in ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog.
To open this dialog, open Control Panel --> All Control Panel Items --> Administrative Tools and then select ODBC Data Sources (32-bit)
This is how this dialog looks like:
These are a only a few probableSolutions to the issue. If the problem persists, please contact Aspen Tech for further support.
Keywords: DSN Error 429, Error 3706, MS Access
References: None
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Problem Statement: DAIS trader becomes unresponsive, this may manifest in different manners, in the case prompting this knowledge base article, the view servers would not continue to run.
Starting the view server in a DOS window, in debug mode, with the command line parameters -d 2, resulted in the messaging that the view server exited because it could not reach the dais trader:
%ACODHOME%\bin\dmcp_viewsrv -d 2
In the task manager, the process appeared to be running, but had become unresponsive. Re-starting the Dais Trader is the
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Solution: , but if the DAIS trader is one on the Aspen DMCplus computer, re-starting the DAIS trader will take down the ACO Utility Server, as it is a dependency, this will result in the controllers going down as well, which is usually undesirable.Solution
The DAIS service, attrctrl.exe, which starts and monitors the trader.exe, has been written to restart trader.exe if it should terminate while attrctrl.exe is running.
The user should first clean the logs using ntconf.exe
Execute ntconf.exe, and press the clean button.
Then, in the task manager, simply kill the trader.exe process. When you locate trader.exe in the task manager, make note of the PID of that process. If the process is killed successfully, and restarts, the PID will change. If it does not change, then it is possible that the task manager cannot kill it. If that is the case, you can resort to something like Process Explorer, or PS Kill from Sysinternals.com to kill the process.
At this point, if the view servers are not restarting automatically, restart them using the Batch processes in the C:\Program Files\Common Files\AspenTech Shared\ directory (dmcpview_startup.bat) and confirm with trman.exe that the offers are available. Return to the Aspen Production Control Web Server to confirm the controllers are updating as expected, it may take a few minutes, or you can go to the Preferences tab, and use the Scan Now button to refresh.
Keywords: PCWS, dais, trader, attrctrl, updates
References: None
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Problem Statement: I have fully defined my contract structure; however, when I run the project evaluation I get the following error:
“ERROR> 'CD - 3' MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS NOT ALLOWED FOR PRIME CONTRACTOR RUN. ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR INPUT IGNORED.”
And it only takes in consideration the Main Contractor, ignoring all the remaining contractors. Why is this happening and what can I do to fix it?
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Solution: This error commonly shows when we select the option M in “Suppress default equipment/area/project bulks” in the General Project Data and then we define a full contract structure with more contractors aside from the Main (default) one.
When the user enters the option M for the Volumetric Model to be suppressed, he’s actively telling ACCE to behave as Aspen In-Plant Cost estimator.
Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator does not support a contract structure, rather it just let you have one contractor (what we call owner).
If you erase the option M, the project evaluation will run without the error displayed.
Keywords: ERROR> 'CD - 3' MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS NOT ALLOWED FOR PRIME CONTRACTOR RUN. ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR INPUT IGNORED, Contractor, Input ignored.
References: None
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Problem Statement: With the release of the Aspen Icarus v2006 Cumulative Patch 3, there is a new feature available called 'Interconnect Volumetric P&ID Lines'.
What should one expect from the system when lines are connected?
The Quick Start guide tells how to connect the lines, but there isn't much detail for the end-user as to what the system actually does when those lines are interconnected.
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Solution: Common Questions and Answers:
Q1: What does the system do when the lines are connected?
A1: The estimate is the same, a new connected line list excel report can be generated. (see attached screen shot on where to find the new report).
Q2. Are the 2 lines still separate lines, still tagged to its original equipment item?
A2: Yes, they are still separate lines.
Q3. How does the sizing of those lines work? Are they still independent of each other, or are the 2 interconnected lines now becoming one line?
A3: Sizing is separate, but now you can more easily determine any sizing or material inconsistencies by reviewing the new report (the connected line list report ? see screen shot), since the data for the connected lines will be shown side by side.
Q4. When lines are connected together, which pipe line gets the connector to connect the 2 lines together?
A4: No connector is generated.
Q5. Does the pipe envelope come into play when 2 lines are connected?
A5: No, lengths are not changed. However, planned future plot plan generation enhancements will use this connectivity information to determine line lengths based on equipment layouts.
More information:
Basically this new feature produces a new connected line list report that allows a customer to do a side by validation of materials/diameters, etc. for the piping runs in a project. It does not change the estimate. It will become important in future releases when we implement a plot plan processor which will use this connectivity to determine line lengths, but that is down the road.
The primary benefit of using the Interconnect Volumetric P&ID lines feature is to generate Line list reports and make the estimate more consistent.
This new feature does not alter the nature of Icarus' pipe models, so you still have half lines attached to each equipment and the pipe models still work the same.
When you use the Interconnected Volumetric P&ID lines, it helps you set consistent Line Tags for the 2 segments, and track which ones have been connected and which haven't.
What you do get is some new excel reports in the Others\Discipline\Piping. The first is a traditional Pipe Line List (see attached screen shot), the second is a detailed one that lists each half separately. The good thing about the traditional Pipe Line List is that when the 2 segments don't match, the fields in the report show things like 2(4) for diameters that are different or CS(SS) for materials that are different, so you can then make engineering judgments to resolve the conflict and go update the installation bulks to make a more consistent estimate.
This feature is also part of the new functionalities for preserving and handling connectivity in Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator, when you import PFD's from the simulator.
Keywords: interconnect, volumetric, P&ID, PID, pid
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Problem Statement: The display does not open the Aspen Production Control Web Server (PCWS) server and continuously gives Loading message
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Solution: The two most common reasons for this behavior:
1. Open the web server application and take a look at the bottom right hand corner, it should say Local Intranet. If this is not the setting, with Internet Explorer open, go to Tools, Internet Options, Security, then select Local Intranet and Sites and add the machine name of the Production Control Web Server machine. You should see the change to the designation of the website to Local Intranet. If you do not close the instance Internet Explorer and open a new connection to the PCWS.
2. Check the ADSA configuration and confirm that the only Aspen InfoPlus.21(IP.21) servers listed are ones being used by the web server application. If you are using an ADSA server that contains many IP21 servers, including ones not used in the PCWS application, the web page will try to connect to all servers and get hung if it finds one that does not exist or is not running. Use an ADSA server that configures only the IP21 servers used by AspenWatch in conjunction with the PCWS.
Keywords: None
References: None
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Problem Statement: How to create a reoccurring manual order in Aspen Fleet Optimizer.
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Solution: The Recurring Order Manager function allows the user to specify an interval and a date/shift schedule upon which order entry shipments will automatically be generated. The Recurring Order Manager stores all existing recurring order records. Inside the Replenishment Planner, each shipment generated by a Recurring Order will have its comment column started with ‘Recur Customer Order #412189’.
To generate a Recurring Order:
1. Open the Replenishment Planner and select an Order Entry Account
2. Click on the Recurring Order icon or select Recurring Order from the menu
3. Click Add button to place an shipment for delivery on a monthly, weekly, and one-time occurrence.
4. After the shipments are generated, view the Manual Orders Log selected from the View menu. All shipments should be in the log.
5. Open up the Customer’s group in the Optimizer and select the date and shift the user would like to load. From the edit tab, select ‘Import Manual Orders’. All shipments should now be imported.
6. Go to the Replenishment Planner to view them.
Keywords: None
References: None
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