3D-process plant visualization tool testing and implementation for the P2X laboratory
Karpuz, Eszter (2024)
Diplomityö
2024
School of Engineering Science, Kemiantekniikka
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024061150024
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024061150024
Tiivistelmä
In this master’s thesis, the 3D model of two Power-to-Methanol plants were created based on the corresponding Aspen Plus simulations belonging to the P2X laboratory departments LENS and LES of LUT University. This was done using the 3D CAD software OpenPlant Modeler, OptiPlant 3D Layout, and AutoCAD P3D. The three software were compared based on the needs of LENS and LES, and the most suitable was selected for implementation.
The aim of this thesis was to select a 3D CAD software for implementation in LENS and LES. This represented the first steps in the digitalization of the P2X research of these departments, with the goal of developing a digital twin to enhance component testing, the techno-economic analysis of process chains, and the co-creation and co-innovation in P2X research.
The literature section of this thesis introduced P2X and gave an overview of methanol synthesis, discussed the steps involved in 3D modeling, and summarized the advantages and disadvantages of 3D plant visualization. The applied part of the thesis contained the selection of the best suitable 3D modeling tool by testing and comparing different software with example P2MeOH Aspen Plus simulations. Based on this, the P2MeOH plants were 3D modeled and a manual for recreational purposes was created.
From the comparison of the software OpenPlant Modeler, OptiPlant 3D Layout, and AutoCAD P3D by 3D modeling of the P2MeOH Aspen Plus simulation provided for this thesis, AutoCAD P3D was selected for implementation in LUT P2X Laboratory. The second P2MeOH Aspen Plus simulation was modeled in this selected 3D CAD software. Furthermore, a P3D modeling manual and video tutorials were created, to secure the obtained P3D modeling knowledge, for recreational purposes.
The aim of this thesis was to select a 3D CAD software for implementation in LENS and LES. This represented the first steps in the digitalization of the P2X research of these departments, with the goal of developing a digital twin to enhance component testing, the techno-economic analysis of process chains, and the co-creation and co-innovation in P2X research.
The literature section of this thesis introduced P2X and gave an overview of methanol synthesis, discussed the steps involved in 3D modeling, and summarized the advantages and disadvantages of 3D plant visualization. The applied part of the thesis contained the selection of the best suitable 3D modeling tool by testing and comparing different software with example P2MeOH Aspen Plus simulations. Based on this, the P2MeOH plants were 3D modeled and a manual for recreational purposes was created.
From the comparison of the software OpenPlant Modeler, OptiPlant 3D Layout, and AutoCAD P3D by 3D modeling of the P2MeOH Aspen Plus simulation provided for this thesis, AutoCAD P3D was selected for implementation in LUT P2X Laboratory. The second P2MeOH Aspen Plus simulation was modeled in this selected 3D CAD software. Furthermore, a P3D modeling manual and video tutorials were created, to secure the obtained P3D modeling knowledge, for recreational purposes.