Aspen HX-Net by AspenTech is a specialized application for designing, analyzing, and retrofitting heat exchanger networks in process plants. It combines pinch-based energy targeting with automated network synthesis and rigorous exchanger rating to reduce both energy consumption and capital cost. Engineers can create grassroots designs or evaluate retrofit options while balancing trade-offs among heat transfer area, pressure drop, fouling, and utility usage. The software integrates with Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating (EDR) for seamless data exchange and detailed thermal-hydraulic checks across common exchanger types.
With scenario management, built-in economics, and comprehensive constraint handling for equipment and layout, Aspen HX-Net helps refiners, chemical producers, and other energy-intensive operations cut fuel use and emissions while debottlenecking existing assets. Outputs include proposed network topologies, match lists, exchanger duties and sizes, utility balances, and clear reports that support confident design decisions and project justification.
Aspen HX-Net is developed by AspenTech. The most popular version of this product among our users is 21.0. The name of the program executable file is APOManager210.exe.
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