Petro-SIM 6.2 SP2 Flowsheet Changelist

General Petro-SIM

DefectAreaDescription
354664 bits64-bit Xpress license is required for a 64-bit blender to work
12564Assay HandlingReactor does not solve because of refinery assay confusion issues
11564Assay HandlingAssay Adjuster for VABP Using the Wrong Vector
11563Assay HandlingUnusual Assay Adjuster Response to VABP
5418CAPE-OPENPure properties should not be returned by GetPropList
5417CAPE-OPENAll pure volumes should not be the same
5415CAPE-OPENkvalues should be handled as a two-phase property
5414CAPE-OPENSurfaceTension should not be an overall property
12859CorrelationsCase takes a long time to load
12455DatabaseSaving case on top of itself *still* corrupts case hierarchy
12436DatabaseIncorrect CAS Registry number for two components
6895Date & Time - ScenarioAccumulation of non-rate based variables needs to be handled better by accumulation calculation
4980Date & Time - ScenarioTime series does not update if strip chart is renamed
12988Documentation & Help FilesPressing F1 on certain pages doesn't bring to expected help page
12968Documentation & Help FilesSpreadsheet: incorrect function help
12921Environment - BasisCrash deleting Synthesis Component List
12885Environment - BasisInfinite Solve when exporting to component mapper variables
12884Environment - BasisCrash editing variable in spreadsheet
12424Environment - BasisUser property mismatch between basis list and component list
12149Environment - BasisIsobutane appears as Refrig-600a when opening MFL file in Petro-SIM
13079GeneralSample Files: sample cases are opening in basis environment in build 1606
13071GeneralPS Crashes when attached case is opened
12634GeneralRx info cannot be exported to a spredsheet
12521GeneralBuild 1471 - Unable to open Petro-SIM after install
12169GeneralColumns, splitters and flowsheets are ignored after case file is saved as another file
11886GeneralBug 11341 - New inconsistency
13112Iface - GeneralCases stored out in 6.2 SP2 will not recall back into 6.2 SP1
12714Iface - GeneralCase crashes viewing Distillation Plots
12612Iface - GeneralLarge case takes time to finish recalling due to object status lists
12550Iface - GeneralLarge case shows some issues that need attention
12514Iface - GeneralCrashes in event scheduler when objects are deleted
12505Iface - GeneralNull pointer crashes with messed up knowledge base
12504Iface - GeneralStandard conditions push pop mechanism is a crash vulnerability
12347Iface - GeneralCopy formatted table option puts -32767 values in clipboard for regular text instead of what you see
12302Iface - GeneralCrash in trying to drag multiple items to strip chart
12205Iface - GeneralProcess data table issues (not dynamics mode)
12139Iface - GeneralCase crashes when closing Petro-SIM
12125Iface - GeneralMultiple optimisers per flowsheet
12112Iface - GeneralRight click on large matrix with many cells selected is slow
11658Iface - GeneralCatalyst Age reported in month
5214Iface - GeneralDatasheet graph lines are going off the chart
4904Iface - GeneralDifficult to add section diameter as independent variable
4071Iface - GeneralHighlighting all cells in big matrices took a large performance hit in v4
3903Iface - GeneralSave All dialog box needs to be redone
12452Iface - PFDCase crashes in the PFD code when exiting Calib Environment
12227Iface - PFDTwo meter Icons show up for STG power stream
5369Iface - PFDPFD tables with only some streams change to show all steams if something gets added to the PFD
13102Install / UninstallBuild 1607 - Petro-SIM Add-In not displayed in XLS toolbar
12065Install / UninstallKBC 6.2 bld 1530 missing KBC-Explorer - In Silent Installation
11928Lab AnalysisInconsistent Lab Analysis behaviour
12832LicensingCase falsely shows use of CatFeedHydrotreater license
12291LicensingBuild 1738 - PS Crashes when out of Network
11929Multi-Case ReportingMulti-Case Reporting Links to Spreadsheet Cells not updating when rows inserted
12240Multivariable NavigatorCase crashes when cloning stream property
12713OLE - ExtensionsPlugin PNG display should preserve aspect ratio
12665OLE - ExtensionsPlugin Store/Recall not working with conditional variables
12437Refinery PropertiesOctane of Cyclohexane and Methylcyclopentane (MCP)
12332Refinery PropertiesWater dew point in V-6.2
11384Refinery PropertiesCase resolves upon opening due to duplicated properties
11142Refinery PropertiesNo octane specification for nHexenes
13091Registration ToolKBC Simulation Gateway not registered
12964Registration ToolCase is displayed as Solving, even after it has resolved
12876Registration ToolExcel Add-In not displayed in Excel 64 Bit versions
12976SolverCase takes multiple solve passes to finish solving
12457SolverSupporting Multiple Optimisers per flowsheet has broken Multiple optimisers in multiple flowsheets
12627Store/Recall - Non-KBCTASC HX unit conversions incorrect
12113Store/Recall - Non-KBCHYSYS Case crashing on load
12904Store/Recall - XMLXML case crashes on load
11554Store/Recall - XMLLoading XML case setting up bad feeder block
12727StreamsCrash when viewing stream compositions
13030SynthesisWhen saving an assay of a stream to the oil environment, then view assay properties in the oil environment, the listed boiling points are inconsistent with the actual NBP's of the hypo's.
12834SynthesisCrash importing Assay xml file
12712SynthesisC5 iso-paraffins mismatched setup leads to mass imbalance across cutter
12532SynthesisOccasional Fortran out of range error in sulfur synthesis
12488SynthesisProblems with Alky Predict (Synthesis)
12446SynthesisULSD property template behavior odd
12312SynthesisCase crashes on hard-wired synth comp limit
12131SynthesisSynthesis uses incorrect target in single stream PONA synthesis with light ends
11918SynthesisInconsistent isomers synthesized by reformer and hydrocracker
11485SynthesisSulfur synthesis results in 0 values for Hypo40-60
11439SynthesisCalculated Naphtha cut properties inside synthesis do not match same cut outside
11023SynthesisUsing a Hypothetical component outside of the specified liquid density range to import an assay causes an error
12663Thermo - DatabaseRON and MON substitution not working
12662Thermo - DatabaseC5Olefins group component missing RON / MON and missing from Refinery Naphthas
12487Thermo - FlashPetro-SIM hangs and Excel waits forever
13089Thermo - MultiflashPS Crashes after linking to a MF Property Package
12036Thermo - MultiflashMultiflash RKSA does not produce surface tension for PipeSYS example
12570Thermo - Property PackageLKP Package sometimes does not sole or show zero enthalpy values.
5050Thermo - Property PackageNRTL Interaction Parameters incorrect for Benzene and Water?
5030Thermo - Property Package2 liquid phases wrongly detected
12741Tools - CalibrationAuto-Setup button not configuring calib stream synthesis correctly
12387Tools - CalibrationCalibration plots - synthesis TBP envelope - effluent mislabeled as feed
3767Tools - Calibrationundo for calib optimizer setup adds new variable
12181Tools - Cut/Copy/PasteCase crashes when combining objects into subflowsheet
12235Workflow ManagerCase crashes when running Workflow Manager

Petro-SIM Dynamics

DefectAreaDescription
12990Dynamics - GeneralCase crashes while running the integrator (Product Build Only)
12956Dynamics - GeneralRefinery assay cases in dynamics can be overly large
12952Dynamics - GeneralFlowsheet report in dynamics
12920Dynamics - GeneralSulfur refinery property does not propagate in dynamics mode
12892Dynamics - GeneralCase crashes on close in the Dynamics assay handling code
12873Dynamics - GeneralPetro-SIM issue - Air Cooler Temperature calculation
12799Dynamics - GeneralCase crashes after 3 minutes of the Integrator running.
12600Dynamics - GeneralRefinery assays keep appearing and causing issues
12531Dynamics - GeneralBuild 1471 - Petro SIM crashes on Close
12530Dynamics - GeneralRefinery assays incorrectly synthesized and flow rate flipping between two values
12516Dynamics - GeneralHeat exchanger gets stuck with bad outlet temperature
12515Dynamics - GeneralNo way to limit PV value and prevent alarms being triggered on negative flows
12374Dynamics - GeneralTwo undesired liquid phases
12354Dynamics - GeneralIntegrator should warn about implicit static head contributions
12306Dynamics - GeneralVessel heat loss does not go to zero when set to none
12305Dynamics - GeneralSeparator holdup imbalance issue
12296Dynamics - GeneralTray section instability and problems
12283Dynamics - GeneralDynamic Rating method of the HX leaking assays as it solves
12271Dynamics - GeneralValve instability introduced in 6.1 SP2 hot fix build 1453.
12264Dynamics - GeneralIncorrect level displayed in PID block for aqueous level
12221Dynamics - GeneralHeat exchangers give an invalid solution.
12153Dynamics - GeneralController PV is an unreasonable value
12141Dynamics - GeneralAqueous level taps give wrong reading when there is no aqueous phase
11377Dynamics - General3 Phase Sep Water Level

Petro-SIM Explorer

DefectAreaDescription
12447PS ExplorerTC 2617 - KBC Explorer crashes after creation of a new Monitoring Application
12310PS ExplorerBuild 1470 - KBC Explorer unresponsive
12226PS ExplorerBuild 1571 - Unable to open shortcuts created for timeline reports
11673PS ExplorerMeter's Liq Mass Density variable not screening properly when using API units

Petro-SIM Excel Applications

DefectAreaDescription
13108Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksBuild 1607 - Sample Excel files pointing to the wrong Petro-SIM files
12978Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksExcel application crashes upon launch if SIM-Suite registration versions differ between Excel and Petro-SIM
12815Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksValidation Result title row wiped out after calibration
12773Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksData Rec Utility does not save modifications made.
12759Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksLoading case from Excel creates duplicate meter variable
12730Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksPetro-SIM Ribbon Not Present in Excel 365
12622Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksError in sending phase variables (viscosity of vapor phase) to excel
12554Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksImport calibration case via xml- destination case has an offset
12540Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksFull Distop column calibration factors missing filter 6 under the calibration input sheet
12314Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksHandle calculated targets when copying from calib to predict without running calib
12304Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksCase crashes building Excel App
12300Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksVToAbove and LToBelow wrong units
12285Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksBuild 1575 - TC 1888 - Error displayed when Sample XLS run
12117Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksPredict Result "Case primed from calibration xx" doesn't update
12078Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksApplication workbook showing properties entries in predict input when generated with stream variables as 'As Set in Streams'
12074Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksIssue with Excel Application workbook for Heat Exchanger
11933Excel - App & Rept Workbooksthe ABC format option for labels in reactor/reporting workbook not working
11433Excel - App & Rept WorkbooksCopy problem when no results on Calibration Results page
11460Excel - Export to ExcelAll Streams displayed, even when "Boundary Streams only" checked.

Petro-SIM Unit Operations

DefectAreaDescription
9930Ops - Compressor/ExpanderBackwards calculations to the rating compressor do not solve
7469Ops - Compressor/ExpanderCompressor fails to solve
7203Ops - Compressor/ExpanderDeleting compressor IGV cruves results in different surge/recycle requirement
7087Ops - Compressor/ExpanderCompressor surge and stonewall line change when inactive performance map deleted
12816Ops - DistillationBottom Product Graphical Misrepresentation in Distillation Tower Dialog
12748Ops - DistillationDisconnecting column product and saving gives crash
12460Ops - DistillationColumn Profile Plot Labelling Error
12367Ops - DistillationFlowrate spec shows wrong flowrate
12345Ops - DistillationColumn error message about vapor enthalpy
12126Ops - DistillationColumn pumparound dT specs cause noisy solution
12164Ops - Gas TurbineQuestions about fouling calcs in GT-SIM
12999Ops - Heat XfrCrash changing Heat Exchanger spec
12993Ops - Heat XfrAir cooler
12265Ops - Heat XfrSingle Helix Double Helix features need to be removed from HX options
12721Ops - Hydraulics pluginMaximus hydraulics plugin stopped working
13074Ops - MetersCase crashes when calibrating
13008Ops - Metersliquid actual mass density MIX/MAX validation inverted in meters
12445Ops - MetersCase crashes on close in the meter code
12427Ops - MetersSynthesis processed input components composition of unity sum to produce non-unity sum
12355Ops - MetersAutomatically added composition/distillation upon workbook build should be directed to linked meter containing similar variables
12459Ops - OptimizerMultiple Active Cases in an auto-solve optimiser never stop solving
12941Ops - PipePipe solves to the wrong temperature
12652Ops - PipePipe segment can never solve with segment heat transfer
12319Ops - PipeEnhancement to change the default pipe length
12270Ops - PipeCrash after pressing 'Clear Profile' on the Rating/Sizing page of pipe unit op
12104Ops - PipePipe crashes reading in slug information
3650Ops - PipeSimple pipe model does not handle or warn about heat losses
11502Ops - PumpPump Curves- operating point away from the pump curve
12768Ops - Reaction Set BasedPFR with no reaction set crashes when saved to DB (or XML)
6654Ops - Reaction Set BasedConversion reactor not heat balancing in 4.1SP2 onwards
13026Ops - Simple Separation3 phase separator back-blending
12298Ops - Simple SeparationData not coming in (urgent)
12340Ops - SpreadsheetSpreadsheet cell in ignored flowsheet continually stacking
12472Ops - Steam Generator and BurnerCase crashes when viewing Burner's Design Specs page
12649Ops - Steam OperationsCase crashes going to Basis Environment
12658Ops - Synthesis Transitionsynth trans not handling unclassified C5s properly

Petro-SIM Utilities

DefectAreaDescription
11972Utilities - BT Index Calculation UtilityConsistency error generated by BT-Index usility when pulling in data
12388Utilities - Data RecData rec solves from different start points
5274Utilities - Data RecNeed smarter diagnostics from data rec
12992Utilities - Hx MonitorDeleting Hx Monitor Utility asks about hidden KPI and Datarec Utilities
12480Utilities - Hx MonitorHX Monitor
12211Utilities - Hx MonitorEnhancement request-HX Monitor-data rec
11884Utilities - Hx MonitorEnhancement - change time/date stamp to reflect user's local time zone
3935Utilities - KPIFavourites should show spreadsheet results better
12958Utilities - LP UtilityIncorrect swing cut value for Indexed property
12880Utilities - LP UtilityCase crashes running LP Utility
12777Utilities - LP UtilityLP Swing Cuts when used in conjunction with rigorous towers intermixes draws when it shouldn't
12736Utilities - LP UtilityCrash pasting LP Utility from a different case
12698Utilities - LP UtilityLP Utility not getting correct swing yields
12696Utilities - LP UtilityBuild 1756 - Petro-SIM crashes when LP Utility Re-Run
12693Utilities - LP UtilitySwing Tag labels not preserved over a store and recall
12646Utilities - LP Utility6.2 changed the default sign of Base Delta table coefficients in new LPU's
12616Utilities - LP UtilityLP Swing cut cannot be connected to a spreadsheet
12249Utilities - LP UtilityCase crashes Generating Data
12172Utilities - LP UtilitySubmodel calculating bad values
12377Utilities - Plot UtilityPossible Plot Utility bug for basic nitrogen
4381Utilities - Plot UtilityLabels not updating correctly in Plot Utility
11706Utilities - User PropertiesCan't delete multiple User properties at the same time.