Title: Implementing Process Control for Heat Exchanger Networks Using MATLAB and Aspen

Hello everyone,

I am working on a real-time process control project for Heat Exchanger Networks (HENs). I want to integrate MATLAB and Aspen to implement and analyze control strategies. Specifically, I aim to develop a dynamic model and control framework that can effectively reject temperature and flow rate heat capacity disturbances in real-time.

Here are the main aspects of my query:

Dynamic modeling: What is the best approach to dynamically model a heat exchanger network using Aspen (e.g., Aspen Plus Dynamics or Aspen HYSYS) while leveraging MATLAB for additional computational or control purposes? Are there workflows or best practices for integrating Aspen with MATLAB for dynamic simulation?

Control strategies: Are there any resources or examples of implementing advanced control strategies (e.g., adaptive control, model predictive control) for HENs by combining Aspen's modeling capabilities with MATLAB's control toolboxes? How can the two platforms complement each other in developing these strategies?

Real-time simulation: What methods are recommended for performing real-time simulations of HENs using MATLAB and Aspen? Are there established protocols or APIs for co-simulation that allow real-time data exchange and analysis between these platforms?

If anyone has experience integrating MATLAB and Aspen for dynamic process control or similar applications, I would greatly appreciate your guidance, references, or examples to help me proceed with this project.

Thank you in advance for your support!