Benchmarking a new process simulation software (Aveva Process Simulation) on the transport and purification of hydrogen

IFP Energies nouvelles - Lyon; Solaize; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend €1150/month (gross)

Job summary

IFP Energies nouvelles - Lyon invites engineering interns to gain hands-on experience with Aveva Process Simulation, converting Pro/II models to APS and performing sensitivity studies on hydrogen transport and purification processes.

You will verify feature parity, port VBA macros to Python, and author a user guide to enable smooth APS adoption; the internship lasts 6 months at the Lyon site and offers a gross monthly stipend of 1150€.

Qualifications

• Experience in process simulation (Pro/II, AspenPlus) and familiarity with programming (Python, VBA)
• Quick learner and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Convert current Pro/II simulations to APS simulations with varying complexity
• Perform sensitivity studies using the developed simulations
• Verify whether Pro/II features are available in APS and propose alternatives
• Write a user guide to enable new users to quickly start with APS

Skills

Process simulation tools

Python / VBA programming

Tools

Pro/II

AspenPlus

Job description

Benchmarking a new process simulation software (Aveva Process Simulation) on the transport and purification of hydrogen

Process simulators such as Pro/II, AspenPlus and Hysys are essential tools for process engineers. At IFPEN these tools enable us to extrapolate lab and pilot experiments to an industrial scale, to optimize operating conditions and to improve existing processes. Mastering these simulators and having a workflow tailored around them is critical to do these tasks more efficiently.

Description

The primary goal of this internship is to provide hands‑on experience on Aveva Process Simulation (APS). APS is expected to replace the legacy process simulator Pro/II, widely used at IFPEN, by the next decade. Preparing the transition early is essential to have a smooth transition.

The main goals of this internship are the following:

• Convert current Pro/II simulations to APS simulations. Simulations of variable complexity will be used.
• Perform sensitivity studies using developed simulations.
• Verify whether all current Pro/II features are available in APS and propose alternatives for missing features. For this task, the conversion of VBA macros to python scripts may be required.
• Write a user guide to enable new users to quickly get a hand on APS.

The current application identified is the transport and purification of hydrogen. The scope of this internship may be expanded to other applications (such as carbon capture, biofuels, petrochemicals…) depending on the progress done during the internship.

Required profile

Experience in process simulation (PRO/II, AspenPlus…) & familiar with programming (Python, VBA…)

• Quick learner & able to work independently

Additional information
- Duration of the internship: 6 months
- Workplace: IFPEN Lyon, Rond-point de l'échangeur de Solaize, 69360 Solaize
- Transport: public transportation / personal vehicle
- Paid internship 1150€/month (gross)