Metals and mining companies face growing challenges: improving recovery rates, reducing energy consumption and meeting sustainability targets—all while evaluating new process technologies and capital projects.

Process simulation tools—such as steady-state and dynamic modeling platforms—provide value far beyond traditional design and analysis. When simulation models are connected to a broader digital engineering environment, validated process data can be seamlessly reused across disciplines, supporting integrated and efficient project execution.

At a time when industries are under increasing pressure to drive efficiency, lower emissions and adapt to rapidly changing demands, AspenTech V15 is purpose-built to meet these critical challenges head-on.

To address the rising demand for battery metals, Arithmetek compared an established Atmospheric Tank Leaching (ATL) process with a novel hydrochloric acid-based method for extracting nickel from laterite ores.

Carbon capture is a critical lever for the hard-to-abate chemical industry. Feasibility for these new, innovative processes relies on technical and economic optimization.

Process safety remains a top priority for companies worldwide, but balancing CAPEX against the need to design safety systems for multiple emergencies can be challenging. Aspen HYSYS Dynamics™ and Aspen Flare System Analyzer™ are proven to accurately model flare systems while reducing CAPEX.

Advanced simulation tools are key to overcoming the challenges of the green hydrogen economy. Process engineers who leverage Aspen Plus® simulation software can optimize hydrogen production processes, boost efficiency and reduce costs.

To run an ethylene plant longer, safer and greener, digitalization plays a pivotal role. In today's unfavorable market conditions, digital solutions are needed to improve the overall profitability and sustainability of operations.

Process safety remains a priority for companies, but balancing the design of safety systems to withstand risks against higher CAPEX costs is challenging. Accurate, efficient modeling of depressurization is key, especially in carbon-capture processes.

Optimizing chemical processes requires input from multiple disciplines – engineering, costing, safety and environmental. Evaluating these factors early in the design lifecycle significantly improves the quality of the design and reduces time spent collaborating across teams.