List of chemical process simulators


This is a list of software used to simulate the material and energy balances of chemical process plants. Applications for this include design studies, engineering studies, design audits, debottlenecking studies, control system check-out, process simulation, dynamic simulation, operator training simulators, pipeline management systems, production management systems, digital twins.
SoftwareDeveloperApplicationsOperating SystemLicenseURL
Advanced Simulation Library Avtech ScientificProcess data validation and reconciliation, real-time optimization, virtual sensing and predictive controlWindows, Linux, FreeBSD, Macopen-source
APMonitorAPMonitorMATLAB/Python/Julia-based data reconciliation, real-time optimization, dynamic simulation and nonlinear predictive controlWindows, Linuxopen-source
AprosFortum and VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandDynamic process simulation for power plantsWindowsclosed-source
ASCENDASCENDDynamic process simulation, general purpose languageWindows, BSD, Linuxopen-source
Aspen Custom Modeler Aspen TechnologyDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Aspen HYSYSAspen TechnologyProcess simulation and optimizationWindowsclosed-source
Aspen PlusAspen TechnologyProcess simulation and optimizationWindowsclosed-source
ASSETTKongsberg DigitalDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
BatchColumnFives ProSimSimulation and Optimization of batch distillation columnsWindowsclosed-source
BATCHESBatch Process Technologies, Inc.Simulation of recipe driven multiproduct and multipurpose batch processes for applications in design, scheduling and supply chain managementLinuxclosed-source
BatchReactorFives ProSimSimulation of reactors in batch modeWindowsclosed-source
Software to simulate mass balances using a data reconciliation algorithmWindowsclosed-source
BioSTEAMYoel Cortes-Pena & BioSTEAM Development GroupDesign, simulation, and costing of biorefineries under uncertaintyWindows, Mac, Linuxopen-source
CADSIM PlusAurel Systems Inc.Dynamic process simulator with CAD front end and process stream specification flexibilityWindowsclosed-source
ChromWorksYPSO-FACTOChromatographic process design, simulation & optimizationWindowsclosed-source
CHEMCADChemstationsSoftware suite for process simulationWindowsclosed-source
CHEMPROEPCONProcess Flow Simulation, Fluid Flow Simulation, & Process Equipment SizingWindowsclosed-source
Cycad ProcessCM SolutionsProcess simulation and drawing package for minerals and metallurgical fieldsWindowsclosed-source
Cycle-TempoAsimptoteThermodynamic analysis and optimization of systems for the production of electricity, heat and refrigerationWindowsclosed-source
COCO simulator + ChemSepAmsterCHEMSteady state process simulation based on CAPE-OPEN Interface StandardWindows
D-SPICEKongsberg DigitalDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Design II for WindowsWinSim Inc.Process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Distillation expert trainerATROperator training simulator for distillation processclosed-source
DymolaDassault SystèmesModelica-based dynamic modelling and simulation softwareWindows, Linuxclosed-source
DynoChemScale-up SystemsDynamic process simulation and optimizationWindowsclosed-source
DYNSIMAVEVADynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
DyssolDyssolTECDynamic flowsheet simulation of solids processesWindows, Linuxopen-source
DWSIMDaniel Medeiros, Gustavo León and Gregor ReichertProcess simulatorWindows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOSopen-source, freemium
EMSOALSOC ProjectModelling, simulation and optimisation, steady state and dynamic, equation oriented with open source modelsWindows, Linuxclosed-source, open-source
EQ-COMPAmit KatyalVapor Liquid Equilibrium SoftwareSoftware-as-a-Serviceclosed-source]
FlowTranFlowTranTransient single phase pipeline simulationclosed-source
GAMSGAMSGeneral Algebraic Modeling System Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Solarisclosed-source
gPROMSPSE LtdAdvanced process simulation and modellingclosed-source
HSC SimOutotec OyjAdvanced process simulation and modelling, Flowsheet simulationWindowsclosed-source
HYD-PREDICAmit KatyalMultiphase flow assurance and hydrate modellingSoftware-as-a-Serviceclosed-source
HYDROFLOTahoe Design SoftwarePiping System Design with Steady State AnalysisWindowsclosed-source
Indiss Plus®CorysDynamic process simulator for hydrocarbons, chemicalsWindowsclosed-source
ICASKT-ConsortiumIntegrated Computer-Aided SystemWindowsclosed-source
IDEASAndritz AutomationDynamic simulator for pulp, oil sands, potash, and hard rock miningWindowsclosed-source
iiSE SimulatoriiSE companyEquation oriented chemical process simulator and optimizerWindows, Linuxclosed-source
INOSIMInosim Software GmbHDiscrete-event dynamic simulation software for mixed batch-continuous processes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industryWindowsclosed-source
INVIDESRheinmetall ElectronicsVisual, dynamic Process Simulation framework for power plants, pipeline systems, upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas plants, renewable energy plants and hydrogen plantsWindowsclosed-source]
IPSE GOSimTech GmbHProcess simulation application that works in the browser, provides a visual flowsheet editor and supports online collaborationSoftware-as-a-Serviceclosed-source
IPSEproSimTech GmbHVisual process simulation framework with ready-to-use model libraries for power systems, desalination, flue gas cleaning etc. and option to define own model librariesWindowsclosed-source
ITHACAElement ProcessGeneral purpose dynamic chemical process simulator.Windowsfreemium, closed-source
JADEGSE SystemsDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
JModelica.orgModelon ABProcess simulationWindows, Linux, macOSclosed-source
K-SpiceKongsberg DigitalDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
LedaFlowKongsberg DigitalTransient multiphase pipeline simulationWindowsclosed-source
LIBPFsimevoC++ Library for process flowsheetingLinux, Windows, macOSclosed-source
General-purpose dynamic and steady-state process simulation systemWindowsclosed-source
Modelon ImpactModelon ABGeneral-purpose, multi-domain dynamic and steady-state process and system simulation systemLinux, Windowsclosed-source
Mimic Simulation SoftwareMYNAH TechnologiesFirst-principles dynamic simulator built for software acceptance testing and operator training systemsWindowsclosed-source
Mobatec ModellerMobatecAdvanced Dynamic Process Modelling EnvironmentWindowsclosed-source
NAPCON ProsDSNeste Engineering Solutions OyDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
OLGASchlumbergerTransient multiphase pipeline simulationWindowsclosed-source
OLI AnalyzerOLI Systems, Inc.Chemical phase equilibrium simulation featuring electrolytesWindowsclosed-source
OmegalandOMEGA SimulationDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
OptiRampStatistics & Control, Inc.Real-time Process Simulation and Optimization, Multi variable Predictive ControlWindowsclosed-source
OpenModelicaOpen-Source Modelica ConsortiumGeneral purpose simulationLinux, macOSopen-source
PD-PLUSDeerhaven Technical SoftwareSteady-State Modeling of Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refining ProcessesWindowsclosed-source
ProfessionalEngineered Software Inc.Piping System Simulation and DesignWindowsclosed-source
PIPEFLOSchlumbergerSteady state multiphase flowline simulationWindowsclosed-source
PIPESIMSchlumbergerSteady state multiphase flowline simulationWindowsclosed-source
PEL SuitePEL SoftwareSteady state process simulationWindowsclosed-source
Petro-SIMKBC Advanced TechnologiesDynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
PETROXPetrobrasIn-house steady state refining process simulatorWindowsclosed-sourceN/A
Power Plant Simulator & DesignerKED GmbHBasic Engineering and Dynamic process simulation for power plantsWindowsclosed-source
Process Engineering ToolS Stratus Engineering, Inc.Process Engineering SoftwareWindowsclosed-source
Process StudioStamicarbonSimulation Suite for Modeling, Engineering & TrainingWindowsclosed-source
Prode PropertiesProde SoftwareThermodynamic Library, Properties of pure fluids and mixtures, Multi phase Equilibria + process simulationWindows, Linux, Androidclosed-source
Prode Process InterfaceProde SoftwareProcess simulation, optimization realtime controlWindowsclosed-source
ProMaxBryan Research & EngineeringProcess simulator capable of modeling oil & gas plants, refineries, and many chemical plantsWindowsclosed-source
ProPhyPlusFives ProSimThermodynamic calculation softwareWindowsclosed-source
ProSecFives ProSimSimulation of brazed plate fin heat exchangersWindowsclosed-source
ProSim DACFives ProSimDynamic adsorption column simulationWindowsclosed-source
ProSim HEXFives ProSimHeat Exchangers SimulationWindowsclosed-source
ProSimPlusFives ProSimSteady-state simulation and optimization of processesWindowsclosed-source
ProSimulatorSim InfosystemsProcess and Power plant simulationWindowsclosed-source
ProTreat / SulphurProOptimized Gas TreatingSteady state simulation of amine gas sweetening, glycol dehydration, modified Claus SRUs, tail gas clean-up, and post-combustion carbon capture processesWindowsclosed-source
PRO/IIAVEVASteady state process simulationWindowsclosed-source
PyomoSandia and UC DavisSteady state and dynamic process simulationAll Platformsopen-source
ROMeoAVEVAProcess optimizationWindowsclosed-source
Reaction LabScale-up SystemsChemist-oriented kinetic modeling and reaction optimizationWindowsclosed-source
RecoVRVRTechIndustrial wastewater managementWindowsclosed-source
REXOptienceReactor Optimization and Kinetic EstimationWindowsclosed-source
AVEVA Process Simulation
AVEVASteady state, Fluid flow and Dynamic process simulator.Windowsclosed-source
SimCreateTSC SimulationReal time, first principle and generic operator training simulations, plant specific emulations and OPC for live plant connections.Windowsclosed-source
Simulis ThermodynamicsFives ProSimMixture properties and fluid phase equilibria calculationsWindowsclosed-source
SolidSim SolidSim Engineering GmbHFlowsheet simulation of solids processesWindowsclosed-source
SPEEDUPAspen TechnologyDynamic process simulationUnix, Windowsclosed-source
SuperPro DesignerIntelligenBatch and continuous process simulation.Windowsclosed-source
SysCADKWA Kenwalt AustraliaSteady-state and dynamic process simulationWindowsclosed-source
UniSim Design SuiteHoneywellProcess simulation and optimizationWindowsclosed-source
UniSim Competency SuiteHoneywellOperator Competency Management and TrainingWindowsclosed-source
Steady-state simulation and optimization of processesWindowsclosed-source
VirtuosoWood PLCMultiphase dynamic process simulator for oil & gas productionWindowsclosed-source
VMG SymmetrySchlumbergerSteady state simulation, dynamic process simulation, transient multiphase flowline simulationWindowsclosed-source
Wolfram SystemModelerWolfram ResearchModelica-based Dynamic multidomain modelling Windows, Mac, Linuxclosed-source
XPSIMProcess Simulation ServicesSteady state and dynamic process simulation, transient multiphase pipeline simulatorWindowsclosed-source