Honeywell UniSim Design Suite 510 (R510): Process Simulation Platform

UniSim Design Suite R510 is the latest release of Honeywell’s comprehensive process modeling software, expanding support for energy transition applications, AI/ML hybrid modeling, and strengthening core simulation capabilities . The R510 version integrates new thermodynamics, electrolyzer and membrane modeling for green hydrogen and carbon capture, and enhanced distillation and compressor functionalities .

Key New Features in R510

Energy Transition & Sustainability

  • Green Hydrogen: Dynamics support for Alkaline (AEL) and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers with degradation modeling and improved cross-calculations for H₂/O₂

  • Carbon Capture: Membrane module now supports dynamics; rate-based column modeling enhanced with eNRTL electrolyte support for CO₂/H₂S removal, biogas upgrading, and solvent-based capture systems

  • Biomass Gasification: New property database and enhanced gasifier reactor models with built-in calibration tools for biofuel feed characterization

  • CO2 Emissions: Expanded utility for carbon footprint assessment integrated into the flowsheet

Thermodynamics & Physical Properties

  • Electrolyte Systems: Native eNRTL package now available

  • Enhanced Property Models: New MKP mixing rule for SRK; improved GERG-2008 for CO₂ mixtures; addition of o-H₂ and p-H₂ properties

  • NIST Database Integration: Access to experimental data and binary parameters

  • Advanced Estimation: UNIFAC, COSMO, and VTPR methods for BIP and Henry constant estimation

Column & Unit Operation Enhancements

  • Rate-based Column: Film discretization; additional mass/heat transfer correlations; enhanced reaction handling for electrolytes

  • EO Modeling: New simultaneous flash VLLE functionality and sparse solver improvements for Murphree/vaporization efficiencies

  • Compressors: New “design deviation” page for performance calibration; screw compressor supports injected oil internal circulation

  • Fired Heaters: Steady-state heater unit operation added to legacy SS environment

  • Column Hydraulics: New packing types, correlations; improved tray spacing correlations; VLLE tray support

Third-Party Integration & Performance

  • NVIDIA GPU Linear Solver: Acceleration for large-scale simulations

  • PIPESIM & PVTSim Nova Integration: Enhanced connectivity for upstream and fluid characterization workflows

  • Distillation Data: Implementation of ASTM D7900/D7169 inputs for standardized oil analysis

  • OLI Engine 12.0: Component renaming support (e.g., piperazine → PIP)

HONEYWELL UniSim Design Suite 510
HONEYWELL UniSim Design Suite 510