SuperPro Designer v14: Bioprocess & Pharmaceutical Process Simulation
SuperPro Designer v14 is a major release from Intelligen, Inc., delivering new equipment models, expanded bioprocess capabilities, and hundreds of improvements to existing unit operations for process simulation and cost analysis.
Key New Features in v14
New Equipment Models
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Bowl Centrifuge Procedures: New models with Top & Bottom Discharge configurations; Agitation now available
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SMB Chromatography: New option to capitalize the first resin cost, accessible via COM
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Gas Cyclone and Hydrocyclone: Expanded
SetVarVal()andGetVarVal()options with new VID constants
Expanded Unit Operation Capabilities
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Freeze Drying (Lyophilization): Completely redesigned for detailed modeling, including separate freezing and heating phases with rigorous enthalpy calculations
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Cooling Tower: Now supports Drift and Blowdown streams as an option
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New Component Splitting Energy Balance: Output stream temperatures now calculated correctly for non-isothermal operations
Critical Bug Fixes and Refinements
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Fermentation Operations: Prevents aeration port from matching fed-batch port, which previously caused mass and energy balance issues
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Fed-Batch Line Sharing: Fed-batch input stream can now be shared by multiple reaction or fermentation operations within the same procedure
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Filtration Operations: Microfiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse-osmosis, and diafiltration now allow filtrate output port as a valid flush operation choice
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Cost Estimation: Improved purchase cost correlations for Decanter and Mixer-Settler Extractors; fixed Gasifier cost estimate that was overestimated by ~8x
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Fanning Operation: Power calculation now includes kinetic energy term for outlet velocity, improving accuracy for large gas flows
Core Capabilities
SuperPro Designer is an integrated tool for process simulation, equipment sizing, cost estimation, and environmental impact assessment across industries including biopharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and consumer goods.
