Learn the DPSIM Static Module step by step, from creating a project to reviewing simulation results.
This tutorial series follows a complete static simulation workflow. Work through the lessons in order when learning DPSIM, or open an individual topic when you need a specific procedure.
Tutorial 01
Getting Started with DPSIM Static Module
DPSIM is a process simulation environment designed for mineral processing flowsheets. The Static Module is focused on steady-state simulation: the flowsheet is represented by interconnected process units, and the simulator calculates the material streams according to the selected
Tutorial 02
Defining Material Components in DPSIM
Before adding a feed or process equipment, DPSIM needs to know what the solid material is made of . This is done by defining the project components.
Tutorial 03
Defining Particle Size Classes in DPSIM
Particle size is one of the fundamental variables in mineral processing. Crushing and grinding change particle size.
Tutorial 04
Defining the Feed in DPSIM
We have already defined two fundamental properties of our DPSIM project: Components define what the solid material contains. Size classes define how the particle population is divided by size.
Tutorial 05
Adding Process Equipment to the DPSIM Flowsheet
Our project now contains a defined material feed. We know: how much solid enters the process; how much water enters; the particle size distribution; the solid components; the composition of each particle size class.
Tutorial 06
Connecting Equipment with Material Streams in DPSIM
We now have two essential elements on the DPSIM flowsheet: a defined material feed and a process equipment model But simply placing them next to each other does not create a process. The units must be connected by a material stream .
Tutorial 07
Organizing the Flowsheet with Stream Nodes
As a DPSIM flowsheet grows, direct connections between equipment can quickly become difficult to read. Recycle streams may need to return to upstream equipment.
Tutorial 08
Editing Equipment and Model Parameters in DPSIM
We now have a connected and organized flowsheet. The next step is to define how each process unit will behave.
Tutorial 09
Running a Static Simulation in DPSIM
We now have everything required to perform our first calculation: Material The feed flowrate, water, particle size distribution and composition have been defined. Flowsheet The process units have been added and connected by material streams.
Tutorial 10
Reading Stream Results in DPSIM
Running a simulation produces calculated material streams throughout the flowsheet. The next step is to inspect those streams and understand what the process models have calculated.