Aspen HYSYS is a application.
: Using an SSD (Solid State Drive) instead of a traditional HDD is highly recommended to significantly reduce loading times for complex thermodynamic models.
This machine will run a 500-stream dynamic gas plant simulation without crashing. Do not spend more on a GPU. Do not spend less on cooling.
| Component | Aspen HYSYS V11 / V12 | Aspen HYSYS V14 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer; Windows Server 2016 or newer | Windows 10, 11 (64-bit); Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 | | Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 (2.8 GHz+) or equivalent | Intel Core i5, i7, i9, or Xeon; Multi-core recommended | | Memory (RAM) | Minimum: 8 GB Recommended: 16 GB | Minimum: 8 GB Recommended: 16 GB or more | | Storage (HDD/SSD) | Minimum: 100-150 GB free space | Minimum: 150 GB free space (SSD recommended) | | Graphics (GPU) | DirectX 10 capable graphics card | DirectX 10 or higher capable graphics card | | Display Resolution | 1280 x 1024 or higher | 1280 x 1024 or higher (higher for complex P&IDs) | | Prerequisites | .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8, SQL Express | .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8+, SQL Express | Aspen Hysys System Requirements
If your existing computer does not meet these , consider using AspenTech's Cloud Engineering Environment (CEE) – a browser-based HYSYS that runs on their servers. It requires only a modern browser and 10 Mbps internet, bypassing local hardware limits.
Legacy versions requiring older Windows environments (Windows 7 or 10) and older .NET Frameworks. Hardware Requirements
Optimized for Windows 11, multi-core Intel/AMD processors, and high-RAM workstations. Aspen HYSYS is a application
Are you simulating or large dynamic/upstream processes ?
High-DPI (4K) monitors are supported, but Windows text scaling should be kept at 100% or 125% to prevent visual bugs in older Aspen interface menus. Summary of Specifications Minimum Requirement Recommended Specification OS Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) CPU Quad-Core (2.5 GHz) 8-Core+ (3.5 GHz+ Base Clock) RAM 32 GB or 64 GB Storage 20 GB free space on SSD 50 GB+ free space on NVMe M.2 SSD GPU Integrated Graphics Dedicated GPU (4 GB+ VRAM) Display 1080p Single Monitor 1440p Dual Monitors
Most corporate and academic licenses are "floating" licenses, served from a central license server on the network. Do not spend more on a GPU
A common misconception is that a 64-core processor will make HYSYS run 64 times faster. In reality, for a single user, HYSYS often relies on high rather than massive multi-threading. While multi-user environments benefit from more cores, an individual engineer is often better off with a high-frequency i7 or i9 than a lower-clocked Xeon with more cores. 3. The Secret Weapon: The "Prerequisite Viewer" V8.7 aspenONE Minimum Hardware Requirements - AspenTech
| Installation Type | Disk Space Required | | :--- | :--- | | | 15 GB | | HYSYS + Aspen Plus + EDR | 35 GB | | Full Suite (Plus, HYSYS, Dynamics, Flarenet, Utilities) | 85+ GB | | Temporary extraction space | 50 GB (The installer unpacks huge CAB files) |