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IDEAS simulation software

IDEAS simulation software downloads

For current users of IDEAS

IDEAS is the leading dynamic simulator for the global kraft pulp industry, oil sands operations, potash operations, and hard rock mining, helping industrial operations reduce risk.

Operators learn new processes via the IDEAS simulator

Current users of IDEAS are welcome to use the downloads on this page to keep their software up-to-date. If you are interested in purchasing IDEAS, please contact us.

Please note:

IDEAS v6.0.0 dynamic simulation software: Release notes and installations instructions are available. If you are upgrading from a previous version, please follow the worksheet upgrade procedure to upgrade your existing models.

The Mineral Processing product (in addition to IDEAS Bronze) will be needed for users to complete the Steady State tutorial.

Software

IDEAS v.6.0.0

EXE
ZIP : 219 MB
IDEAS license server v2.1.2

EXE
ZIP : 6.3 MB
OPC server for IDEAS v1.1.0

EXE
ZIP : 10.1 MB
VMGThermo property package system v6.0

EXE
ZIP : 30.8 MB

Documents

Release notes

Release notes for IDEAS v6.0.0
PDF : 161 KB
Installation instructions

Install IDEAS v6.0.0 by using the installation media (for example, USB sticks, DVDs), or you can download the installation files for IDEAS from ANDRITZ website
PDF : 1.2 MB
User manual

IDEAS v6.0.0 User Manual
PDF : 1.6 MB
IDEAS Steady State Modeling

The IDEAS Bronze Tutorial has been designed to give the user an overview of the key concepts of the IDEAS simulation software.
PDF : 2.1 MB
IDEAS Dynamic Modeling

The IDEAS Gold Tutorial has been designed to give the user an overview of the key concepts of the IDEAS simulation software for dynamic modeling.
PDF : 1.7 MB