Simulation training

Advanced Computer Control Systems and Training Simulators... 

Files had to be transferred from a control computer to a training simulator. At first, there was no direct connection the files were first transferred to a freestanding workstation and then from there to the simulator. To simplify the transfer, a direct cable connection was made between the control computer and the simulator. 

Stammers, R. B. (1981). Theory and Practice in the Design of Training Simulators. Programmed Learning and Educational Technology 18,67-71. 

Off-line analysis, controller design, and optimization are now performed in the area of dynamics. The largest dynamic simulation has been about 100,000 differential algebraic equations (DAEs) for analysis of control systems. Simulations formulated with process models having over 10,000 DAEs are considered frequently. Also, detailed training simulators have models with over 10,000 DAEs. On-line model predictive control (MPC) and nonlinear MPC using first-principle models are seeing a number of industrial applications, particularly in polymeric reactions and processes. At this point, systems with over 100 DAEs have been implemented for on-line dynamic optimization and control. 

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One of the most widely used forms of simulation is that for operator training. So far operator training simulators have tended to use greatly simplified models in order to ensure real time performanee and most effort has been invested in the development of user interfaee. A further aspeet of the extended applieation of simulation for operator assistanee eould well be aehieved in eonjunetion with expert systems. 

Schmidt, C.U., Mei, G., Meier, G., Bertolini, S., Busch, M., Wulkow, M., Schwibach, M., Prem, A., Batschkin,T. and Weickert, G. (2003) Training simulator for PP multizone circulating reactor process. Polymer Reaction Engineering V,... 

Dynamic simulation may be used for off-line or on-line applications. An offline dynamic model runs independent of the plant. This is a predictive mode in which a column or an entire process is simulated to predict transient behavior with no input from the plant. Such a model is typically used for the design of equipment and control strategies and as a training simulator. An on-line dynamic model may be used to monitor the column performance and to provide vital information for the control system. It reads current plant conditions and, in real time, computes properties that are not measured on-line, such as product compositions. This makes it possible to control such properties directly. The on-line dynamic simulator can also predict future column trends, thereby allowing the control system to take corrective action in advance. 

The simulation work which was done was also the basis for the development of an operator training simulator. This allowed the operators to gain experience before working with the real plant, to its dynamic responses and also to familiarise them with the distributed control system (DCS). 

Ayral, T., de Jonge, R, 2013. Operator training simulators for brownfield process units offer many benefits. Hydrocarbon Processing. 

Human factors of safety (emergency procedures, training, simulators, etc.). 

The enterprise identifies and develops the instruction, education, and on-the-job or team training necessary to provide humans and teams with knowledge and job skills needed to support the system life cycle processes at the specified levels of performance. This includes the tools, deviees (including embedded training systems), training simulators, techniques, procedures, and training materials and technical manuals to be developed and employed to provide training for all required tasks. 

Several possible sources for calibration data exist for example data from training simulators or required probability of failure for demand (PFD) for operators according to complexity of tasks to be performed to prevent potential accidents. 

Rudman DT, Stredney D, Sessanna D, Yagel R, Crawfis R, Heskamp D, Edmond CV Jr, Wiet GJ (1998) Functional endoscopic sinus surgery training simulator. Laryngoscope 108 1643-1647... 

A thorough risk/benefit analysis was done on the selection between building a standard Operator Training Simulator or a simulator with additional capabilities and this analysis confirmed that an integrated modeling approach was beneficial. For this reason the Multi-Purpose Dynamic Simulator (MPDS) concept was bom and a multi-millionS project started in 2006. 

Control Station (http //www.ControlStation.com) is both a controller design and tuning tool, and a process control training simulator used by industry and academic institutions worldwide for... 

Issenberg SB, Chung HS, Devine LA. Patient safety training simulations based on competency criteria of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Mt Sinai J Med 2011 78(6) 842-53. 

Figure 10.3 Reusable synthetic bench models for incisions, suturing, knot tying, and other types of part-task training simulations. ( McMaster University.)...

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