Basic Level Training in the Classroom

TSC has a library of well-proven individual generic dynamic simulation models that are designed for basic level underpinning knowledge and training. Widely used around the world for process, plant and control systems introduction, the range of over 40 models has now been given a complete facelift, with many enhancements, including:

Modern DCS style interface, with multiple graphic screens for the larger models.
User guides and workbooks built into the models.
DCS controllers and faceplates based on the best elements of industry standard DCS systems.
Trends, Alarms and ESD Cause and Effect Systems.
Speed-up and slow-down runtime function included.
Remote starting and instructor monitoring over TCP/IP LAN for classroom use.

The upgraded models run at the XGA resolution of 1024x768 - the basic screen size of many PC's including laptops and very suitable for classroom use.

The intuitive DCS based interface has been optimised from the best features of the industry standard types, allowing trainees to easily move on to the DCS used in their workplace.

The models are split into four distinct groups:

Basic Control Principles. The control of level, pressure, flow and temperature.
Complex Control Principles. Direct, cascade and feedforward control, separation heat exchange and pump loops.
Basic Plant Sub-systems. Basic centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas turbines, furnaces, refrigeration, simple columns, simple pipelines and TEG/Amine systems.
Basic Plant Systems. A wider range of more specific models which adds complexity to the sub-system items.

SIM 186 Temperature Control across an Exchanger

One of the range of basic models

Why use Dynamic simulation?

Dynamic simulation brings control system understanding to life, with immediate and obvious displays showing changes to the simulated process and control loop settings.

The engineering fidelity of the models allow the models to be used for assessed learning based on workbook assignments.

Process plant models include pumps, compressors and furnaces, as examples of items that, within the safety needs of oil and gas operation, cannot be part of a practical learning environment.

Dynamic simulation of plant systems allows for complete process understanding, and for start-up/shut-down and safe operation to be practiced in safety.

Instructor Ergonomics

The Software is ideally suited for both multi-student classroom use and instructor teaching using a digital projector. Instructor functionality includes:

Remote Monitoring of all trainee actions on each individual PC on the classroom network.
Print out of each trainee action after the end of the trainee session.
Up to 20 different start-up settings for each simulation model may be pre-programmed.

For classroom, the PC's are connected in a standard TCP/IP configured network, providing a 'plug-in and go' training environment.

The classroom may also be supplied as a set of laptops operating as a wireless network, with the same functionality as above.