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Basic Level Training in the Classroom

TSC has a library of over 40 well-proven individual generic dynamic simulation models that are designed for basic level oil gas and chemical process operations training and assessment. These may be run individually, or they may be run in an Instructor/Trainee environment with full recording of the Trainee actions.

Each model is specifically designed for training, and runs dynamically in real time. Each model has been developed at an engineering fidelity, and most are based on real instances from real plant. All the models include the ability to pause, to save a snapshot and to graph the trends of all relevant information on a comprehensive Trend Chart facility.

The models include flow composition analysis on flow lines, where relevant to the training, (e.g. for flashing, separation and distillation models). The models include simple alarm and ESD systems where this is useful for training.

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.

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.