Multipurpose Dynamic
Simulators
Simulate, predict, and optimize processes throughout the plant lifecycle, from Design to Operations.
Inprocess proposes the use of dynamic simulation models all along the whole processing plant lifecycle, leveraging the invested modelling effort. Several are the Inprocess’ Services that can be associated to the availability of a Dynamic Simulation Model. For instance:
Services
Dynamic Simulation Studies before Plant Construction
Approximately 60% of the capital investment for a new producing plant is decided during its early design phases. By using a dynamic model at these stages to carry out some of the engineering studies, project costs could be driven down while sustaining project schedule and managing risks.
Assessment of Control Philosophy
The configuration of the control systems can be better assessed by using a dynamic plant model (that creates realistic operating scenarios) than by the traditional static checkout method.
Process Trainer – Early OTS
A process trainer can be developed as soon as the dynamic simulation model is ready and once it has been enhanced with the control strategy. It has a self-made DCS ‘look and feel’ instead of an emulated DCS. This intermediate option can even sound attractive for new small investments and smaller existing plants and, in comparison with an OTS can have lower costs.
DCS and SIS Check-out: Virtual Commissioning
For new plants (or revamped ones) with the new Distributed Control System (DCS), it is very convenient to take advantage of the Dynamic Simulation model being built for an OTS in order to carry out the so-called Virtual DCS FAT.
OTS for Initial and Continuous Operator Training
An OTS is a suitable platform for operators on which to practise because it provides an environment to perform unfamiliar process and control tasks in a safe environment. Any mistake, any error will be converted into a lesson learnt without any real-life consequences. It is key to maintaining the practice of procedures as a regular task for operators and to providing refresher training at regular intervals and for whenever a modification in the plant or in the control or safety system is implemented.
