Medium-fidelity simulators
Medium-fidelity simulators have a simplified process model, so process feedback is simplified feedback. So, it is an improvement on low-fidelity ones. In addition to the benefits of low-fidelity simulators, the following can be achieved:
- Operation procedures check.
- A more detailed procedure check can be carried out in this type of simulator.
- Validation of the alarm philosophy.
- Alarm rationalization can be studied.
- Static control and safety strategy check.
- Advanced control strategy and safety controls can be checked.
- Basic plant startup check.
- Plant startup can be tested on a basic level as the plant feedback is simplified.
We will move on to discussing the benefits of high-fidelity simulators, but first, we will look at how ICSS emulation affects the benefits that OTS users will get from each system.