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Operator Training Simulator Handbook

By : Joseph Philip
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Operator Training Simulator Handbook

By: Joseph Philip

Overview of this book

Operator training simulators in the process industry have been around since the 1970s, but you may not find a book that documents the development of these systems and the standard best practices. The Operator Training Simulator Handbook covers best practices for OTS engineering and OTS training development and delivery, starting from the basic the jargon and the different types of OTS systems. It will take you through the best approaches to project specification as well as building, maintenance, planning, and delivering these systems by sharing real-life experiences and dos and don’ts. As you advance, you'll uncover the various challenges in the planning and delivery of operator training models and understand how to address those by working through real-world projects. This book helps in specifying the best fit for purpose, choosing a cost-effective system when acquiring an OTS. You'll also learn how you can turn your OTS projects into digital twins before finally learning all about documentation in a typical OTS project, covering the sample structure that you can use as a starting point in your projects. By the end of the book, you'll have learned best practices for developing operator training simulator systems and have a reference guide to overcome common challenges.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)
1
Section 1: Introduction, Definitions, and Classifications
3
Section 2: Best Practices for the Development of OTS Systems
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Section 3: OTS' Future, Training Model, and Reference Documents

Questions

  • When does the training process need to be planned in an OTS project?
  • What challenges come with training planning and how can they be addressed?
  • Why is the instructor's input in scoping the OTS important? What items can the instructor provide good input on?
  • How long do you think is needed to get the OTS to be "training ready" after its delivery?
  • Can OTS training fit in a project's competence and training process?
  • Can you list the different phases in the sample training model addressed in this chapter and explain them?
  • What are the criteria for a successful training delivery?
  • Is the training and assessment matrix important? Why?
  • Assume you have to train operators in a plant that has three shifts. Every shift will consist of two operators. You can train two operators on the OTS at one time. You will need to give them four training courses that are 5 days each. How long will it take you to complete this training?
  • What...