Emulated ICSS representation
In the next section, we will discuss high-fidelity simulators. The benefits of this type of simulator will depend on how good the ICSS emulation is.
If the emulation is perfect, then the benefits will be as detailed in the following High-fidelity replica simulators – digital twins section.
Otherwise, the benefits will reduce, especially in the control and safety section, depending on how good the emulation is.
Let's just assume a high-fidelity process model is integrated into an emulated ICSS that is done by a third-party software emulation and not the ICSS supplier translation tools. In this case, the emulation cannot be a 100% faithful translation of the ICSS control and something will be "lost in translation." Hence, the benefits will be less. But equally, the cost of the OTS will be reduced, so there will always be a balance struck between the benefits and the investment in the project. Based on that, one type or the ot...