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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)
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Section 1: Introduction, Definitions, and Classifications
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Section 2: Best Practices for the Development of OTS Systems
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Section 3: OTS' Future, Training Model, and Reference Documents

Shipping and installation

As soon as the FAT is signed off, the supplier will start packing the system (hopefully after a full backup has been performed!) ready to be shipped to the site.

The time required to package the system, ship it, and install it on site could run into weeks, and this needs to be carefully managed so it is not on the project critical path.

I always use this time to fix FAT issues on a parallel system to save time, and I fully recommend this if at all possible.

If the OTS is shipped to a different country, then this process could be longer, and getting through customs should be considered in the time allowed for shipping and installation.

The OTS location should be discussed and finalized well before shipping starts. A room should be readied to receive the OTS with a full power supply, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) (if required), enough power points, access to large equipment (large cabinets, for example), and large enough lifting equipment if required...