Simulator Benefits
Using a TRAX Operating Training Simulator has been shown to reduce training time by a factor of five. Not only are operators trained faster, but they are more confident and skilled. The end result --- a safer, more efficient plant.
Reap the Benefits
The benefits of a TRAX simulator go well beyond operator training...
- Since each of our simulators faithfully represents the reference plant, operations personnel can use the simulator to develop operating procedures, train operators on new features and procedures, qualify operators for promotions, develop and test new screens and controls, and examine causes of frequent problems. This can all be accomplished without disturbing the production facilities.
- Training simulators are particularly valuable during the design and commissioning of new plants or during control system upgrades. Due to the high fidelity of the process and controls models, both the operating procedures and the control logic are rigorously tested during the development and testing of the simulator, dramatically reducing initial startup problems and costs.
- Control technicians can develop control system logic changes and test the results against the simulator, and technicians can practice tuning controls and installing control improvements without affecting actual plant operation.
- Engineering staff can investigate the heat rate and stability effects of process and operational changes, such as adding a bypass or changing the startup procedure.
A Smart Investment
The purchase price of a TRAX simulator is often paid back within the first year of use, while providing unequaled model fidelity and uncompromised functional capability. Our simulators provide a wealth of functionality above and beyond the high-fidelity operator training aspects. Consequently, each simulator represents not only powerful technology, but a smart economic investment as well, yielding a variety of economic benefits related to:
- Safety and reliability
- Quicker startup and commissioning
- Operator pre-training
- Operating procedure checkout
- Engineer and maintenance training
- Increased process operation efficiency
- Design and verification of plant upgrades
- Reduced life-cycle costs
- Ease of future expandability