Develop and Implement Operator Training Simulator (OTS) using Aspen OTS

Learn to configure, implement, and use Aspen OTS Framework to create Virtual plant (using Aspen HYSYS Dynamics and Aspen Plus Dynamics) to train plant operators, gain the practical skills and knowledge to begin configuring Aspen OTS Framework model

Audience:

  • Engineers who want to create OTS model and want to learn about configuring the simulation models for OTS.
  • Users who want to have better understanding of OTS technology and Configuration parameters for OTS Framework

Training Details

  • Course Id:

    EOP171

  • Duration:

    2 day(s)

  • CEUs Awarded:

    1.4

  • Level:

    Introductory

Benefits

  • Train the plant operator in virtual plant to take benefit of improved technology
  • Recognize potential safety concerns and reduce potential risk associated with various unexpected plant incidents.

Approach

  • Discussion about the general approach and the key elements for successful configuration of OTS model
  • Instructor-guided demonstrations of the main features
  • Hands-on workshops that apply learned concepts
  • Detailed course notes

Pre-requisites

A background in chemical engineering.

Subsequent Courses

  • EHY223 Aspen HYSYS Dynamics: Introduction to Dynamic Modeling
  • APC2300  APC Project Pretesting Using a Virtual Plant

Agenda

Introduction
  • Introduce the features and potential use of Aspen OTS Framework
  • Learn how Aspen OTS Framework fits into Operator Training Simulator (OTS) technology
  • Recognize the usage of OTS for operators

User Interface and Configuration
  • Learn in detail about user interface options and detail configuration option to configure new OTS model to prepare virtual plant
  • Workshop: Configure new Aspen OTS Framework model

Configuring and Publishing Tags
  • Demonstrate how to configure Tags by different methods and publish
  • Learn how to use user defined tag template to Auto Publish tags
  • Workshop: Configure Tags by three different methods and use user defined tag template

Running and Controlling Configured Model
  • Demonstrate how to run and maintain various state of simulation run by using Snapshot functionality
  • Analyze message logging for troubleshooting
  • Workshop: Run previously configured model and use backtrack and snapshot feature to maintain various plant states

Importing and Exporting Tags
  • Familiarization with Export and Import tag options, different file formats and their usage
  • Workshop: Export tags using three different methods, Import tags in new aspen OTS Framework model

Overview of OTS and OPC Technology
  • Provide a detailed overview of OTS technology
  • Familiarization with the concepts of OPC Server and OPC Client.

Introduction to Operator Interfaces
  • Introduce Operator Interface options
  • Demonstrate how to access tags using 3rd Party tool
  • Workshop: Learn how to add tags and change tags value from 3rd party tool.

Adding Tags to the Database and Connecting Database with OPC server
  • Connecting database to OPC server (Aspen OTS Framework)
  • Creating, modifying, duplicating and deleting tags record directly ion database and using excel to transfer tag records
  • Mapping and scheduling the tag reading
  • Activating the task from the database manager
  • Workshop: Configure the connection and add Tag, map it with client interface and schedule the task in database

Building Graphics and Link Tag for Operator Interface
  • Familiarization with Process Graphics Editor Interfaces
  • Build Graphics using Process Design Editor
  • Learn about Data Source
  • Explore Tag Browser from tools menu
  • Review the sample process icons to add in the Graphics
  • Familiarization with Process Explorer Interfaces
  • Troubleshooting connections
  • Workshop: Change a given tag value from Process explorer interface and observe the effect

Plant View
  • Introduce the following Plant View topics:
  • Target Customers
  • Plant View Capabilities
  • Plant View Requirements
  • Demo: Plant View V8.2  or Higher
  • Plant View Resources

Register for a Class

Date Class Type Location Price Language

Aspen Technology, Inc. awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training classes conducted by our organization. One CEU is granted for every 10 hours of class participation.