Blogs & Articles

The Importance of "The Why" Before "The How" in Process Operations

February 23, 2017

The inside of a control room doesn't look the same as it did 30 years ago. Not only are the controls vastly more automated, those operating the controls are changing out more frequently.

6 Ways to Keep Your Simulator Project on Schedule

February 9, 2017

Time is money. That's why we've compiled a shortlist of 6 ways plants can help keep their simulator project on schedule.

A New Year's Resolution for your Simulator

January 25, 2017

Have you forgotten your New Year's resolution? Choose from our simulator resolutions, sure to make you look like a superstar to your boss!

3 Reasons Why You Need a Simulator for Each Unit of Your Plant

November 29, 2016

Most power plants are made up of a combination of generating units with variations between control systems. These differences may lead to a shortfall in your operations.

Protect LNG Margins with End-to-End Workforce Training

October 20, 2016

The U.S. LNG industry is providing a lower return than hoped for. While most plant operators will look at cutting overhead to try to increase their margin, cutting plant operator training can be detrimental to your efficiency.

Using a Power Plant Simulator to Enhance Human Factors Engineering Research

August 26, 2016

A simulator provides researchers with a dynamic "Virtual Plant" platform to test theories and develop tangible, validated results in a true-to-life environment.

Workforce Sustainability in the Process Industry: How will you fill the boots?

July 8, 2016

How to fill the boots left by an aging workforce, increasing workforce nationalization, and a general lack of available talent.

Distributed Control System (DCS) Emulation vs. Simulation: Which is Better for Your Nuclear Power Plant Simulator?

June 23, 2016

Utilities need to make the decision based on what’s best in the long run.

How power plants realize big savings using virtual commissioning

June 9, 2016

Using your high-fidelity operator training simulator to virtually commission your plant before start-up dramatically reduces risk.

Structured Refinery Training Programs: Your best bet for disaster prevention

May 25, 2016

The 2005 refinery disaster in Texas showed us that structured refinery operator training programs are needed to grow employees from entry level to autonomous experts.

Training Program Development: Getting the most out of your thermal power plant DCS simulator

May 10, 2016

Build a training program around your thermal power plant DCS simulator to ensure the best ROI...

Can your simulator "cope" with the new FLEX equipment guidelines

April 26, 2016

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident states that plants should...