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Process Simulation
News Release from: Ingenious | Subject: ProDyn
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 March 2006
Process simulator for operator training
Wharton College uses ProDyn Operator Training Simulator software to train new process operators at petrochemical and refining companies and other industries
As baby boomers are retiring, training new operators in operating plants is becoming a critical task Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) of Bay City, Texas has taken the lead in this effort and has added state-of-the-art ProDyn Operator Training Simulator (OTS) software from Ingenious
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 10 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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WCJC offers a comprehensive two-year process technology programme that is designed to prepare students for advanced technology in the area of process operations at petrochemical and refining companies and other industries.
According to Wayne Stephens, Programme Director of the Process Technology Programme at WCJC "Students can run these simulation models in real time and prepare for any upsets in the chemical plant by practicing those upsets in the simulator.
This is just like what a flight simulator would be for pilot training.
With pilot plants and glass labs being so expensive and limited by physical space, having an affordable simulation of the chemical plants adds tremendous flexibility to our process technology training programme and gives hands-on training to all students", Bharat Kamdar, President of Ingenious Inc adds: "ProDyn offers web based access to the students who can run these simulations from the comfort of their home and be prepared to go into the industry trained in operating the chemical plants.
Instructors can add what-if scenarios that teach students on how they respond in abnormal and emergency situations".
Ingenious ProDyn software has been integrated with the Aurel Systems Cadsim Plus core process simulation technologies.
Typical processes simulated include compressors, distillation columns, reactors, heat exchangers, process control and instrumentation systems and more.
Ingenious is a fast growing software company that provides software solutions for real time training and optimisation (RPO) and advanced production planning and scheduling (APS) for the process industries.
We have over 50 clients globally, including several Fortune Global 500 companies.
For more information, please visit our website.
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