#7 2003

Papirovsky R.V., Maslov D.V. Internet technologies in industrial automation: the experience of building distributed monitoring systems with WebNavigator

Functions and performance of WebNavigator as a part of WinCC SCADA are discussed.

Lykov A.G. Design concepts and application features of fire safety automatics at gas production and transportation plants

Modern fire safety system structures for gas production and transportation plants are presented. Performance attributes of the equipment used in such systems are considered.

Kalyanov G.N. Preparing an analyst group at an enterprise

The paper advocates the necessity of preparing a group of analysts at an enterprise. It offers a curriculum for training such specialists.

Davydov V.G., Truong D. Chau OPC – a key to open architecture data servers development for component interaction in industrial automation

The paper discusses COM and OPC technologies and considers the algorithms and the rates of data exchange between OPC applications. OPC server structures with open architecture are offered.

Komantsev A.V., Ivanova O.P. Processor boards for built-in systems: ETX Series from ICP Electronics

The problem of selecting a motherboard for built-in system design is considered. The paper offers a solution based on ETX boards developed by ICP Electronics. Basic engineering factors of the boards are presented.

Video walls for supervision and control stations and display panels

The paper considers the video walls from BARCO, "Helmut Mauell GmbH", and Sinelec. Underlying technologies are described; features and performance attributes are presented.

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Dynamic training simulators for industry

Dozortsev V.M. DIAGNOST: a computer-based teaching system for developing operators’ effective decision-making strategies

Computer-based training is becoming increasingly important in preparing process operators. However, training procedures being used are seldom account for the specificity and potentialities of modern information technologies. Against this background, the paper shows the need of applying special training techniques for elaborating effective process control skills. It presents a computer-based teaching system DIAGNOST that realizes the procedures of active forming and fixing of operator’s skills. The results of the system’s application at several refineries are also included. The paper addresses dynamic training simulator developers, personnel managers and cognitive engineers.

Kneller D.V. Computer-based training of process operators: a mini-encyclopedia of common errors

Building a full-scale dynamic process simulator is a complex task that requires combined efforts of many specialists, such as process and control engineers, mathematicians, software and graphics designers, coders, etc. However, the development and installation of a simulator is only a part of the whole job. Purposeful and efficient application of a training system requires coherent activities of both the vendor and the user. The author offers his understanding of how to apply dynamic process simulators in oil refining and petrochemical industries based on his ten-year development and application experience. The paper addresses the needs of plant managers and professionals in deeper understanding of computer-based personnel training.

Smirnov M.V., Shibaev A.A., Shrago I.L., Shrago L.G. A family of AMT’s training simulators for oil and gas industries

The paper describes the experience of AMT, Ltd. in development and manufacturing of multifunctional dynamic training simulators for oil and gas industries.

Suvorov M.V. An automated training system for grid-control engineers

The paper offers an approach to creating a training simulator for grid-control engineers. The approach is based on the development and implementation of training algorithms and techniques by means of modern SCADA systems.

Chernakov V.A., Osadchy M.A., Korikovsky K.P., Krayushkin Yu.V. ENICAD software suite for developing simulation systems of sophisticated processes

The factors affecting the evolution of computer-aided simulation are analyzed. Development history, architecture, features and application principles of ENICAD system meant for development and operation of computer-aided simulation systems are described.

Roytman E.M., Sayamov A.E. Virtual well-boring

Features and destination of a dynamic training simulator “Well-boring process optimizer” from Knowledge Genesis Multimedia Engineering Company (Russia) are considered.

Yershova O.V., Chistyakova T.B. The structure of an educational and training system for yellow phosphorus production process

The paper discusses the problems of developing a dynamic simulator for teaching and training process operators and technicians of yellow phosphorus production. The simulator is implemented by means of the Wonderware Factory Suite software package.

Klimenko K.K. Application of full-scale simulators for A-plant operator training

The paper makes recommendations on the development of materials for training A-plant block control panel operator training on the basis of full-scale simulators. The organization and conducting of training sessions are also discussed.

Gershberg A.F., Podjapolsky S.V., Sorkin L.R. A dynamic simulator for process operator training at the catalytic reformer unit of Kirishinefteorgsynthez PLC

The paper describes the hard-/software implementation of an operator training simulator for a catalytic reforming unit. Some features of the project’s implementation are considered.

Kolodkina I.G., Ostrovsky A.S. Process operator training at LUKOIL-Permnefteorgsynthez PLC

Modern dynamic simulators aimed at training the operators of sophisticated processes are a powerful tool for developing and strengthening operation skills, improving production efficiency and ensuring industrial safety. Application of such training simulator projects at major plants engenders lots of organizational and procedural problems and requires special approaches. The paper discusses the development and application experience of a full-scale training simulator project implemented at the Training Center of LUKOIL-Permnefteorgsynthez PLC. This project was the first one in domestic oil refining industry.

Yaushev R.G., Gureev A.A. The experience of applying dynamic simulators of oil refining processes for training students and process engineers

The paper describes operation features of a dynamic simulation system meant for process operators and engineers of hydrocarbon petroleum industry.

Contact Science: modern plugs for industrial applications

The paper gives a market forecast for industrial plugs. It considers new product lines from well-known worldwide manufacturers of terminals, socket connectors, emergency switching devices, etc.

Integrated control systems in metallurgical production: 30 years later

The first Russian Forum “Embedded Computer Technologies”

The results of the 2-nd Moscow International Industrial Forum MIIF’2003

Industrial automation companies