Bridging between Virtual Reality and accident simulation for training of process-industry operators

Manca, Davide; Brambilla, Sara; Colombo, Simone

doi:10.1016/j.advengsoft.2012.09.002

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“…We, as many others (even in different domains), have already explained the potential benefits of using a detailed and an IVE for training operators (Okapuu-von et al 1996;O'Shea et al 1999;Pouliquen et al 2007;Henderson and Feiner 2009;Fiske and Hill 2010;Colombo et al 2011;Nazir et al 2012;Manca et al 2013). But what was missing was the measurement of the impact on operators' performance of the use of IVR as a training method in place of traditional ones.…”

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Immersive Virtual Reality for Training and Decision Making: Preliminary Results of Experiments Performed With a Plant Simulator

Colombo

Nazir

Manca

2014

SPE Economics &Amp; Management

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The use of immersive virtual reality (IVR) for training is an idea that has existed for a long time; the real, unclarified doubt about its use is whether it does really increase performance with respect to traditional methods such as classroom and on-the-job training. The most critical point of traditional training methods is the difficulty to train operators about a system's deviations from nominal conditions. But even the more-advanced simulation-supported training approach, commercially represented by the operator-training simulator (OTS), is not immune to flaws because it is affected both by the subjectivity of the assessment (making useless the operators' benchmarking) and by the impossibility of training simultaneously the field operator (FOP) with the control-room operator (CROP) (i.e., team training). The plant simulator (PS) enables overcoming the inherent limitations of the training methods. But the efficacy of using immersive virtual environments (IVEs) was, and to some extent still is, to be proved. This paper goes in that direction by explaining the preliminary results of an experiment campaign performed in a PS, which demonstrates the clear benefit of using IVR for training (field) operators. The paper even highlights that, if a PS is used, the benefits are not just limited to the training but can also be extended to operations management.

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Immersive Virtual Reality for Training and Decision Making: Preliminary Results of Experiments Performed With a Plant Simulator

Colombo

Nazir

Manca

2014

SPE Economics &Amp; Management

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“…Because of this reason, training new engineers is a critical problem in process industries [4]. A typical problem rooted in this setting emerges when companies try to create decision support systems to carry out the tasks previously performed by experts or to create a system that can aid newcomers replacing experts when they retire.…”

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Aggregating linguistic expert knowledge in type-2 fuzzy ontologies

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Wikström

Carlsson³

2015

Applied Soft Computing

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“…A 3D emulation of important processing elements in the field can be used to offer virtual reality training for both control room and field operators. Examples of such 3D virtual reality simulators have been reported by several authors …”

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Operator training simulators for biorefineries: current position and future directions

Isimite

Baganz

Hass

2018

J of Chemical Tech & Biotech

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Recent technological advances in the development of alternative energy sources, including biofuels, for transportation and energy requirements have demonstrated the need for highly skilled engineers and operators in the biotechnological industries. Although operator training simulators (OTS) used in the traditional chemical process industries may be used to train biorefinery operators and engineers, several distinct aspects of bioprocess operations make their direct application limited. The development and deployment of OTSs for use in biotechnological processes is therefore beginning to gain increasing attention. This review paper examines the present status of OTS development and use in biorefineries, including future considerations on how an OTS may be used to improve operator competence, maximise biorefinery operational efficiencies and protect people and the environment. The general premise of an OTS is that model‐based operator training simulators can be used to verifiably enhance the training of industrial operators to run complex biorefineries. Only a few examples of the design and application of OTSs in large‐scale biorefineries have so far been reported. A discussion of the mathematical models used for OTS development is briefly presented, as well as available OTS design frameworks and vendors, including their benefits and drawbacks. The review concludes by looking at possible future directions of OTS development and use in biorefineries and their contribution in facilitating the transition to a bio‐based economy. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry

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Bridging between Virtual Reality and accident simulation for training of process-industry operators

Cited by 99 publications

References 16 publications

Immersive Virtual Reality for Training and Decision Making: Preliminary Results of Experiments Performed With a Plant Simulator

Immersive Virtual Reality for Training and Decision Making: Preliminary Results of Experiments Performed With a Plant Simulator

Aggregating linguistic expert knowledge in type-2 fuzzy ontologies

Operator training simulators for biorefineries: current position and future directions

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