Simulation technology in operator training

The complexity of today's plants requires that a simulator be the principle tool a qualified instructor uses to teach and to assess an operator's ability to perform under normal and abnormal plant conditions. However, acquisition of a full-scope, plant-specific simulator is just one component in an effective training programme. Today's integrated training programmes include extensive classroom study in the theory and principles of operations coupled with hands-on simulator training. Normal operations, the more probable accident events, and the man-machine interface are emphasized in this article