Operator Training Simulator for an Industrial Bioethanol Plant

Gerlach, Inga; Tholin, Sören; Hass, Volker C.; Mandenius, Carl‐Fredrik

doi:10.3390/pr4040034

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“…This will lead to trainees being better prepared to solve unexpected situations (Brambilla and Manca, 2009;Lee et al, 2017). Results have shown an increase in safety awareness, and the understanding of cause-consequence dynamics of the process (Gerlach et al, 2016). Simulators provide time-efficient training of operators within a safe virtual environment, and an increase of initiative and independence of the operators when training with simulators (Gerlach et al, 2016(Gerlach et al, , 2015, this was also observed in other immersive experiences created coincidentally using simulation as a technological base.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Pre-print version of Garcia Fracaro S., Glassey J., Bernaerts K., (Gerlach et al, 2016(Gerlach et al, , 2015. This technology is used, and has been for many years (Kluge et al, 2014), as a tool for training in several industries such as aviation and nuclear power (Gerlach et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Research has shown that training with Simulators is an effective method to train standard operating procedures (Gerlach et al, 2016) and that combining operator standard training with simulated accident scenarios can improve the effectiveness of the training, offering a more realistic representation of the accident event (Brambilla and Manca, 2011)…”

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confidence: 99%

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The utilization of computer simulators in university education is progressively being embraced to offer students a practical exposure to industrial bioprocesses. Bioreactor computer simulators hold various advantages over conventional laboratory experiments, such as cost‐effectiveness and enhanced safety. The research objective is to assess the effectiveness of integrating bioreactor computer simulators into hybrid teaching to promote active and collaborative learning experiences and evaluate their impact on student participation and understanding. A hybrid strategy combining synchronous, face‐to‐face, and online teaching has been implemented to enhance the teaching‐learning processes in the Industrial Bioprocesses course for Biochemistry students. The simulation software BIOSTAT®T Yeast was used. This software models the production of ethanol with Saccharomyces cerevisiae through batch cultivation and the determination of the kLa value of a bioreactor. In the first simulation activity, students analyzed the software response based on parameter values input by the instructor, while in the second simulation activity, students autonomously used the computer simulator under the primary oversight of the instructor. The survey results indicate that the pedagogical innovation was positively received and significantly motivating for the students. Comparing student satisfaction surveys between the two simulation activities suggests that fostering student autonomy and engagement through simulation technology can improve satisfaction and learning outcomes in bioprocess education.

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An Operator Training Simulator to Enable Responses to Chemical Accidents through Mutual Cooperation between the Participants

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Research in the training simulation sector to improve the realism and immersive experience of operator training simulators (OTSs) entails combining cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Although most of the existing studies has been about troubleshooting training, research into the response to chemical accidents through mutual cooperation between the participants has been insufficient. Therefore, we developed an immersive OTS that can facilitate mutual cooperation. Training processes to educate trainees in general chemical facilities were selected, while changes that can occur in facilities during an accident and the corresponding responses in various scenarios were used as the training content. A communication system that relays information between the worksite and the control room was implemented using a distributed control system (DCS) and AR technology. We installed a pilot plant and developed a DCS, thereby establishing an infrastructure that allows the boardman and field operator to cooperate during accident scenarios. Furthermore, we developed an OTS that allowed trainees to learn prompt and accurate responses to chemical accidents through operation of the actual equipment. The training effect of the OTS was found to be approximately 4.5 times better than traditional training methods. It is, therefore, anticipated that the developed OTS will minimize losses or damage caused by chemical accidents.

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Operator Training Simulator for an Industrial Bioethanol Plant

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Enhancing complex bioprocess learning through simulation technology and hybrid teaching: A case study in university education

An Operator Training Simulator to Enable Responses to Chemical Accidents through Mutual Cooperation between the Participants

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