Enhancing process control education with the Control Station training simulator

Abstract

A process control training simulator can enhance learning by integrating the theoretical abstraction of textbooks with the tactile nature of the lab and plant. The primary objective of a training simulator is education. It can motivate, help with visualization, and provide hands-on practice and experience. This article explores the use and benefits of the Control Station training simulator for process control education. Examples presented illustrate how the standard curriculum can be enhanced with a series of hands-on exercises and study projects. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 7: 203–212, 1999