Invensys Operations Management, a provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the process and manufacturing industries, announced that it has delivered comprehensive simulation and training solutions to the Korea Electric Power Research Institute, South Korea’s electric power research institute and part of Korea Electric Power Corporation.
According to the agreement, Invensys provided an operator training simulator, including its Dynsim, high-fidelity simulation for operator training and process engineering design studies and Wonderware InTouch, human machine interface for graphic visualization of processes. Invensys also offered engineering and technical services to develop the dynamic simulation models and to configure the HMI for operator training and engineering.
The solutions is scheduled to be implemented at KEPRI’s proposed generic-model integrated gasification combined cycle plant to be built in Taean, South Korea. The plant will be used to prove the viability of clean-coal power plants worldwide. KEPRI process, mechanical and control engineers will use the dynamic simulators to understand new IGCC technology, make design decisions, prepare operating procedures and train plant operators.
“We needed a robust solution that was scalable, customizable and flexible enough to meet the special needs of our engineers during the design phase and to give our operators a jump start on learning this new technology,” said Yong-Jin Joo, Ph.D., project manager, KEPRI/KEPCO.
“I am extremely pleased with the dynamic model Invensys delivered. As the first OTS of the first IGCC plant in this country, the Invensys simulator will provide operational insight into applying IGCC technology, helping to lower the barriers to developing clean-coal power in South Korea and the world,” Joo added.
“Invensys has deep experience in dynamic modeling of coal gasification and providing operator training simulators in both the power and process industries,” explains Tobias Scheele, Ph.D., vice president of advanced applications, Invensys Operations Management. “Combining our IGCC industry knowledge with the flexibility and power of our Dynsim simulation program, we were able to provide KEPRI with a scalable OTS that will meet their growing needs.”
Also, in related news, Invensys Operations Management announced that the U.S. Department of Energy will utilize the company’s innovative EYESim virtual reality training solution as the centerpiece of a new state-of-the-art training center to assist in the development of new generation zero-emission integrated gasification combined cycle power plants with carbon capture.
The IGCC training center is part of the DOE’s initiative to develop new clean-coal power plants that burn fuel more efficiently to produce environmentally friendly electric power.
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