This presentation explains how GSE's e-learning, 3D and simulation training tools help solve the problems that facility and training managers deal with; Risk, Revenue, Agility and Cost. This was presented at the 1st Global Oil and Gas Simulation and Training Forum. For more info, please visit GSES.com, email info@gses.com, and follow us on Twitter at @GSESystems and Facebook.com/GSESystems
E-learning, 3D and Simulation for Competency Development
1. Integrating e-Learning, 3D, Universal
Simulations and Customized OTS for
Competency Development: A Flip Model
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2. Competence Development & Assurance
(CDA)
• Competence: Knowledge, skills & attitudes (behaviors)
(We cannot observe attitude, but we can observe behavior)
• Competent Person: Has competence and
demonstrates competence by applying it on the job
• Competence Development (CD): A set of “fit for
purpose” learning activities to develop an employee’s
competence
• Competence Assurance (CA): Ensures that the
employees have required competence to perform at the
required standard and in an actual work situation
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3. How It’s Done
• The most knowledgeable and experienced console
operator or engineer is also a mentor.
• Like any DCS or software package, a mentor is
also a highly valued asset.
• Therefore, a mentor’s time should be optimized
for knowledge transfer.
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4. How It’s Done
• Most companies use full-scope operator training
simulators (OTS) to teach new console operators and
to improve the skills of experienced staff members.
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5. How It’s Done
Most global petroleum plants have 10 to 20 major processes,
and it is impossible to have custom OTS due to resource
constraints.
– The DCS-based OTS time is limited typically by the hardware
and the number of instructors available.
– Before trainees can use the OTS efficiently, they must have
basic knowledge of the DCS and process fundamentals,
otherwise they are wasting valuable simulator and
instructor time.
– Not suitable for field and maintenance operators, process
technicians and engineers.
– Initial investment, operational, maintenance and life
cycle costs.
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6. How It’s Done
How do you ensure:
– Valuable mentoring time is spent transferring
critical knowledge and experience?
– Optimized use of high-value assets such as OTS
and other T&D resources?
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7. New Learning Strategies: A Flip Model
Khan Academy pilots education tutorial at Cupertino and
Los Altos schools
The academy uses technology
to provide more engagement
and progress with different
learning stages.
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8. 80% of the Learning, 20% of the Cost
TUTORIALS
Learn process fundamentals
with self-paced tutorials
SIMULATIONS
Practice operations and troubleshooting
with generic dynamic simulations
Any new knowledge not utilized within 72 hours is likely to be lost.
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10. Simulation in a Classroom
Instructor
Printer
Trainee
Trainee
Trainee
Trainee
Trainee
Trainee
Trainee
Trainee
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11. Matching the Solution to the Problem
Applied Learning
Through Generic
Simulation
Process
Fundamentals
Real-World
Knowledge
Transfer
Unit-Specific
Experiential Learning
Mentoring and
Hands-On Training
Custom Operator
Training Simulators
Instructor Led
Self-Paced Tutorial
Process Control
Self-Paced Tutorial
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Cost
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12. Optimal Learning Progression
Learn the “why” before the “how”
Value of Asset
Simulator-Based
Fundamentals and
Basic Operations
Tutorial-Based
Fundamentals
Mentoring and
Knowledge
Transfer
Plant-Specific
Simulation and
Experiential Learning
Value Training
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14. Minimize Risk
Improvement in competency and
understanding decreases risk in general
Prepare for the unexpected
Risk
Confident performance
Recognize cause and effect
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15. Create an Agile Workforce
Deliver the same foundation
of knowledge to your entire team
Transition: outside to inside operator
Agility*
Shorter learning curve
Consistency across the fleet
*Agility: The ability to move quickly and easily
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16. Fundamentals of Upstream
• Amine unit
• Glycol contactor and regenerator unit
• Gas, oil separation process
• NGL/LNG feed treatment consisting of:
– Feed filter
– Molecular sieve dehydration unit
– Mercury removal unit
• Propane refrigeration unit
• Multi-component refrigeration unit
• Gas processing plant
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18. Physical Properties and
Component Database
• Components and properties specific
to model
• VLE models
– Ideal mixtures: Composition-independent
representation like Antoine’s vapor pressure
expression.
– Non-ideal mixtures:
• Equation of state methods
• Composition dependence and binary
integration parameters
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19. Mathematical Objects
• Reusable components
• Both for process and instrumentation
• All objects use unsteady state mass and heat balances
(differential equations)
• Multiphase equilibrium (VLE, LLE, VLLE)
(mostly algebraic)
• Kinetics and alternative approaches (differential
and algebraic)
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20. Solution Methods: An Inspiration from
Jose Maria Ferrer
• Method based on application:
– Nature of the system (stiff, coupled, etc.)
– Accuracy requirement
– Real-time constraints
• Non-linear algebraic systems:
– Newton-Raphson method with improvisation
– Efficient matrix operations (mostly LU
decomposition, Gaussian elimination)
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21. Solution Methods
• Differential systems:
– Integration method based on system and
accuracy requirement
– Ranging from Euler to multi-step predictorcorrector techniques like fourth-order Runge-Kutta,
Gear’s multi-step predictor-corrector method and
so on
• Hybrid methods are used commonly
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22. The Result: A High-Fidelity Dynamic
Universal Simulation
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Editor's Notes
Go backwards. Many companies have CA program…CD: First they identify core competencies for each Job and then they develop CD.Skill: Hands on. Behavior: Actual performance, 10 hrs vs. 1, better.. Knowledge + Skill = Ability.
The next three slides are the meat of the information about EnVision. We may need more here, but we do want to keep it as simple as possible. The real technical presentation can come with a demo. I realize that slide 16 and 17 are very similar and will need to be modified. But I like a lot of what is being shown in Slide 16.
I think that a very powerful way to bring our messaging full circle is to bring back the “main concerns” from the start of the presentation. We first introduced them as the main problems that customers need to deal with. Now we go back and talk about how EnVision specifically helps customers conquer them. The next four slides would provide the summary details that highlight the advantages that EnVision delivers. We will need to develop that content. I’m nor wild about the title of the slide, but it is a good working title for now. WE NEED TO BE SIMPLE AND SPECIFIC
Indirect costs of injuries may be 20 times the direct costs – Indirect costs include: training and compensating replacement workers; repairing damaged property; accident investigation and implementation of corrective action; scheduling delays and lost productivity; administrative expense; low employee morale and increased absenteeism; poor customer and community relations. ( source white paper addressing the return on investment for safety, health and environmental management programs, American society of Safety EngineersDB – The main way that EnVision reduces risk is by preparing operators to operate the plant without error. Practice hi-risk, uncommon activities such as startup and shutdown (there is probably some statistic about how many plant errors happen during startup and shutdown) or others. I’m not certain that startup and shutdown are hi-risk.Perhaps discussing the LMS system and trainer oversight can parlay into making sure that your operators are up to the task and give more training in certain areas to those that show it based on test scores, etc. Prepare for the unexpectedConfident in behaviorRecognize cause and effect
DBPlan for retirement/turnoverGive all employees the same foundation of knowledge
DBPlan for retirement/turnoverGive all employees the same foundation of knowledge