About Us
The difference you will see is our dedication to training solutions using training simulators as a key element. No other company shares the amount of experience in the implementation and training of plant personnel using Simulator Based Training. This, coupled with the fact that we bring forth hundreds of years of combined experience in hydrocarbon processing and simulator training methodology, makes us uniquely qualified to assist you with your simulator training needs.
Producing high fidelity training simulator systems is our only business. Our interests lie solely with providing training simulators for our customers. As an independent vendor, we have established secrecy agreements with more than 70 of today's process licensors and contractors. These include Badger, CD TECH, Du Pont, Exxon, Foster Wheeler, Kellogg, Lummus, Phillips, Stone and Webster, STRATCO, UOP and others. These relationships permit Simulation Solutions to utilize process information received directly from the designing company, an advantage that brings accurate and complete data to our simulation model.
Producing high fidelity training simulator systems is our only business. Our interests lie solely with providing training simulators for our customers. As an independent vendor, we have established secrecy agreements with more than 70 of today's process licensors and contractors. These include Badger, CD TECH, Du Pont, Exxon, Foster Wheeler, Kellogg, Lummus, Phillips, Stone and Webster, STRATCO, UOP and others. These relationships permit Simulation Solutions to utilize process information received directly from the designing company, an advantage that brings accurate and complete data to our simulation model.
Vision & Mission |
From the beginning our Simulator Based Training ideology has centered around a common education philosophy in learning; the building block approach. The development of Standard Process Models was not by accident, it was by design. We believe that Standard Process Models are the building blocks to a more complete training solution. It was quickly realized by our clients that plant personnel trained on Standard Process Models progressed quicker and with greater results than those who began solely with Custom Process Models. Because of this, we continually build upon our already large library consisting of more than 40 Standard Process Models. However, once the foundations have been placed, Custom Process Models become the next logical step in the learning progression.
When advanced training is required to further process knowledge in experienced operators, engineers and technicians, we recommend Custom Process Models. Development begins by analyzing actual process data, heat and material balance information, pump and compressor curves, and feed stock characteristics to dynamically reproduce a realistic, high fidelity process model. When complete, these models present an opportunity to train on site specific start ups, shutdowns, emergency response, control system operability, hazardous analysis of key units and procedures validation. All of which are necessary elements of today's tough government regulations. |
Our History |
Since 1980, Simulation Solutions and its predecessor, Atlantic Simulation, pioneered the field of microcomputer process training simulators by using low cost, readily available computer hardware. Since then, the power and speed of these low cost machines have substantially increased, allowing us to exploit the tremendous capabilities of today's technology.
From the beginning, our focus has centered around cost effective simulator packages utilizing a wide range of available Standard Process Models and Emulated Distributed Control System (DCS) operator training stations. Our low cost hardware solutions coupled with readily available Standard Process Models permits our clients to implement simulator technology in the face of budget constraints. Today, our advanced programming methods allow Simulation Solutions to stress model fidelity and control system realism that others find difficult to duplicate. In 2001, Simulation Solutions created a major breakthrough in simulator training technology. Our new Hands On Training System contains a broad range of high fidelity process models and realistic DCS system emulations which have been integrated into a network based, fully automated training system that includes detailed training exercises, comprehensive on-line help, self and graded evaluations, and the recording of test scores and results. Clients using this newly developed technology are able to deliver hands on training on shift and around the clock. Our automated system frees up available simulator Instructors for more coaching and advising, and/or allows for complete self-paced, self-study and practice. Immediately after taking a classroom or network based course on theory, operators can see this theory put into action through the use of our dynamic and realistic simulator training exercises. In late 2019, the Simulation Solutions assets were acquired by PetroSkills, a global leader in oil and gas competency development for over 50 years. |