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We hope that the new year has started off well for all of you! Simtronics is looking forward to another great year of growth in both products and technology. As always, we strive to bring you cutting edge training solutions with dedicated service to match!
In this newsletter we will be focusing on some exciting new product developments from Simtronics, including our new Virtual Field Operator (VFO) and Power Generation SPM Series. Product improvements like these highlight our efforts to consistently provide more value to our customers in new and innovative ways.
All of us at Simtronics hope this newsletter finds you well, and we wish you the best in the coming months!
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Spotlight on Simtronics New Virtual Field Operator (VFO)
Simtronics is proud to announce the release of another new learning aid designed to help our customers better utilize their simulator and facilitate a more complete training program!
The VFO is an interactive 3D virtual training environment that enables the learner to better understand and visualize the real world operating environment. VFO expands the training opportunities to include the field operator's roles and responsibilities. Learners can navigate through virtual units, tracing flows and locating equipment. Learners use local gauges and panels to observe actual operating conditions, start/stop pumps, and open/close valves to interact with the process.
VFO is connected to the simulator via normal TCP/IP network connections that allow the software to run side by side on the same computer or, if desired, on separate computers. Learners can navigate using the standard keyboard and mouse or through a standard USB game controller.
Functionality includes
- Unit fly through/walkthrough
- View unit operating parameters (when connected to simulator) from local gauges and panels
- Start/Stop equipment with local switches
- Open/Close block valves/hand valves with local switches
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NEW! Power Generation SPM Series
Power Generation SPM Series:
- SPM-5000 Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)
- SPM-5100 Steam Turbine with Generator
- SPM-5200 Gas Turbine with Generator
- SPM-5300 Condenser with Cooling Tower
- SPM-5400 Boiler Feedwater System (BFW)
- SPM-5500 Thermal Power Plant (combines SPM-5000, 5100, 5300 & 5400)
- SPM-5600 Combined Cycle Plant (combines SPM-5000, 5100, 5200, 5300 & 5400)
SPM-5000 Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)
The Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) program represents a typical steam generator found in a Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP). Waste heat from gas turbine exhaust or process heater flue gas is recovered by generating high pressure steam in the HSRG. The Boiler Feedwater Pumps provide water to the Steam Drum. The HRSG has coils for preheating boiler feedwater, steam generation and steam superheating. Superheated steam is routed to steam users such as a steam turbine for electric power generation.
SPM-5100 Steam Turbine with Generator
The Steam Turbine with Generator program represents a typical three-stage steam turbine for generating electrical power. High pressure (HP) steam is fed to the high-pressure stage of the Steam Turbine. Intermediate pressure (IP) steam is withdrawn from the outlet of the HP stage, reheated in an external Reheater and is returned to the IP stage. The steam leaving the IP stage is internally routed to the low pressure (LP) stage. Exhaust steam from the LP stage is condensed in the Surface Condenser using cooling water. The Surface Condenser operates under vacuum. Steam condensate from the Surface Condenser is collected in the Hotwell and pumped by the Condensate Pumps back to the Deaerator. Electric power is generated in the Generator which is attached to the shaft of the Steam Turbine. Auxiliary lube oil and sealing systems are simulated.
SPM-5200 Gas Turbine with Generator
The Gas Turbine with Generator program represents a typical gas turbine used for power generation. Ambient air is the working fluid for the Gas Turbine. Air is compressed by the Air Compressor. Fuel is injected into the compressed air and combusted in the Combustor. Hot, high pressure gas from the Combustor is expanded in the Expander. Electric power is generated in the Generator which is attached to the shaft of the Gas Turbine. Auxiliary lube oil and sealing systems are simulated.
SPM-5300 Condenser with Cooling Tower
The Condenser with Cooling Tower program represents a typical condenser system for a steam turbine. Exhaust steam from the low pressure (LP) stage of the steam turbine is condensed in the Surface Condenser using cooling water. The Surface Condenser operates under vacuum. Steam condensate from the Surface Condenser is collected in the Hotwell and pumped by the Condensate Pumps back to the Deaerator. Cooling water for the Surface Condenser is supplied from the basin of the Cooling Tower by the Cooling Water Pumps. Warm cooling water is returned to the top of the Cooling Tower. The warm water falls through packing in the Cooling Tower and contacts ambient air drawn into the Cooling Tower by fans at the top of the Cooling Tower. The cooled water is collected in a basin and supplies the Cooling Water Pumps.
SPM-5400 Boiler Feedwater System
The Boiler Feedwater System program represents a typical boiler feedwater system found in a thermal power plant or process plant that generates steam. Makeup water and return condensate are supplied to the top of the Deaerator. The Deaerator is a packed column which is fed with low pressure steam at the bottom. The steam strips out any dissolved or entrained gases from the feed water. Deaerated boiler feedwater is collected in the bottom of the Deaerator and pumped to the Steam Drum by the Boiler Feedwater Pumps. Steam is produced in the Steam Drum by heat from the Boiler for use by turbines and heaters. Steam condensate from these users is collected and returned to the Deaerator. The auxiliary lube oil system for the Boiler Feedwater pumps is simulated. The Boiler and Steam Users are simulated as "black boxes" for ease of use in training the concepts of the Boiler Feedwater System.
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The past few years have seen tremendous growth for Simtronics. With that growth, our customers have asked for more instruction and more opportunities to share best practices so that they might better maximize the value of their Simtronics Simulator.
As a service to our customers, Simtronics now offers periodic OTS (Operator Training Simulator) Workshops across the U.S and around the world.
These one day workshops are free to attend, and focus on "hands on" applications of the Simtronics Simulator. Attendees leave the workshop with a better understanding of the capabilities of their simulator as well as actual lesson plans developed during the course of the day.
These workshops also provide a great forum for potential customers to see the software in action and network with current Simtronics clients.
Please keep an eye on our newsletters for information on upcoming workshop dates and locations. We hope to see you at an OTS Workshop soon!
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Simtronics will be attending several high profile events in 2015. Please make sure to stop by our booth for the latest news and product demonstrations!
Workforce Development 2015
March 10-12, 2015
Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre
Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
RefComm Galveston 2015, Coking.com
May 4-8, 2015
Moody Gardens
Galveston, TX
GetEnergy Global 2015
June 14-16, 2015
Business Design Center
London, UK
IPECC 2015
June 14-17, 2015
Hiliday Inn St. John's
St. John's, NL CANADA
1st European Oil & Gas Training and Simulation Forum
July 7-8, 2015
Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS
High Impact Technology Conference (Hi-Tec)
July 27-30, 2015
Portland Marriott
Portland, OR
NAPTA Instructor Skills Conference VI
September 15-17, 2015
Crown Plaza
New Orleans, LA
GetEnergyVTEC Global
October 12-14, 2015
Lonestar College
The Woodlands, TX
2nd North America Oil & Gas Training and Simulation Forum
October 22-23, 2015
Venue TBD
Houston, TX
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Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter, and let us know how we can help you achieve your training goals!
Sincerely,
Simtronics Corporation
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