ETAP - Version eOTS -Operator Training Simulator Software
With increased focus on elimination of overdesign, system validation using digital twins, safety and emission compliance, as well as realized savings through virtual readiness and preparation, utilization of Operator Training Simulators has become a key factor in better design and improved operation of power systems. ETAP eOTS - Model-Driven Power System Training Simulator helps to develop and improve operator competency through real-world simulated learning.
From simulation to operation, eOTS utilizes the ETAP Digital Twin foundation to provide operators and engineers with an effective learning environment to improve and augment their knowledge of the actual system. eOTS can save hundreds, thousands or millions of dollars by minimizing capital cost expenditures (CAPEX) on new design or upgrades, startup time reductions to reduced overall operating cost (OPEX) from improved system efficiency, reliability, safety, and availability resulting from improved operator skills.
- Ensure operator readiness & foreplan contingencies
- Increase operator competency & audit productivity
- Improve system safety & security through real-world simulations
- Validate design using steady-state & dynamic simulation
- Faster startup & shutdown times
- Reduce planned turnaround time
- Minimize outages due to operator errors
Real-Time Operation Simulator using ETAP Digital Twin Model
eOTS allows operators to learn about and gain knowledge of the behavior of the power system and associated processes before facing real-world situations.
Approved Switching Sequence of Operations to Guide Operators
Operators can follow tested and approved switching orders for various contingencies; normal operations as well as emergency and abnormal conditions, through virtual simulation.
Predictive Simulations to Verify Proper Switching Actions
Knowing how the system will respond to the operator actions in simulation mode, before implementation, provides invaluable insights and reliability during actual operations.
High-Fidelity Digital Twin with Dynamic Simulation
A model-driven OTS allows for design verification, control, and operability studies using the dynamic simulation digital twin model to minimize capital expenditure. eOTS high-fidelity simulator enables operations staff to safely evaluate new control strategies, optimize alarm management, emulate control actions such as load shedding, interlocks, generator controls, etc., pre-tune controls, and optimize operational procedures.