Q: What is the difference between low fidelity and high fidelity simulators?
A. Low fidelity simulators offer a lower cost path for conducting simulation exercises. A low fidelity system operates a subset of the processes a high fidelity simulator offers, and does not include testing of the entire system database or other non-combustion control points. A high fidelity system offers a more intensive, true to life simulation, creating an exact replica of the existing plant environment, DCS, and more.
Q: What functions/data points are not included in the base simulator?
A. Burner system simulation functions are not included. The entire system database, data acquisition and other non-combustion control points are usually not simulated. This may mean that some of the schematic displays will show missing data. A user has the option to add to the base simulation (hardware and software) as desired, to capture the data points needed.
Q: What is required to run the Low Fidelity Utility Plant Simulator?
A. Honeywell recommends that a “stand alone” hardware system be used for the Simulator. The minimum required hardware to run the system includes:
The minimum software required to run the system includes: