AM-09-23 APPLICATION OF SIMULATION MODELS IN OPERATIONS – A SUCCESS STORY

Description:

Process simulation models can offer significant capabilities for operating personnel to analyze and troubleshoot current performance and to develop optimum responses in a proactive manner. This can increase agility in decision making, improve reliability and lower operating cost. Historically, only engineers have had the knowledge of how to utilize these process models. Limited engineering resources and lack of off- shift availability can limit a model’s effectiveness. To more fully realize these benefits, operating personnel need an easy-to-use interface driven by robust and reliable simulation models. This paper discusses the best practices of using simulation models in operations, and demonstrates how new developments in modeling technologies can help.