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UniSim® Operations

Honeywell’s UniSim® Operations is part of the comprehensive UniSim Competency

Suite, which helps better train today’s industrial workforce. This solution can be used to
replicate and assess the operational readiness of plant assets long before they are
applied in real-world production scenarios.

The Challenge: Reliable and Optimized Production panoramic view of plant assets) and UniSim 3D Connect (secure
simulator integration and connectivity to a 3D virtual
Process industry plants are faced with finding a balance between
environment).
contrasting objectives – improving production capacity while
maintaining reliability. What good is improving production
capacity by 2-5% if pushing equipment harder results in
shutdowns, equipment damage or personal injury? Solutions that
assist an operator’s understanding and control of current plant
operating conditions have obvious advantages.

The Opportunity: Preparing Assets for Operation

Fast-paced operating scenarios leave little time to make the right

decisions. As incidents remain unchecked, damage can quickly
escalate. Production teams rely on procedures, controls and
operators to maintain reliable and optimal plant operations
through informed decision-making. These assets must be
Figure 1. Process industry plants are faced with improving production
methodically prepared for production prior to initial plant startup,
capacity while maintaining reliability.
with training periodically revisited thereafter to reassess
performance in lieu of operational experience. ®
The UniSim Operations solution includes:
The Solution: UniSim Operations  UniSim Training Software
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Honeywell’s UniSim Operations is dedicated to helping  UniSim Design Dynamic

industrial personnel replicate and assess the operational  UniSim Control Simulation
readiness of plant assets long before they are applied in real-  UniSim DCS Interfaces/Toolkits
world production scenarios.  UniSim Process Monitor

UniSim Operations is built on proven technology; Honeywell has

UniSim Operations is part of Honeywell’s comprehensive UniSim
more than 30 years experience supplying simulation tools to the
Competency Suite, which includes robust solutions to better train
process industries. It forms the foundation of a comprehensive
the industrial workforce for safe, incident free and efficient
training program that is used to prepare operators for production
startups and operations. In addition to UniSim Operations, the
scenarios before initial operations and in refresher training.
suite includes: UniSim Curriculum (customizable competency
UniSim Operations also provides an intuitive and interactive
model), UniSim Tutor (powerful knowledge capture and
process and control modeling solution that enables engineers to
propagation tool), UniSim Field View (interactive, navigable and
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develop and optimize operating procedures and control system Triplex, Invensys, Modicon, Rockwell, Siemens, Westinghouse,
configurations. Yamatake and Yokogawa.

The key features of UniSim Operations include: Comprehensive training features: For operator training and
competency management applications, the UniSim Instructor
Unique simulation technology: Based on the detailed definition
Station offers fully featured facilities for all aspects of session
of a plant as represented by Piping and Instrumentation
management. Key tasks include basic coursework, problem
Diagrams (P&IDs) and equipment datasheets, Honeywell UniSim
solving, and trainee assessment. Effective management of these
simulators are real-time dynamic models that typically
tasks is achieved through a graphical user interface (GUI) with
incorporate the entire control content. Exceptionally high levels of
facilities for:
fidelity and performance characterize their underlying technology.
The simulation models may be of unrestricted size and can be  Welcome screen, operator guides and support
adapted for detailed engineering studies or real-time applications  Basic user features, including snapshots, initial
such as operator training. conditions, backtracks, time management (freeze, step,
The Honeywell UniSim simulator uses UniSim Design Dynamic fast time) and feature navigation bar
the best-in-class dynamic simulation platform for high fidelity  Advanced Instructor tools for exercises, scenarios,
process modeling. First principles engineering and upsets, instructor variables, performance monitoring and
thermodynamic relationships are used to accurately represent assessment, and alarm and event summary
plant behavior. These capabilities have been applied extensively  Centralized Simulation Server providing a repository for
and proven repeatedly in live plant applications. When downloadable models, performance reporting and
appropriate, customized modeling capabilities are incorporated license management
with the UniSim simulators in order to derive maximum benefit for
 Operator tools such as graphic displays with faceplates,
customers.
remote functions, operator trends, alarm display and
annunciator, document library, video player and event-
driven help
 Seamless Integration with UniSim Field View and
UniSim 3D Connect providing new training solutions for
field operators

Integration with Experion PKS

The UniSim simulator is qualified with other key Honeywell

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Experion PKS components, including:

 Experion PKS Control Execution Environment (CEE)

comprised of the Experion Station, Experion Server,
SimC300, SimACE and FFD SimFIM IO
Figure 2. UniSim Operations provides a dynamic plant simulation system

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as the foundation of a comprehensive training program. Profit Suite (Honeywell’s Advanced Process Control
solution that dynamically drives the process to peak
Extensive Control System Tools: In many cases, significant performance)
added value is derived from the UniSim simulator by integrating

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Uniformance Process History Database (PHD) plant
the model with appropriate Distributed Control System (DCS)
historian
facilities. This is especially important for operator training and
Typical Applications
pre-commissioning validation work.
Honeywell UniSim simulators are supplied for an increasingly
As an experienced solution provider, Honeywell offers solutions
diverse range of process plant applications found in Refining,
for a wide range of third-party control and safety systems, and
Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Plastics,
equipment controllers. Our recent experience encompasses:
Power, and Mining/Minerals/Metallurgy.
ABB, CCC Series V, Emerson, General Electric, HIMA, ICS
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Typical applications for this technology include: both operations and engineering teams for a multitude of
purposes throughout a plant’s lifecycle. Boosting plant reliability
Comprehensive training and competency management
through informed decision-making is critical to success. When
programs: Benefits from comprehensive operator training
this is achieved, plant managers can:
programs are well known. Immediate benefits are realized
through preparation of the operator for an effective startup.  Accelerate knowledge transfer to operators
Ongoing benefits are realized under normal operating conditions  Deliver earlier operating profits with faster startups
where the focus shifts to maintaining production by recognizing
 Protect profits through incident avoidance
and avoiding incidents that result in production losses, equipment
 Safeguard plant assets and the environment
damage, personnel injury, and environmental hazard. Additional
training objectives can be defined for experienced operators In short, UniSim Operations yields substantial financial returns
interested in training on advanced process control and plant/mill and becomes an indispensable part of a company’s plant
information systems. technology infrastructure.

Procedure development and assessment: Plants can build Hardware and Software Requirements
confidence and realize huge benefits by verifying and validating UniSim Competency Suite is supplied for use on physical or
normal and abnormal procedures using UniSim simulator months virtual workstations running under Windows® workstation and
before actual start-up. Checking the procedures and preparing
server operating systems
operations staff at the same time is a very efficient process.
Operating System Release R440 Release R441
Control strategy assessment: The first time a plant is operated,
its controls do not have to be in actual startup. With dynamic Windows 7 32 and 64 bit 64 bit
simulation, users can tune controllers and confirm interlocks and Windows 8 32 and 64 bit 64 bit
safety systems before physical commissioning. This validation
Windows 8.1 32 and 64 bit 64 bit
provides an opportunity for issues to be resolved early.
Windows Server 2008 SP2 32 bit
Benefits to Customers
R2 SP1 64 bit R2 SP1 64 bit
UniSim Operations offers an unrivaled range of capabilities and Windows Server 2012 Standard Standard
is field-proven at sites worldwide. It provides the foundation for a R2 Standard
sustained competitive advantage. The UniSim simulator also is
For most applications, a network of workstations will be supplied
the key to a robust understanding of plant behavior under normal
to host the instructor station, engineering station and
and abnormal situations. Benefits extend beyond enhanced
process/control simulators. Linkages to DCS systems are
operating performance to include improved safety and protection
provided using appropriate hardware and software.
of the environment.
Why Honeywell?

Honeywell provides a comprehensive range of services for the

supply of UniSim simulators including: project management, cost
control, planning, purchasing of associated computer platforms
and DCS consoles, model-building, acceptance testing, training
courses, documentation and operational support. Staffed by
specialists in process engineering, control systems integration
and project management, Honeywell teams have expertise in all
key areas, with over 100 professionals locally in Europe, North
America and Asia. Our teams also have the advantage of
leveraging specialized resources within Honeywell, adding
Figure 3. UniSim Operations consolidates an entire lifetime of experience
into a concise process training curriculum. flexibility and providing best-in-class service to our customers.

UniSim Operations enables sustained and measurable upgrades

in plant reliability and operating performance, and can be used by
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Support Services

UniSim Operations comes with worldwide, premium support

services through Honeywell’s Benefits Guardianship Program
(BGP). BGP is designed to help our customers improve and
extend the usage of their software and the benefits they deliver,
ultimately maintaining and safeguarding their software
investment.

Figure 4. UniSim Operations enables sustained and measurable

upgrades in plant reliability and operating performance.

For More Information

Learn more about how Honeywell’s UniSim Operations can
improve your operational performance and plant safety. Visit our
website http://hwll.co/UltimateOperator or contact your Honeywell
account manager.

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