SimWiz
       

SimWiz is an interactive platform containing a suite of virtual plants ranging from single units and plant sections to full processing plants. Developed in Python and powered by an industry standard process simulator, SimWiz emulates a DCS environment to operate and visualize chemical plants in different scenarios, as well as easily collect and analyze data. The user interface is fully menu-based so that users are not required to have any knowledge of a specific programming language. Because of its modularity, SimWiz can be used across the entire Chemical Engineering curricula.

       
Using SimWiz for teaching and training
       
SimWiz allows students and Engineers to:

  • Learn about systems dynamics

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  • Understand the behavior of typical unit operations

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  • Perform mass and energy balances around different control volumes

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  • Perform data processing and reconciliation

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  • Design and test control systems for single units as well as integrated plants

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  • Implement and test alternative control configurations

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  • Perform start up and shut down procedures

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  • Perform advanced data analytics for operational plants

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