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The DeltaV Virtual Power Plant
Todd Anstine
Director of Operations
MYNAH Technologies
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Introduction
Objective: Describe the use of DeltaV Simulate Suite
and MiMiC Simulation Software to create a virtual
power plant for operator training
Key Topics for Discussion:
- Project Drivers
- Technical Requirements
- Project Development Process & Team
- Training System Architecture
- Key Technology Leverage Points
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Project Description & Drivers
Urban power station located in downtown area of
mid-size, mid-western city
Plant provides electricity, steam and chilled water for
the city and a large hospital complex
Operator validation and training records are critical to
satisfy municipality and hospital requirements
Customer faced with pending retirement of
experienced operators
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Technical Requirements
Process is complex due to the multi-use nature of the
facility
Process models needed wide dynamic range to
enable realistic simulator performance from cold
startup to full steam conditions
Use actual control system graphics within the training
system
2 Boilers (gas & oil fueled), feed water system, fuel
system, steam driven turbine, 2 chillers (1 electric, 1
steam driven), burner management system and other
miscellaneous controls
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Project Development Process
Collect Relevant Process and Operational Data
Project Kickoff Meeting
Create Dynamic Simulator Design Specification
Provide DeltaV Database
Setup DeltaV & MiMiC HW/SW
Low Level Model Development / MiMiC & DeltaV Integration
Define Operator Training Scenarios
Design Instructor Screens
High Level Simulation Model Development
Create Factory Acceptance Test Plan
Model Acceptance Testing / Pre-FAT Review
Factory Acceptance Testing
On-Site Installation
Training
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Project Development Process – Data Requirements
Data Description Required for Project Date Required Date Received
Process & Instrumentation Diagrams Yes / No
Process Flow Diagrams Yes / No
Process Descriptions Yes / No
Operator Graphics Screen Captures Yes / No
I/O List Yes / No
Instrument Index Yes / No
Instrument Data Sheets Yes / No
Equipment Data Sheets Yes / No
Operator Manual Yes / No
Startup / Shutdown Procedures Yes / No
Control System Network Architecture
DrawingYes / No
Pump Curves Yes / No
Turbine Curves Yes / No
Compressor Curves Yes / No
Control System Database Yes / No
Historical Steady State Operational Data Yes / No
Steady State Process Design Data Yes / No
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Project Team
EPM Team Members
- Project Manager
- Simulation Developers
- Control System Engineer
- Project Support Technician
- Account Manager
Customer Team Members
- Project Owner
- Process Engineer
- Operations Management
- Operator
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Feed 1
Feed 2
Condenser
Cooling water Fcw
Reflux Drum
Lc, Vc_out
Reflux L_R
Distillate product L_D
CW Out
V_DA_VD1
A_Vlv1
Reboiler
A_v
L_B + V_B
V_B
Buttom product L_B
Heating steam
HE condensate
Side withdraw 2
Side withdraw 1
Heavy liquid L_HvLiq
Vnt
V_D1
DeltaV SimulatePro Standalone
Training System Architecture
MiMiC Simulation Software
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Training System Architecture
Utilized existing DeltaV database (1 controller worth)
and associated graphics
Control system emulated in one PC via DeltaV
SimulatePro Standalone
Process models and trainer controls reside in the
MiMiC server PC
Pre-defined process excursion scenarios with
performance scoring launched by the trainer
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Training System Architecture
DeltaV SimulatePro Standalone
Workstation
Simulation
Network
MiMiC Simulation SW
Server
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Key Technology Leverage Points
Utilized actual control system operator graphics
Used control system production database to generate
basic tiebacks as simulation starting point
Implemented MiMiC advanced modeling objects to
maximize simulation fidelity and minimize required
time investment
Took advantage of DeltaV SimulatePro snapshot,
MiMiC training scenario and component studio
functionality to customize operator training
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DeltaV Operator Graphics
Identical graphics, alarms, faceplates, controls
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Simulation Database Generation
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Simulation Database Generation
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Power GenerationPower Generation Modeling Objects
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Business Results Achieved
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Fuel Function
• Gas, Oil, Wood, Coal or Other
• Composition by Weight or Molecular Weight
• Carbon, Hydrogen, Sulfur, Nitrogen, Oxygen analysis, heat capacity characterization
Power Generation ObjectsPower Generation Modeling Objects
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Boiler with Furnace Block
• Five fuel feeds per furnace
• Complete combustion model - flue gas composition, energy generated, full combustion characteristics
• Water/Steam balance model - Steam Flow, Feed Water Flow, Drum Level
• Primary Superheater, Desuperheater, Secondary Superheater, Economizer, Air Heater, Precipitator Models
Power Generation ObjectsPower Generation Modeling Objects
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Steam Header
• Handles saturated or superheated steam from multiple sources
• Models pressure, temperature and total steam mass
• Mass / energy balance across the entire header
• Up to 8 input streams and 8 outputs streams
Power Generation ObjectsPower Generation Modeling Objects
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DeSuperHeater
• Mass / Energy balance
• Water inlet configuration option
Pressure Reducing Valve
• Complete pressure and flow modeling between steam headers
• Valve performance characteristic is configurable via valve polynomial
Power Generation ObjectsPower Generation Modeling Objects
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Turbine
• Steam / Power Generation Balance
• Steam Inlet Extraction and Exhaustion Balance
• Turbine can be run in pressure control, power control, and extraction flow control modes
• Currently handled with MiMiC Simulation Model Template
Power Generation ObjectsPower Generation Modeling Objects
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Operator Training Results
Training scenarios of equipment failures
Training scenariosof boiler conditions(fuel changes)
Process Snapshots
Instructor Screens
Training Session Reports
Customized Operator Training
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Customized Operator Training
Process Snapshots
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Operator Training Tools
Instructor station graphics in MiMiC Component Studio
Consistent, measureable, documented training – MiMiC OTM
Customized Operator Training
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Business Results Achieved
Plant now has the ability to train new operators, re-
qualify existing operators and provide training
documentation to meet the requirements of its
customers.
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Summary
Operator Training Systems can be a valuable and
cost effective investment if implemented in a
practical, well-planned manner
The key is to use the right tools, involve the right
people and follow an organized process
Questions?
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Where To Get More Information
Contact Todd Anstine
www.mynah.com, Knowledgebase
- Application Notes
- Technical Notes
- Product Bulletins
- White Papers
- Pre-Recorded E-Seminar, Advanced Modeling
Objects