Control Station: An interactive simulator for process control education

This paper explores the use and benefits of the Control Station (R) trainin g simulator for process control education. A process control training simul ator provides an interactive learning environment that can enhance learning by integrating the theoretical abstraction of textbooks with the tactile n ature of the lab and plant. The primary objective of a training simulator i s education. It can motivate. help with visualization, and provide hands-on practice and experience. Examples presented illustrate how the standard cu rriculum can be enhanced with a series of hands-on exercises and study, pro jects.