Control system simulation, testing, and operator training

US6823280B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Fluor Corporation · US

Inventors

• D. Dwight Brayton · Richland, US
• Paul G. Scharold · Kennewick, US
• Shane R. Addleman · Kennewick, US
• Christopher S. Ghormley · Chino Hills, US
• Mark Dallas · Kennewick, US
• Eric D. Johnson · Minneapolis, US
• Stephen G. Romero · Richland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 4, 2003
• Grant date: Nov 23, 2004
• Expiry date: Mar 4, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G05B2219/24061
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A requirements database and test generator generates tests for functional and field testing and generates requirements documentation, user manuals, operational procedures, instrument data sheets, instrument indices, instrument loop diagrams, validation reports, and test reports, including exception and passing reports. A portable process control simulator (120) system which provides control system (900) users with scenarios that mirror field operation as defined.