Applying hydraulic simulation to develop pipeline operator readiness

Many pipeline companies are facing the same question: how do we ensure the next generation of operators is as prepared as the people who are leaving? 

Tradition approaches such as mentoring, job shadowing, and years spent in the control room, are effective methods to build competent operators but are time intensive. Today, workforce transitions happen faster, staffing is tighter, all while operational complexity is greater, which means there is a clear need for new methods of training. 

In this webinar, Duncan Smith and Divyesh Mistry examine how simulation-based training can complement traditional approaches by allowing operators to practice realistic operating scenarios in a safe environment. We use practical examples to discuss how simulation can support operator development, knowledge retention, abnormal operating condition response, and long-term operational readiness. 

The webinar covers:

• The training challenge for pipeline operators 
• Why simulation-based training changes operator development 
• Instructor setup and scenario selection 
• Gas operator use case: abnormal operating condition response 
• Operator response and situational awareness 
• Assessment, review, and compliance support