Dynsim 3.3 To Deliver Improved Modeling and Enhanced Customization Capabilities for Process Industry Plants
LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 8, 2004 -- SimSci-Esscor, an operating unit of Invensys Systems, Inc., today announced the next release of the Dynsim dynamic process simulator solution. The upgrade features significantly improved modeling and enhanced visualization capabilities. It can be used in a variety of industrial process applications including oil and gas processing, refining, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceuticals manufacturing, engineering and construction.
"With this latest generation of the Dynsim product, SimSci-Esscor continues to provide one of the most powerful and tightly integrated dynamic simulation solutions for use over a project's complete lifecycle," said Cal Depew, SimSci-Esscor's manager of dynamic simulation products. "The newly added features and improved visualization benefits both design and operations by allowing Dynsim to use the same model in multiple applications, such as process design studies, control system evaluation and checkout, operator training, and plant performance improvement." Version 3.3 of the Dynsim solution has been upgraded to deliver improved modeling of liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids and ethylene plants.
Incorporating a new heat exchanger model, Dynsim 3.3 can be used to simulate various LNG spiral wound and plate-fin heat exchanger designs. There also are new equipment models to simulate more types of plant equipment and additional enhanced capabilities in the area of simulation visualization.The solution's improved modeling of rotating equipment now allows motor torque curves and multiple compressor performance curves. Compressor operation can also be visualized through a dynamic plot of compressor operation with respect to its performance curves.
The new version also includes improved refinery modeling, which provides better support for crude assays and an atmospheric tank model.Dynsim is integrated with SimSci-Esscor's Pro/II enhanced steady-state simulation program. Pro/II is SimSci-Esscor's flagship process simulation program that performs rigorous mass and energy balances for a wide range of plant processes.
Dynsim opens and automatically translates steady-state Pro/II simulations into a dynamic simulation model.Engineers and operators can use Dynsim 3.3 to perform basic design studies, operational troubleshooting, control system checkouts and comprehensive evaluations of standard and emergency operational procedures. It enables superior control system design and revamp with minimal risk while shortening time requirements for safe plant startup and shutdown procedures. It also can routinely help prevent production interruptions while increasing plant efficiency and safety.
Operators can also use it to improve emergency response procedures and prevent expensive equipment damage. Dynsim is part of SimSci-Esscor's Dynamic Simulation Suite (DSS), which provides the full power of rigorous dynamic simulation and control emulation for plant engineers, operators, and managers. All DSS programs, including Dynsim, FSIM and TRISIM, offer interoperatability features enabling seamless integration options for meeting specific plant requirements. In addition, Dynsim readily interfaces to other industry standard applications and incorporates SimSci-Esscor's SIM4ME user environment, which is designed to help businesses build open computing solutions for the process industries.
About SimSci-Esscor
SimSci-Esscor, an operating unit of Invensys plc, is a leader in the development and deployment of industrial process simulation software and systems for a variety of industries, including oil and gas production, petroleum refining, petrochemical and chemical manufacturing, electrical power generation, mining, pulp and paper, and engineering and construction. SimSci-Esscor solutions enable clients to minimize capital requirements, optimize facility performance, and maximize returns on investments in producing assets. SimSci-Esscor supports more than 750 client companies in more than 70 countries.
For more information, visit the SimSci-Esscor Web site at www.simsciesscor.com .
About Invensys
Invensys is a global automation, controls and process solutions group. Products, services, expertise and ongoing support enable intelligent systems to monitor and control processes in many different environments. The businesses within Invensys help customers in a variety of industries perform with greater efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness. Industry areas of focus include hydrocarbons, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, rail, telecommunications, paper, food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals and personal care. Process Systems provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimization of plant operation in the process industries.
Featuring industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor and Wonderware, Process Systems occupies a top-tier position in the DCS, safety, simulation and HMI markets. Products are installed in more than 100,000 plants worldwide. Serving process and batch industries, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, power and utilities and metals and mining, and also the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors, Process Systems is at the forefront of technological innovation, with new award-winning technologies such as ArchestrA, Digital Coriolis and DolPhin.Also within the Invensys Group, APV specializes in process equipment engineered into systems and asset services for food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical and chemical clients.
Eurotherm is a leading supplier of control and measurement instrumentation solutions and services to industrial and process customers. Rail Systems is a multinational leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety-related rail signaling and control systems. Climate Controls is a major provider of the components, systems and services used globally to make commercial and residential environments safer, more comfortable and more efficient.
Appliance Controls has the broadest system and component offering for the appliance industry worldwide.The Invensys Group is headquartered in the U.K. and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 39,000 employees operating in 60 countries, Invensys helps customers to improve their performance and profitability, building value for end users and shareholders alike.
For more information, visit www.invensys.com .