OmegaLand

What's New in OmegaLand V4.1

Features of OmegaLand V4.1

In line with the OmegaLand V4 concept, basic functionality and integration with control systems have been strengthened as follows.

Enhanced case study functionality

A case study function has been enhanced that allows users to test “What if” scenarios in a virtual plant environment. For such purposes as saving energy and improving efficiency, users can register up to ten scenarios and simultaneously compare up to three test cases to evaluate changes in operating conditions or control procedures, thereby improving testing efficiency and reducing costs.


Case study feature that allows you to compare multiple cases at the same time
Optimization function for efficient and adaptive operations

Based on conditions such as plant operation control values and product specifications, a function is provided that helps eliminate waste in the use of raw materials and energy by identifying optimal operating conditions. Also, when changes are made in operating conditions, it presents patterns that can reduce the load on equipment and ensure safe and efficient transitions. Rather than optimization at a single point in time (static optimization), sustained optimal operation (dynamic optimization) is achieved by flexibly responding to load fluctuations and changes in the external environment.


Optimization functions to present efficient operating conditions and transition patterns
Enhanced integration with CENTUM VP

OmegaLand visualizes the status of a plant by utilizing Plant Tracker, which gives online and real-time access to information such as changes in plant operations and operator inputs. In addition, the simultaneous synchronization of simulations with CENTUM VP improves the accuracy of the simulation environment employed to conduct operator training, risk assessment, and pre-operational reviews.



Updates in OmegaLand V4.1

In OmegaLand V4.1, the following items have been mainly upgraded.

New Product: ”OmegaLand Plant Tracker”

Based on the functions of Visual Modeler, it provides a platform that connects online with the actual control system through the connection function and realizes the real-time tracking simulator while incorporating the data of the actual plant.
This allows you to visualize the internal state of the actual plant and enables the training in the operation training simulator from any point in time in the tracking simulator. Optional graphic functions can be added to visualize the plant's interior on a graphic screen.

Analysis Capabilities
Tracking function

It enables the configuration of the visualization points, automatically generates variables to capture operation data, and provides an environment to run simulations while capturing actual plant data. It is possible to display actual and simulated values side by side on a tabular screen.

Periodic forecasting function

Like the tracking function, it automatically generates variables to define visualization points and capture actual values. In addition, the future plant behavior if the current operating state is continued is displayed in the trend on the periodic forecast screen. In addition, alarm settings are given to calculate alarms for visualization points and predicted values.

Case study function

You can compare changes in model behavior when changing operating conditions and model parameters. The following features are provided:

  • You can create up to 10 case study scenarios (combinations of variables to change)
  • In a scenario, run 3 cases with different conditions in parallel
  • Results can be compared on the same screen
Optimization function

Depending on the constraints such as production volume and product specification width, operating conditions such as optimal raw material volume and energy input can be obtained. You can find the values of independent variables (operating conditions you want to seek) that meet the evaluation variables (maximum/minimum cost, etc.) and constraint variables (specification width, etc.). It can be used not only for static optimization in steady state, but also for dynamic optimization in fluctuating processes.

Connection Function
Synchronous execution with FCS simulator

Combined with OmegaLand and CENTUM VP, it supports synchronous execution of OmegaLand and FCS simulators. Previously, it was run asynchronously, so the results of the calculations could not be reproduced or the results of the control operations could be unstable when running at double speed. Synchronous execution ensures high reproducibility of simulation results and stable control operations.

Other

Many other bug fixes and improvements are included in the new version.