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Development on AR-Based Operator Training Simulator(OTS) for Chemical Process Capable of Multi-Collaboration

다중협업이 가능한 AR 기반 화학공정 운전원 교육 시뮬레이터(OTS-Simulator) 개발

  • Lee, Jun-Seo (Department of Chemical engineering, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Ma, Byung-Chol (Department of Chemical engineering, Chonnam National University) ;
  • An, Su-Bin (National Disaster Management Research Institute)
  • Received : 2021.11.30
  • Accepted : 2022.01.20
  • Published : 2022.01.28
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Abstract

In order to prevent chemical accidents caused by human error, a chemical accident prevention and response training program using advanced technology was developed. After designing a virtual process based on the previously built pilot plant, chemical accident response contents were developed. A part of the pilot facility was remodeled for content realization and a remote control function was given. In addition, a DCS program that can control facilities in a virtual environment was developed, and chemical process operator training (OTS) that can finally respond to virtual chemical accidents was developed in conjunction with AR. Through this, trainees can build driving skills by directly operating the device, and by responding to virtual chemical accidents, they can develop emergency response capabilities. If the next-generation OTS like this study is widely distributed in the chemical industry, it is expected to greatly contribute to the prevention of chemical accidents caused by human error.

인적오류로 발생하는 화학사고를 예방하고자 첨단 기술을 응용한 화학사고 예방 및 대응 훈련 프로그램을 개발하였다. 기존에 구축된 파일롯 플랜트(pilot plant)를 바탕으로 가상의 공정을 설계한 후, 화학사고 대응 컨텐츠를 개발하였다. 컨텐츠 구현을 위하여 파일롯 설비 일부를 개조하여 원격제어기능을 부여하였다. 또한, 가상환경에서 설비를 제어할 수 있는 DCS 프로그램을 개발하였으며, AR과 연동하여 최종적으로 가상의 화학사고를 대응할 수 있는 화학공정 운전원 교육(OTS)을 개발하였다. 이를 통해 훈련자가 직접 장치를 조작해봄으써 운전역량을 쌓을 수 있고, 가상의 화학사고를 대응함으로써 비상시 대처능력을 기를 수 있었다. 본 연구와 같은 차세대 OTS가 화학산업에 널리 보급된다면 인적오류에 의한 화학사고를 예방하는데 크게 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

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Acknowledgement

This research was conducted with the support of the Graduate School of Chemical Characterization hosted by the Korean Ministry of Environment

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