CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING COMPLEXES FOR OPERATORS OF PROCESS UNITS BASED ON AN AUTOMATED CONTROL SYSTEM

Abstract

A concept has been developed for computer-based training complexes for training operators of process units, especially in the mining industry, based on an automated control system for developing sensorimotor skills. The computer-based training complexes under consideration are different from the known ones by a set of interconnected subsystems, which application provides functional capabilities to customize exercises for training in the operation of process units, as well as automatic formation of individual exercise options for the trainees, and automatic evaluation of their performance results. Methods for modelling exercises in the computer-based training complex have been developed in accordance with the general concept and based on a formalized representation of the virtual technological processes. The methods presented are the basis for developing a dedicated software and information system for the computer-based training complexes with the possibility to adjust parameters of the subject area of the technological process, perform and automatically evaluate exercises depending on the training objectives and the required level of the exercise complexity. The research results are planned to be implemented for professional training of personnel in educational institutions and training programmes immediately in companies.

Keywords

Mathematical modelling, сomputer-based training complex, automated control system, technological processes, training of personnel in the mining industry.

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Acknowledgements

The study was financially supported by the Russian Science Foundation under research project No. 23-79-10162, https://rscf.ru/project/23-79-10162/.