A method for simulating a rig operation that can include creating a digital twin of a rig based on a rig plan for assembling/disassembling a rig; simulating, via the digital twin, a list of tasks for assembly/disassembly of rig components to assemble/disassemble the rig at a rig site. Also, a method for simulating and performing a rig operation is provided that can include operations of creating a digital twin of a rig based on a rig plan for the rig, simulating, via the digital twin, the rig plan, where the rig plan can include a list of tasks for moving rig components of the rig, and simulating, via the digital twin, moving the rig components from a first location to a second location.

A robot cell useful for robot demonstrations. The robot cell includes a base frame having an outer casing and a working surface having a through opening. A multi-axis demonstration robot is mounted to a stand within the base and may selectively be raised through the through opening to a demonstration position above the working surface or a storage position below the working surface and concealed within the base frame outer casing. A protective screen is positioned outside the working surface and base frame and is selectively raised and lowered to respectively surround the working surface and robot during demonstrations and lowered around the base frame during non-use. The base may include one or more retractable drawers for storage of cell control units or a robot controller. When in a storage or non-demonstration position, the cell is transportable and compact taking a minimum amount of space.

A robot cell useful for robot demonstrations. The robot cell includes a base frame having an outer casing and a working surface having a through opening. A multi-axis demonstration robot is mounted to a stand within the base and may selectively be raised through the through opening to a demonstration position above the working surface or a storage position below the working surface and concealed within the base frame outer casing. A protective screen is positioned outside the working surface and base frame and is selectively raised and lowered to respectively surround the working surface and robot during demonstrations and lowered around the base frame during non-use. The base may include one or more retractable drawers for storage of cell control units or a robot controller. When in a storage or non-demonstration position, the cell is transportable and compact taking a minimum amount of space.

This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that are not different from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that are not different from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

Various implementations directed to an oil well simulation tool are provided. In one implementation, the oil well simulation tool may include a reservoir tank configured to contain a working fluid, where the working fluid represents a reservoir fluid in a subterranean reservoir. The oil well simulation tool may also include a constant pressure device configured to receive the working fluid from the reservoir tank, where the constant pressure device is configured to maintain a substantially constant pressure within the device. The oil well simulation tool may further include a well tank assembly configured to receive the working fluid from a pipe coupled to the constant pressure device. The oil well simulation tool may additionally include a separator tank configured to receive the working fluid from the well tank assembly and configured to store the working fluid.

Various implementations directed to an oil well simulation tool are provided. In one implementation, the oil well simulation tool may include a reservoir tank configured to contain a working fluid, where the working fluid represents a reservoir fluid in a subterranean reservoir. The oil well simulation tool may also include a constant pressure device configured to receive the working fluid from the reservoir tank, where the constant pressure device is configured to maintain a substantially constant pressure within the device. The oil well simulation tool may further include a well tank assembly configured to receive the working fluid from a pipe coupled to the constant pressure device. The oil well simulation tool may additionally include a separator tank configured to receive the working fluid from the well tank assembly and configured to store the working fluid.

A dispatcher training simulating device includes an energy management system (EMS) actual measurement data loader configured to load EMS actual measurement data to the dispatcher training simulating device, an EMS actual measurement data initializing unit configured to calculate a power flow by adjusting a generator output in the loaded EMS actual measurement data, and generate initialized EMS actual measurement data based on whether the calculated power flow converges on a predetermined value, and a dispatcher training simulation providing unit configured to provide a dispatcher training simulation based on the initialized EMS actual measurement data.

A dispatcher training simulating device includes an energy management system (EMS) actual measurement data loader configured to load EMS actual measurement data to the dispatcher training simulating device, an EMS actual measurement data initializing unit configured to calculate a power flow by adjusting a generator output in the loaded EMS actual measurement data, and generate initialized EMS actual measurement data based on whether the calculated power flow converges on a predetermined value, and a dispatcher training simulation providing unit configured to provide a dispatcher training simulation based on the initialized EMS actual measurement data.

A method for manual welder training that includes providing a welding training apparatus that includes both hardware and software components and that is operative to gather and process data in real time, wherein the data is derived from an actual training exercise conducted by a welding trainee; selecting training objectives from a predetermined number of predefined objectives; initializing a curriculum, wherein the curriculum is based on the selected training objectives; performing at least one training exercise, wherein the training exercise is a component of the curriculum; providing real-time feedback to the trainee, wherein the real-time feedback is based on the performance of the trainee during the training exercise; evaluating the performance of the trainee based on data gathered and processed during the training exercise; optionally, adapting the curriculum based on the trainee's performance evaluation; and awarding credentials or certifications to the trainee following successful completion of the curriculum.