A Joint Learning Activity in PROCESS CONTROL AND DISTANCE COLLABORATION Between Future Engineers and Technicians

摘要

Recently available industrial automation technologies offer many interesting possibilities, including the operation of production systems from a distance, access to real-time process and plant data, live video feeds from the plant, etc. Such technologies are often involved in distance troubleshooting by service and equipment providers, to reduce the need (and thus the costs) for personnel traveling. Some companies also integrate similar tools into their higher management structure as an almost real-time feed of plant performance and production.For future graduates to successfully integrate this reality, their education has to be adequate and kept up-to-date with these technologies.