Understanding and Applying Simulation Fidelity to the Digital Twin

Recently updated and posted on www.emerson.com/mimic, this white paper covers the confusing yet important subject of selecting the level of process model fidelity for the Digital Twin. Although it is not the only aspect of the simulator investment to consider, it is an important one. Process model fidelity can have a significant impact on the lifecycle utility of the dynamic simulator as well as the lifecycle support cost of the solution.

Digital TwinThis paper covers discuss several aspects of process model fidelity including: 

  • Types of Process Models - Steady-State, Dynamic, Real-Time
  • Process Modeling Techniques - First Principles and Empirical Modeling
  • Levels of Process Model Fidelity
  • Applying Levels of Process Model Fidelity
  • Physical Fidelity Considerations
  • Dynamic Simulator Performance

The white paper can be viewed here.

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