ISA 77.20 :1993

1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Definitions
4 General elements of a simulator
5 General requirements
     5.1 Simulator capabilities
     5.2 Trainee environment
     5.3 Systems to be simulated
     5.4 Training capabilities
     5.5 Simulation computer system hardware
     5.6 Simulator computer systems software
6 Performance criteria
     6.1 Steady-state operation
     6.2 Transient operations
7 Simulator testing
     7.1 Simulator performance testing
     7.2 Simulator hardware testing
     7.3 Simulator system testing
8 Design control
9 Documentation
     9.1 Instructor documentation
     9.2 Software documentation
     9.3 Hardware documentation
10 Applicable standards
11 References
Appendix A - Three types of simulators
Appendix B - General modeling requirements
Appendix C - General data requirements
Appendix D - Specific documentation for three types of
             simulators
Appendix E - Simulation versus stimulation

This standard establishes the functional requirements for several types of fossil-fuel power plant control room simulators primarily used for operator training.