Ingenieur Vol 68 Oct-Dec 2016 | Page 15

7. Interactive Equipment Training Simulator This innovative real-life training simulator concept is most advantageous in imparting experience to new equipment operators (Figure 10). Operators undergoing this ingenious coaching programme, experience real-life accurate simulations of actual conditions at the work site. The simulations are made possible via the installation of sensory perception and motion feedback mechanisms to reflect scenarios such as jobs carried out on uneven terrains or even incorporating challenging work conditions (Volvo Construction Equipment, 2015). This unique in-house training programme is dynamic and the task scenarios created are based on the extensive actual work experience of very senior equipment operators. Benefits include analysis of trainees’ performance in real time and savings from potential equipment damage.     Figure 11: Smart Automatic Dust Suppression   Figure 10: Real-life advanced equipment training simulator systems   Source: Modified from techieapps.com Virtual Reality industrial site design     8. Smart Automatic Dust Suppression Potential sources of industrial dust include material transport, crushing, grinding and tipping material. Respirable fine dust sizes less than 10 μ are of concern to the health of site personnel. This practical smart automatic water spray system setup (Figure 11) can optimise the water input whilst also specially tailor the droplet size via the spray nozzle outlet for any specific application. The user-friendly computer software for optimum dust control with water-saving features can effectively treat an extensive industrial site using the fine ultra-fine atomised mist setup which optimises the usage of precious water and reduces the potential formation of an occupational unsafe and muddy work environment.     Source: Modified from Kartal Pendik Master Plan Parametricism urban development design Interactive industrial plant control setup Source: Modified from vdzonline.de and plus.google.com     Figure 12: Strategic Engineering Foresight 13