Glycol Distillation

Polaris Hands-on Training Unit 3 — Glycol Distillation Trainer. Proudly Built in the USA.

About the Unit

The Polaris HOT Unit 3 is a state-of-the-art, hands-on training system designed to teach students and operators the fundamentals of glycol processing in a safe and controlled environment. This fully functional, industrial-grade unit simulates real-world glycol operations, allowing learners to practice and apply their knowledge of equipment lineups, startup and shutdown procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. 

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Equipment

The trainer is 60′ L x 12′ W 22″ H and built from welded, structural steel. It sits on an industrial grating work surface, and the process piping is welded and flanged.

This hands-on trainer unit includes: 

  • Distillation tower 
  • Overhead condenser 
  • Overhead receiver 
  • Overhead and bottom pumps 
  • Reboiler 
  • Boiler Feedwater Pump 
  • Electric Boiler 
  • Boiler Feed Accumulator 
  • Safety Shower
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Instrumentation

  • Industrialquality gauges that measure the following:
    • Pressure
    • Level
    • Temperature
    • Flow
  • Gate, globe, swingcheck, safety relief, and ball check valves
  • Diaphragmtype control valves and positioners
  • Flow and pressure control loops
  • Emerson Delta V DCS control system
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Specifications

To ensure the successful installation and operation of your new hands-on trainer unit, a few key provisions are required. These will facilitate proper setup and functionality.

  • Concrete pad or building location for the HOT unit
  • Electrical supply of:
  • 480V 3phase (100 Amp)
  • 240V Single phase (50 Amp)
  • Makeup water supply for the unit
  • Dry instrument air
  • Forklift or crane for final positioning once the HOT unit is assembled

Comprehensive Curriculum

Training curriculum accompanies each HOT Model filled with exercises, scenarios, and procedures. This includes an operating manual which details all operating procedures of startup, shutdown, emergencies, and exercises.

Dynamic Process Simulation is available for the HOT Model 3, which encompass: 

  • Simtronics CPM-400 Process Model
  • Training Workbook
  • Virtual Field Operator
  • Virtual Training Environment
  • E-Learning
HOT MODEL 3 - Glycol Distillation Trainer with Equipment

Training Aids

To further enhance the learning experience and provide a complete training solution, we offer a range of optional training aids that can be integrated with the HOT Unit 1. These interactive tools and simulations provide learners with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that prepares them for real-world process operations. Available training aids include:

  • Process Equipment Microlearning: A library of interactive and immersive modules for learners to explore a wide range of process equipment
  • zSpace: A 3D augmented reality platform that enables interactive and immersive learning experiences
  • LOTO EXP: A lockout/tagout training simulation that teaches learners critical safety procedures in a safe and controlled environment
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