Digital Twins and Simulation Monitoring - EIT :Engineering Institute of Technology

Course Overview

Digital twinning is the backbone of Industry 4.0, wherein products, processes, and operations have been digitized on a large scale.

The emergence of virtual products and processes via simulation and modeling helps analyze various procedures and problems before the actual occurrence. Though this has progressed only over the last decade or so, the rapid development is a harbinger of future advancements.

Course Benefits

You may be eligible to claim CPD points through your local engineering association
Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT
Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe
Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time
Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject
Experience global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity
Get practical skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of digital twins and simulation modeling

After completing this course, you will be able to

Understand the impact of technology digitization and grasp the evolution of the digital twin concept that stems from it
Understand the significance of 3D visualization and simulation in the pre-manufacturing phase
Handle tools used to analyze collected data
Have practiced enough exercises to gain insight into simulation and modeling methods using allied software
Be introduced to various standards governing the methods and applications of digital twins
Be knowledgeable about present and future scenarios of digital twin usage in various processes and industries

Course Details

The course is composed of 12 modules.

Module

Module 1:
Industry 4.0

Impact of industry 4.0 in manufacturing
Examples of industry 4.0 technologies
Evolution of digital twins
Benefits and outcomes of digital twinning
Uses of digital twins

Module 2:
Digital Thread

Definition and meaning of digital thread
Origin Of digital thread
Digital thread connect
Uses and benefits of digital thread

Module 3:
Digital Shadow/Footprint

Definition and meaning of digital shadow
How this works
Types of digital shadows/footprints
Examples of digital shadows
Consequence of digital shadows
Uses of digital shadows

Module 4:
Digital Twins Building Blocks

What are building blocks in digital twinning?
Discrete digital twin
Composite digital twin
Hierarchical building blocks
Associative building blocks
Peer building blocks

Module 5:
Digital Twins Design Considerations

Data collection
Interpretation of data and modeling
Application programming interface
Technical aspects

Module 6:
Digital Twins Tools

Sensors
Modeling
Simulation
Analytics
Document management
Visualization and synchronization

Module 7:
Digital Twin Simulation and Modeling

Digital twin simulation
Digital twin technology simulation models
Methods and types of simulation – IoT simulation
Steps involved in digital twin simulation and modeling processes
Differences between a digital twin and a model

Module 8:
2D Modeling and 3D Modeling Supporting the Digital Twin

2D modeling techniques with necessary software like AutoCAD
2D drawing examples
3D modeling techniques using software like Solidworks, CATIA Etc.
Applications of 3D modeling – 3d printing of digital twin model
Exercises In 2D and 3D modeling

Module 9:
Digital Twins in Industry –1

Manufacturing – product design and performance, predictive maintenance, supply chain management
Oil And Gas Sector – operational effectiveness, real-time monitoring, improved decision making
Process Plants – process monitor twin, process optimization, effective plant layout
Mining Sector – increase in equipment efficiency, effective process changes, resource planning scheduling

Module 10:
Digital Twins in Industry – 2

Power – breakthrough fault diagnosis, dynamic monitoring of power generation equipment, real-time operational control of power grid, improve calculation efficiency and accuracy
Health and pharmaceutical industry – production process digital twin, product digital twin, patient digital twin, life sciences digital twin, digital twin in pharma analytics and supply chain
Construction industry – prefabrication, modular construction, asset performance analysis, construction cost analysis and cost reduction by optimizing design and materials
Aerospace – proactive and predictive maintenance, useful life analysis of various components, fault diagnostics and failure prevention, development potential in airports

Module 11:
Current State of Digital Twinning – Challenges and Opportunities

Operations requirements and class libraries
Contracting strategies and ‘hard’ interfaces
Data centric workflows and implications (data integrity, validation and change management)
Data integration, interoperability and security
Vendor interfaces and vendor data
The BIM D’s – 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D
International standards

Module 12:
Future of Digital Twins

Passive vs active entities
Projects (CAPEX)
O&M (Opex)
Total asset lifecycle (TOPEX)
Application in immaterial activities
Digital triplet
Internet of things (IoT) platforms

The instructor for this course is yet to be determined.

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To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

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You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 65% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.

This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.

We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.

Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.

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