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process design
Smart Process Engineering bridges the gap between process engineering and detailed design to allow engineers to quickly and easily analyze simulation information to determine the optimal design conditions for the front-end engineering design basis. SPE enables faster and more accurate decision making early in the design process.
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Operations are changed often to optimize processes to reduce costs or retrofit for the production of new components. To keep up with these design changes, process engineers need tools to help quickly analyze simulation data to create the best design and reduce the risk of changes later in the detailed design phase.
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Smart Process Engineering (SPE) is a tool for the process engineer to import simulations, compare different design cases and develop an optimized engineering design basis. The SPE environment is easy for process engineers to use, providing powerful tools for analyzing and filtering large amounts of simulation data. The SPE drawing environment aids in the quick creation...
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Smart Process Engineering bridges the gap between process engineering and detailed design to allow the engineer to quickly and easily analyze simulation information to determine the optimal design conditions for the front-end engineering design basis. SPE enables faster and more accurate decision-making early in the design process.
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of process diagrams and includes reporting features that can be easily customized to meet your corporate standards. SPE has a rich Web API to allow for integration and sharing of information with downstream tools. SPE is part of a comprehensive suite of applications from Hexagon from conceptual design, through detailed design, construction and operations.
Projects are not executed daily at the plant so access to information and 3D model needs to be quick and easy. Intergraph Smart® Review offers the capability to access the 3D model and provide tools to quickly find systems and ‘isolate’ them for reviews. It also is capable of linking QR codes on drawings to the associated plant item in the model. The solution offers key functionality, providing fast access to the right information to make quick and correct operational decisions.
Access to the 3D plant model is critical for the owner to perform safety studies, turnaround planning, expansion planning, maintenance and training. It is a key component of the digital twin and connected to related data. It can help to lower the OPEX cost and risk.
1. Load large models with high-quality display 2. Tight integration with design and IM tools such as Intergraph Smart® 3D and SmartPlant® Foundation 3. 3D model and 2D drawing display and navigation 4. Single user experience with other Smart Solutions 5. Ability to consolidate models from unique design tools through Intergraph Smart® Interop Publisher
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Making informed decisions is critical when owners perform maintenance, turn-arounds and revamps on their existing facilities. Having a 3D view of facilities will help make better decisions and reduce risks for personnel and the plant.
Real time As-Built data through laser scan technology. The point cloud data is in a central single source of truth data store either on premise or in the cloud so all parties have access to the same source data. The same point cloud can be used in multiple operational tasks.
Plant owners are always looking to lower the risk and cost of operating the facility. One vital component is to have easy access to up-to-date plant information in the form of documents and 3D models. This helps make quick and correct decisions on maintenance and safety issues. The challenge is how to obtain and maintain this information.
Existing facilities can be scanned with Leica technology using standard scanner set-ups and also scanners on cars, drones, etc., to facilitate the fast and accurate capture of the facility. As this can be done so efficiently, we can repeat the scanning at selected intervals to keep the model current with any changes that may have been made - thus providing a reliable source for the operational team to make the right decisions to keep the plant safe and in working order.
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The one thing that is certain in operating a plant is that there will be changes. The teams working these changes need a current basis to execute these changes efficiently, which means they need to know the current state of what is out there.
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There is no need to re-draw/design the models coming from various sources. The new fit-for-purpose As-Built model allows consolidation of model data from existing sources. Also, it allows projects to be executed on this consolidated data using one common set of tools and workflows, thus reducing costs and increasing efficiency and quality. In addition to the benefits on project execution, Smart 3D 2018 reduces the cost of maintenance and upgrade of the As-Built data. Therefore, it reduces the per capita cost of maintaining As-Built data.
The challenge Owners face may be divided into two categories: 1. The need to consolidate all design models that may be in different formats into one As-Built model that can be efficiently used for operations and maintenance 2. Ensure any plant changes that are done as part of maintenance, revamps or extensions are accurately captured and consolidated into the As-Built model
The latest version of Intergraph Smart 3D provides the capability to consolidate data from different tools such as Smart 3D, PDS and PDMS to a common fit-for-purpose As-Built format. In addition to bringing 3D design data into a common As-Built format, Smart 3D also has the capability to reference in laser scan point clouds to bring in the As-Built status of the asset. Any discrepancies between the 3D model and the laser scan may be visually identified.
Plant/Asset Owners have several challenges when it comes to operating and maintaining facilities. One of the major challenges is to perform plant changes of varying magnitude while the plant is operating. Owners and the EPCs they subcontract need an accurate As-Built model to facilitate this work process.
Smart 3D provides project management capabilities to control the changes. Smart 3D has the capability to include point clouds in drawings to show the new design in the context of the As-Built. This consolidated model can now be used for ongoing Operations and Maintenance activities such as generating inspection drawings, reports and so on.
In this manner, Smart 3D provides a unique solution for the consolidation of data from disparate sources into a common As-Built format for effective and efficient execution of revamp projects. Therefore, Smart 3D helps reduce the total per capita cost of maintaining As-Built data.
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Making additions to the existing facilities means mixing what is already there with what will be built, all while the facility is operating. The combining of existing and new design is often a challenge, given different formats.
Capturing Existing facilities
As-Built work process
Optimizing production while complying with market demand is a constant balancing act for plant owners. The key to this is the process design to discover how much and what products can be created with existing assets and/or minor modification to the plant to maximize the profits of the assets.
Smart® Electrical is an integrated hub for an Owner Operator to host a holistic model of the entire electrical distribution system, associated As-Built drawings, reports and redlines. SEL enables faster and more accurate decision-making when comes to facility revamp, construction and commissioning planning.
Operations are often changed to reduce operational costs by optimizing processes or retrofitting to produce new components. Electrical power consumption has a direct impact on operational cost. Also, performing a design to modernize an electrical distribution system requires the facility to continue operating and minimize the shutdown time for construction.
Intergraph Smart® Electrical (SEL) is a tool for owner operators to host and maintain a holistic model of electrical distribution system from power producers to end consumers. Any fragment of the power distribution net can be quickly accessed, analyzed and documented. SEL has a rich reporting engine allowing operations to query...
any required equipment information and quickly access associated As-Built drawings and redlines. Also, SEL allows an owner to navigate electrical distribution models, easily scope engineering documentations required for project executions and make revamp planning more efficient. SEL bridges the gap between owners, engineering and subcontractors.
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No power, no production. The electrical distribution system is a critical component of the facilities. The pumps need to be running and the control system powered to enable the production and safe operation of facilities.
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Real time As-Built data through laser scan technology. The point cloud data is in a central single source of truthdata store either on premise or in the cloud so all parties have access to the same source data. The same point cloud can be used in multiple operational tasks.
To maximize profits, plant owners need to lower operational cost and risks. Digitalization and connecting assets with applicable information will enable you to achieve this goal.
Laser Scanning
The latest version of Intergraph Smart® 3D provides the capability to consolidate data from different tools such as Smart 3D, PDS® and PDMS to a common fit-for-purpose As-Built format. In addition to bringing 3D design data into a common As-Built format, Smart 3D also has the capability to reference in laser scan point clouds to bring in the As-Built status of the asset. Any discrepancies between the 3D model and the laser scan may be visually identified.
Knowing what to change to optimize production can be derived from a digital plant. The asset information can be mined, and analysis of that data can provide plant managers with what they need to determine investments, such as plant changes.
Projects are not executed daily at the plant so access to information and 3D model needs to be quick and easy. Intergraph Smart ® Review offers the capability to access the 3D model and provide tools to quickly find systems and ‘isolate’ them for reviews. It also is capable of linking QR codes on drawings to the associated plant item in the model. The solution offers key functionality, providing fast access to the right information to make quick and correct operational decisions.
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To perform studies and make strategical operational decisions, just having data is not enough. Viewing the current facility in 3D with the associated current asset information will facilitate making the best decisions.
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Smart Process Engineering bridges the gap between process engineering and detailed design to allow the engineer to quickly and easily analyze simulation information to determine the optimal design conditions for the front-end engineering design basis. SPE enables faster and more accurate decision making early in the design process.
Smart Process Engineering (SPE) is a tool for the process engineer to import simulations, compare different design cases and develop an optimized engineering design basis. The SPE environment is easy for process engineers to use, providing powerful tools for analyzing and filtering large amounts of simulation data. The SPE drawing environment aids in the quick creation of process diagrams and includes reporting features that can be easily...
customized to meet your corporate standards. SPE has a rich Web API to allow for integration and sharing of information with downstream tools. SPE is part of a comprehensive suite of Hexagon PPM applications from conceptual design, through detailed design, construction and operations.
Plant owners’ goal is to get as much product at the lowest possible cost. Process design plays an important role in that objective. Smart Solutions can help optimize your design with market-leading design tools.
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LOOP CHECKS
INSPECTIONS
The ability to quickly get up-to-date and as designed documentation to check out the loop and not lose time finding or checking if the data is the latest has a high value. The sooner the loop is checked the sooner the system can go online. In addition, the Smart Instrumentation data and deliverables can be made available on mobile devices like tablets but also headsets like those from RealWare that has voice-activated queries and displays the data/documents on a small screen on a field safe headset. The mobile device will also enable ‘red lining’ to document deviations and actions.
After installation of an instrument loop or modifications to an existing loop it had to checked out to ensure it works properly. The challenge is to get the accurate and as-installed documentation and information such as the loop diagram, instrument specifications, installation details, and engineering practices/rules for the plant. Next, we must record the finding whether good or bad and assign actions in case corrective actions are needed.
Smart Instrumentation is the single source of truth. All control system data from instruments, wiring, installation, and process data is in one place with Smart Instrumentation. All documentation created from Smart Instrumentation is basically a report of that data. So if we request the documentation for the loop check, we are sure we are receiving the data as designed and can do the check based on that. The deliverables are...
created automatically, including the graphical reports like loop diagram or termination diagrams. Smart Instrumentation has revision control so items on the deliverables are marked with revisions if applicable.
Instrumentation is important for plant safety and the production process. For that reason, instrument loops need to be checked in case of failures, for regular inspections or after modifications to ensure everything is working correctly. Smart Instrumentation can optimize this task to ensure trouble-free operations.
CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN
CONTROL SYSTEMS
The ability to take the existing design and update or expand it and then merge back to create the as-built offers a lot of value in terms of time savings, but most importantly, providing quality and up-to-date design that allow the operational team to make a quick and right decision when errors occur in the process or production need to be adjusted.
The control system at a plant is – after equipment – the highest cost on the CAPEX side and definitely the highest cost on the OPEX (maintenance) side. It has to control the product and its quality and the safety of the facility. There also is a lot of components and data involved and key is to keep it all current to enable the operational team to make the right decisions quickly. There are always changes going on to expand, update and replace. The big challenge is to do all this in a facility that is running.
Smart Instrumentation has a mode for engineering and for operations. The operational mode allows for what is called the project management, or ‘as-built.’ workflow. In this scenario the owner can ‘carve’ out a part of the plant to put that in a project to work on. Once completed, it can be merged back to create the new as-build situation with the new or added instruments. On top of the powerful engineering and design capabilities of...
Smart Instrumentation it is a unique and proven solution to manage the instruments at the plant and protects the owner’s key investment.
Even on a mid-size plant there are thousands of instruments. The challenge is to manage all these tags and create the required documentation for construction, commissioning and operations. The Smart choice is to have Smart Instrumentation do the work for you.
Providing direct and fast access to the 3D design and enabling you to walk through the design and perform queries on the data. Plus, see what has changed since the last review offers tremendous value for the owner and helps to ensure the right design is delivered on time to support their business objectives. In addition, the mobile capability allows the owner to quickly ask domain experts around the world to review parts of the design to make sure they are compliant and meet the operational needs and standards. To have this function will save millions during the many years of operating the facility.
Building a new facility often involves a major investment from the owners. To meet their business objectives, they need to make sure the facility is built according their specifications and, of course, on time and on budget. To track that one part of the process is the model review during project execution. The owners will need to review the design and make sure it meets the requirements for safety, operations and their best practices. They want...
Smart Review enables the owner to view the 3D model and do virtual walkthroughs in the plant still under design. It allows to “isolate” systems and take them out of the model to have a closer review; for example, for critical process lines and or equipment. Smart Review offers many viewing options like clipping, transparency, photo rendering and more all in a high-performance way even for the largest models. In addition to the Smart...
Review offering, you can also perform the model reviews on the go using LiveView, which offers a mobile solution to access all the engineering data like the P&ID and the 3D and its relationships. You can navigate from the P&ID items to the 3D representation to correlate the process and the physical design and add notes if changes are requested.
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to see the current 3D model and also the plant configuration and provide comments. This is done to validate compliances against the projects specification.
Plant owners invest significant amounts of money in facilities and need to ensure they get what they pay for. They want to visualize it before construction and check on safety, operability and maintenance aspects of the design.
Smart Web APIs
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DATA ANALYSIS
The clear value here is to use one method to create an interface to external solutions such as Power BI reporting from the single or multiple Smart Solution data sources and create reports that support the right decision making for plant operations. Less learning of different systems, using a standard data exchange format, ability to connect to multiple data sources and not only read but also write the data through the same method (Note:write will be delivered after the read capabilities). The Web APIs also will facilitate the connection from cloud-based solution to premise-based solutions
The Smart Web API created for all the Smart Solutions such as Smart 3D, Smart P&ID and Smart Instrumentation, will be the single type of gateway to the data from the Smart Solutions. It complies with a standard protocol so once you understand that it offers one method to obtain data and connect to reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI. It also will facilitate interface between the Smart Solutions as well as between Smart Solutions and...
third-party products. Reporting is just one example. Through these web APIs we can connect the Power BI reporting tool to the different data sources and not only create the reports but use the capacities of Power BI to produce different viewsor data analysis on the data served up through the API. For example, we can create a report for all instruments...
on the project and then quickly create a graph to show types of instrument manufactures, if it has a spec sheet assigned and much more.
To communicate with different operational teams there is a need to create deliverables such as reports to support tasks like inspections, maintenance work, etc. In addition, reports are used to do studies like the cost of certain types of equipment or instruments; basically, data mining and analysis. Making the reports requires time. In addition, as the data comes from various sources, reports are often using different methods to create them. This...
results in learning different systems. It is a challenge to produce a report that has data from one or more data sources without serious IT involvement. Also, as data becomes ‘cheaper,’ i.e., more available from the different tools, end users would like to perform analytics and have a simpler way to weed through data to produce information that will enable quick and right decisions.
Having access to data is fine, but it is data within context that drives the smartest decisions. Tools such as Power BI in combination with our Web APIs help derive actionable information out of the data.
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Lack of accurate, complete and timely early stage engineering planning adds significant risk to the successful outcome of projects. Process engineers need tools to help create an optimized conceptual design of a new facility that lowers down stream risks and reduces costly changes later in the detailed design phase.
They say there are many roads that lead to Rome; there are also many ways to design the process that create an end product. The task of the process engineer together with Smart Solutions is to create and design the most optimal process that will deliver the product and business value for the owners.
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Hexagon PPM and ASD offers a seamless solution to support the FEED work process. It ensures data consistency between the tasks and facilitates making the right decision early for a successful downstream project execution.
In the FEED phase of a project most of the decisions are on investment, safety and operability. This is a crucial step to make the right decision that will determine project execution and success downstream. The initial physical layout of the plant plays a key role in this decision scenario.
Smart Process Engineering will assist in process design and decision making. At one point this process design must be transformed into a 3D conceptual model. One solution is OptiPlant from ASD (a Hexagon partner), that will make the 3D model and do studies on cost, safety, constructability and operability. After the concept phase the model can be imported into Smart 3D for detailed design work.
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Constraints and drivers factor in the making of a plant’s physical layout. Space is one, and other concerns include main ability, energy usage, cost of materials (length of pipes) and more. Having the optimum plant layout can help save greatly during the life of the facility.
Harmonize the user experience across all viewing solutions, which will lower the cost of ownership and facilitate the adoption of different multi-platform solutions. The focus will be on large model displays with high quality, improved display performance, view quality and casual UX wins. Offering quick access to the models for internal and external reviews (with the owner) can avoid late design changes in the project and subsequent delays. Through Smart Interop Publisher models from other design tools can be brought in to form one consolidated design that can be reviewed with one Smart Review solution.
Large project design reviews that display quickly, with visual realism and are easy to use on laptops, large screens or AR/VR devices. This supports the design review during the project cycle to avoid late changes.
After making conceptual designs of the plant, owners need to see the 3D representations to build the facility to make intelligent investment decisions.
Laser scanning can clearly lower project cost, risk,and shorten schedules by obtaining faster accurate data as the basis for designs. It enables users to capture data even in hazardous areasand remote locations where it is expensive to go.
Most time on projects is spent planning and measuring before the actual design can start. The challenge, especially with project extension work, is to get an accurate ‘picture’ of the existing assets to begin creating the new part.
the scanning at selected intervals to keep the model current with any changes that may have been made - thus providing a reliable source for the operational team to make the right decisions to keep the plant safe and operational. The point cloud model can be used in visualization solutions both at the desk and mobile and combined with the 3D design models in...
Smart 3D for plant extensions/modifications. The point cloud also can be used to compare and sync the logical design being the P&ID with the physical design being the 3D model. The GEO tagging can be automated to link the point cloud items with the related documents, etc., in SDx.
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Spending one hour more on planning can save hundreds of hours in detailed designs. Having the correct and current data of existing plants to plan expansions is essential for project success.
revamp work process
There is no need to re-draw/design the models coming from the various sources. The new fit for purpose As-Built model allows consolidation of model data from existing sources. Furthermore, it allows projects to be executed on this consolidated data using one common set of tools and workflows thus reducing costs and increasing efficiency and quality.
EPCs have two broad categories of challenges: 1. For new constructions, they need to handover the As-Built model pertaining to the asset to the Owner for operations and maintenance. EPCs need to ensure that their intellectual property is protected during such a handover. 2. Asset Owners need to expand their existing facilityand engage EPCs to perform this expansion. The challenge is that over time the design has been...
The latest version of Intergraph Smart 3D provides the capability to consolidate data from different tools such as Smart 3D, PDS and PDMS to a common fit-for-purpose As-Built format. In addition to bringing 3D design data into a common As-Built format, Smart 3D also has the capability to reference in laser scan point clouds to bring in the As-Built status of the asset. Any discrepancies between the 3D model...
and the laser scan may be visually identified. Smart 3D provides project management capabilities to control the changes. Smart 3D has the capability to include point clouds in drawings as well to show the new design in the context of the As-Built.
This consolidated model can now be used for ongoing Operations and Maintenance activities such as generating inspection drawings, reports and so on.
made up by different contractors with distinctive designsystems and varied levels of intelligenceand detail. The goal is now to consolidate the legacydesign data to perform the plant extension. The Owner may use the As-Built model for operational tasks such as inspections, turnaround planning, safety studies and so on.
The key element to start a revamp project is to have the as-built data and to be able to consolidate existing design data in one single environment as the basis for the new project.
Lack of accurate, complete and timely early stage engineering planning adds significant risk to the successful outcome of projects. Process engineers need tools to help create anoptimizedconceptual design of a new facility that lowers downstream risksand reducescostly changes later in the detailed design phase.
The control system is assuredly as-built. Process engineers will take data from there as well as from existing simulation and documents to create the basis for the optimization and/or expansion project.
Lack of accurate, complete and timely early stage engineering planning adds significant risk to the successful outcome of projects. Process engineers need tools to help create an optimized conceptual design of a new facility that lowers downstream risks and reduces costly changes later in the detailed design phase.
Smart Process Engineering (SPE) is a tool for the process engineers to import simulations, compare different design cases and develop an optimized engineering design basis. The SPE environment is easy for process engineers to use, providing powerful tools for analyzing and filtering large amounts of simulation data. The SPE drawing environment aids in the quick creation of process diagrams and includes reporting features that can be easily...
Balancing the load. When equipment is added and changed out, the electrical engineer needs to ensure safe and reliable power will be provided while using the existing distribution system.
Laser scanning can clearly lower project cost, risk, and shorten schedules by obtaining faster accurate data as the basis for designs. It enables users to capture data even in hazardous areasand remote locations where it is expensive to go.
Engineering is synchronizing many different disciplines, so impact needs to be checked all the time. Having a digitalized facility with the engineering data interconnected will enable this synchronization and lower the risks of late changes.
Harmonize the user experience across all viewing solutions, which will lower the cost of ownership and facilitate the adoption of different multi-platforms olutions. The focus will be on large model displays with high quality, improved display performance, view quality and casual UX wins. Offering quick access to the models for internal and external reviews (with the owner) can avoid late design changes in the project and subsequent delays. Through Smart Interop Publisher models from other design tools can be brought in to form one consolidated design that can be reviewed with one SmartReview solution.
Give the model review an additional dimension with augmented or virtual reality. Mix your design with the real plant assets and the associated data.
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Having electrical engineers/designers use SEL to prepare a Load Schedule will allow users to estimate the pick loading/consumption in the electrical facility design, maintain the true source of electrical loads data shared throughout other project deliverables and report a Load Schedule in the project specific format.
Key One or Single Line Diagram (SLD) is the first step in preparing a critical response plan, allowing you to become thoroughly familiar with the electrical distribution system layout and design in your facility. Changing the main SLD entails the chain of subsequent changes in downstream electrical design tasks such as updating Load Schedule for distribution panels and switchboards, summary loads per electrical board, cable schedule, etc.
Intergraph Smart® Electrical offers a holistic approach to address the challenges of electrical engineers and designers in the electrical project workflow. This is an innovative electrical system design that allows users to create and maintain a holistic data model of power distribution from the power producers, through the transformation feeding of every single load item. Any fragment or overall of the electrical model can be reported in the...
Having the ability to design an SLD while directly cross-referencing to downstream deliverables is a challenge here.
SLD. Also, the model, in SLD format, can be shared with electrical analysis tools to run various electrical studies. If an electrical model gets updated with loading, cabling, or any other information, major subsequent report deliverables get updated in real time, eliminating a need for cross-reference check work.
Power is often taken for granted. However, we all quickly understand the importance if it goes out. The electrical engineer is tasked to design the distribution system and its protection devices to ensure a reliable and safe power supply for the plant’s assets.
Preparing a load schedule is one of the earliest tasks that helps to determine the amount of power required for an installation. This information is then used by electrical engineers to properly size cables, generators and other equipment as well as to determine the proper overload, protection and control systems. Multiple Load Schedules may be required to find out the operating peak. Hence, having an integrated platform to consolidate, analyze and report Electrical Loads is a challenge here.
Intergraph Smart Electrical (SEL) offers a holistic approach to address the challenges of electrical engineers and designers to prepare a Load Schedule. Having the automation tool i nhand, SEL users specify every single and/or group of electrical loads with operating modes. In SEL, Load Schedule cross-references to other project deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, schematics, datasheets and others, that ensures data consistency throughout all the project deliverables.
Distributing the load over the electrical network is important from an availability point of view, as well as from a cost perspective given the cables and copper involved to make the connections.
control system design
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The instrument engineer must convert the functional requirements on the P&IDs into the physical best solution to measure and regulate for the given process. On top of that, there are often thousands of instruments on a plant. Hence creating, managing and reviewing copious amounts of data and ensuring consistency across the design is a challenge. Then, after a design is created, it needs to be updated with the final selected vendor data to...
create the as-built data and documents for construction and operations.
Intergraph Smart® Instrumentation offers an integrated solution to the challenges of instrument engineers and designers for the complete workflow. Access the data from P&IDs and other external sources, get the process data from the P&ID or create them. Smart Instrumentation offers best practice tools to design the best control/measure solutions and generate the associated documentation. You can seamlessly support traditional wiring...
designs, business technology or wireless instrumentation. Link to the vendors’ data to update the design requirements with the implemented solution. This allows users to automatically generate design documentations and ensure a consistency of the data shared among other design deliverables.
The integration and the use of the best practice instruments enables the engineer to very quickly create many instruments with the specifications. The rules will assist in data consistency across the design. The deliverables such as the loop diagram are created automatically as a “report” from the database ensuring consistency between design and deliverables.
The control system is basically the brains of the facility. It will regulate, control and provide safe guards to the process. This vital part of the design needs to be designed “Smart.”
Harmonize the user experience across all viewing solutions, which will lower the cost of ownership and facilitate the adoption of different multi-platform solutions. The focus will be on large model displays with high quality, improved display performance, view quality and casual UX wins. Offering quick access to the models for internal and external reviews (with the owner) can avoid latedesign changes in the project and subsequent delays. ThroughSmart Interop Publisher models from other design tools can be brought in to form one consolidated design that can be reviewed with one Smart Review solution.
Large project design reviews that displayquickly, with visual realism and are easy to use on laptops, large screens or AR/VR devices. This supportsthe design review during the project cycle to avoid late changes.
1. Load large models with high quality display 2. Tight integration with design and IM tools such as Intergraph Smart® 3D and SmartPlant® Foundation 3. 3D model and 2D drawing display and navigation 4. Single user experience with the other Smart Solutions 5. Ability to consolidate models from unique design tools through Intergraph Smart® Interop Publisher
The owner needs to review the design before it is built from a safety, operational and maintenance perspective. Once built, it is not so easy to change. Smart Review solutions allow you to perform a realistic plant walk-through, make comments if changes are needed and ensure the end result is compliant with the owner’s requirements.
The clear value is to use one method to create an interface to external solutions such as Power BI reporting from the single or multiple Smart Solution data sources and to create reports that support the right decision-making on projects. Less learning of different systems, using a standard data exchange format, ability to connect to multiple data sources and not only read but also write the data through the same method (note, write will be delivered after the read capabilities). The web APIs also facilitates the connection from cloud-based solutions to premise-based solutions.
At several stages of the design process there is a need to create deliverables such as reports to verify or communicate the project state and/or engineering data. In addition, reports are made to gauge processes, such as determining how many lines or valves, etc. Making the reports can be time-consuming, plus as data comes from various sources reports are often using different methods to create them, which means having to learn different systems.
The Smart Web API created for all Smart Solutions such as Intergraph Smart® 3D, Smart P&ID and Smart Instrumentation will be the single type of gateway to the data from Smart Solutions. It complies with a standard protocol, so you only need to understand one method to get the data and connect to reporting toolssuch as Microsoft Power BI. Also, it will facilitate interface between the Smart Solutions as well as between Smart Solutions...
and third-party products. Reporting is just one example. Through these web APIs we can connect the Power BI reporting tool to the different data sources and not only create the reports but use the functionalities of Power BI to do different views or data analysis on the data served up through the API. For example, we can create a report for all...
instruments on the project and then quickly create graphs to show types of instrumen tmanufactures if it has a spec sheet assigned and much more.
It also is a challenge to make a report that has data from one or more data sources without serious IT involvement. Also, as data becomes ‘cheaper,’ i.e., more available from the different tools, end users would like to perform analytics and have a simpler way to weed through data to produce information that will enable quick and right decisions.
Having access to data does not mean much. Data in context helps you make the right decisions. Tools such as Power BI in combination with our Web APIs help you get the necessary information out of the data.
