| SimSci-Esscor
plant performance-monitoring solution
Posted: 14 May 2003
ARPM 2.0 Uniquely Combines Simulation, Data Reconciliation
and Performance-Monitoring Technologies
LAKE FOREST, California — SimSci-Esscor,
an operating unit of Invensys plc, today announced the next generation
release of Automated Rigorous Performance Monitoring (ARPM), a comprehensive
solution for plant performance-monitoring challenges in the oil
and gas processing, petroleum refining, petrochemical and chemical
manufacturing industries.
A part of SimSci-Esscor's online performance suite, ARPM 2.0 is
one of the only performance-monitoring solutions in the market that
provides rigorous process simulation, plant data reconciliation,
gross error-detection and performance-monitoring in a single-user
environment.
Typical ARPM applications include monitoring heat exchanger fouling,
compressor performance efficiency, distillation column efficiency
and catalyst activity.
ARPM 2.0 brings new levels of precision and ease-of-use to heat-exchange
monitoring as well as rotating equipment such as compressors and
pumps. New features include an improved application library, unparalleled
data reconciliation and gross error-detection methods.
An innovative COM interface allows other COM-compliant applications
such as Excel or a Web browser to open, change and run an ARPM 2.0
flow sheet for off-line case studies without any programming requirements.
"ARPM offers a uniquely powerful performance-monitoring solution
to the process industries," said Ken Brown, vice president
and general manager of SimSci-Esscor. "Several customers are
already realising the power and effectiveness of this integrated
automation tool. Its ease-of-use qualities enable even a novice
user to effectively perform online modeling and performance-monitoring,
while its rigor and power serve as the perfect stepping stone to
full, online process optimisation."
An integrated graphical environment enables operators to generate
complete flow sheet setup, access process information and execute
performance monitoring seamlessly from anywhere within the computing
network.
Its real time system also allows users to easily define complex
event sequences for automated monitoring daily, weekly or at any
preset interval.
ARPM 2.0 uses real-time plant data and exact simulation models
to extract validated process and equipment performance information.
With consistent, comprehensive and timely information available,
plants can reduce overall costs by diagnosing the root causes of
process performance degradation and anticipating the need for maintenance.
The solution enables customers to monitor the current performance
of equipment relative to its design and identify subtle drifts in
sensor data to ensure the long-term accuracy of performance calculations.
Problems due to faulty instrumentation are identified and can be
promptly resolved. By quickly calibrating the sensors before they
trigger an alarm, companies can avoid accidents and costly unscheduled
shutdowns.
Plants utilising ARPM 2.0 can also determine the economic impact
of the performance degradation and evaluate the financial benefits
of any process changes before they are implemented.
About SimSci-Esscor
SimSci-Esscor, an operating unit of Invensys plc, is a leader in
the development and deployment of industrial process simulation
software and systems for a variety of industries, including oil
and gas production, petroleum refining, petrochemical and chemical
manufacturing, electrical power generation, mining, pulp and paper,
and engineering and construction. SimSci-Esscor solutions enable
clients to minimise capital requirements, optimise facility performance,
and maximise returns on investments in producing assets. SimSci-Esscor
supports more than 750 client companies in more than 70 countries.
For more information see www.simsciesscor.com.
About Invensys
Invensys is a global leader in production technology. The group
helps customers improve productivity, performance and profitability
using innovative services and technologies and a deep understanding
of their industries and applications.
Invensys Production Management works closely with customers to
increase performance of production assets, maximise return on investment
in production and data management technologies and remove cost and
cash from the supply chain.
The division includes APV, Avantis, Eurotherm, Foxboro, IMServ,
SimSci-Esscor, Triconex and Wonderware. These businesses address
process and batch industries - including oil and gas, chemicals,
power and utilities, food and beverage, and personal health care
- and the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors.
Invensys Rail Systems is a global leader in the design, manufacture,
supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety related
rail signaling and control systems as well as a complete range of
rail signaling and communications products. The business includes
Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited (WRSL), Dimetronic Signals, Safetran
Systems, Burco Services, Westinghouse Signals Australia and Foxboro
Transportation. WRSL was recently awarded two contracts valued at
more than £850m (US$1.3 billion) for the renewal of signaling
on the London Underground.
Invensys also currently serves other market sectors through its
Development Division. The businesses in this division are: Appliance
Controls, APV Baker, Baan, Climate Controls, Hansen Transmissions,
Lambda, Metering Systems, Powerware and Teccor. Invensys is actively
seeking to develop these businesses through equity partners or new
owners.
Invensys operates in more than 60 countries, with its headquarters
in London. For more information, visit www.invensys.com.
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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