Method and apparatus for performing a function in a plant using process performance monitoring with process equipment monitoring and control
US7206646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B23/0272
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process control system uses a data collection and distribution system and an asset utilization suite to collect data or information pertaining to the assets of a process plant from various sources or functional areas of the plant including, for example, the process control functional areas, the maintenance functional areas and the process performance monitoring functional areas. This data and information is manipulated in a coordinated manner by the data collection and distribution system and is redistributed to other applications where this it is used to perform overall better or more optimal control, maintenance and business activities. Information or data may be collected by maintenance functions pertaining to the health, variability, performance or utilization of a device, loop, unit, area, etc. and this information may then be sent to and displayed to a process operator or maintenance person to inform that person of a current or future problem. A user interface is provided that enables users to access and manipulate the expert engine to optimize plant operation or cause optimization of plant operation, to get information about the operation of the plant, etc. Furthermore, ap…
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