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News Release from: Emerson Process Management - Power + Water | Subject: SmartProcess LoopMetrics
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 December 2007
Improve performance at power generation
facilities
Emerson Process Management has introduced SmartProcess LoopMetrics technology, an engineered solution that helps utilities improve the performance of their power generating facilities
Emerson SmartProcess LoopMetrics automatically monitors and analyses unit performance around the clock at the control loop level It tracks equipment performance against economic factors and quickly identifies and prioritises process problems and degrading performance, such as sluggish response to process load changes, persistent oscillations or controller output saturation
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 11 Dec 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This is not a shrink-wrapped, off-the-shelf solution," emphasized Bob Yeager, president of the Power and Water Solutions division of Emerson: "With decades of power experience, we know that no two units are alike.
That's why we work closely with our customers to engineer a customised, model-based tuning solution based on plant operating conditions, KPIs and other variables unique to their facilities".
A key benefit of the technology is its ability to identify minor system deviations before they escalate.
This translates into higher levels of unit efficiency while simultaneously decreasing operating and maintenance costs, according to Yeager.
"Problems that initially appear minor often develop into issues that can negatively impact plant performance.
In today's competitive environment, power generators have little margin for error.
Emerson SmartProcess LoopMetrics technology offers a cost-effective way to ensure our customers are getting the most out of their valuable power generating assets".
Emerson LoopMetrics provides users with easy-to-read reports at the plant, unit, process or individual loop level.
The reports, which can be generated on demand, periodically, or based on an event, are customisable.
For example, they can be configured so that engineers receive data and statistics reports, operators and maintenance personnel receive problem loop reports, and managers receive bottom-line economic and cost reports.
For ultimate flexibility, the LoopMetrics web-based report manager enables personnel to view current unit performance from any location - at any time.
The Emerson suite of SmartProcess engineered optimisation technologies, which utilise fuzzy logic, advanced analytics and model predictive control, offer adaptive improvement solutions that help utilities achieve optimised equipment performance for emissions compliance, temperature control, efficiency and overall continuous operational improvement.
It's worth noting that SmartProcess technologies can be utilised to optimise operations across an entire generating fleet, offering power generators opportunities to realize significant improvements beyond what would be possible by only looking at each unit or plant individually.
SmartProcess engineered solutions are seamlessly integrated within the Emerson Ovation expert control system, but can also be easily implemented with other control platforms, as well.
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