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Optimization occurs on many fronts with an overall objective to improve efficiency and accuracy thought an enterprise. All areas of increased optimization have a direct contribution to reduce operational and information management costs. A major part of the optimization process includes study services that focus on utilization of existing technology and infrastructures to be sure the systems are used to achieve the maximum efficacy and therefore reducing up-front optimization capital costs. Some areas where most existing SCADA systems can immediately gain efficiency are: |
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Information Integration / Management Integrating embedded technology of SCADA systems with database and intranet technology can save a great amount of time. The fact is that many enterprises are made up of many different business units that need to share operational data. Many times this information is collected and or reported by the SCADA system in a raw format. The operations personnel then will complete operational log sheets and bench test data for later compilation to some type of reporting summary. This is the data format shared with the other business units as well reported to regulatory agencies. In most cases, these log sheets are in some type of spreadsheet format like MS Excel and have to be compiled to create a report on some interval basis. This takes time, sometimes allot of it. Although this process works to achieve operational reporting requirements on a regular basis for smaller plants, going back in time to analyze data over some time period can simply be a nightmare. Often times business units need to analyze plant data over time and may ask operations to provide them with some aggregated data over some time period greater then one reporting interval. The operations staff has to review many spreadsheets or past reports to compile the requested data. This is very difficult and time consuming. With the integration of embedded SCADA technology and database and/or web and B2MML technology, many tasks can be automated to gain great operational efficiency and optimization. With review of operational procedures and flow of data, a viable and scalable solution can be integrated to greatly increase your efficiency and productivity. For many systems; local, state, and federal regulatory forms and reports can be compiled automatically from manually entered data, SCADA,LIMS, CMMS and other business units while allowing required personnel to administrate plant data and compiled reports.
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Process Automation The fact is that all manufacturing and processing enterprises can increase efficacy through increased automation. Manufacturing and processing systems rely on many distributed processes to work together to achieve a final product of certain quality with the greatest efficiency. This requires close coordination between different process operations with sometimes required close watch of process variables to achieve desired quality. Manufacturing engineering and scheduling plays a vital role in achieving efficiency targets. Through automation, different processes can be linked and operational activities automated to free up operators to address other tasks and reduce overall workload. By using historical data and analysis tools, efficiency can be analyzed, tracked and made more efficient. This integration and analysis can help identify problem areas that affect overall efficiency quickly thus minimizing disruption to an efficient system. |
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Internet/Intranet Web and B2MML Technology Using Intranet/Internet web technology can greatly increase efficiency of the entire enterprise. By integrating web technology with SCADA and other data acquisition activities, data can be interactively shared among an unlimited number of users with out any user software or configuration requirements. By using a web server to serve your enterprise through intranet, you gain an invaluable an scalable tool for sharing data securely. Real-time and historical data can be monitored and analyzed by any authorized number of users simultaneously. Data can also be shared with other business systems through the use of B2MML or web services. Integrated with today's mobile and wireless technology, web, B2MML and database programming is the ultimate solution. For example, a plant supervisor can be notified on his cell phone via text messaging or e-mail when a problem is occurring. He can then go to his PC at home and review all real-time and historical data securely over the Internet. This configuration usually does not include the means of real time SCADA control for security reasons, however control is possible with proper configuration. All administrative data QA/QC can be done by authorized personnel via the intranet/internet. This technology has given us the power to develop almost any desired functionality. The possibilities are virtually limitless. |
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Optimization increases productivity and efficiency translating in to higher profits and lower operating costs. |
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Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS) In many processes, there are analytical tests that must be performed by lab personnel. These tests enable the plant authority to comply with quality control and regulatory requirements. An extensive amount of data tracking and control is required. As a result, various Laboratory Information Management Software systems have become available to aid in this data management and have proven to be a great tool for any enterprise. The key to any great LIMS system is its proper integration. There are many off the shelf LIMS products available but choosing software is not in any case all that is required. Quality engineering and information integration makes up a very large part of any LIMS integration. Quality engineering involving a complete understanding of your laboratory process and comprehensive knowledge of online instrumentation and data acquisition are a must. In order to optimize the return on your LIMS investment you must invest in its proper integration. ICPROE offers a comprehensive LIMS integration service that includes all engineering and integration services required to successfully integrate your new LIMS solution. We will work with you to determine the scope of the objectives and provide study-engineering services to compile clear integration specifications using your feedback and review of budgetary/schedule information. With objectives clearly specified, ICPROE will then work to integrate a turn- key solution. This may include various methods of procurement and execution depending on our client, but the result is always clear. Our clients will receive exactly what they are expecting at the highest quality in execution and integration. ICPROE can provide the total turn-key integration or help you to procure all products and services. We provide high quality engineering specification and contract administration services for all our projects. Where various laws for procurement are applicable and we are utilized for contract / bid administration services, our quality standards will integrated to apply to contractors, sub contractors and vendors.
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· Information Integration / Management · Process Automation · Internet/Intranet Web and Business-to-Manufacturing B2MML Integration · Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS) · Maintenance Software Integration (CMMS) |
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Optimization Services If you can do it manually, we can automate it |
