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Emerson Process Management News
| Emerson's Asset Optimization Services Remotely Monitor Norsk Hydro Installations in the North Sea |
Control valve performance monitoring provided by new Norwegian Diagnostic Center AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 27, 2003 ) - Emerson Process Management and Bjorge Solberg & Andersen, the Norwegian agent for Emerson valve products and services, have established a control valve diagnostic center that utilizes asset optimization services to monitor control valve performance on the Norsk Hydro, Oseberg platform. The Fisher(R) FIELDVUE(R) -instrumented valves will be monitored utilizing AMS-ValveLink(TM) performance diagnostic software. The service that is being provided includes the remote monitoring of control valve performance indicators and status alarms in order to predict when maintenance may be required. Emerson and Solberg worked closely with Norsk Hydro to clearly define procedures that would guarantee the safety of plant personnel and assets at the offshore installation. The diagnostics center was established to meet these requirements. Work processes were developed for the effective handling of device alarms so that the information reaches the people who require it, in a timely manner. The Oseberg South monitoring project was established as a trial in June, 2002 and will last for one year. It is the first offshore project of this type to be undertaken by Emerson. At the outset of the contract, Emerson and Solberg worked with Norsk Hydro to identify the valves to be monitored, as well as establish a control group against which the monitored valves could be compared. Success factors were agreed upon that will be reviewed in June 2003 to determine what benefits control valve performance monitoring provides. The success factors are: no unpredictable stoppages caused by a valve failure; reduced maintenance costs; and fewer and shorter maintenance intervals. Emerson and Solberg are working with Statoil on similar contracts. "It is through close cooperation between Emerson, Solberg and Norsk Hydro that we have managed to establish this Diagnostics Center," said Tore Hermansen, Solberg's valve diagnostics manager. "We have listened to the requirements of our customers and then worked with Emerson to establish a service that will meet them." "We are delighted with the results that we have seen from this contract so far," said Joe Podolsky, Emerson Director for Asset Optimization, Europe. "The offshore industry is very demanding in terms of their safety and performance requirements. We are demonstrating that the remote monitoring of control valve performance is both safe and beneficial." Control valve performance monitoring services are part of the Emerson family of world-class Asset Optimization services that help users make significant and continuous improvements in production asset performance. The services help power PlantWebr digital plant architecture to provide predictive asset management for the plant. Control valve performance data is delivered by the PlantWeb architecture that automates the flow of information on control valve reliability and performance to the people who run the business. The control valve performance services help users apply and use the information to significantly improve process plant reliability. The results include improved process availability, reduced variability, increased maintenance productivity, and reduced equipment cost-of-ownership. About Bjorge Solberg & Andersen Bjorge Solberg & Andersen is a product, service and maintenance company, dealing predominantly with the oil, gas and maritime industries: Their products include control valves; cranes and lifting equipment; and rotating machinery. Solberg has sold and maintained Emerson valve products in Norway for many years. About Emerson Process Management Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include: PlantWeb(R), Fisher(R), Daniel(R), Micro Motion(R), Rosemount(R), DeltaV(TM), Ovation(R), AMS, and MDC. About Emerson Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2002 were $13.8 billion. PlantWeb(R), Fisher(R), Daniel(R), Micro Motion(R), Rosemount(R), DeltaV(TM), and Ovation(R), are marks of Emerson Process Management. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. |