Q: What is the Procedural Operations Solution?A: Procedural Operations is an Experion PKS-integrated solution that provides users the capability to configure, implement, execute, analyze and improve on-line operating procedures. Functionality can be categorized as Configuration, Execution, Reporting and Analysis, Lifecycle Management, and Enhanced Procedural Operations Services.
Q: My plant has lots of procedures – procedures to write procedures. Their all located in a central locations so all can access them. How can Procedural Operations benefit my plant? A: Even when procedures are accessible to all operators, there are still inconsistencies when operators execute them caused by factors such as operator knowledge, frequency of execution and circumstances at execution time, such as number of alarms and other tasks. There are also times when a problem exists and many things need to be done the first 10 minutes. Procedural Operations executes operating procedures as efficiently as possible by handling automated actions, in parallel if necessary, integrated with manual actions. The goal of Procedural Operations is to execute operating procedures flawlessly.
Q: How do we decide what procedures should be automated first?A: Honeywell has the expertise to help sites decide which procedures can provide the best return. Through Effective Procedural Operations Services, users can evaluate what procedures will most benefit from Procedural Operations, how the workflow of those procedures stack up against procedure best practices, and what changes can be made to imrove execution and minimize costs.
Q: When the procedure is executing in Procedural Operations, can the operator see how this execution compares to the good run we did had 7 months ago?A: Yes, using Procedural Analyst, the operator can track current execution against a specified “golden procedure” that may have been defined as a benchmark to which other executions should apply.
Q: How can I make sure each shift has a chance to review procedure changes before they are used on-line?A: Using the Qualification and Verification Control System (QVCS), the approval workflow for procedures changes can be set up to include designated sign-offs.
Q: If a procedure is changed and executed, can I go back to the old procedure?A: Yes, using the Qualification and Verification Control System (QVCS), previous versions of a procedure are archived and can be retrieved for reimplementation. You can also compare the current procedure to that previous version to see what changes were made.
In addition, you can use Procedure Analyst to compare execution of the recent procedure with one from before the changes to determine just if the procedure is losing ground, and which change (if there were many) is the cause.
Q: Will Procedural Operations run on other Honeywell systems?A: Yes. Procedural Operations can run on Honeywell TPS and TDC3000 systems using standard Experion mechanisms.
Q: Can I run Procedural Operations on my non-Honeywell system?A: Yes again. Procedural Operations can run on other DCS systems using OPC connectivity. This depends, though, on the other system’s OPC capability.