Agile Project Execution Enablers

Virtualization

It consists of three solutions, Remote Delivery model, Cloud Based Engineering – yi-CLOUD, and Target System Virtualization.

Fig. Value drivers enabled by Virtulization

 

Remote Delivery (GDC)

Yokogawa’s global engineering resource centers (Global Delivery Centers) trained to implement OpreX, work on project engineering, perform third party system testing and testing of control and safety systems.

yi-CLOUD (CEE/CET)

 

Virtualization (Runtime)

Modularization

It consists of N-IO based Standard Enclosure, Smart Junction Box (Smart JB) as hardware platform and Automation Design Suite (AD Suite) as software platform with Industry Libraries.

Fig. Value Drivers enabled by Modularization

Configurable I/O (N-IO with AD Suite)

N-IO with AD Suite enables application development and hardware manufacturing to occur in parallel without dependencies. N-IO supports multiple signal types on a per-channel basis and simplifies field device wiring, eliminates the need for marshalling systems and supports flexible binding. N-IO eliminates the need for specific wiring assignments and full utilization of all points in a module.

Fig. N-IO Universal I/O module

 

Standard Enclosure (with N-IO)

 

Smart JB (N-IO)

 

GES Industry Libraries (AD Suite)

Industry Library is one of the key components of Yokogawa’s Global Engineering Standard (GES) Toolkit as a foundation for the module-based engineering approach and it provides a pragmatic way for knowledge management in industrial automation and improves the application of best practices. The main objectives of the GES Toolkit are:

• To make use of proven implementations (learned from others)
• To enable consistent design & implementations
• To improve implementation efficiency
• To reduce known risks

Validation

It includes the various elements to fulfil requirements.

Smart DCS Engineering (Module Eng. with AD Suite)

AD Suite retains the entire engineering history of the plant from design phase through commissioning and live operation, ensuring up-to-date plant knowledge with every expansion or hardware and software change throughout the system lifecycle.

Fig. Smart DCS Engineering

Smart SIS Engineering (Module Eng.)

Similar (almost identical) to the DCS application development, modularized application development is executed for Safety, ESD and F&G systems following the OpreX processes and workflows. This includes the use of Smart JB with Universal, Safety N-IO and configurable cabinets. Hardware follows the same application independent process as the DCS and can be shipped as needed for construction. Application development also follows the same modular development process and remote, continuous testing process previously described.

Functional Safety Management (FSM)

FSM is essential for the SIS project execution and it aims to reduce hazardous impact to human life, environment, and property to a socially acceptable risk level throughout a plant’s safety life-cycle. Yokogawa is applying FSM to the realization of Safety Solutions in accordance with the international standards IEC-61508 and IEC-61511. This is achieved by rigorous application of Yokogawa global procedures coupled with independent certification by the internationally respected TÜV Rheinland organization.

Fig. Yokogawa‘s FSM

Commissioning Support Package (F-CSP/PRM CSP)

Early devices and electronic check and site engagement are possible using Yokogawa’s N-IO and Filed – Commissioning Support Package (F-CSP). F-CSP performs N-IO node configuration and Input/Output validation and HART parameter download without the controller present. F-CSP validates the physical side of the field device and IO connection. PRM CSP Commissioning Support Tool can perform loop check automatically for HART devices through field control station. It is the tool supporting the works of connection, loop, range, engineering unit, signal conversion and interlock check for field digital field devices (HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1) during commissioning phase and aims to achieve to:

 

Flexible Binding (F-CSP with AD Suite)

Once the field information is validated by use of the Commissioning Support Package, it is reflected back into the system engineering database. The reflected database automatically binds into the application software. This is known as flexible binding which:

 

 

Process Simulator (LCDS)

Dynamic Process Simulation has evolved over recent years. This has enabled simulation technology and a Life-Cycle Dynamic Simulator (LCDS) to be widely applied. The primary deliverables of LCDS throughout the project life-cycle are:

• Dynamic Process Simulation Model - Development of the process plant dynamic simulation model
• ICSS configurations & integration - Integration of the dynamic process model with an emulation of the automation system configuration
• ICSS Checkout - Testing with pre-defined operating scenarios (start-up, operations, abnormal conditions, alarm management)
• Operator Training – Testing of new ICSS platform, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) validation and competency verification for initial and refresher training

LCDS deliverables can be progressively developed, used, re-used, and enhanced throughout the design & build and operation & maintenance phases of the project.

Foundation for Life-Cycle Management

Once the project has been turned over to the operations team, the OpreX methods provide the foundation for a sustainable plant all of the automation systems in the plant. A sustainable plant is Yokogawa‘s concept to maintain and improve the installed automation system providing a safe, secure, and robust installation at the lowest possible lifecycle cost. For more detail information, please check Sustainable Plant and Yokogawa System Upgrade Solution.