1. Introduction
This article describes how, using modern tools such as Many events, without proper planning, can have
Risk unreasonable levels of risk. However, By applying risk
SimulationX, and models of control systems can be Definition management strategies, you can reduce the risk to an
acceptable level
used to perform evaluations of a Brown Field site in Activities in this category contain unacceptable levels of
order to predict potential system failures before they risk, including catastrophic and critical injuries that are
likely to occur, and/or serious environment
occur. Extremely
E high risk
repercussions. Organisations should consider whether
they should eliminate or modify activities that still have
an "E" rating after applying all reasonable risk
The fundamental objective in performing an evaluation management strategies
of the production control system with a simulation tool Activities in this category contain potentially serious risks
that are likely to occur. Application of proactive risk
is to ensure that the behaviour of the integrated H High Risk management strategies to reduce the risk is advised.
Organisations should consider ways to modify or
system will meet the acceptance criteria as stated in eliminate unacceptable risks
the relevant ISO documents, as well as those specified Moderate
Activities in this category contain some levels of risks that
Consequence
Performance
Degradation
Probability
Severity
Risk
Risk
failures in a control system
Can potential failures be identified by simulation?
Increased pressure
that has changed
characteristics
Safety, Loss of
recovery time
Level of input
Describe the
control etc.
operability,
equipment
Specific
system
fails to stroke
Minor
Minor
Likely
open
3. Where to start
All control systems have initial simulation and analysis
Loss of Production
Supply pressure
decay until DCV
Major Leakage
fails to stroke
Critical
open
High
Loss of Production
to stroke open
occurs
Minor
Likely
SCM
Low
Catastrophic E E H H M
An in-depth study of the field is now conducted, with
Critical E H H M L particular attention to detail with regard to the sub
Significant H M M L L components individual degradation, including fatigue,
and life cycle characteristic changes. Another key input
Minor M L L L L
factor is live feedback data collected from the field.
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Historically, this has proved to be a challenge to obtain, Following these simulation runs, the results can be
but is already being produced by the system but needs plotted on a graph, along with the results obtained
to be actively recorded. Critically, this data provides from the baseline system analysis. From this, the
information which can give an indication of premature results can be extrapolated into trend lines. These
failures in the system, component operation and trend lines help in identifying potential modes of
performance behaviour, and overall system leakages. failure before they occur, minimizing the effects of an
unscheduled production loss.
4. SimulationX Model
The following plot illustrates a typical 5 Xmas tree
An example of part of a system model of the in
hydraulic actuator operation, and how different
SimulationX is shown below.
leakage points interact with the safe operation of the
DCVs as the system leakage deteriorates over time.
5. Trend Analysis
Initially, sensitivity runs are performed based on given
weak point inputs such as hydraulic leaks, friction
losses, accumulator pre-charge decay, and connector It should be noted that this work is unique to each
failure. This will establish performance consequences field, although the process is hereditary.
such as;