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P1 Initial Release For EAM application v.R3 Sept 6, 2014 KSP PS
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________________ 4
1.1 Intended Audience ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Reference Publications ..................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 EAM Application Documentation ....................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Product Data Sheets .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 White Papers and Sales Information ................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Introduction to EAM Solution ............................................................................................. 5
1.4 Glossary ............................................................................................................................ 7
1 INTRODUCTION
This document provides guidelines to help users successfully plan, implement, and
use Essential Asset Monitoring applications. This guide also contains information on
application types and their architectures, licensing requirements, and general
planning considerations.
- Installation Guide
- Configuration Guide
- User Manual
Access to the EAM demos and documentation is provided for Emerson or Local
Business Partner employees. Access requires a valid Emerson Active Directory
account. You may request access to these files by sending an email to:
EAM.Support@Emerson.com.
EAM:
https://sales.emersonprocess.com/IndustriesandApplications/IndustrySolutionsPacka
ges/Pages/Essential-Asset-Monitoring.aspx
Pumps:
http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20Central%20Web%20Doc
uments/PumpsREF_CustFlyer.pdf
Blowers:
http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20Central%20Web%20Doc
uments/BlowersREF_CustFlyer.pdf
Heat Exchangers:
http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20Central%20Web%20Doc
uments/HeatExchangersREF_CustFlyer.pdf
http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20Central%20Web%20Doc
uments/Ache-REF_CustFlyer.pdf
Compressors:
http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20Central%20Web%20Doc
uments/CompressorsREF_CustFlyer.pdf
Cooling Towers:
http://www2.emersonprocess.com/siteadmincenter/PM%20Central%20Web%20Doc
uments/CoolingTowersREF_CustFlyer.pdf
EAM software modules are currently available for the following asset types:
- Pumps
- Blowers
- Cooling Towers
Each of the EAM modules uses a common look and feel for the standard User
Interface. Each module is designed for the maximum potential instrumentation
possible, but a user can select which inputs are available (based on which faults
they need to detect) and the system will automatically disable the calculations that
are not required.
1.4 Glossary
Term Definition
2 SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS
2.1 EAM Application Overview
EAM applications are designed to continuously monitor the health of industrial
assets by combining both process and equipment data in a patent-pending approach.
The EAM Suite is built on Emerson’s AMS Asset Graphics (AG) platform. AG
typically runs on a dedicated PC or Server with the EAM application engine scanning
the measurements, running the logic and setting alerts and statuses. The AG
platform has been designed to easily integrate with the existing control system at a
customer site using OPC.
Using the built-in OPC client in AMS AG, the EAM applications read the field
instrument data over OPC communication. This data is then processed to generate
alarms, alerts, KPIs and asset Health as indicated in the flowchart below (Figure 2-1).
Statistical Alarms
for Vibration
EAM Functional Flowchart
Static & Dynamic
Record Calculate Process Alarms
Process &
Baselines & Alarm
Vibration Data
Signatures Limits
Process Alerts
Performance Indices
Health Calculation
Data Trending
Data Exporting
Events Logging
Figure 2-1
EAM Functional Flowchart
These modules are licensed on a per-asset basis with volume discounts starting at 5
of more. A description of each is provided below. Further material can be found on
the Emerson Global Sales Portal.
Figure 2-2
EAM Pump Process Overview
This module is designed to monitor the health of centrifugal pumps, in essentially any
type of service. It uses vibration sensors on the pump and motor, combined with
process data on the flow, suction and discharge pressures and seal flush system to
detect when one of the parameters is outside it’s expected operating range and
detects faults like bearing or alignment issues, cavitation, plugged suction strainers,
hydrocarbon leaks and seal flush problems.
https://sales.emersonprocess.com/IndustriesandApplications/IndustrySolutionsPacka
ges/Pages/Pump-Health-Monitoring.aspx
Figure 2-3
EAM Heat Exchanger Process Overview
EAM for heat exchangers is designed primarily for shell-and-tube heat exchangers,
although other types (e.g. plate, seawater) have been considered. The application
utilizes the process flows, inlet and outlet temperatures to calculate exchanger duty,
fouling factor and degradation cost. In addition the application utilizes differential
pressure to assist with predicting when the exchanger will need cleaning.
https://sales.emersonprocess.com/IndustriesandApplications/IndustrySolutionsPacka
ges/Pages/Essential-Asset-Monitoring---Heat-Exchangers.aspx
2.1.3 Blower
Figure 2-4
EAM Blower Process Overview
The EAM module for blowers uses vibration sensors on the fan and motor as well as
air pressure and louver positions to detect fan blade imbalance, bearing defects,
lubrication issues, resonance speed, and malfunctioning louver drive. Health is
derived from the active alerts and distance from maximum vibration limits.
https://sales.emersonprocess.com/IndustriesandApplications/IndustrySolutionsPacka
ges/Pages/Essential-Asset-Monitoring---Blowers.aspx
2.1.4 Compressor
Figure 2-5
EAM Compressor Process Overview
https://sales.emersonprocess.com/IndustriesandApplications/IndustrySolutionsPacka
ges/Pages/Essential-Asset-Monitoring---Compressor.aspx
Figure 2-6
EAM ACHE Process Overview
The Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger (ACHE) module of the EAM suite monitors both the
fan and the thermodynamic performance of these assets. For ACHE, the system
monitors for fan imbalance, louver defects, resonance speeds, bearing, lubrication
and alignment issues, exchanger fouling, and damaged heat exchanger surfaces.
https://sales.emersonprocess.com/IndustriesandApplications/IndustrySolutionsPacka
ges/Pages/Essential-Asset-Monitoring-Air-Cooled-Heat-Exchangers.aspx
Figure 2-7
EAM Cooling Tower Process Overview
https://sales.emersonprocess.com/IndustriesandApplications/IndustrySolutionsPacka
ges/Pages/Essential-Asset-Monitoring---Cooling-Towers.aspx
Figure 2-8
Typical EAM Architecture at site
Figure 2-8 shows the basic architecture of a typical EAM application. As shown, the
source of OPC data for the EAM application could be the wireless gateway or the
OPC server in the local DCS, PLC or historian. The Blue line indicates the data flow
from the wired transmitters and the Green line indicates data flow for the wireless
transmitters.
The EAM application is designed to read data from DA (Data Access) type OPC
server which can feed a continuous stream of data. The application also reads
instrument health status of the individual data point along with its process value. The
health status is then indicated on the user interface of the EAM application and used
in the fault detection logic and asset health.
Using the built in OPC client in AMS AG, it is possible to read data from multiple OPC
servers simultaneously.
Figure 2-9
EAM Architecture for Thin Client Multiuser Approach
2.3.1.1 Prerequisites
4. The thin clients must be able to connect to the master station through a remote
desktop connection.
Similar to the previous approach, the number of clients that could be connected to
Master station is limited to 31.
Figure 2-10
EAM Architecture for Thick Client Multiuser Approach
2.3.2.1 Prerequisites
1. AMS AG platform needs to be installed on the Master station as well as all the
client stations.
2. The client PC’s need to have direct network access to the Master station through
the firewall.
The total number of clients (thick and thin) is licensed by concurrent user and is
limited to 31.
Figure 2-11
EAM Architecture for Hybrid Multiuser Approach
Note: When it comes to selecting one of the above mentioned approaches, following
factors are to be considered
1. Need for running the EAM application remotely (from the plant LAN or higher
level LANs)
With thin client approach, the EAM application could be run on lower grade machines
(not need of workstation grade machines). However the customer needs to put more
investment in the EAM master station (terminal server license, Server grade OS etc)
In case of thick client approach, the Master station could be as simple as the thick
client (workstation grade machine), however the client machines should satisfy the
minimum specifications mentioned in Section 2.4.2.
Configuration
Table 1
AMS AG License Specifications
License Specification
Sets the database element size to accommodate all the
System Size
assets to be monitored
Number of concurrent users supported in case of
Simultaneous Users
multiuser environment. (Refer to Section 2.3)
Runtime Program
Multilanguage Required for Multilanguage texts on the user interface
Required only in case of Multiuser environment. (Refer to
Floating License
Section 2.3 for details)
Required only in case of Multiuser environment. (Refer to
Network
Section 2.3 for details)
Required for sharing the EAM data with DCS/PLC. E.g.
OPC Server
EAM alerts in DeltaV (Refer to Section 3.1 for details)
OPC Editor Required for editing/creating OPC client tables
Table 2
Machine Specifications
Table 3 lists the software prerequisites that need to be installed on the EAM Master
station.
Table 3
Software Prerequisites for EAM Master Station
Table 4
Software Prerequisites for EAM Thick clients
There are no separate prerequisites required for the EAM thin clients except the
ability to connect remotely to the master station.
NOTE: As mentioned above, the EAM modules have been designed to allow
the maximum level of instrumentation that might ever be needed to detect a
fault or health condition for that type of asset. We recognize that not all assets
will have (or need) all the measurements that are possible. Each asset has a
“Fault Matrix” that is reflected in the Bill of Material tool on their respective
Emerson Sales Portal Page. These fault matrices define which inputs are
required to detect which faults. Using this tool, an Emerson representative can
work with customers to define which faults are important and, therefore, the
required measurements to support them.
For reference, the fault matrix and specification form for each asset is provided in
Appendix A. The reader is recommended to get the latest versions from the
referenced websites above.
3 SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
In a typical scenario, EAM application users might include operators, maintenance
technicians and reliability personnel as well as process engineers and operations
managers. As a result, the EAM solution is designed to be easily integrated with an
existing DCS or process historian using the built-in OPC server. The AMS AG
system can be treated as a “black box”, performing the calculations and writing the
results back to the customer’s DCS and historian. Using this approach, EAM
graphics and displays can be replicated in the same User Interface (UI) environment
already in use at the site separately. In many systems, including DeltaV, Ovation
and PI, the UI can be setup to launch a remote session on the AMS AG Master
server, giving the user direct access to the EAM displays, trends and functions. It
should be recognized that integration with an external system requires additional
engineering to develop, install and commission. For Emerson platforms, we make
the job easier using an EAM integration library that is provided with the EAM project
software. Further description is provided below.
Each of the assets will have its own class module and graphic that goes with it. A
user guide provides step-by-step instruction on how to clone, configure and setup the
EAM functions in a DeltaV environment. The EAM outputs are simply mapped to the
DeltaV landing modules, and linked to the graphic templates and faceplates provided
with the software. The EAM Class Library and an example landing module is shown
in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-1
DeltaV Interface Module Library
Figure 3-2
EAM Blower Interface Module
An example DeltaV graphic that is delivered with the EAM-Blower module is provided
in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
EAM Process Graphic in DeltaV
The DeltaV software library also includes a custom faceplate to acknowledge alerts,
open the standard process graphic display and launch a remote window into the
EAM AG Server. An example architecture diagram for this scenario is provided in
Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
Integrating EAM with DeltaV
As shown in the Figure 3-4, the EAM data is sent to DeltaV using the OPC
communication. This data is displayed on operator consoles using the standard
DeltaV graphics designed for EAM applications. In this environment, the DeltaV
operator can monitor the health and asset KPI’s from the EAM application in a read-
only mode.
To get more detail on a particular asset, a DeltaV operator connects to the EAM
station through a remote desktop connection. Access to the EAM application is
required to take some actions such as capturing a baseline, acknowledging EAM
alerts, setting the asset in/out of service, etc.
4 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
4.1 Application Support
The EAM Suite and the AMS AG platform is supported after the sale through the
Emerson Global Service Center (GSC). Sales support questions can be directed to
AskAO@Emerson.com. Technical questions can be directed to
EAM.Support@Emerson.com.
The EAM application preserves all the user configured data in the Project folder and
reloads when the application is restarted. If the system is compromised, reinstall
AMS AG, copy the backup Project folder to the AMS AG folder and the system can
be restarted as normal.
Appendix A
EAM
Fault Matrices