As infrastructure gets old and outdated, it must be modernized and upgraded to ensure operational efficiency and safety. In this project that took place in Catalina Island, we worked in partnership with a General Contractor to upgrade instrumentation at 11 remote sites.

The upgrades were highly important since outdated instrumentation hinders data collection and process control which makes it difficult to be compliant with safety standards and regulations. The following were not operating to their full potential:

• Transmitters were at their “end-of-life” cycle.
• The SCADA System was becoming obsolete.
• Additional historization was needed for proper monitoring and data acquisition.

 

Key Players In This Project:

• ICAD Automation (Systems Integrator)

• Lighthouse Electrical (Electrical Contractor)

• General Contractor

• Mechanical Contractor

 

Collaborative Approach

This project required extensive assessment, planning, and collaboration between all key players. The synergy between teams ensured a seamless implementation.

The tasks were as follows:

• Equipment was mobilized to remote sites.
• Coordination with the General Contractor’s workflow.
• Mechanical contractors installed new plumbing and instrumentation.
• Electrical Contractor (Lighthouse Electrical) installed all cable and conduit.
• ICAD’s tasks:
  • • Validated instrumentation (flow transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow totalizers, ratio controllers).
    • Modified local program logic for additional monitoring and alarms.
    • Installed Advantech Panel PC.
    • Installed new server for SQL database management.
    • Updated Wonderware monitoring, alarming, and historization.
    • Validated holistic system operation with contracted CSR.
• We co-developed the Operation and Maintenance Manual (O&M) with the General Contractor.
• We provided on-site training for the operator, ensuring a smooth transition and addressing any concerns promptly.

Results

The experience, structured collaboration, and innovative solutions from all the key players resulted in the following:

• Updated instrumentation accuracy to meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Increased life expectancy of the control system.
• New alarming for improved maintenance response time.
• Additional monitoring and historization for preventative maintenance.
• Real-time data availability improved decision-making.
• Interdisciplinary coordination for holistic project success and customer satisfaction.

 

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