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Emerson
Process Management, Hydrocarbon and Energy Industry Center, has provided
commissioning services for over 30 years. Our software tool, Quality
Control for Construction and Commissioning (QC3), was developed to
meet our customers’ requirements for improved commissioning
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The
Challenge |
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Plant
commissioning is often incomplete due to poorly documented processes,
inconsistent practices, and inefficient project scheduling. Without
clearly defined procedures and consistent, hard-copy verification
of the completed work, commissioning projects are often delayed during
startup. |
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The
Solution |
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QC3
eliminates the guesswork of traditional commissioning initiatives
by providing standardized inspection/commissioning procedures, which
are completed electronically using a personal digital assistant
(PDA). Progress reports are generated immediately upon synchronization
of the PDA.
The functionality
features of QC3 include: |
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•check
list creation—digital signatures are captured using the PDA
to sign off completed items; completed check lists can be “beamed”
to other users |
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•deficiencies
record—digital photographs are captured with the PDA and synchronized
to the database; voice memos can also be captured to add clarity |
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•attachment
inclusion—photographs are attached by device type, system, or
tag; other attachments can include hazard and operability (HAZOP),
Microsoft Word, Excel, or commissioning procedure documents |
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•audit
capability—PDAs are used to audit quality assurance (QA) documentation |
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•synchronization—to
eliminate manual data entry, all as-built data, digital images, and
test results are synchronized
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The
Benefits |
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QC3
is a proven, comprehensive tool that benefits construction and commissioning
projects of any size by:
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fast, easy access to equipment information |
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data integrity |
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project quality assurance |
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the project audit trail•reducing the project reporting time•reducing
startup costs and delays |
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Technology
Expertise
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ExpertiseQC3
is a Microsoft SQL Server database tool that supports multiple users
and access levels. It is compatible with PDAs for quick and convenient
data collection. Synchronization of data between the field and office
is made easy via the Internet. This user-friendly application performs
construction and commissioning functions, such as: QC3 also retains
historical information and comments for future maintenance activities.QC3
provides sophisticated project reporting functions. At the click of
a button, our customers can generate system and area status reports.
These are easily e-mailed using Adobe PDF Writer. QC3 also allows
access to reports, based on personnel level. For example, construction
and commissioning schedulers can be given read-only access to status
reports, while managers can quickly and easily create progress reports
at any time. |
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commissioning person-hour estimates |
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•producing
commissioning check lists |
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•providing
consistent, timely status reports |
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•generating
standardized documentation |
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•maintaining
a current history of each activity |
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•allowing
migration of data into maintenance management programs, such as SAP,JD
Edwards, and INtools |
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QC3
ensures due diligence by providing a comprehensive corporate audit
trail. Equipment deficiencies are rated by level of criticality and
tracked through to signoff. Quality control (QC) packages contain
all relevant documents, such as piping and instrumentation drawings
(P&IDs), location drawings, loop drawings, datasheets, and QC
checklists. |
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QC3
provides sophisticated project reporting functions. At the click of
a button, our customers can generate system and area status reports.
These are easily e-mailed using Adobe PDF Writer. QC3 also allows
access to reports, based on personnel level. For example, construction
and commissioning schedulers can be given read-only access to status
reports, while managers can quickly and easily create progress reports
at any time. |
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Satisfied
Customers
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A
partial list of satisfied QC3 customers includes: |
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•NOVA
Chemicals Corporation |
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•Suncor
Energy |
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•Syncrude
Canada |
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