Reliability testing is critical for new component qualification, design change validation, or field failure simulation for root cause analysis. In many cases, with tight project schedules and scarce available resources, some important critical characteristics of a component or subsystem are overlooked. This will potentially result in new failure modes after implementing changes in production. The author will explain how to develop an effective test plan using the 6σ (Six Sigma) problem solving process, IDOV (Identify, Design, Optimize and Validation), to make the testing simple but efficient.
This session will demonstrate a new approach to LIMS implementations eliminates the complexities, excessive customization and lengthy associated validation requirements inherent with legacy LIMS—offering fast, “out-of-the-box” deployment capabilities, no custom coding, easy integration into existing software platforms and enterprise-wide data management capabilities.
Each Accelrys LIMS application comes with Workflow Editors that eliminate traditional software custom-coding processes, enabling your own internal system administrator to deploy needed applications, workflows and procedures using a simple drag-and-drop process and dialog interface.
When finished with the workflow editing, a single mouse click generates a complete validation document for the application, workflow or procedure created. Built-in compliance at the “core technology” level turns qualification/validation into a simple, fast document review with no need for external validation consultants, even in regulated environments.
Reliability testing is critical for new component qualification, design change validation, or field failure simulation for root cause analysis. In many cases, with tight project schedules and scarce available resources, some important critical characteristics of a component or subsystem are overlooked. This will potentially result in new failure modes after implementing changes in production. The author will explain how to develop an effective test plan using the 6σ (Six Sigma) problem solving process, IDOV (Identify, Design, Optimize and Validation), to make the testing simple but efficient.
This session will demonstrate a new approach to LIMS implementations eliminates the complexities, excessive customization and lengthy associated validation requirements inherent with legacy LIMS—offering fast, “out-of-the-box” deployment capabilities, no custom coding, easy integration into existing software platforms and enterprise-wide data management capabilities.
Each Accelrys LIMS application comes with Workflow Editors that eliminate traditional software custom-coding processes, enabling your own internal system administrator to deploy needed applications, workflows and procedures using a simple drag-and-drop process and dialog interface.
When finished with the workflow editing, a single mouse click generates a complete validation document for the application, workflow or procedure created. Built-in compliance at the “core technology” level turns qualification/validation into a simple, fast document review with no need for external validation consultants, even in regulated environments.
Transcat Webinar: :Suitability Of Instruments: Presented By: Howard ZionTranscat
Join us as Howard Zion, Transcat's Director of Service Application Engineering, discusses the process of selecting instruments that are suitable for the measurements on your products or in your manufacturing processes. This webinar, entitled “Suitability of Instruments”, will teach you the different aspects of determining suitability, including:
• Parameter, Range, Resolution, Accuracy?
• How Process Tolerances factor into the decision
• Some new terms: Process Accuracy Ratio (PAR) and Process Uncertainty Ratio (PUR)
• Other factors that can lead to false measurement results: Operator influence, Storage/Handling/Transportation influence, etc.
Test Planning and Test Estimation TechniquesMurageppa-QA
In this Quality Assurance Training session, you will learn about Types of Testing , Test Strategy and Planning, and Test Estimation Techniques. Topic covered in this session are:
• Test Planning,
• Test Estimation Techniques
For more information, about this quality assurance training, visit this link: https://www.mindsmapped.com/courses/quality-assurance/software-testing-training-with-hands-on-project-on-e-commerce-application/
The purpose of "stress" screening such as environmental stress screening (ESS) or highly accelerated stress screening (HASS) is to precipitate failures in weak or defective populations using some load (stress) condition(s) without reducing the required useful life of the product
Simple and Effective Solution for Equipment Calibration, PM (Preventative Maintenance) and OOT (Out of Tolerance) Management. Use Calibration Management Software for increased productivity and meet the compliance requirements for ISO and FDA.
Choosing the Right Calibrator Webinar Presented by Druck BHGE and TranscatTranscat
This informational webinar will discuss:
-Definition of Terms
-Defining a goal and the primary objective of Calibration
-Approach in achieving Calibration goals
-Equipment selection criteria
Calibration of the measuring instrument is the process in which the readings obtained from the instrument are compared with the sub-standards in the laboratory at several points along the scale of the instrument. As per the results obtained from the readings obtained of the instrument and the sub-standards, the curve is plotted. If the instrument is accurate there will be matching of the scales of the instrument and the sub-standard. If there is deviation of the measured value from the instrument against the standard value, the instrument is calibrated to give the correct values.
All the new instruments have to be calibrated against some standard in the very beginning. For the new instrument the scale is marked as per the sub-standards available in the laboratories, which are meant especially for this purpose. After continuous use of the instrument for long periods of time, sometimes it loses its calibration or the scale gets distorted, in such cases the instrument can be calibrated again if it is in good reusable condition.
Even if the instruments in the factory are working in the good condition, it is always advisable to calibrate them from time-to-time to avoid wrong readings of highly critical parameters. This is very important especially in the companies where very high precision jobs are manufactured with high accuracy.
All the measuring instruments for measurement of length, pressure, temperature etc should be calibrated against some standard scale at the regular intervals as specified by the manufacturer. There are different methods or techniques of calibration, which are applied depending on whether it is routine calibration or if it is for special purpose where highly accurate calibration of the instruments is desired. In many cases different methods of calibration are applied for all the individual instruments. No what type of calibrations is being done, all of them are done in the laboratory.
The calibration of the instrument is done in the laboratory against the sub-standard instruments, which are used very rarely for this sole purpose. These sub-standards are kept in highly controlled air-conditioned atmosphere so that there their scale does not change with the external atmospheric changes.
To maintain the accuracy of the sub-standards, they are checked periodically against some standard which is kept in the metrological laboratories under highly secured, safe, clean and air conditioned atmosphere. Finally, standards can be checked against the absolute measurements of the quantity, which the instruments are designed to measure.
NCQC is sharing information about Instrument Calibration and its requirements in organizations. This ppt presentation helps organization and management trainee to understand purpose, importance and requirements of calibration management system.
This presentation gives you a walkthorugh on CTFL module 01.
Covers in detail about-
1. Fundamentals of testing
2. Terminologies in testing
3. Seven testing principles
4. Fundamental test process
Calibration Excellence: Intelligent Application of Smart Technology is Just t...Emerson Exchange
Presented by GSK's Don Brady and Emerson's Richard Barnes at the 2011 Emerson Exchange conference in Nashville, TN USA.
Abstract: The project for an innovative integrated PlantWeb asset and calibration management solution went live in Nov 2010 at GSK’s Cork facility, a primary API production plant. This workshop presents GSK’s Calibration Excellence program and the significant improvements in business operations and management of regulatory compliance that it is delivering in support of GSK’ s world class manufacturing program. This system forms part of the GSK global engineering strategy.
The author has received the GSK Excellence Recognition Award in acknowledgement of the importance and success of this project.
Bjarne Mansson - Risk-based Testing,A Must For Medical Devices - EuroSTAR 2010TEST Huddle
EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference 2010 presentation on Risk-based Testing,A Must For Medical Devices by Bjarne Mansson .
See more at: http://conference.eurostarsoftwaretesting.com/past-presentations/
Application of online data analytics to a continuous process polybutene unitEmerson Exchange
Continuous data analytics may be used to provide an on-line prediction of quality parameters and enable on-line detection of fault conditions. In this workshop, we present the results achieved in extending Lubrizol’s past work with on-line batch analytics to a continuous polybutene process. Information will be presented on how data analytics may be used to improve multiple quality and operational variables. The presentation will include a demonstration of the web interface used in the field trial and a summary of the operational benefits gained during the trial.
Looking to the past to understand the future
To understand fully the future direction of the oil and gas sector here in WA, it is important to consider and recognise the recent history and current challenges being experienced. This history and current challenges formed the first section of the presentation highlighting the scale of expansion of the industry here over the past decade, where we have moved from around 20mtpa LNG to a anticipated output level of some 50mtpa in WA alone, which, when combined with the additional capacity being constructed in QLD and NT will make Australia the world’s largest exporter of LNG by the end of this decade.
Transcat Webinar: :Suitability Of Instruments: Presented By: Howard ZionTranscat
Join us as Howard Zion, Transcat's Director of Service Application Engineering, discusses the process of selecting instruments that are suitable for the measurements on your products or in your manufacturing processes. This webinar, entitled “Suitability of Instruments”, will teach you the different aspects of determining suitability, including:
• Parameter, Range, Resolution, Accuracy?
• How Process Tolerances factor into the decision
• Some new terms: Process Accuracy Ratio (PAR) and Process Uncertainty Ratio (PUR)
• Other factors that can lead to false measurement results: Operator influence, Storage/Handling/Transportation influence, etc.
Test Planning and Test Estimation TechniquesMurageppa-QA
In this Quality Assurance Training session, you will learn about Types of Testing , Test Strategy and Planning, and Test Estimation Techniques. Topic covered in this session are:
• Test Planning,
• Test Estimation Techniques
For more information, about this quality assurance training, visit this link: https://www.mindsmapped.com/courses/quality-assurance/software-testing-training-with-hands-on-project-on-e-commerce-application/
The purpose of "stress" screening such as environmental stress screening (ESS) or highly accelerated stress screening (HASS) is to precipitate failures in weak or defective populations using some load (stress) condition(s) without reducing the required useful life of the product
Simple and Effective Solution for Equipment Calibration, PM (Preventative Maintenance) and OOT (Out of Tolerance) Management. Use Calibration Management Software for increased productivity and meet the compliance requirements for ISO and FDA.
Choosing the Right Calibrator Webinar Presented by Druck BHGE and TranscatTranscat
This informational webinar will discuss:
-Definition of Terms
-Defining a goal and the primary objective of Calibration
-Approach in achieving Calibration goals
-Equipment selection criteria
Calibration of the measuring instrument is the process in which the readings obtained from the instrument are compared with the sub-standards in the laboratory at several points along the scale of the instrument. As per the results obtained from the readings obtained of the instrument and the sub-standards, the curve is plotted. If the instrument is accurate there will be matching of the scales of the instrument and the sub-standard. If there is deviation of the measured value from the instrument against the standard value, the instrument is calibrated to give the correct values.
All the new instruments have to be calibrated against some standard in the very beginning. For the new instrument the scale is marked as per the sub-standards available in the laboratories, which are meant especially for this purpose. After continuous use of the instrument for long periods of time, sometimes it loses its calibration or the scale gets distorted, in such cases the instrument can be calibrated again if it is in good reusable condition.
Even if the instruments in the factory are working in the good condition, it is always advisable to calibrate them from time-to-time to avoid wrong readings of highly critical parameters. This is very important especially in the companies where very high precision jobs are manufactured with high accuracy.
All the measuring instruments for measurement of length, pressure, temperature etc should be calibrated against some standard scale at the regular intervals as specified by the manufacturer. There are different methods or techniques of calibration, which are applied depending on whether it is routine calibration or if it is for special purpose where highly accurate calibration of the instruments is desired. In many cases different methods of calibration are applied for all the individual instruments. No what type of calibrations is being done, all of them are done in the laboratory.
The calibration of the instrument is done in the laboratory against the sub-standard instruments, which are used very rarely for this sole purpose. These sub-standards are kept in highly controlled air-conditioned atmosphere so that there their scale does not change with the external atmospheric changes.
To maintain the accuracy of the sub-standards, they are checked periodically against some standard which is kept in the metrological laboratories under highly secured, safe, clean and air conditioned atmosphere. Finally, standards can be checked against the absolute measurements of the quantity, which the instruments are designed to measure.
NCQC is sharing information about Instrument Calibration and its requirements in organizations. This ppt presentation helps organization and management trainee to understand purpose, importance and requirements of calibration management system.
This presentation gives you a walkthorugh on CTFL module 01.
Covers in detail about-
1. Fundamentals of testing
2. Terminologies in testing
3. Seven testing principles
4. Fundamental test process
Calibration Excellence: Intelligent Application of Smart Technology is Just t...Emerson Exchange
Presented by GSK's Don Brady and Emerson's Richard Barnes at the 2011 Emerson Exchange conference in Nashville, TN USA.
Abstract: The project for an innovative integrated PlantWeb asset and calibration management solution went live in Nov 2010 at GSK’s Cork facility, a primary API production plant. This workshop presents GSK’s Calibration Excellence program and the significant improvements in business operations and management of regulatory compliance that it is delivering in support of GSK’ s world class manufacturing program. This system forms part of the GSK global engineering strategy.
The author has received the GSK Excellence Recognition Award in acknowledgement of the importance and success of this project.
Bjarne Mansson - Risk-based Testing,A Must For Medical Devices - EuroSTAR 2010TEST Huddle
EuroSTAR Software Testing Conference 2010 presentation on Risk-based Testing,A Must For Medical Devices by Bjarne Mansson .
See more at: http://conference.eurostarsoftwaretesting.com/past-presentations/
Application of online data analytics to a continuous process polybutene unitEmerson Exchange
Continuous data analytics may be used to provide an on-line prediction of quality parameters and enable on-line detection of fault conditions. In this workshop, we present the results achieved in extending Lubrizol’s past work with on-line batch analytics to a continuous polybutene process. Information will be presented on how data analytics may be used to improve multiple quality and operational variables. The presentation will include a demonstration of the web interface used in the field trial and a summary of the operational benefits gained during the trial.
Looking to the past to understand the future
To understand fully the future direction of the oil and gas sector here in WA, it is important to consider and recognise the recent history and current challenges being experienced. This history and current challenges formed the first section of the presentation highlighting the scale of expansion of the industry here over the past decade, where we have moved from around 20mtpa LNG to a anticipated output level of some 50mtpa in WA alone, which, when combined with the additional capacity being constructed in QLD and NT will make Australia the world’s largest exporter of LNG by the end of this decade.
Our speaker this week is David Peng. David has more than 25 years of experience in the electronics industry, 15 of which were at EMS companies. At Foxconn, he led 60 R&D teams, and served as a Sony strategy product PM for more than 2 years. David's also led the product management and marketing departments at LiteOn Corp and Jabil Circuit for many years. He has rich knowledge and experience in designing products, marketing promotion, and project management. David has now established SlingX Corp. with his partner, Wade Ho, to share their experiences and contacts to provide quality services and advice to startups and entrepreneurs.
Most lectures tell startups and entrepreneurs they should follow the PLM design processes, but rarely tell them “how” to design a good product. In his talk, David wants to discuss 8 key processes in designing a product from the viewpoint of design and project management.
Webinar | APM Best Practices - Effectively managing the safety lifecycleStork
Effectively managing the safety lifecycle requires teamwork between multiple disciplines, departments and companies, but it shouldn’t require multiple solutions. See how you can consolidate the entire safety lifecycle into a streamlined solution ensuring risk is reduced, instrumented systems are available and compliance requirements are met. The “cradle to grave” lifecycle approach that is enabled by the APM Safety work process provides visibility across the organization to what teams are doing, and how well their doing it.
In this third webinar in a series about APM, Stork, SOCAR Turkey and GE Digital share their insights on process safety best practices, from various perspectives: the process, the solution and the culture.
Speaker: Dr Jinzhu Xia, Head Consultant, Marine, Granherne, Australia
Date: Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Hosted by: WA Oil & Gas Facilities Group a co-venture between Engineers Australia and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
The EPCM of writing tenders: How engineers can successfully build compelling ...Engineers Australia
Date: Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Presenters: David Lunn BEng, MBA and Nigel Dennis BEng, MBA, GAICD Joint owners and directors of Bid Write Pty Ltd
Hosted by: WA Oil & Gas Facilities Group a co-venture between Engineers Australia and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
8. 1. Why Assess the Risk ?
Any assessment of risk must include both ‘likelihood’ and
‘consequence’ factors
Arc Flash Evaluation provides a measure for ‘consequence’ of
arcing faults
A physical condition assessment of the switchgear can
provide a measure of ‘likelihood’ of arcing faults occurring
Combining arc flash evaluation and physical condition
assessment can help determine overall risk.
9. 1. Why Assess the Risk ?
Arc Flash Exposure Consequence
Arc Flash
Probability Minor Moderate Major Severe Critical
Moderate High Extreme Extreme Extreme
Most Likely
Moderate High High Extreme Extreme
More Likely
Low Moderate High High Extreme
Likely
Low Low Moderate High High
Unlikely
Low Low Low Moderate Moderate
Very Unlikely
10. 2. Condition Assessment Overview
SKM currently use a simple methodology for
condition assessment of multiple SwBds:
visual inspection of the switchboard and environment,
Review of operating history, maintenance records &
drawings
Interview of responsible site personnel
Allows multiple SwBds to be assessed and
ranked quickly.
13. 3. Assessment Tool Features
Desirable Protocol Considerations:
Must allow for visual inspection only
Simple identifiable checklist items
Minimal interpretation confusion
Easy criteria evaluation
Simplified item scoring
Score to include weighting for important items/elements.
Note: This is Not an exact science. Can be Tailored
14. 3. Condition Assessment Audit Protocol
Criteria Scoring
– Three level process:
1. Criteria Element compliance score: 0, 1, 2; (best to worst)
2. Criteria Element weighting multiplier: 0% to 100%;
3. Weighted compliance score totalled for each switchboard;
– Possible scoring range: 0 to 200.
Example Critical weighting criteria:
• Age 15%
• System/Design Fault 15%
• Failure History 10%
• Loading 5%
• Spares Availability 5%
• Balance 54 Elements 50%
17. 4. Risk Assessment Outcomes
SwBd condition “Likelihood” now quantified as a numerical
value
Multiple SwBd condition values can now be compared and
ranked for attention.
Condition “Likelihood” and arc flash “Consequence” can
now be combined into a Risk Matrix for mitigation
planning.
The actual task can now also be considered vs the “risk”
23. 2. Management Decision
Progressive replacement or upgrade of all suspect swbds.
Highest risk boards to be identified for schedule &
finance
Safety & Condition Assessments to be undertaken
• Stage 1 ‐ Physical condition assessment (Likelihood)
• Stage 2 ‐ Arc Flash assessment (Consequences)
Assess for condition/safety/reliability NOT life extension
24. 3. Stage 1 ‐ Audit Protocol Agreed
Criteria and Checklists developed based on:
Past experience of switchgear and minerals processing
Recent condition audits for similar process site
Knowledge of client requirements
Main Protocol Considerations:
150+ switchboards, 12 week time frame
Multiple rotating inspection teams
Must allow for visual inspection only
Simple identifiable checklist items
Minimal interpretation confusion
Easy criteria evaluation with simplified scoring
Weighted scoring for critical items/elements.
25. 3. Stage 1 ‐ Audit Protocol Agreed
This matched the capability of the in‐house Assessment model
Minor Changes made:
Check Lists were refined to suit client preferences
Plant Criticality factor included
Priority Ranking for Condition Assessment modified
26. 3. Stage 1 ‐ Audit Protocol Agreed
Client Preferred Condition Priority Ranking
• Group A – Unacceptable safety/commercial issues – replacement 0‐2yrs.
• Group B – Major commercial/safety risk issues – replacement 2‐5yrs.
• Group C – Minor commercial/safety risk issues – replacement 5yrs +.
• Group D – Safe to operate, but not arc fault contained. Address by risk
mitigation.
• Group E – Safe to operate, no upgrade works required.
30. 3. Stage 1 ‐ Audit Completed
What did we find ?
Condition Assessment Summary:
– Switchboards inspected 174
– Priority group A 0‐2yrs 37
– Priority group B 2‐5yrs 58
– Priority group C 5+ yrs 56
– Priority group D mitigation 22
– Priority group E safe 0
– Non grouped decomm 1
– High Thermally loaded >80% 3
– High Fault level >90% 32
– High Fault level >100% 17
32. 4. Stage 2 ‐ Arc Flash Evaluation Results
Safe working distance without PPE 6.0 m for 92% of switchboards
13 Switchboards unsafe to approach at more than 10m without PPE.
(probable accuracy limitations)
Note 1: Assumes primary protection operates correctly
(Otherwise Double Jeopardy Rating Applies)
Note 2: Assumes live bus work or power terminals are exposed.
Note 3: IEEE 1584 has accuracy limitations
33. 5. Arc Flash Critical Learning’s
Critical Learning from Arc Flash studies for PPE Consideration:
Category 3 (25 Cal) PPE adequate for approximately 80% of all
switchboards at 500mm.
Specified ratings for some swbds assume normal operating configuration.
(but care required)
Most common personnel injury due to Arc Flash is to face, arms and
hands.
LV arc faults are just as dangerous as HV faults
34. 6. Risk Assessment Outcomes
The following outcomes have been achieved to date:
All Client swbds audited for condition & arc flash hazards.
Prioritised upgrade list prepared for funding & scheduling.
Dedicated Switchboards Project Team established
Several high risk switchboards already replaced
Others in process
Five year plan in place with forward funding
35. 6. Risk Assessment Outcomes
Short term mitigation for 11 Cat 4+ swbds implemented
to reduce arcing time or current:
Enabled/adjusted high set element (instantaneous element) to trip
for the calculated Arcing current
Changed out relays in some instances with relays having a ‘hi‐set’
element.
Modified system configuration to reduce parallel feeds
Note: Protection setting mods for max arc flash protection
can reduce reliability of supply by limiting grading.
36. 6. Risk Assessment Outcomes
Action profile raised with workforce.
Increase control of unauthorised access
Flame Resistant clothing trialled by volunteers
PPE Workshops undertaken
• Cat 2 FR clothing made standard for all EW’s
• Arc flash records to be strictly maintained
• Short form records to be located in subs
• Isolations to be implemented in accordance to risk
• Preferred signage for swbds agreed
• Training program was developed
37. 6. Risk Assessment Outcomes
Consequence
Probability Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Severe
Cat 0 Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4
Group A (0-2 Yrs) Moderate High Extreme Extreme Extreme
Group B (2-5 Yrs) Moderate High High Extreme Extreme
Group C (5+ Yrs) Low Moderate High High Extreme
Group D (Mitigate) Low Low Moderate High High
Group E (Safe) Low Low Low Moderate Moderate
40. Case Discussion
Was this an accident waiting to happen or “Just one of those things” ??
41. Case Discussion
• What have YOU done?
• What could YOU do on
your site?
42. Case Discussion
Poor Capability Poor Regulatory Compliance
Thermal and magnetic stresses Arc fault containment design
Containment of arcing fault Safety interlocks
Switchroom clearances
Poor Operability (User Safe working environment
Interface)
Manual racking and/or spring
charging Residual Risk Uncommunicated
Open panel access requirement Was arc flash energy considered ?
Was residual risk of containment
communicated ?
Poor Maintenance
Adequate PPE and signage
What went wrong and why ?
Procedures
Why was breaker fault not
discovered and repaired ?