Key Considerations for Scoping Reinstrumentation ProjectsYokogawa1
This document discusses key considerations for scoping reinstrumentation projects. It identifies the top three drivers as obsolescence of automation components, safety and industry regulations, and enabling operational excellence. Specific challenges around an aging workforce and process control are also examined. The document provides a six-step approach to successful reinstrumentation projects that includes field surveys, implementation of best practices, and identifying the project scope while reusing existing infrastructure where possible.
This document from Operation Technology, Inc. provides an overview of arc flash hazards and guidelines for performing arc flash studies and calculations. The key points covered include: the causes and effects of arc flash incidents; relevant industry standards like IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E; OSHA regulations regarding electrical safety; and the steps involved in performing an accurate arc flash study, including system modeling, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination. Proper execution of an arc flash study requires thorough field verification of equipment and settings.
The document discusses using machine learning and Cortana Intelligence Suite components to help manufacturers better predict failures in assembly lines before they occur by analyzing historic manufacturing data, measurements from existing test systems, and domain knowledge to identify errors, slowdowns, and potential failures that can then be addressed proactively to improve productivity and product quality. It provides an overview of how predictive maintenance and quality assurance processes can utilize machine learning to analyze data from different stages of the manufacturing pipeline to predict failures at an early stage.
Securing your supply chain from counterfeit parts through real time electroni...OptimalPlus
This document discusses securing supply chains from counterfeit parts through electronic chip traceability. It notes that modern supply chains are complex, with devices moving globally and needing authentication when in use. By 2020, there will be over 50 billion internet of things devices in supply chains that need to be authenticated. The document proposes Optimal+'s solution to authenticate chips using electronic chip IDs collected during testing and stored in their database. This would allow traceability across the supply chain from foundries to contract manufacturers to original equipment manufacturers. They seek design partners to pilot the solution and provide feedback.
The document provides a curriculum vitae for Noor Ali Syarifudin, including personal details, educational background, training courses completed, employment history, technical skills and experience, and language skills. It summarizes his almost 13 years of experience in inspection, engineering, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and supervision roles for electrical, instrumentation, and telecommunications systems for major oil and gas projects. It also lists his technical skills and software knowledge, as well as employment history with companies like Technip, Total E&P Indonesie, and PT. RPE project working on projects in Indonesia, Thailand, and other locations.
Wuderlich Malec Engineering - Modular ConstructionJoel Gil
The document discusses the advantages of modular construction for reducing construction costs and schedules. It presents a case study showing that modular construction using prefabricated, pre-tested electrical control enclosures can reduce total project costs by 48% and shorten the project schedule by 16 working days compared to traditional on-site construction methods. The modular approach improves quality, increases safety, and reduces risks by performing complex integration and testing off-site in a controlled factory environment before delivery.
2008 Asts Technical Paper Protocol Aware Ate SubmittedEric Larson
1. Modern semiconductor devices often behave in a non-deterministic manner during testing on automatic test equipment (ATE) due to the use of asynchronous IP blocks and industry standard protocols.
2. Current ATE architectures assume deterministic behavior and have difficulty handling variations in timing and output order, resulting in long test times and inadequate fault coverage.
3. A proposed solution is a protocol aware ATE that can natively emulate real-time chip I/O at the protocol level, enabling more complete functional testing similar to "mission mode" operation.
Key Considerations for Scoping Reinstrumentation ProjectsYokogawa1
This document discusses key considerations for scoping reinstrumentation projects. It identifies the top three drivers as obsolescence of automation components, safety and industry regulations, and enabling operational excellence. Specific challenges around an aging workforce and process control are also examined. The document provides a six-step approach to successful reinstrumentation projects that includes field surveys, implementation of best practices, and identifying the project scope while reusing existing infrastructure where possible.
This document from Operation Technology, Inc. provides an overview of arc flash hazards and guidelines for performing arc flash studies and calculations. The key points covered include: the causes and effects of arc flash incidents; relevant industry standards like IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E; OSHA regulations regarding electrical safety; and the steps involved in performing an accurate arc flash study, including system modeling, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination. Proper execution of an arc flash study requires thorough field verification of equipment and settings.
The document discusses using machine learning and Cortana Intelligence Suite components to help manufacturers better predict failures in assembly lines before they occur by analyzing historic manufacturing data, measurements from existing test systems, and domain knowledge to identify errors, slowdowns, and potential failures that can then be addressed proactively to improve productivity and product quality. It provides an overview of how predictive maintenance and quality assurance processes can utilize machine learning to analyze data from different stages of the manufacturing pipeline to predict failures at an early stage.
Securing your supply chain from counterfeit parts through real time electroni...OptimalPlus
This document discusses securing supply chains from counterfeit parts through electronic chip traceability. It notes that modern supply chains are complex, with devices moving globally and needing authentication when in use. By 2020, there will be over 50 billion internet of things devices in supply chains that need to be authenticated. The document proposes Optimal+'s solution to authenticate chips using electronic chip IDs collected during testing and stored in their database. This would allow traceability across the supply chain from foundries to contract manufacturers to original equipment manufacturers. They seek design partners to pilot the solution and provide feedback.
The document provides a curriculum vitae for Noor Ali Syarifudin, including personal details, educational background, training courses completed, employment history, technical skills and experience, and language skills. It summarizes his almost 13 years of experience in inspection, engineering, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and supervision roles for electrical, instrumentation, and telecommunications systems for major oil and gas projects. It also lists his technical skills and software knowledge, as well as employment history with companies like Technip, Total E&P Indonesie, and PT. RPE project working on projects in Indonesia, Thailand, and other locations.
Wuderlich Malec Engineering - Modular ConstructionJoel Gil
The document discusses the advantages of modular construction for reducing construction costs and schedules. It presents a case study showing that modular construction using prefabricated, pre-tested electrical control enclosures can reduce total project costs by 48% and shorten the project schedule by 16 working days compared to traditional on-site construction methods. The modular approach improves quality, increases safety, and reduces risks by performing complex integration and testing off-site in a controlled factory environment before delivery.
2008 Asts Technical Paper Protocol Aware Ate SubmittedEric Larson
1. Modern semiconductor devices often behave in a non-deterministic manner during testing on automatic test equipment (ATE) due to the use of asynchronous IP blocks and industry standard protocols.
2. Current ATE architectures assume deterministic behavior and have difficulty handling variations in timing and output order, resulting in long test times and inadequate fault coverage.
3. A proposed solution is a protocol aware ATE that can natively emulate real-time chip I/O at the protocol level, enabling more complete functional testing similar to "mission mode" operation.
Why you should conduct electrical preventive maintenanceHeather Jarmusz
MKD Electric walks you through why you should conduct regular electrical preventive maintenance. Learn about the risk and benefits of staying NFPA 70E compliant.
Contact us today to start your electrical maintenance program: info@mkdelectric.com | 847-608-8244 | mkdelectric.com
IRJET - Automated Monitoring Test Rig for Circuit Breaker OperationIRJET Journal
1) The document describes an automated monitoring system for circuit breakers that records voltage, current, and switching time data.
2) The system uses a microprocessor, sensors, and wireless communication to acquire and transmit data from multiple circuit breakers to a central computer for analysis.
3) Analyzing circuit breaker operation data and the sequence of events during faults can help evaluate breaker performance, detect issues, and ensure the power system's topology and protection operate as intended.
Jason Lowe is an experienced instrument technician and controls engineer with over 30 years of experience in power generation and petrochemical industries. He has extensive experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting various control systems including Mark VI, Cimplicity, IFix, Wonderware and others. He is skilled at maintaining, calibrating, and repairing electronic process control equipment, instruments, and electrical systems.
This document provides an overview of electrical distribution maintenance services. It discusses the importance of maintaining electrical distribution (ED) equipment to ensure safety, service continuity, energy efficiency, efficient spare parts management, and maximizing the lifespan of equipment. The document outlines different maintenance strategies including reactive, preventive, on-site condition, and predictive maintenance. It also describes Schneider Electric's maintenance services and proprietary diagnostic tools. The remainder of the document provides recommendations for maintenance activities specific to medium voltage, protection relays, transformers, and low voltage equipment.
Introduction to Functional Safety and SIL CertificationISA Boston Section
This overview session will acquaint attendees with the key concepts in the IEC 61508 standard for functional safety of electrical/electronic and programmable electronic systems. An introduction is provided to safety integrity levels (SIL), the safety lifecycle and the requirements needed to achieve a functional safety certificate. Information will be provided on documentation requirements and an introduction to the basic objectives of product design for functional safety.
Vijay Persaud has over 20 years of experience in electronic system testing and engineering. He has worked as an engineering technician for Harris Corporation testing F-35 communication systems and other wireless products. Prior to that, he worked as an engineering technician for DRS Tactical Systems building prototypes, testing systems, and providing field support. He has a background in cellular technologies and experience testing systems for vibration and temperature.
Case study of dcs upgrade how to reduce stress during executionJohn Kingsley
iFluids Engineering ICS / DCS / SCADA Engineering Design, Procurement, Integration, Testing, Commissioning & Troubleshooting Services
Article Source: This guest blog post was written by Sunny R. Desai, an engineer in the DCS/PLC/SCADA department at Reliance Industries Ltd. A version of this article originally was published at InTech magazine.
Drew Princiotta is seeking an Electronics Technician Supervisor position and has over 18 years of experience in military electronics, aviation maintenance, and quality assurance. He has worked as a Field Engineer, Field Service Technician, and Flight Simulator Technician for various companies while stationed in locations such as Afghanistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Princiotta has an active secret security clearance and is proficient in electronics troubleshooting, testing, and repair.
SIL = Safety Integrity Level
•Safety systems are becoming increasingly instrumented
•Depending less on human intervention and operator’s ability to respond correctly in a given situation
•Depending more on instrumentation and programmable systems
•SIL requirements are intended to ensure the reliability of such safety instrumented systems
Roman Nemish. Global IoT Technologies, Most Common Use Cases and Success Stra...IT Arena
Its almost 2020 and global Internet of Things (IoT) deployments are growing rapidly, but lingering technology issues, its cost and lack of business cases need to be addressed to guarantee its continued flourishing. There is no question IoT is going to reshape the future of virtually every industry. Like the personal computer, the internet, and cloud computing before it, the IoT has the potential to kickstart a massive wave of corporate change. As of 2018, there were just over 17 billion internet-connected devices in use worldwide. By 2025, this number is projected to balloon to more than 55 billion. Tripling the number of internet-reliant devices in the span of just seven years will be only possible with 1000s of different and cost effective use cases.
Some common IoT use cases today are Water and Gas Metering, Asset Tracking, Smart City, Smart Agriculture, Industrial Monitoring and Automation, Supply Chain and Inventory Management, Facility Management, Security Monitoring and Surveillance, Patient Monitoring and many others. Lets discuss them and what is required to be successful implementing these or other IoT use case.
Electricity is the lifeline for any building or business. Electrical power distribution system within a building or facility serves as the central nervous system of a body. Find out, how Current Solutions PC can help you with an efficient safer, and more productive electrical system design. What you electrical engineers need to know about power distribution and more. Slide now to find out the Current Solutions PC difference.
What is the IPC-JSTD-001 Certification ProgramBob Wettermann
This slide set is a high level overview of the IPC J-STD-001 certification and training program. It is designed to give you a high level overview of this soldering and PCB assembly specification certification training program.
This document discusses procedures for loop checking and field instrument testing. It suggests developing standardized procedures to make the process more efficient. Specifically, it proposes: [1] Having a common guideline procedure for loop checking. [2] Illustrating all required drawings, specifications and forms. [3] Creating a flow chart illustrating the process. The comments provide examples of procedures companies use and emphasize the importance of documentation.
THRIS (Telecom Hardware Robustness Inspection System) is an automatic qualification and test environment developed in co-operation by CSELT, the central research laboratory of the STET group in the telecommunication field, HP and HDT under commitment of Telecom Italia.
THRIS is a new conception tool focused on the most critical issues affecting the quality of telecom hardware, well suited for both operating companies and manufactures. It can be utilised with great benefits and cost savings through the entire life of a telecom product from the early design stage up to field operation.
Digital Procurement in the Nuclear Industry: Tips on Embracing New TechnologiesATC
Digital procurement is nothing to be afraid of. Programmable components are creeping (sometimes unexpectedly) into many devices used by the nuclear industry. It is time for the industry to embrace this technology. To help, here are some pointers for your consideration. Presented by Andrew Nack, PE, Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, ATC Nuclear, on Feb. 10 at the EPRI Procurement Forum in Williamsburg, VA.
Camera Encoded Phased Array for Semi-Automated Inspection of Complex Composit...Innerspec Technologies
This paper introduces a new wireless solution that permits performing accurate and traceable ultrasonic scans of components with complex geometries using a hand-held scanner. The system integrates an array of 3D cameras that track the position of the hand of the inspector with a high-performance PAUT instrument to provide accurate, highresolution C-Scans on any component. This paper provides results of hand-held scans on complex composite parts,
and explores how the solution compares with traditional semi-automatic and automatic systems in terms of setup, ease-of-use, performance, productivity, and cost.
This document describes a project to develop a PLC and SCADA-based testing system for single phase transformers. The system uses a PLC to automate open circuit and short circuit tests on transformers up to 2KVA rating. Current and voltage sensors measure transformer parameters, which are displayed on a human-machine interface (HMI) screen for user-friendly monitoring. The automated testing allows for safe, risk-free evaluation of transformer performance without the hazards of high voltages. In conclusion, the developed system provides a simple way to obtain key transformer test results using a PLC and SCADA interface.
The Power System Engineering training course will help you to understand the basic concepts of power system engineering and how to start a successful career in power engineering. Furthermore, you will learn the fundamentals of electrical systems, transient and steady state analysis, main components of power systems, electrical machines, high voltage direct current system, active/reactive power control in power systems and power system operation.
Who should attend the TONEX’s Power Systems Engineering training and seminars?
Power System Engineers
Electric Power Utility Engineers
Technicians
Test Engineers
Protection and Control Engineers
Engineers Seeking PDH
Learn about:
Power system planning and advanced applications
Power systems design
Power engineering
System safety engineering
Power Markets, Energy Economics and Strategic Planning
Emerging Generation Technologies
Dynamic/static loads
Synchronous/induction motors
Synchronous/induction generators
Solar generation
Wind generation
Energy storage units
Power factor concept
High voltage direct current system (HVDC)
Multi-terminal HVDC system
Converter circuits
Concept of harmonics and filters
Active power and frequency control
Primary droop control
Reactive power and voltage control
Static VAR compensation
Synchronous condensers
Synchronous Machine Fundamentals
Power System Dynamics
Distribution Systems Planning and Engineering
Substation/Distribution Automation
Smart Grid
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems
Distributed Energy Resources, Microgrids
Grid Resiliency, Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles
Training Outline:
Why Power System Engineering?
Basic Power Systems Engineering Principals
Generation, Transmission and Distribution System Planning
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Transient and Steady State Analysis
Power System Components
Electrical Machines
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission
Control of Active and Reactive Power
Power System Operation
Power System Engineering Applied
Call us today at +1-972-665-9786. Learn more about this course audience, objectives, outlines, seminars, pricing etc. Visit our website link below.
Power system engineering training
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/power-system-engineering-training/
J-STD-001, IPC A-610 F to G Differences WebinarBob Wettermann
BEST presented on the recent updates to IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001. This slide deck was put together by the BEST staff and present as the differences between "F" and "G" webinar series.
This presentation highlights TESCO’s Test Equipment for a variety of needs for today’s utilities. Some of the products included are desktop meter stations, meter test boards, hot socket accessories, transformer test equipment, handheld test equipment and software.
This document summarizes best practices for site verification of electric meters in a pre- and post-AMI world. It discusses how the focus has shifted from meter accuracy to the entire metering installation. It then provides a potential site check list covering issues like safety, energy diversions, grounding, testing CTs and PTs, metering vectors, and verifying meter information. The document concludes by discussing shop testing practices and factors that influence testing frequency and cost.
Why you should conduct electrical preventive maintenanceHeather Jarmusz
MKD Electric walks you through why you should conduct regular electrical preventive maintenance. Learn about the risk and benefits of staying NFPA 70E compliant.
Contact us today to start your electrical maintenance program: info@mkdelectric.com | 847-608-8244 | mkdelectric.com
IRJET - Automated Monitoring Test Rig for Circuit Breaker OperationIRJET Journal
1) The document describes an automated monitoring system for circuit breakers that records voltage, current, and switching time data.
2) The system uses a microprocessor, sensors, and wireless communication to acquire and transmit data from multiple circuit breakers to a central computer for analysis.
3) Analyzing circuit breaker operation data and the sequence of events during faults can help evaluate breaker performance, detect issues, and ensure the power system's topology and protection operate as intended.
Jason Lowe is an experienced instrument technician and controls engineer with over 30 years of experience in power generation and petrochemical industries. He has extensive experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting various control systems including Mark VI, Cimplicity, IFix, Wonderware and others. He is skilled at maintaining, calibrating, and repairing electronic process control equipment, instruments, and electrical systems.
This document provides an overview of electrical distribution maintenance services. It discusses the importance of maintaining electrical distribution (ED) equipment to ensure safety, service continuity, energy efficiency, efficient spare parts management, and maximizing the lifespan of equipment. The document outlines different maintenance strategies including reactive, preventive, on-site condition, and predictive maintenance. It also describes Schneider Electric's maintenance services and proprietary diagnostic tools. The remainder of the document provides recommendations for maintenance activities specific to medium voltage, protection relays, transformers, and low voltage equipment.
Introduction to Functional Safety and SIL CertificationISA Boston Section
This overview session will acquaint attendees with the key concepts in the IEC 61508 standard for functional safety of electrical/electronic and programmable electronic systems. An introduction is provided to safety integrity levels (SIL), the safety lifecycle and the requirements needed to achieve a functional safety certificate. Information will be provided on documentation requirements and an introduction to the basic objectives of product design for functional safety.
Vijay Persaud has over 20 years of experience in electronic system testing and engineering. He has worked as an engineering technician for Harris Corporation testing F-35 communication systems and other wireless products. Prior to that, he worked as an engineering technician for DRS Tactical Systems building prototypes, testing systems, and providing field support. He has a background in cellular technologies and experience testing systems for vibration and temperature.
Case study of dcs upgrade how to reduce stress during executionJohn Kingsley
iFluids Engineering ICS / DCS / SCADA Engineering Design, Procurement, Integration, Testing, Commissioning & Troubleshooting Services
Article Source: This guest blog post was written by Sunny R. Desai, an engineer in the DCS/PLC/SCADA department at Reliance Industries Ltd. A version of this article originally was published at InTech magazine.
Drew Princiotta is seeking an Electronics Technician Supervisor position and has over 18 years of experience in military electronics, aviation maintenance, and quality assurance. He has worked as a Field Engineer, Field Service Technician, and Flight Simulator Technician for various companies while stationed in locations such as Afghanistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Princiotta has an active secret security clearance and is proficient in electronics troubleshooting, testing, and repair.
SIL = Safety Integrity Level
•Safety systems are becoming increasingly instrumented
•Depending less on human intervention and operator’s ability to respond correctly in a given situation
•Depending more on instrumentation and programmable systems
•SIL requirements are intended to ensure the reliability of such safety instrumented systems
Roman Nemish. Global IoT Technologies, Most Common Use Cases and Success Stra...IT Arena
Its almost 2020 and global Internet of Things (IoT) deployments are growing rapidly, but lingering technology issues, its cost and lack of business cases need to be addressed to guarantee its continued flourishing. There is no question IoT is going to reshape the future of virtually every industry. Like the personal computer, the internet, and cloud computing before it, the IoT has the potential to kickstart a massive wave of corporate change. As of 2018, there were just over 17 billion internet-connected devices in use worldwide. By 2025, this number is projected to balloon to more than 55 billion. Tripling the number of internet-reliant devices in the span of just seven years will be only possible with 1000s of different and cost effective use cases.
Some common IoT use cases today are Water and Gas Metering, Asset Tracking, Smart City, Smart Agriculture, Industrial Monitoring and Automation, Supply Chain and Inventory Management, Facility Management, Security Monitoring and Surveillance, Patient Monitoring and many others. Lets discuss them and what is required to be successful implementing these or other IoT use case.
Electricity is the lifeline for any building or business. Electrical power distribution system within a building or facility serves as the central nervous system of a body. Find out, how Current Solutions PC can help you with an efficient safer, and more productive electrical system design. What you electrical engineers need to know about power distribution and more. Slide now to find out the Current Solutions PC difference.
What is the IPC-JSTD-001 Certification ProgramBob Wettermann
This slide set is a high level overview of the IPC J-STD-001 certification and training program. It is designed to give you a high level overview of this soldering and PCB assembly specification certification training program.
This document discusses procedures for loop checking and field instrument testing. It suggests developing standardized procedures to make the process more efficient. Specifically, it proposes: [1] Having a common guideline procedure for loop checking. [2] Illustrating all required drawings, specifications and forms. [3] Creating a flow chart illustrating the process. The comments provide examples of procedures companies use and emphasize the importance of documentation.
THRIS (Telecom Hardware Robustness Inspection System) is an automatic qualification and test environment developed in co-operation by CSELT, the central research laboratory of the STET group in the telecommunication field, HP and HDT under commitment of Telecom Italia.
THRIS is a new conception tool focused on the most critical issues affecting the quality of telecom hardware, well suited for both operating companies and manufactures. It can be utilised with great benefits and cost savings through the entire life of a telecom product from the early design stage up to field operation.
Digital Procurement in the Nuclear Industry: Tips on Embracing New TechnologiesATC
Digital procurement is nothing to be afraid of. Programmable components are creeping (sometimes unexpectedly) into many devices used by the nuclear industry. It is time for the industry to embrace this technology. To help, here are some pointers for your consideration. Presented by Andrew Nack, PE, Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, ATC Nuclear, on Feb. 10 at the EPRI Procurement Forum in Williamsburg, VA.
Camera Encoded Phased Array for Semi-Automated Inspection of Complex Composit...Innerspec Technologies
This paper introduces a new wireless solution that permits performing accurate and traceable ultrasonic scans of components with complex geometries using a hand-held scanner. The system integrates an array of 3D cameras that track the position of the hand of the inspector with a high-performance PAUT instrument to provide accurate, highresolution C-Scans on any component. This paper provides results of hand-held scans on complex composite parts,
and explores how the solution compares with traditional semi-automatic and automatic systems in terms of setup, ease-of-use, performance, productivity, and cost.
This document describes a project to develop a PLC and SCADA-based testing system for single phase transformers. The system uses a PLC to automate open circuit and short circuit tests on transformers up to 2KVA rating. Current and voltage sensors measure transformer parameters, which are displayed on a human-machine interface (HMI) screen for user-friendly monitoring. The automated testing allows for safe, risk-free evaluation of transformer performance without the hazards of high voltages. In conclusion, the developed system provides a simple way to obtain key transformer test results using a PLC and SCADA interface.
The Power System Engineering training course will help you to understand the basic concepts of power system engineering and how to start a successful career in power engineering. Furthermore, you will learn the fundamentals of electrical systems, transient and steady state analysis, main components of power systems, electrical machines, high voltage direct current system, active/reactive power control in power systems and power system operation.
Who should attend the TONEX’s Power Systems Engineering training and seminars?
Power System Engineers
Electric Power Utility Engineers
Technicians
Test Engineers
Protection and Control Engineers
Engineers Seeking PDH
Learn about:
Power system planning and advanced applications
Power systems design
Power engineering
System safety engineering
Power Markets, Energy Economics and Strategic Planning
Emerging Generation Technologies
Dynamic/static loads
Synchronous/induction motors
Synchronous/induction generators
Solar generation
Wind generation
Energy storage units
Power factor concept
High voltage direct current system (HVDC)
Multi-terminal HVDC system
Converter circuits
Concept of harmonics and filters
Active power and frequency control
Primary droop control
Reactive power and voltage control
Static VAR compensation
Synchronous condensers
Synchronous Machine Fundamentals
Power System Dynamics
Distribution Systems Planning and Engineering
Substation/Distribution Automation
Smart Grid
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems
Distributed Energy Resources, Microgrids
Grid Resiliency, Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles
Training Outline:
Why Power System Engineering?
Basic Power Systems Engineering Principals
Generation, Transmission and Distribution System Planning
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Transient and Steady State Analysis
Power System Components
Electrical Machines
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission
Control of Active and Reactive Power
Power System Operation
Power System Engineering Applied
Call us today at +1-972-665-9786. Learn more about this course audience, objectives, outlines, seminars, pricing etc. Visit our website link below.
Power system engineering training
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/power-system-engineering-training/
J-STD-001, IPC A-610 F to G Differences WebinarBob Wettermann
BEST presented on the recent updates to IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001. This slide deck was put together by the BEST staff and present as the differences between "F" and "G" webinar series.
This presentation highlights TESCO’s Test Equipment for a variety of needs for today’s utilities. Some of the products included are desktop meter stations, meter test boards, hot socket accessories, transformer test equipment, handheld test equipment and software.
This document summarizes best practices for site verification of electric meters in a pre- and post-AMI world. It discusses how the focus has shifted from meter accuracy to the entire metering installation. It then provides a potential site check list covering issues like safety, energy diversions, grounding, testing CTs and PTs, metering vectors, and verifying meter information. The document concludes by discussing shop testing practices and factors that influence testing frequency and cost.
Health Monitoring of Industrial and Electrical EquipmentMAJAHARUL IMAM
It Detects if motor, generator or any Industrial Equipments having any faults,
excess heating and more vibration. Then sound up alarm to minimize the problems
Estimating Reliability of Power Factor Correction Circuits: A Comparative StudyIJERA Editor
Reliability plays an important role in power supplies, as every power supply is the very heart of every electronics equipment. For other electronic equipment, a certain failure mode, at least for a part of the total system, can often be tolerated without serious (critical) after effects. However, for the power supply no such condition can be accepted, since very high demands on the reliability must be achieved. At higher power levels, the CCM boost converter is preferred topology for implementation a front end with PFC. As a result significant efforts have been made to improve the performance of high boost converter. This paper is one the effort for improving the performance of the converter from the reliability point of view. In this paper a boost power factor correction converter is simulated with single switch and interleaving technique in CCM, DCM and CRM modes under different output power ratings and the reliability. Results of the converter are explored from reliability point of view.
Condition Monitoring of DC Motor using Artificial Intelligence Techniqueijsrd.com
The complexity of most steel industry always tends to create a problem in monitoring and supervision system. Prompt fault detection and diagnosis is a best way to handle and tackle this problem. Dc motor plays a very vital role in steel industry and there is a strong demand for their reliable and safe operation. The history of fault diagnosis and protection of electrical machines is as old as such machines themselves. However, nowadays, condition monitoring of electrical machines has become increasingly essential. It plays a very important role in their safe operation and helps to avoid heavy production losses in industry. The conditioning monitoring and fault-detection techniques of electrical machines have moved in recent years into artificial intelligence techniques. When an artificial intelligence technique is used, fault detection and evaluation can be accomplished without an expert. In this paper, artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are used to build a condition monitoring system that has incremental learning capabilities. The condition-monitoring of dc motor using AI technique schemes have concentrated on sensing specific failure modes in field windings.
This presentation was requested by the Nebraska Meter Conference and covers all the components of field testing and best practices including a site check list, field test kits and hot socket repair kits.
Intrusive vs. Non-Intrusive Electric Actuators: Which option is right for you...Mead O'Brien, Inc.
Modern electric actuators offer a wide range of technologies and features, from basic motor controls to sophisticated electronic controls. Many choices are available, since no single design or feature set meets the needs of every application.
safety_critical_applications_and_customer_concernsRufino Olay III
This document discusses safety critical applications and functional safety standards. It provides an overview of IEC 61508 functional safety requirements and safety integrity levels. Examples are given of Microsemi FPGA deployments in flight control systems and laser safety curtains. Design techniques for safety such as redundancy, diversity, and secure manufacturing processes are covered. Certifications for quality management and device reliability are also summarized.
David Duffin has over 20 years of experience in electrical and industrial fields. He has worked as an electrician, electrical lead, and stationary engineer on projects involving power plants, generators, and industrial facilities. His experience spans multiple industries and he has worked internationally. He is seeking a new job utilizing his skills in electrical systems, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
BIST (Built-in-Self-Test) Features for Electronic Valve ActuatorsMead O'Brien, Inc.
The development and implementation of safety related devices in plant systems is crucial for dependable operation, not to mention peace of mind. Safety and safe operation were once only high priorities for installations that involve hazardous environments. Expensive certification testing was, and still is, paramount to meeting the hazards of such environments, but a new level of plant-wide integrity is emerging — that of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and SIS. SIL is a safety rating that can be derived by analyzing a system to determine the risk of a failure occurring and the severity of its consequences. Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are systems containing instrumentation or controls installed for the purpose of preventing or mitigating a failure either by emergency shut down (ESD) or diverting the hazard. New or replacement equipment must have the ability to be introduced into plant systems without jeopardizing either the SIL of the operation or negatively impacting the SIS.
Condition monitoring allows organisations to (1) improve equipment performance, ensure longevity, and predict failures by monitoring equipment condition; (2) measure mechanical, heat, electrical, and chemical changes through techniques like vibration sensors, infrared sensors, and gas analysis; and (3) focus monitoring efforts on the 20% of equipment requiring observation and 5% showing damage risks, with outcomes including clear green-yellow-red condition indicators for non-expert staff.
The document provides guidance on successful submetering installation and integration in 3 steps:
1) Conduct a site survey to determine what and how to submeter by assessing needs, utilities, loads, and technical considerations.
2) Physically install submeters and current transformers according to manufacturer instructions while ensuring safety.
3) Commission the system by confirming accurate data, addressing any variances, constructing an optimization plan using submeter data, implementing the plan, and maintaining efficiencies through reviews. The goal is to maximize building value through precise billing, minimize utility usage, and optimize building intelligence.
Along by a continuous improvement to composite electronic devices, a safety to technicians takes
additionally become the matter to good concern, as a result to technicians' lives is in jeopardy while their
work through shutting down circuit breakers, even that even once the breaker takes been switched off,
someone will inadvertently flip to while a technician remains working. That should be a system to
guarantee safety that technicians. Also, individuals do not love switching all the time toward turn on / off
appliances like fans/lighting/air conditioners. It ends in wasted energy thanks to unnecessarily placing the
instrument. To address these issues, we tend to come up through the system through mobile app-controlled
circuit breakers that degrade wireless management to home appliances to hunt down a golem app. That
replaces a traditional breaker through the mobile app-controlled system in the on / off system, where no
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Maintenance and Test Equipment Cyber Security
1. Digital Maintenance and Test
Equipment and Impact on Control
System Security
Mike Toecker, PE
Context Industrial Security
@mtoecker
2. Introduction
• Professional Computer Engineer (USA-
MO)
– Specialized in Computer Security for
Industrial Systems
• Currently, Owner/Engineer at Context
Industrial Security
– Former Burns and McDonnell
Engineering
– Former NextEra Energy
– Former Digital Bond
• 10 Years in Cyber Security for ICS
– Fossil/Hydro/Nuclear Power Plants,
Transmission, Control Centers, Mine,
Water Treatment, Distribution, Gas
Processing/Transport
3. First, a Message from the
Goat of Honesty and Truth
I’m unaware of any incidents,
public or private, where
malicious hacked M&TE has
been the cause of an industrial
cyber security incident.
This has been a message from
the Goat of Honesty, Integrity,
and Empirical Evidence.
4. Maintenance and Test
Equipment (M&TE)
M&TE is a class of industrial
equipment that aids maintenance and
engineering personnel in ensuring the
reliability, efficiency, and profitability
of electrical and mechanical systems
and equipment.
It can be considered part of the on-site
implementation of Reliability
Engineering principles.
BASICALLY…. M&TE IS EQUIPMENT
USED TO MAINTAIN AND TEST OTHER
EQUIPMENT
5. You’ve Seen M&TE,
Likely Didn’t Realize It
An automobile has lots of control
systems, some are just plain
mechanic, many are digital. The
digital ones are hackable. We know
this for sure, thanks to Miller and
Valasek.
What we don’t think about are the
digital tools used to evaluate
whether or not an automobile is
ready to return to the road.
If some of these look like Control
Systems, it’s cause they are.
Battery Test
Automatic
Alignment
Engine Diagnostic (OBD-II/EOBD)
Computerized Balancing
Emissions
Compliance
6. I NEED A NEW
ALTERNATOR?!?!
Maintenance and Test Tools were
developed to provide objective
guidance on replacement and repair of
expensive components.
For me, it was the difference between
driving home happy, and driving home
$500 poorer.
I went home $500 poorer, because a
computer told me to.
8. ICS Compared to M&TE
• Operations Focus
• Networked
• Monitor the Industrial
Process in Real-Time
• Generally Fixed Assets,
Installed in Facility
• Maintenance Focus
• Rarely Networked
• Evaluate Specific
Criteria Associated with
Process Equipment
• Mobile, Often
Handheld, Goes from
Site to Site
10. Trend Towards Digital
Equipment
Digital Equipment is all the rage these
days. Generally, digital measurement
of analog signals is more error-proof
and reliable, with a far greater degree
of accuracy than the older analog
meters.
With digital, you also get the capability
to record your data, compare it to
other recordings, trend it, analyze it
with advanced math packages.
In short, it’s kinda a win.
11. The Usual Digital
Vulnerabilities
M&TE has taken the same path as ICS,
adoption of the commercial hardware
and software into the products used
on industrial equipment.
Examples:
1. Automated Analyzer using MS
Access and WinXP
2. Firmware updates without code
signing, passwords, or other
means of control
3. Calibrators running BusyBox Linux
4. HART Descriptors Updateable Via
Plain Jane HTTP
12. Bring Your Own Device;
Industrial Edition
Because of economics, accounting
practices, and work load, this kind of
maintenance and testing work is
routinely outsourced to external
companies.
To the right are snippets of language
from an RFP for Substation Testing
Services, which is reasonably typical.
There was no mention of cyber
security in this RFP.
Demonstrates Known Concern that Testing Agents
have a lot of power to recommend expensive
changes
So, how do you think they are upgrading this
firmware in the relay? (Hint: The answer is laptop)
13. Consequences of Malicious
Interference are Different
ICS M&TE
Consequences of hacking M&TE and
using it maliciously are going to be
different than hacking ICS.
14. Digital Calibration and
Interface
Handheld devices and laptops used for
interacting with digital transmitters are
pretty ubiquitous at many sites. These
have some very advanced capabilities,
often outside of the operator’s
purview and cyber security
monitoring.
The most interesting ones get firmware
updates and device descriptors from the
internet, downloaded directly into the
handheld.
This is an area I’m planning to explore
extensively over the next few years.
15. Motor Condition
Evaluation
There are few industrial facilities that
don’t have motors, these are tested via
automated systems that check the motor
for shorts, dirt, and poor insulation
quality.
16. Valve Testing
Maintenance of Valves is a big deal in a
lot of industrial facilities. Many valves
MUST close if required due to safety
reasons, so testing is performed to
ensure the valve is capable of closing.
Other valves are important to the
process, and are evaluated for
problems on a consistent basis .
Valves which fail tests are swiftly
replaced.
Facilities with these valves often used
portable test suites to initiate,
monitor, and determine pass/fail of a
valve. Common tests are partial stroke,
full stroke, and valve stability. The green valve has a smart positioner, which is
calibrated using either a HART or Fieldbus
connection, and can aid automated testing.
17. Relay Testing and
Validation
Utilities and other industrials with
large power requirements must test
protective relays to ensure they work
under all conditions.
Automated rigs sets are the usual way
these tests, often regulatory required,
are performed.
Binary and
Analog Test Leads
USB
IEC/61850
PoE/Ethernet
Bluetooth
18. Eddy Current Testing
This type of testing is used to find
deformities and weaknesses in tubing,
pipes, tanks and other large metal
components, preferably before leaks,
cracks, or breaks happen.
There are many variations of this,
many industries need ways to inspect
piping without opening/digging it up.
The Illustration above was via the
Non-Destructive Testing Resource
Center.
https://www.nde-
ed.org/EducationResources/educati
onresource.htm
19. Ground Tests, and other
Major Electrical Tests
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 50 100
Resistance vs %Distance
Resistance
We often need to know the electrical
characteristics of a system, such as
whether it has a good or bad ground,
in order to diagnose problems
effectively.
USB Interface to PC
20. Other M&TE
• Gas Analysis – Transformer
Health
• Ultrasonic Testing - Pipe
Thickness
• Vibration Analysis – Health
of Rotating Equipment
There’s a lot I didn’t cover, I tried to hit
the high points. However, there is a
lot more out there, and a lot of it is
industry specific.
22. Motor Test Hacking
Motors are a major component of any
industrial facility. They don’t last
forever though, and they are pretty
expensive components to replace.
Pricing taken from “W22 Severe Duty Motors – TEFC” on
weg.net and subject to change without notice
23. Some Motor Tests
• Kelvin Method Winding
• Meg-Ohm
• Polarization Index (PI)
• Step-Voltage
• Surge Test
Major problems in the motor often
result from:
• Ground Wall Insulation
• Turn to Turn Insulation
• Phase to Phase Insulation
Most motor failures on the electrical
side come from insulation going bad,
and getting a short somewhere in the
motor.
24. Surge Test Process
Charge up
Capacitor to a
Voltage Setpoint
Discharge Capacitor
into Single Phase
(sometimes Two)
Charge Dissipation
Produces a
Characteristic
Waveform
Record the
Waveform and
Associated Data
Compare the Current
Waveform to Previous
Waveform Using
ppEAR or Similar
Increase the
Voltage Setpoint
per Test Spec
The technical explanation is that the
impulse from the capacitor will
discharge into the winding, resulting in
a wave with a characteristic response.
That characteristic response is stored
and compared the previous.
START
STOP
Source: http://www.maintenancetechnology.com/2007/03/dc-step-voltage-and-
surge-testing-of-motors/
The fun
explanation is
that we are hitting
a punch-me clown
repeatedly, harder
each time, to see
if it does
something
different than last
time.
25. Failure Criteria #1
If the frequency of any resulting
waveform shifts to the left, the motor
is either bad or going bad.
The white line has shifted to the left,
or using other words has a different
zero crossing. This motor is bad, or is
going bad.
This is when the punch-me clown goes
down, loses grip with the floor,
bounces, and/or doesn’t come back up
the same way.
Source: http://www.maintenancetechnology.com/2007/03/dc-step-voltage-and-
surge-testing-of-motors/
26. Failure Criteria #2
If the changes between each of the
pulses result in a different waveform
(about 4-5% difference is normal),
then the motor is bad, or going bad.
This is measures with an equation
called Error Area Ratio. It’s basically a
percentage difference between two
voltage measures taken at the same
time in the test.
The dotted line in the EAR subgraph is
at 4-5%.
Source: http://www.existest.com/appnotes/Baker/Teoria%20Surge.pdf
That’s the EAR, you see it go off the chart, which signals a
response dramatically different from the previous.
27. Aside: Why Does This
Work?
Every Played F-Zero? The Cloud Carpet Track of
the Icarus Circuit illustrates this well.
If the racetrack is a motor winding, Point D is a
short circuit. But, you can’t USE Point D until
you gain get enough of a top speed to jump all
the way over. That top speed is where the
insulation in the motor allows a short.
Please Don’t Sue Me Nintendo, I love you.
29. Consequences
Bad Motor Reports as Good
• Failure of the Motor is a
Given at Some Point
• No Maintenance Activity to
Open It Up For Inspection
• Impossible to Determine
How Much Life is Left
• Impact Depends on Motor
Function
Good Motor Reports as Bad
• Engineering will Evaluate the
Motor for Useful Life
• Motor will be removed, or
scheduled for removal
• Money spent to order, design,
install, and test new motor.
• **Possible the motor will be
sent to 3rd party for testing**
30. Attackers Want
To Minimize Discovery Risk
Bad Motor Reporting as Good Good Motor Reporting as Bad
It’s Tough to Test Molten Slag for Irregularities
32. Step 1: Identify Your High
Consequence Equipment
Talk with the engineers and operations,
most of them either know what
equipment they have that, if it fails,
presents a High Consequence. If they
don’t know already, they usually have
the means to do so.
High Consequence, No Particular Order:
1. High Cost of Replacement
2. Personnel Safety Concerns
3. Negative Impacts to the Process
4. Regulatory Requirements
33. Step 2: Identify Tests Done on
High Consequence Equipment
Likely, this will require discussions with
engineers and maintenance personnel,
as operations may not have the
definite answers for this question like
they normally due.
Tests will depend on the equipment.
Figure out the methodology, accuracy,
what measures are taken to prove a
test, etc.
34. Step 3: Evaluate Susceptibility
to Malicious Cyber Influence
Looking at each test, and the
equipment used to perform it, identify
how susceptible it is to malicious
influence.
You’re looking for cyber vulnerable
equipment, equipment provided by
third parties, poor firmware update,
etc. This is basically a high level device
risk assessment.
Rate them on a scale:
10 – Highly Susceptible
…
1 – Not Susceptible
35. Step 4: Identify and Apply
Protective Measures
Physical
Protection
Lock Up When Not
in Use
Allow Use By Only
Qualified
Individuals
Place Tamper
Evident Seals
Create “Test
Checks” to provide
confirmation of
Tests
Cyber
Protection
Block Firmware
Update
Mechanisms
Check Firmware
Signatures w/
Vendor
Remove Network
Access that is Not
Required
Heavily Restrict
Portable Media
Usage
Vendor
Protection
Require Pre-Site
Evaluation of
Equipment
Require Use of
Special Hardened
Laptops
Consider Altering
Calibration
Requirements to
Include Cyber
As these aren’t traditional IT devices, the
usual protections may not be applicable.
Define a set of protective measures that
reduce risk from the identified
vulnerabilities, and then apply them in
order greatest to least susceptibility.
Remember, we’re already focusing on
the most high consequence equipment
already.
Some basic protections are to my left,
this is a min-max area as it’s very easy to
affect maintenance’s processes ($$$).
The best initial example I can give is that of a car. Your car has a control system, in fact there are many of them in a modern automobile. These systems are networked, they are digital, and they are hackable, we know this. You are the operator of these control systems, and you drive it around at insane speeds, making both good and poor decisions about how you treat the physical components of that automobile.
Then, you take it in for service, either scheduled or unscheduled. And mechanics swarm over your car, testing various systems to ensure they are within specifications. A general process that they follow is this:
Check out recall notices and advisories to plan their work
Pull Error Codes from your ODB-II (or, as we are in Europe, the EOBD port)
Check out their knowledge base for any error codes they encounter
Check your tires, tire pressure, alignment, balance, etc
Check your engine, RPMs, Timing, combustion, etc
Check the transmission, fluid level, wear and t
Check your battery and alternator, voltage and current checks, insulation checks, battery capacity and discharge
Check your steering, the power steering belt, fluid, pump and look for leaks
Most motor failures on the electrical side come from insulation going bad, and getting a short somewhere in the motor. The short may not appear until a certain voltage threshold hits, where it will spark and cause more insulation to be damaged, making it easier the next time. Repeat as necessary.
This is a characteristic of the impedance being changed because there is a short in the winding that begins during one of the steps).
This is a characteristic of the impedance being changed because there is a short in the winding that begins during one of the steps).
This is a characteristic of the impedance being changed because there is a short in the winding that begins during one of the steps).