0295 Maximizing Automation System Availability Through Proactive Maintenance Practices_ SABIC_ Smith_ Ellis

In this paper impact of change in maintenance philosophy on plant risk will be analyzed through two aspects; technical and organizational.
Technical aspect details integration of Emerson solution with Customer processes. Maintenance philosophy change is driven primarily through Customer focus on executing key activities that minimize control system risks. Emerson solution helps Customer to timely obtain needed information as well as monitor impact of key activities with regards to control system risks. In addition, Emerson solution is used to automate monitoring activities what introduces additional risk measures and saves time for automation team that can now focus on more value added activities to reduce plant risks.