Automation of offshore platforms and other offshore facilities have always presented unique challenges. Traditionally only the largest platforms could accommodate a DCS but the continuing evolution of Open Control Systems (OCS's) has opened the door for modern automation on nearly all offshore facilities. This paper is based upon several offshore automation projects which demonstrate the unique and valuable benefits of OCS's applied offshore. Actual project details will be presented in as much detail as permitted by the end users. Offshore automation options will be summarized along with the features and benefits of various options. The use of conventional analog controls, PLC's, DCS's, and OCS's will be considered. Design guidelines for automation of new offshore facilities as well as retrofits of existing facilities will be included. The material to be presented is highly significant in that it covers the application of leading edge automation technologies for economic benefit in offshore applications.


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    Titel :

    Application of Open Control Systems to offshore automation for reduced costs and increased flexibility


    Beteiligte:
    Holden, D.G. (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1997


    Format / Umfang :

    Seiten, 1 Quelle


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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