1. Presented by Jon Pastuszynski, Lead M&D Engineer
Practical Experience & Lessons Learned Establishing a Centralized M&D Function
Presented by Jon Pastuszynski, Lead M&D Engineer

2. Agenda Introductions Overview & Basic Tools
Industry Drivers for Centralized M&D Services
M&D Approaches – Centralized / Distributed / Hosted / Local
M&D Structure, Processes and Capabilities
Lessons Learned
Successes
Questions / Discussion / Demonstration

3. THERMODYNAMIC MODELING
Monitoring and Diagnostics Support Services “Focus on the Customer” / Common Platform / Standardization
THERMODYNAMIC MODELING
MACHINERY DYNAMICS
ANOMALY DETECTION
Electronic Logs
Automated
Alerts / Notices /
Reports
Reports
Diagnostic
Guides
Trending

4. Advanced Patter Recognition
Asset Sensors
History
APR Model
Power Output
Reactive Load
Exhaust Temp
IGV Position
Inlet DP
Bearing Temp
Bearing Vibration
Wheel Space Temps
Etc.

5. APR Advantages and Differentiators
Flexibility of Application, Utilization, and Interface
Functionally Integrated M&D Solution
Expansion of Existing Platform
Intuitive Tools for Managing Assets
Flexible Expected APR Value Measures
EtaPRO™ APR
EtaPRO™
VirtualPlant™
EtaPRO Predictor™
Fewer False Positives

6. Need for Flexibility – IT Infrastructure

7. Thick Client Access

8. Web Client Access

9. Mobile Access

10. Industry Drivers for M&D Support
Portfolio Management
Technology Diversity
Changing Markets
Regulator Compliance
NERC, EPA, OSHA, SEC
Reliability
Run Profiles / Cycling
Access to SMEs
People
Aging Workforce / Retirements
Workforce Reductions
Training, Qualification & Retention

11. M&D Structure – Roles and Responsibilities
M&D STAFF
Staff Engineers
Daily Monitoring Activities
Issue Tracking
Report Development
MDC Manager
Day to Day Operations
Issue Review
Subject Matter Experts
Advanced Troubleshooting
Performance Evaluations
PLANT PERSONNEL
Plant Liaison
Coordinate Communications
Information Exchange
On-site Inspections
Ops / Engineers
Attend M&D Calls
Provide Feedback / Plan of Action
I&C / Maintenance
Provide Ground Level Input
Take Action

12. M&D Capabilities & Processes
Program Process
GP Strategies collaborates with clients to formalize acceptable communication, reporting and documentation protocols.

13. M&D Capabilities & Processes
Detection and Logging by EtaPRO APR
APR Generates Concerns Viewable through APR User Interface
Concerns are generated through APR

14. M&D Capabilities & Processes
M&D Action
Preliminary Analysis
Senior Review
Event Capture and Management
Notification and Consultation

15. M&D Action Preliminary Analysis Senior Review
Centralized Tag Location and Expected Values
Quick Access to P&IDs and Equipment Specs
Equipment Maintenance History
Senior Review
Issue Confirmation
Criticality
Cycle Performance

16. M&D Action Event Capture and Management Notification and Consultation
Logging Procedure
Internal Tracking System
Status Updates
Notification and Consultation
Notification
Weekly/Monthly Reports
Routine M&D Projects Calls with Plant
Issue Tracking System
Internal Event Log

17. M&D Action
Notifications
Detailed Description
Pending Status

18. M&D Action
Routine Reports

19. Equipment Performance Summary

20. Status Details

21. Equipment Performance Details

22. Monthly Heat Rate Report

23. Month-to-Month Heat Rate Analysis

24. M&D Action Heat Rate and Controllable Parameters Adjustments Made
(soot blowing, air/fuel, etc…)
50 $/hr
Increased Losses

25. Plant Action Plant Action Issue Review Local Investigation Action
Work Order
Watch List
Model Revision
Cleared

26. Plant Action Issue Review
Plant personnel can quickly navigate to open items through Concerns Viewer by selecting status.
Issue Review
Allowing on-site personnel to view latest trends
Local sensors can also be quickly displayed for further analysis

27. Plant Action
Work Order

28. Confirmation and Closure
Feedback Loop is Essential

29. M&D Best Practices
People
Process
Technology

30. People Having the right team Establish Relationships
Collaborative Relationship
Plant Buy-in
Clear Communication
Prioritized Notification

31. Building a Streamlined Process
Invest Time Upfront
Repair and Install Appropriate Instrumentation
Establish Baselines
Feedback Loop
Issue Progression
Item Closeout
Quantifying Benefits
Value Added
Avoided Costs
Give Credits Where Credits Due

32. Technology Having the Right Tools Data Availability
Automated System – Have the System Work for You
APR
Predictor
EPReporter
Performance Package
Analysis and Diagnostics
Achieving Top Performance

33. Practical Experience & Lessons Learned Establishing a Centralized M&D Function
Questions?

34. Practical Experience & Lessons Learned Establishing a Centralized M&D Function
Jon Pastuszynski
Lead Engineer, M&D Center
GP Strategies