1. New Plant Configuration Management Development and Implementation Process
John Maciejewski
INPO
June 29, 2009
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2. New Plant Configuration Management Development and Implementation Process
Reasons for development:
INPO AP-929 developed based on modifications/changes to an existing plant
Extensive use of computer technology for new plant deployment
Benchmarking international projects revealed significant use of computer technology in providing CM
Recommendations from several CNO’s
Use by other industries of relational databases to control information

3. Configuration management program attributes
New Plant Configuration Management Development and Implementation Process
Document sections:
Configuration management program attributes
Process description is for new plant deployment (not operation)
Includes incorporating information needed for operation and a description of linking information using relational databases
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4. CM development starts early in the design phase
New Plant Configuration Management Development and Implementation Process
Concepts
CM development starts early in the design phase
Design is essentially complete prior to construction
Computer technology is used extensively in design ( 3-D model, data bases)
Computer technology supports development of a detailed design that can be built.
The plant is built as designed. Changes are only made because of errors in design.
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5. CM attributes for pre-commercial operation
New Plant Configuration Management Development and Implementation Process
CM attributes for pre-commercial operation
A listing of CM attributes for design and construction that will enable establishment of effective CM
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6. New Plant Configuration Management Development and Implementation Process
Process elements:
Determine CM scope and information
Establish an electronic platform and standard format
Electronically link related information
Enter information into the computer
Produce information for construction
Build the plant per the design (correct errors only)
Turnover the computer databases and physical plant to COL holder

7. New Plant Configuration Management Development and Implementation Process
Using the component designator as the common relationship
Using a common electronic platform/framework, design information can be linked electronically to the related components and other related information using the component designator.
For example the component designator (e. g., MOV-XX) is the common relationship for relating information.
Design information and information based on design information should be linked.

8. Summary
An INPO document for new plant CM development and implementation is in preparation
Concepts are based on CM lessons learned and recent benchmarking
Incorporates computer technology as a tool for CM
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9. Questions?
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