intelligent radio frequency (rf) monitoring © 2009 armstrong international, inc
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Intelligent Radio Frequency (RF) Monitoring
Intelligent Radio Frequency (RF) Monitoring
© 2009 Armstrong International, Inc.
www.armstronginternational.com
2“Expect many enjoyable experiences!”
David M. Armstrong
Present Process ChallengesPresent Process ChallengesPresent Process ChallengesPresent Process Challenges
• Identifying a failure Procedure Instrumentation, equipment Location
• Magnitude of failure Flow measurement Temperature measurement
• Costs associated with failure Process losses Energy losses Environmental impact Safety
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David M. Armstrong
Steam Trap ChallengesSteam Trap ChallengesSteam Trap ChallengesSteam Trap Challenges
• Identifying a failure Manpower
Location
• Magnitude of failure Energy loss
Loss of heat transfer
• Justification for repair “Speed of Implementation”
Environmental concerns
Manpower
Location
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Speed of ImplementationSpeed of ImplementationSpeed of ImplementationSpeed of Implementation
Drip Tracer ProcessCost of Steam $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 ($/Mlb)Working Pressure 200 200 200 (psi)Max. Flow Thru * 97 97 62 (lb/hr)
Hours a Day 24 hourDays a Week 7 dayWeeks a Year 52 weekTotal Hours 8760 hr/hr
*Max Flow Thru is Calculated Using a 7/64" Orifice @ 200 psig for Each Application Listed Above & Blow
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month 3 Months 1 YearDrip 97 2,328 16,296 69,840 209,520 849,720Tracer 97 2,328 16,296 69,840 209,520 849,720Process 62 1,488 10,416 44,640 133,920 543,120
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month 3 Months 1 YearDrip $0.97 $23.28 $163 $698 $2095 $8500Tracer $0.97 $23.28 $163 $698 $2095 $8500Process $0.62 $14.88 $104 $446 $1340 $5430
Steam Loss Per Blow-Thru Trap(lb/hr)
Cost Avoidance Per Blow-Thru Trap($$$/time period)
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LocationLocationLocationLocation
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Continuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF Monitoring
STEAM TRAPMONITORING
The solution……
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Relief Valve ChallengesRelief Valve ChallengesRelief Valve ChallengesRelief Valve Challenges
• Identifying an occurrence/lift Date stamp
Location
• Magnitude of discharge “Sizzling” or full release
• Cost of discharge Process upset
Regulatory fines
Location
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Continuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF Monitoring
RELIEF VALVEMONITORING
The solution……
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Continuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF MonitoringContinuous RF Monitoring
TEMPERATUREMONITORING
The solution……
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The Monitoring Device …The Monitoring Device …The Monitoring Device …The Monitoring Device …
• Non-intrusive to the valve, pipe or system; no shutdown required to install.
• Communicates on WirelessHART Protocol; seamlessly integrates into existing WiHART systems.
• Open Mesh RF transmission (2.4 GHz)
• Self-forming, self healing network
• Channel Hopping RF transmission
• Digital readout on each node
• Battery Life: Approx. 3 years
• FM Approved for U.S. and Europe
• All devices are intrinsically safe for Class I, Groups C & D, Class II, Groups F & G, Class III, Div. 1, Div. 2, Temp Class T4.
• ATEX tested to EN60079-11 Zone 0.
• Robust design for harsh environments
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Smart Wireless GatewaySmart Wireless GatewaySmart Wireless GatewaySmart Wireless Gateway
• Connects WirelessHART™ self-organizing networks with any host system
• Easy integration into control systems and data applications via serial and Ethernet connections
• Greater than 99% reliability with industry proven security
• Seamless integration into automation control systems
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Smart Wireless Gateway InterfaceSmart Wireless Gateway InterfaceSmart Wireless Gateway InterfaceSmart Wireless Gateway Interface
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Non Armstrong WiHART Device
Non Armstrong WiHART Device
Non Armstrong WiHART Device
Non Armstrong WiHART Device
Open Mesh Wireless StructureOpen Mesh Wireless StructureOpen Mesh Wireless StructureOpen Mesh Wireless Structure
STEAM TRAP
MONITORING
RELIEF VALVEMONITORING
TEMPERATUREMONITORING
GATEWAY
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Industry StandardIndustry StandardIndustry StandardIndustry Standard
• The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved the WirelessHART specification as a full international standard on March 26 (2010).
• WirelessHART is already incorporated into the products of several suppliers, including ABB, Emerson, Endress+Hauser, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Siemens.
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Continuous Monitoring SolutionsContinuous Monitoring SolutionsContinuous Monitoring SolutionsContinuous Monitoring Solutions
STEAM TRAPMONITORING
RELIEF VALVEMONITORING
TEMPERATUREMONITORING
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In Summary, Continuous RF Monitoring can …
In Summary, Continuous RF Monitoring can …
• Significantly reduce energy waste with immediate failure notification
• Reduce safety concerns with enhanced system reliability
• Protect steam equipment (coils, heat exchangers, etc.) from corrosion or freeze-up.
• Help pinpoint & reduce emissions
• Help identify & mitigate process upsets
• Help improve efficiency through better maintenance procedures/practices
• Reduce electrical costs by 50-90%
• Commission systems over 7 times faster over hard-wired
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Armstrong International, Inc.Smart Services Group
816 Maple StreetThree Rivers, MI 49093
www.armstronginternational.com
Armstrong International, Inc.Smart Services Group
816 Maple StreetThree Rivers, MI 49093
www.armstronginternational.com
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