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WDPF system capacity restrictions can hamper system operation and maintenance by making it impossible to add or modify DCS control logic, alarming, or monitoring functions...Read more
WDPF life cycle planning involves evaluation of product/equipment support and availability, budgetary constraints, plans for future expansion, and WDPF capacity limitations....Read more
Even the most reliable DCS eventually needs to be upgraded, because of such problems as lack of OEM support
and shortage of spare parts....Read more
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There are several choices to be made when defining the Ovation hardware and software configuration....Read more
To prevent loss of critical control system configuration software, WDPF systems must be backed up properly in case there is a hardware or software failure...Read more
Poorly integrated plants have problems such as high operator workload during startup, a high number of CT trips, and difficulty ramping load....Read more
The WDPF control system is approaching the end of its product life. Replacement options include migration to Ovation retaining the QLine I/O.....Read more
DCS retrofit project or new installation usually includes training for plant operators and I&C technicians. Personnel turnover, major equipment changes such as a DLN retrofit, or a change in plant ownership may also prompt DCS training.
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