Expert Solutions Integrated Systems Solutions - Issue 22 | Page 10

DESIGN AND BUILD DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT COMBINING ENGINEERING AND EXPERTISE FINAL STEPS FROM CHECKING TO COMMISSIONING Once the Systems team is briefed, we confirm the most compatible gas analysis technology for the customer's application, and consider the optimum design to the optimal best solution for the customer. For example, for analyzer systems designed for operation in the Gulf Coast region of Texas and Louisiana, our risk assessment accounts for high temperatures during the summer – and cool temperatures in the winter. Ambient temperature controls within our analyzer system would be part of the design. Process temperatures are also a consideration to prevent unwanted condensation in the sample lines and/or a dual phase system. There are various methods used to control temperature within the analyzer systems depending on the size and scope of the project, i.e. HVAC, vortec coolers, to mention a few. These methods are typically used in enclosures and shelters. Accessibility is critical and Servomex has different technologies and system configurations to help plant engineers and technicians. Analyzers can be mounted in different configurations depending on the sample tap location, such as the anaylzer is at the sample point, transmitter is at the sample point but the controller at grade in a convenient location, transmitter and controller is at grade on a panel, inside an enclosure or a shelter. The application requirements and specifications are fully reviewed, then a design and bill of material are produced, typically within two to three weeks of the purchase. Following the assembly of the system, an internal system test is always performed. This is closely followed by a scheduled Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the complete system: a focused, collaborative process between our Systems team and the customer, often taking several days and encompasses a 100% vetting of the complete solution. After the FAT, the minor punch list items, usually tags, are cleared and an as built package is put together by document control and the project team over the next two weeks. The finished system is then shipped to site. This is where Servomex’s global Service Network gets involved, providing commissioning, personnel training and other installation support. This ensures the system is delivered to specification, on time. Servomex's experienced, highly trained field service engineers ensure that the system is correctly installed, calibrated and performing to specifications. “Creating a system is a big job, but that’s what we do. The most satisfaction is to see the total solution system in the plant, with everything interconnected and working. We’ve taken something from initial concept, brought it into the plant, and now it’s up and running, the customer is satisfied and is coming back to our team for future applications – that is the best part for us.” Jianfu Qiao, Servomex System Engineering Manager, China. [email protected] All drawings and documents are reviewed by the customer until the design is agreed. A detailed bill of materials, specifying the key components of the system, is finalized following the review. The Systems team then purchases all the required material and components, including analyzers. Around the third or fourth month of the project, this equipment should be ready for engineering to shift focus to the workshop. Both engineering and shop integration work of the systems take place at one of Servomex's regional centers. This ensures customers are paired with a team that’s easy to reach and takes into account any regional issues or challenges. P10 This can include meeting regional environmental legislation requirements, as well the safety and regulatory requirements. The collaboration and communication between Servomex and the customer doesn’t stop once the consultation phase is over. We continue to provide progress reports throughout the process, even while we’re building it. Typically, the build process begins with sub-assemblies such as pressure reducing stations and associated panels. For larger systems, further assembly work on enclosures and sampling systems can be carried out ahead of the arrival of the shelter. For larger projects such as shelters, the sub-assemblies, panels and enclosures are mounted and installed on the walls of the shelter as well as installation of the electrical system(s), gas analysis equipment and HVAC. P11