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Citius, Fortius, Altius:A New Sampling/Sensor Initiative (NeSSI)
Rob Dubois
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Peter van Vuuren CPC
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Process analyzer systems have been accused of being...
• complex• expensive• proprietary• “big box”
(battleship)• hi maintenance• suspect
regarding data integrity
• slow to change
Edvard Munch “The Scream” Photo Credit: Erich Lessing/Art Resource, NYNational Gallery, Oslo, Norway.© 2000 The Munch Museum, The Munch-Ellingsen Group, Artists Rights Society, New York
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Citius (Faster)
• Faster to design & build– modular design– at the pipe: field mounted– “analytical transmitter”– engineering tool kit
• Faster to modify– plug and play sample sys.
• Faster sensor to analyzer development cycle
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Fortius (Stronger)
• Rugged and compact• Reduced maintenance
– predictive model• Sample system as a science rather than art• Standard components• Standard sampling systems for industry wide
“common” applications
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Altius (Higher)
• How can we reduce cost to build -35%*?• How can we reduce cost of ownership -40%*?• How can we obtain higher reliability?• How can we achieve higher data confidence?• How do obtain common validation protocols?
*Ref. To Gunnell/van Vuuren IFPAC2000 Presentation
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A Brief History - NeSSI• Operates under the umbrella of the Center for
Process Analytical Chemistry (CPAC)• Originated from various CPAC focus sessions • IFPAC 2000 plenary paper: J. Gunnell/P. van
Vuuren• Focus groups: Pittcon 2000; ISA Expo2000• NeSSI: ad hoc group interested in new sample
systems • NeSSI: supportive of the ISA SP76 standard• NeSSI: no affiliations; sponsored by CPAC
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NeSSI objectives...• Facilitate the acceptance/implementation of...
– modular, miniature & smart sample system technology• based on semiconductor (SEMI) standards & ISA SP76 work
• Promote the concept of...– field-mounted analytical systems– integration of sample systems with physical/chemical sensors
• Lay the groundwork for...– open connectivity architecture (e.g. Ethernet, wireless)– industry standard protocols (e.g. OPC, Hart, Fieldbus, Profibus)– web enabled technology (e.g. browser, HMI, I/O Servers)
• Provide a technology bridge to the process for...– “lab-on-a-chip” analytical sensors
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“Request for Proposals” (RFP’s)
1 Paper designs requested for six “typical” petrochemical industry sampling scenarios– Measurement of PPM H2O and O2 in a high Purity
Hydrocarbon– Measurement of pH in an Aqueous Acid/Base Stream– O2 Measurement in a Stack Gas (low pressure)– Sampling System for Toxic Gas Measurement– Two stream sampling system (includes Liquid
Vaporization)– Eight (8) Stream Sampling System
• INTENT: DIVERSE SAMPLING SCENARIOS
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2 Provide electrical layout and interface drawings3 Provide a functional description of the design4 Propose a “sampling system/electrical bus”5 Propose ideas to standardize the software
protocol interface6 Describe compliance/non-compliance and
barriers to the use of ISA standard SP76 (modular component interface draft standard)
• INTENT: ESTABLISH ISSUES, BARRIERS & SYNERGIES
“Request for Proposals” (RFP’s)
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Response to “RFP’s”SwagelokSwagelok
• Complies with SP76– Metallic ‘C’ seal design
now• Elastomer seals later
– 3 channels– 1.5” blocks;
downmounts• Lego like assembly
– IGC II technology– highly engineered
• Investigating flow & X-
proofing solutions
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Courtesy of Swagelok
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Response to “RFP’s”Parker-HannifinParker-Hannifin
• Compliant with SP76, but...– 5 channels– 1.5 & 2.25” block available– ability to isolate sections– elastomer seals
• Hybrid design– manifold and tube &
block
• Heating– fluid heating “channel”
• Investigating flow & X-proofing solutions
Courtesy of Parker-Hannifin
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Response to “RFP’s”AutoflowAutoflow
• Fully compliant with SP76– TFE loaded elastomer seals– 3 channels– 1.5” blocks
• Division 1 cartridge heating
• Div. 2 thermal flow meter, flow switches
• Utilizing current electrical X-proofing concepts
Courtesy of Autoflow
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Response to “RFP’s”Rosemount-SwagelokRosemount-Swagelok
• Example of synergy that can drive NeSSI
• Field mounted chromatograph with a miniature/modular sample system
• THESE COLLABORATIONS AND ALLIANCES ARE CRUCIAL
Courtesy of Rosemount & Swagelok
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Response to “RFP’s”ABB Analytical ABB Analytical At-LineAt-Line
• Demonstrates intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) Graphical User Interface (GUI) for a sample system
• Demonstrates digital comm. to a sample system(Profibus, Ethernet, VistaNET)
• Autoflow miniature, modular system– 5x reduction in volume!
Courtesy of ABB Analytical
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Response to RFP’sElectrical IssuesElectrical Issues
• Electrical codes do not support simple, safe wiring methods– NIS Methods: bulky x-proof conduit, MI, metal sheath – IS Methods: simple braided cable not yet approved– Physical separation required between IS and NIS
• Simple sensors such as temperature, proximity flow & strain gauge pressure do support Intrinsic Safe wiring methods
• Conventional pressure/flow controllers need high energy and are unsuitable for IS Safety methods
• Enclosure mounted components should be rated Div/Zone 1
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Comments versus “RFP’s”Viable and Practical?Viable and Practical?
• We may be “trading labour to build for labour to engineer”• Programmed substrates require detailed design
engineering– possible loss of flexibility offered by tube & block
• Costs, at least for initial systems, will not be any cheaper • Need vendors who can provide novel X-proof wiring
solutions and association with Fieldbus style agencies• A linear, singular substrate is not feasible• Small ports may have problems with liquid streams• Need a base plate or substrate port for signal air• Viable & Practical: YES, with limitations
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So what are the barriers/issues?
• Lack of Div. 1 explosion proof components• Need for new, miniature flow devices• Need for new IS/NIS Div. 1 miniature wiring
methods• Std. communication methods• Need for integral heating• Cost & flexibility?• “Brute force” legacy
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Clever Sample Systems Needed!
• Self-adjusting for optimal performance under varying conditions– On board delta/Pressure,
Flow, Temp. Measure & Control
• Tracks reliability and operation metrics – tally valve cycles, gas
usage– maintenance log,
operation manuals
• Self-diagnostic Graphical User Interface (GUI)– show Sample System
operation
• Embedded processors• Decentralized control• “Since the oft quoted 80-
90% of the problems with analyzers are sample system related then perhaps our efforts should be focussed in this area!”
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Tower of Babel or Open Standards?
• Opportunity for standard sample system software “applets”. Examples...– stream selection protocols– validation protocols– monitoring packages– sample system diagnostics, etc.
• Opportunity for…– common communication protocols– hard wire, wireless & fiber optic connectivity buses
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- A Call to Action…
• Component manufacturers we need new, miniature Div./Zone I manifold mounted components– flow measurement devices– pressure/temp. transducers– motorized valves; solenoids– mini-purged components!
• We need an effort to define Div/Zone 1 signal & power ‘bus’...– IS (signal) and NIS (power)– wireless; fiber optic signals?
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- A Call to Action…
• We need a task force to define...– stand alone sample system controllers– standard communication protocols– interoperable software “applets” to make sample
systems “clever”
• Analyzer manufacturers, universities we need:– simple/small analytical devices– substrate mounted; X-proof– “lab on a chip” devices
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- A Call to Action…
• Substrate manufacturers…– we need Div. 1 integral electrical/fluid heated bases– “design guides” for 3rd parties
• We need to...– Promote; synergize– Publish test results– Harmonize regulatory barriers– Bring in key technical players– Work with groups like Fieldbus, Profibus, OPC…
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NeSSI Next Steps…Sunrise…..Sunset?
• NeSSI deliverable...– Compact Disk (CD)– final report
• Should NeSSI continue?– In what form, membership, etc.
• Is there a need for a Process Analytical Foundation?
• YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED:– to an open forum …
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Ossabaw Room.
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Summary…let’s stay on track!
• Three excellent but diverse substrate designs• Good synergies emerging• NeSSI “list” is growing...• Opportunities abound …• Some barriers to overcome (esp. Electrical
issues)• Petro-chemical end users desire change!
– Citius, Fortius, Altius!
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Acknowledgements
• ISA– Jim Tatera
• Expo2000 forum, etc.
– Dan Podkulski • SP76 Contribution!
• Focus group (Pittcon 2000)
• Focus group (ISA Expo2000)
• IFPAC 2001
• Dow Chemical– David Gay; Reg Hartwig;
Walt Henslee; François Ramond; Ron O’Reilly; Brian Worthington
• ExxonMobil Chemical– Jeff Gunnell; Dan Podkulski;
John Cumbus; Paul Hromadka; Rajko Puzic
• CPAC – Mel Koch; Lloyd Burgess;
Larry Ricker
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Acknowledgements NeSSI contributors
• Kelley Bell (ABB PA)• Richard Hughes
(Autoflow)• John Gajewski
(FRCO)• Bud Keyes (FRCO)• Stephen Staphanos
(FRCO)• Steve Doe (Parker)• John Morse (Parker)
• CD Feng (Rosemount-Uniloc)
• Frank Ruiz (Ruiz and Assoc.)
• Dave Simko (Swagelok)• Richard Ales (Swagelok)• Doug Nordstrom
(Swagelok)• All NeSSI contributors
not acknowledged or mistakenly omitted!
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Acknowledgements NeSSI contributors
• Kelley Bell (ABB Analytical)
• Richard Hughes (Autoflow)
• John Gajewski (FRCO)• Bud Keyes (FRCO)• Stephen Staphanos
(FRCO)• Steve Doe (Parker)• John Morse (Parker)
• CD Feng (Rosemount-Uniloc)
• Frank Ruiz (Ruiz and Assoc.)
• Dave Simko (Swagelok)• Richard Ales (Swagelok)• Doug Nordstrom
(Swagelok)• All NeSSI contributors
not acknowledged or mistakenly omitted!