Knowledge Sharing for a Brighter Future
Thanks to research conducted by Shiraz University, we now have reliable statistics to understand the linkage between sleepiness and omission/commission errors, and how they increase over the course of a shift.
Read MoreIn this article, Marcus Tennant explores alarm philosophy, alarm management and their overall purpose as they relate to the late Robert M. Pirsig's philosophy in his book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.'
Read MoreThe article is a short extraction from a paper introducing the concept of the Cognitive Workload Value factor, which takes into account both workload and situation awareness, by Ferdinand Coster
Read MoreIf a safety programme does not consider the motivational triad it is likely that it is not performing at its optimal level. We must review and measure the system against the triad and assure we are sending the right message. Learn to ask yourself the right questions.
Read MoreMost diseases, injuries and other health conditions experienced by the workforce involve a number of factors or causes that the siloed approach fails to recognise, or treat. This is especially true as the workforce ages. Learn how to remove the siloed approach and lead your organisation to a healthier and brighter future.
Read MoreBradley Ford continues his journey in Shift Handover processes by diving deeper into the content and structure of operations log books, how they are utilized, and their most effective design.
Read MoreSimulators have come a long way since their inception. Today simulators are utilized for much more than just training, and are beneficial for the life of the plant. Learn from Saravanan Prabakaran on how OTS can save time and money, and optimize your plant much faster than normal.
Read MoreWith the demographic issues we face as an industry, many are rightfully concerned about losing crucial knowledge as senior operators retire in large numbers. Learn from Yu-Gene Chen and download our free eBook to learn more about how MPA can capture crucial knowledge before it is lost, and help your plant become more efficient, through our advanced form of automation.
Read MoreA Delayed Coker process - wherein several pairs of coke drums are being used simultaneously - may often pose unique challenges to optimize. However, when these challenges are managed with the proper solution, over 2% yield increases in some of the most valuable products in this process can be realized - Learn from our expert Dinesh Jaguste's many years of experience in this area and how he has applied APC to solve this challenging problem.
Read MoreToday, major players in LNG worldwide face conflicting challenges - such as making the business and production agile and adaptive, while improving margins and upholding contractual obligations. Higher-level automation and IT solutions are required to meet these challenges. This paper by Sanakar Selvaraj analyzes the gaps in the current system and focuses on elaborating practical, innovative and holistic solutions.
Read MoreSimple tips for writing the alarm information that can make a meaningful improvement. As an industry we have come along way in terms of considering when alarms should be activated and to whom. But when it comes to the content of the message there is still little content available, and there must be a better way to write messages so that our operators can comprehend and react faster.
Read MoreOperational procedures are an important component to the safe and efficient operation of process plants. What follows will highlight an emerging standard- ISA-106, covering key definitions, specific models, and an overview of several benefits in implementing MPA.
Read MoreIn addition to the traditional use for training, power plant EPCs and end-users alike are now able to utilize the same simulator platform to remove a large amount of risk and costs associated with some of the key factors in plant development.
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An effective HMI should give operators the information they need in a form they can comprehend quickly so they can make good decisions. The new ISA101 standard helps users understand what those concepts mean and how to implement them.
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Recently, KBC launched the Acuity Industrial Cloud Suite, consolidating its simulation software solutions. It aligns with KBC's portfolio to address challenges in energy transition, process optimization, value chain optimization, and asset management. For insights, we interviewed Rolando Gabarron, a senior consultant in product management.