Operations Modernization
THE CLEAREST PATH TO A SECURE FUTURE
Putting You on the Path to Operations Modernization
Value – Whether you are currently dealing with obsolescence issues,
or want to prevent future problems, Invensys provides:
• Minimum production interruption
• Lowest upgrade costs
• Shortest possible upgrade timeline
• Elimination of future obsolescence
issues and its associated risk
• A baseline for optimized performance
• A clear path to Enterprise Control
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• The reliability and performance
delivered by proven, leading control
and safety offerings
• Reduced unplanned process shutdowns
and reduced maintenance costs
• Improved production management
through increased process information
exchange
The migration approach offered by Invensys Operations Management showed
that an alternative to the existing vendor’s upgrade solution was a viable option.”
− Hugh Ferguson, C&I Engineer & DCS Upgrade Project Manager, Keadby Power Station
While your process automation and safety assets
may be getting the job done today, how do you
know whether your plant is producing at its full
potential, and that it can in the future?
How exposed is your business to unplanned downtime, unnecessary costs, or other issues? Systems
running at your plant and considered cutting edge 20-30 years ago, may not be today. In order to stay
competitive in today’s market you not only have to maintain your automation and safety assets, but
improve their performance and contribution.
Consider taking the journey toward improved performance today with the help of Invensys Operations
Management. Invensys will provide a clear, manageable and cost-justified modernization path
encompassing updates of older systems to leading edge standards as well as the related processes and
best practices. This comprehensive approach allows companies in the continuous process industries to
minimize the risks inherent in obsolete technologies and maximize asset performance.
Why Modernize?
Efforts to avoid or postpone modernization will make it harder to compete and, ultimately, to survive. The risks
of not modernizing are significant. Aging legacy technologies are expensive to operate and maintain and can
adversely affect your ability to support new business priorities, or apply new technologies and solutions to
increase performance. Furthermore, the complex design of legacy systems is frequently based on outdated
technologies, making them difficult to change and slower to respond to market shifts. Can you afford to wait?
Invensys combines advanced technologies and services to help:
• Lower the Total Cost of Ownership − If you
currently have technology that is becoming
increasingly more challenging to support,
whether it is acquiring spare parts or finding
qualified technical personnel to assist, now is the
time to modernize.
• Increase your Production Efficiency and Manage
Risk − Avoid the impact of having inefficient,
unreliable systems in place. Minimize unplanned
shutdowns and the related production losses.
Maximize plant utilization by eliminating
unreliable and failure-prone systems.
• Avoid Obsolescence − Define a clear and cost
justified strategy and plan to address mature and
obsolete technology.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements and Improve
Corporate Image − Ensure that your systems
meet current safety, health and environmental
requirements.
• Cyber Security − Define and implement the
necessary steps to ensure that your plant systems
are safe and secure against threats.
• Extend the Life, Performance and Reliability of
Systems − Avoid a major capital investment and
make use of what you already have.
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Innovation – Invensys has over 100 years
of history. We continue to provide
innovative products to the market and
have consistently been ahead in terms of:
• Technology and features
• Integration and communication
• Safety and reliability
• Business optimization
• A clear path forward to the future
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Series System
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inside cabinet
Where Do You Start?
Modernizing a facility can be a daunting task as process automation and safety systems encompass a range of
vendor solutions of varying vintages, where knowledge about the systems, site operations and known issues
are dispersed throughout the organization. Questions that must be tackled in this environment include:
• How do you minimize the impact to the operations?
• How do you maximize the use of the investment in place?
• How do you maintain and improve the intellectual property and knowledge?
• How do you justify changes to management?
Invensys understands that companies considering modernization will have these questions and many
more. Organizations may already have reviewed some options, or have a specific problem area in mind
for modernization. While Invensys has one of the broadest portfolio of product solutions available, we
have something else even more valuable – experience. Whether you’re ready for the next step in your
modernization journey, or not sure where to start, Invensys has established a proven approach that applies
a unique perspective to address your questions, identify priorities and develop the cost justification. You’ll
not only know where to start, you’ll know how to get where you want to go and be able to justify the
modernization effort to your management.
While our Operations Modernization approach can assist you in planning for the modernization of any system
or asset, our areas of specialty include:
• Leading edge Control systems built on more
than a century of innovation and engineered to
evolve with business needs over the life of the
installation
• Full safety lifecycle program including PHA,
LOPA / LOPA Review, Quantitative Risk Analysis,
Conceptual Design, Safety Requirement
Specification and full SIS implementation
• Full Cyber Security hardening for the entire
process control network – readiness assessment,
procedures development, equipment
specification and installation, compliance
monitoring
• Complete DCS migration solution with no
downtime, scheduled or unscheduled, on all
major competitive systems
The scope is customized to your identified priorities
and the nature of your operation. And, we are not
restricted to a single vendor’s technology. Our history
of innovation is based on finding the best way to
apply the right technology to the right problem.
• Best in class safety systems for all SIL 0 through
SIL 3 applications
• Full Turbomachinery control modernization
including consulting, design and implementation
for Generator AVR, Turbine Generator
Sequencing, Surge Control, Turbine Generator
Control, and Performance Control for both Motor
and Turbine Drive
• Multiple options to strengthen and modernize
your operational processes and operator skills
such as OTS, workflow tools, Learning services,
simulation and other products.
• A range of Performance Improvement solutions
that cover a number of specific Operational areas
What Can You Expect?
The first step along the journey towards Operations Modernization begins with your people. Through
a structured Modernization Workshop, we will work with you to review your company’s business goals,
objectives, and needs. From there, we help translate your business goals into reality by transitioning
technology from systems and processes that limit current or future business performance, into solutions that
meet, or exceed your current and future business requirements.
Our approach is proven and it works. With the input provided by you and other business/plant/operations
resources, we will create a high-level strategy and roadmap along with execution plans that balance risk,
change and cost, to deliver maximum business value at the pace that best suits your business. The resulting
solutions are based on open systems, open standards and an open architecture, thus providing a solid
foundation for the future.
Together we will develop a long-range plan and strategy, which will include a thorough understanding of the
impact on your people, skills and sustainability. During the planning process, we will:
• Develop an automation and
technology strategy that links
projects to business strategy
and long-range business plans
• Create awareness at all
levels of the organization by
implementing an effective
change management program
• Demonstrate clear return
on investment
The Operations Modernization Workshop is at the heart of our approach,
where our consultants work with your team to deliver:
•Concise articulation of your existing critical business processes
•List of opportunities for potential performance improvements
•Roadmap for enabling the process through technology
•Insight into how current technology investments can be maximized
•A full analysis around the investments required and the value returned
You will leverage Invensys’ lengthy experience, depth of talent and understanding of technology applications
to develop an approach that you can be confident will deliver results. Our experience extends across a wide
range of industry and vendor technologies. We will deliver a practical, long-term plan that makes the best use
of the right technologies, processes, and skills to modernize your operation.
Modernization – For customers facing obsolescence issues, we offer a comprehensive
set of products, services and solutions that extend the life of systems and enhance their
capabilities including:
• Legacy Migration
• Cyber Security
• Safety and Critical Control
• Operations Optimization
• Turbomachinery Performance
• Rich portfolio of Services and Consulting
What Happens Next?
As a result of the Workshop, a multi-year Operations Modernization roadmap is created by Invensys
consultants and subject matter experts. Once the roadmap is agreed upon, the schedule is set, resources
identified and we begin executing against the plan.
During the Operations Modernization project, you can expect the following:
• A PMP-certified project manager that will ensure reduced project risk, on-time delivery and quality.
• A proven, global team of Invensys consultants and subject matter experts that work with you to clearly
establish priorities, issues, cost and benefits, and a path forward.
• A holistic approach that includes the “People” aspect; integrating the human element into a holistic
perspective of Modernization, supported with automated solutions, Processes (Workflow), knowledge
management (Training) and tracking and reporting around the improvements (Real-Time Measures)
• An approach that ensures that you get the best resources when you need them through our delivery
team and extensive partner ecosystem
Ensuring Your Success
Unlike point solution vendors, our approach is based on innovation and the broadest portfolio of technology
and expertise. Invensys is the only company with a proven history of delivering improved and sustainable
asset performance through innovative services and solutions. We really DO get it – we’ve combined more than
a century of experience with the broadest portfolio of expertise and capabilities for a unique approach that
extends the life and performance of your production assets.
Don’t get left behind. Give Invensys the opportunity to take this journey towards Operations Modernization
with you; let’s work together to secure your future.
For more information on Invensys Operations Modernization services, please visit: iom.invensys.com or
contact your sales representative.
Invensys Operations Management
5601 Granite Parkway III, Suite 1000
Plano, Texas 75024 U.S.A.
1.469.365.6400
iom.invensys.com
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