Internet of Things is a new concept to extend the Internet connectivity and capabilities to every device, person or equipment that can connect to the Internet (Thing) to produce added value to users and the different communities, capitalizing on the capabilities of Things and the power of the Internet.
When we are talking about Connected Things, an interest stat, that it is estimated by 2030 to have 35-50 trillion devices connected to Internet…
If these are connected and utilized properly, our Mankind, can generate tremendous and unprecedented benefits using the huge intelligence and capabilities out there…
Evolution and development of Industrial IT & Automation Systems.
What you will almost always find in Modern Industrial Field Devices, C/cs is that they are highly connected, using modern networks, have less cabling, more wireless used and lead to mass impact/infection.
What is IoT ?
New concept to extend the Internet connectivity and capabilities to every device, person or equipment that can connect to the Internet (Thing) to produce added value to users and the different communities, capitalizing on the capabilities of smart devices (Things) and the power of the Internet. It is estimated that there will be over 35 trillion devices connected to the internet by 2030. If these are connected and utilized properly, Humankind, can generate tremendous and unprecedented benefits, using the huge intelligence and capabilities out there by using the right tools such as IoT, Big Data, Cloud and AI.
An example of a Plant Automation Systems architecture can be seen in the diagram below:
When we are talking about Smart Devices at sites, the trend has been rising over the years as you can see in the graph below shows the growth of smart devices in Oil & Gas Plants.
- Modern Control System have the following characteristics
Modern control systems are smarter, distributed, use standard and open SW technology, reliable and support mobility. Following some examples from the industry that are becoming smarter, digital and connected and are good candidate to become a Thing in IoT:
- Field Transmitters; Temp, Pressure, Flow
- Online analyzers
- Control Valves
- Pump control
- Tank Gauging System
- F&G systems
- Lab Equipment
- Truck and Ship Loading systems
- Custody meters
- Maintenance Tools
- Example of Technical and Control Room Devices
- Consoles
- Servers
- UPS systems
- Building Automation
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Analyzers
- Tablet PCs
- Mobiles
- Servers
Example of IoT application within major industries
- Impact on Maintenance
- Higher mobility of Maintenance crew, and better interaction with CMMS system from the plant
- Smarter interaction with equipment at site
- Automatic detection of the right equipment
- Automatic detection of the right parts used
- Impact on HSE
- High mobility/Portability for safety tours
- Real time detection of alerts, leaks, events..
- Remote monitoring
- Tracking of people, assets, etc..
These changes have resulted in having a more Open, Smart, Reliable, Connected and Powerful system.
