ExperTune PlantTriage CompareMap tool

ExperTune has expanded the functionality of its PlantTriage software with the CompareMap tool, designed to focus operator attention on changing plant conditions. The tool highlights the biggest changes in plant performance and provides drill-down into corrective actions.

The CompareMap approach compares the plant performance from two periods of time. Performance improvements and deterioration are both instantly highlighted. Operators can immediately focus on important changes in the plant. For example, a shift operator can quickly see what has changed since their last shift.

The high-level plant graphic is based on Tree Map technology. Tree Maps were developed by the University of Maryland, as a way to visualise large amounts of data. Applied to real-time process control data, Tree Maps have been used to provide a snapshot to pinpoint trouble spots in plant performance.

CompareMap is flexible, allowing more in-depth analysis by process engineers and control engineers. Over 80 aspects of plant performance can be monitored. These performance measures include production, quality, reliability and cost-related parameters.

CompareMap is included with all PlantTriage systems, version 10.1 and higher. Existing PlantTriage users receive the features at no charge, as part of their software maintenance agreement.