Case Study
DuPont Gains Low-Cost Startup Predictive Maintenance Supported by AMS Suite Intelligent Device Manager
DuPont Gains Low-Cost Startup Predictive Maintenance Supported by AMS Suite Intelligent Device Manager
CHEMICAL For more information: www.assetweb.com DuPont Gains Low-Cost Startup, Predictive Maintenance Supported by AMS TM Suite : Intelligent Device Manager RESULTS • Saved 20 days of technician time through more efficient commissioning • Reduced loop checkout time from 700 to 100 hours • Plant was up and running 10 days earlier than predicted due to efficient interlock validation • Savings during startup and commissioning on one project paid for all asset management software and hardware APPLICATION Startup and ongoing operation of some 250 new transmitters and valves in two expansion projects completed in 2002. CUSTOMER DuPont Fayetteville Works, North Carolina CHALLENGE During planning for two expansion projects at the DuPont plant, it became apparent that a means was needed to a