Goals y Improve the performance of the Navajo plant by implementing an alarm rationalization program. y Build a High-Fidelity simulator to replicate actual dynamic response of plant operations. y Use the simulator to test and verify the alarm management system. y Repurpose simulator for operator training, continuous improvement and knowledge capture. Challenges y Build operator knowledge and confidence in the new DCS prior to going online in the actual unit. y Eliminate unplanned downtime or emergency shutdowns. y Reduce the increasing number and frequency of process alarms while keeping the power plant safe and profitable. Results y New system resulted in a 44% reduction of configured alarms at the Navajo Station. y Eliminating the number of alarms at the plants frees

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