According to SmartSignal, the EPI*Center provides early and actionable warnings of impending equipment and process problems and helps users avoid equipment failures.
Neil Connolly, engineering center manager of SSE, said: “We’re convinced that SmartSignal provides not just the technology we want, but also the flexible services we need to implement quickly and obtain fast value.
“SmartSignal’s experience is unprecedented; we look forward to joining the SmartSignal community of users and to sharing best practices and staying on the leading edge. With both EPI*Center and xConnector, we’ll get the world’s best technology, along with the ability to integrate it into existing PI screens.”
SmartSignal said it implemented the first CCGT 2X1 unit at Medway within two weeks and is proceeding with implementation of a coal-fired unit, Unit 4 of Fiddler’s Ferry. These units will be hosted at its in-house Availability & Performance Center prior to transitioning to SSE’s own central monitoring center in Ferrybridge. SSE plans to implement the remainder of the fleet this year.
SmartSignal added that xConnector allows SSE and all PI users to access SmartSignal intelligence directly in their PI ProcessBook and PI WebParts screens.
