GE and Metso collaborates to resell Metso Device Asset Management Solution

GE Intelligent Platforms and Metso have collaborated to resell Metso FieldCare Device Asset Management Solution that enhances the efficiency of process management with information covering the process lifecycle of their plant devices. This condition monitoring solution gives a quick operational status of all intelligent field equipment in the system.

FieldCare provides a single tool to manage process devices, and its web-enabled interfaces allow for the information to be distributed broadly across the network in real time. Its ability to show both standard configuration parameters and device-specific functions eliminates the need for vendor-specific tools. FieldCare allows to optimize and save in all phases of the plant lifecycle.

"When you consider a process plant, there are hundreds or even thousands of devices such as valves, pressure sensors, and temperature sensors that are used to control the process," said Steve Ryan, General Manager for GE Intelligent Platforms' Process Solutions. "Failure on one of these devices can lead to lost production which could translate into hundreds of thousands of dollars. So knowing, not just assuming, that process equipment is operating properly is imperative. It's not a nice to have - it is an operational requirement."

The key features of the FieldCare are,

During Startup users need to be able to detect unstable control conditions and troubleshoot the operation of the system, and quick elimination of issues to get to a running phase more quickly
Commissioning: With FieldCare users can download the configuration, calibration, and tuning information needed to setup each plant device
Runtime: FieldCare allows to establish a baseline for each device's operation. Condition is monitored continuously so when a device is starting to wear or degrade it can be detected easily
Shutdown Preparation: Shutdown by knowing which devices need service and plan the resources required. Lack of the needed resources may result in unfinished maintenance work before start-up, so using FieldCare can reduce risks in start-up
Service Shutdown: Plant shutdown is high effective because you have a better view of what needs to be serviced

"FieldCare is another example of what GE Intelligent Platforms' Process Solutions can bring to our customers around the world," concluded Ryan. "Best-of-class solutions to solve real-world issues for process operations."

For more information, visit www.ge-ip.com, www.metso.com