EP3436727A1 - Remplacement d'un dispositif de commande sur un dispositif de traitement et ensemble de soupape - Google Patents

Remplacement d'un dispositif de commande sur un dispositif de traitement et ensemble de soupape

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EP3436727A1
EP3436727A1 EP16895868.4A EP16895868A EP3436727A1 EP 3436727 A1 EP3436727 A1 EP 3436727A1 EP 16895868 A EP16895868 A EP 16895868A EP 3436727 A1 EP3436727 A1 EP 3436727A1
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valve assembly
data
valve
values
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Anatoly Podpaly
Justin Scott Shriver
Xianren KONG
Yanli Liu
Ryan ZHU
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Dresser LLC
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K37/00—Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
    • F16K37/0025—Electrical or magnetic means
    • F16K37/0041—Electrical or magnetic means for measuring valve parameters
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B13/00—Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion
    • G05B13/02—Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
    • G05B13/0205—Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric not using a model or a simulator of the controlled system
    • G05B13/024—Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric not using a model or a simulator of the controlled system in which a parameter or coefficient is automatically adjusted to optimise the performance
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B19/00—Programme-control systems
    • G05B19/02—Programme-control systems electric
    • G05B19/04—Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers
    • G05B19/042—Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
    • G05B19/0428—Safety, monitoring
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
    • G05B2219/00—Program-control systems
    • G05B2219/20—Pc systems
    • G05B2219/24—Pc safety
    • G05B2219/24025—Remove board with system on power, hot plug in, swap, docking, life insertion

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  • Industrial automation can use process devices to automate processes on a process line.
  • Engineers expend great efforts to decrease downtime of the process lines, often as a result of equipment maintenance and replacement of these process devices. These efforts are meant to save time and money, as relates to both labor and on reduced productivity that may result when the process line becomes inactive or inoperable due to maintenance necessary to remove and replace process devices from the process line.
  • the subject matter of this disclosure relates to industrial automation and processes, where applicable.
  • improvements that can allow process devices to continue to operate contemporaneously with maintenance to change hardware (including, e.g., electronics) on the device. These improvements also allow the process device to integrate new hardware without the need to recalibrate or otherwise engage in lengthy commissioning procedures for use on the process line.
  • Exemplary process devices may find use on process lines that transfer and distribute materials including solids and fluids (e.g., gases and liquid) .
  • Valve assemblies are one type of process device, for example, that can regulate flow of materials in process lines for the chemical industry, refining industry, oil & gas recovery industry, and the like.
  • Some embodiments include a controller that operates the process device.
  • the controller may embody a valve positioner that is responsible for control and operation of a valve that regulates the flow of material through the device. Examples of the controller can communicate with a terminal, often a laptop or like computing device, as part of a system to implement the improvements discussed herein.
  • This system can transfer data from a previously-installed controller to a newly-installed controller found on the process device. In this way, the process device can maintain operation of the process device in the same manner as the previously-installed controller.
  • the hardware may include an actuator that couples with a closure member (via a stem) .
  • the closure member may embody a plug, a ball, a butterfly valve, and/or like implement that can contact a seat to prevent flow.
  • Actuators that rely on pneumatics may be useful to facilitate movement of the closure member.
  • the embodiments may also have a sensing mechanism to monitor the position of the closure member. This sensing mechanism may use a position sensor and a mechanical linkage that couples the position sensor with the stem or other structure that moves in concert with the closure member.
  • the controller may serve to exchange signals with a process control system (also “distributed control system” or “DCS system” ) .
  • This configuration can instruct operation of process devices on the process line.
  • the control signals may define operating parameters for the process device that correspond to processes on the process line.
  • the valve positioner may use the operating parameters in combination with, for example, input from the position sensor, to regulate instrument gas to the actuator in order to set the position required for the closure member. This position may achieve appropriate flow of material through the valve assembly into the process line to satisfy the process.
  • the system can preclude the need for topologies of process lines that may require considerable costs as to downtime and capital expenditures.
  • the embodiments herein effectively eliminate topologies that simply require process lines to shut down completely to perform maintenance on certain process devices.
  • the embodiments further preclude the need for redundant networks that switch flow of material from a first conduit to a second conduit to allow maintenance to occur on certain process devices of the first conduit.
  • the embodiments can also avoid unnecessary and lengthy calibration steps that may be necessary to ensure accurate operation of the valve as between the prior-installed and newly-installed controller. Failure to account for these changes could cause the process device with the newly-installed controller to behave unpredictably and, in turn, lead to undesired changes in the process on the process line.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a schematic diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a controller that is configured with the improvements herein;
  • FIG. 2 depicts a schematic diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a controller that is configured with the improvements herein;
  • FIG. 3 depicts a flow diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a method for updating hardware on a process device
  • FIG. 4 depicts a flow diagram of the method of FIG. 3 with additional stages that may be useful for updating hardware on a process device;
  • FIG. 5 depicts a flow diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a method, implementation of which can configure a controller on a process device to exchange and update data;
  • FIG. 6 depicts a flow diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a method, implementation of which can configure a terminal to exchange and update data with a controller and to configure a visual interface on a display;
  • FIG. 7 depicts a flow diagram of the method of FIG. 6 with additional stages that may be useful to configure the terminal to exchange and update data with a controller and to configure a visual interface on a display;
  • FIG. 8 depicts a flow diagram of the method of FIG. 6 with additional stages that may be useful to configure the terminal to exchange and update data with a controller and to configure a visual interface on a display;
  • FIG. 9 depicts a flow diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a method for refining operation ofa process device
  • FIG. 10 depicts a schematic diagram of an example of a control system that can exchange signals with one or more controllers, e.g., the controller ofFIGS. 1 and 2; and
  • FIG. 11 depicts a perspective view of an example of the valve assembly of FIG. 1.
  • control hardware e.g., a controller
  • use of the second process device is not confounded by additional steps to calibrate (or perform other tasks) that might be necessary to ensure that the performance of the process device with the second controller is the same or similar to performance of the process device with the first controller.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a controller 100.
  • This embodiment is part of a process device, identified generally and enumerated by the numeral 102.
  • the process device 102 can couple with an asset, for example, a conduit 104 that can carry material 106.
  • Examples of the process device 102 can embody a valve assembly and like devices that can control flow of material 106, although this disclosure does not find limits in only these types of devices.
  • the conduit 104 may be part of a process line that can use the material 106 in a process.
  • the process device 102 is shown as part of a system 108 that may include a terminal 110, possibly a computing device with a display 112 that can display a visual interface 114.
  • This computing device may embody a laptop (an example being illustrated in the diagram) , tablet, or smart phone; but the computing device may be any device that an end user (e.g., a technician) can utilize to enter, receive, or visualize data on the display 112.
  • the system 108 can allow maintenance on the process device 102 to occur without undue disruption to the process or operation of the process line.
  • Maintenance may include tasks to swap the controller 100 on the process device 102 from, for example, a first controller to a second controller that is different from the first controller. These tasks may be necessary to upgrade electronics, replace faulty parts, or to address other concerns that might arise from time-to-time with devices for use in industrial automation.
  • Use of the system 108 may allow the process device 102 to remain in position and operational on the conduit 104 (or, generally, on the process line) without the controller 100. This feature may avoid costly downtime of the process line that might occur if the end user needs to remove the process device 102 in its entirety from the process line to change the controller 100.
  • the system 108 can also ensure consistent operation of the process device 102 as between the first controller and the second controller without the need to perform additional, and timely, calibration or like tasks to commission the process device 102 for use on the process line with the second controller. In this way, the system 108 can further reduce services costs because the end user that performs the task does not need any particular training or technical background that might be necessary to de-commission and commission the replacement process device 102.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a schematic diagram with an exemplary collection of components that may be useful to implement the features that facilitate maintenance of the process device 102.
  • the process device 102 may include an actuator 116 that couples with a valve 118 using a coupler 120 interposed therebetween.
  • the coupler 120 may embody a “valve stem” in the form of an elongated, rod-like element that is configured to cause the actuator 116 to move a closure member 122 relative to a seat 124.
  • the closure member 122 can comprise a plug, typically a solid or piece part element that can engage with the seat 124 to prevent flow of material 106 through the valve 118.
  • the controller 100 may embody a positioner 126 (also, “valve positioner” ) that resides on-board the process device 100.
  • the positioner 126 may have a board-level assembly 128 with computing components (e.g., a processor 130 and a repository 132) .
  • Executable instructions 134 may reside on one or both of the computing components 130, 132.
  • executable instructions 134 may be accessible to configure the processor 130 to instruct performance of functions to occur on the controller 100 or the process device 102 in general. These functions may regulate a pneumatic signal to the actuator 116. This pneumatic signal can cause the actuator 116 to locate the closure member 122 at a requisite position relative to the seat 112. Often, this requisite position corresponds with flow parameters (e.g., flow rate) for material 106 to maintain the process on the process line.
  • the embodiments can maintain performance of the process device 102 so that the requisite position of the closure member 122 is the same as between a first positioner 126 and a second positioner 126.
  • Reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 will continue for purposes of identifying certain components relevant to one or more stages of the methods.
  • the exemplary methods may be useful to describe the maintenance procedure to change or “swap” the controller 100 on the process device 102 to facilitate operation on the process line.
  • the exemplary methods may also be useful to configure one or both of the controller 100 and the terminal 1l0 for use in this maintenance procedure.
  • these devices can exchange data that can help to ensure that the requisite position of the closure member 122 is the same as between the first positioner and the second positioner, typically installed as a replacement for the first positioner on the process device 102.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a method 200 for performing maintenance on a process device.
  • the method 200 may include, at stage 202, retrieving data from a first controller, the data comprising information that defines values for operating parameters on the first controller and, at stage 204, retaining the data remote from the first controller.
  • the data may identify values necessary to ensure performance of the device to maintain the requisite position of the closure member 122, noted above.
  • the method 200 may also include, at stage 206, removing the first controller from the process device. This stage may include one or more stages for decoupling certain fluid lines, for example, lines that carry instrument air to the valve positioner 126 or lines that couple the valve positioner 126 to the actuator 116.
  • stages may also include removing fasteners, covers, and like components from the process device, as necessary.
  • the method 200 may further include, at stage 208, coupling a second controller to the process device. Again, this stage could include one or more additional stages for reconnecting fluid lines and installing fasteners to ensure that the second controller is properly positioned and secured to the process device.
  • the method 200 continues with stages that can update the new hardware to maintain consistent operation of the process device with the second controller.
  • the method 200 may include, at stage 210, storing data on the second controller, the data comprising information that defines the values for operating parameters corresponding with the first controller. This “cloning” stage is useful to maintain the operation of the process device as between the first controller and the second controller.
  • the method 200 may include a stage for verifying that operation of the process device with the second controller is consistent with operation of the process device with the first controller. This stage may require the end user to evaluate certain operating parameters or performance variables for the process devices.
  • Examples of the operating parameters can include the actual position for the closure member 122 (often as measured by a position sensor) , the proscribed position for the closure member 122 (often as dictated by the DCM as a percentage (%) open for the valve 118, or proportional-integral-derivative (PID) parameters that operate as a feedback mechanism to accurately position the closure member 122.
  • PID proportional-integral-derivative
  • FIG. 4 illustrates additional stages for the method 200 that may be useful to perform maintenance on the process device.
  • the method 200 may include, at stage 214, changing the process device to a locked configuration and, at stage 216, communicating with the process device, e.g., via the terminal.
  • the method 200 may further include, at stage 218, changing the process device to an unlocked configuration.
  • FIGS. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 illustrate flow diagrams of exemplary embodiments of methods that configure the components of the system 108 (e.g., the controller 100 and terminal 110) to exchange data for purposes of removing hardware from the process device 102.
  • These diagrams outline stages that may be embodied by code, software, firmware, or like compilations of executable instructions for one or more computer-implemented methods and/or programs.
  • the executable instructions 134 may be stored locally so as to be accessible to the processor 130 for use at the positioner 126.
  • the device may also be configured for the processor 130 to access the executable instruction in a remote location, e.g., storage in the “cloud. ”
  • the processor 130 may be configured to execute the executable instructions in a way that can utilize the data found on the smart circuit board 118.
  • the stages in these methods can be altered, combined, omitted, and/or rearranged in some embodiments.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a flow diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a method 300 that configures the controller 100 to exchange data.
  • the method 300 can include stages that allow the controller 100 to operate both as the existing controller that is to remove from the process device and as the new controller that is to install onto the process device in place of the existing controller.
  • Such functionality may or may not be available on a single device, but this disclosure nonetheless contemplates opportunities for economies of scale and manufacture in which the functionality to operating in both modes is important.
  • the method 300 may include, at stage 302, receiving a query from a terminal and, at stage 304, initiating a maintenance procedure in response to the query.
  • Examples of the query may include data that causes or instructs a response at the controller. This response may correspond with the data encoded in the query or due to processing of the query that occurs at the controller.
  • the method 300 may include, at stage 306, preparing the controller to remove from the process device.
  • the method 300 may also include, at stage 308, accessing a repository with data defining acquired values for operating parameters on the controller and, at stage 310, generating a first output that comprises the data.
  • the repository may be found on-board the process device.
  • the method 300 may further include, at stage 312, transmitting the output for use at the terminal.
  • the method 300 may include, at stage 314, preparing the controller to install onto the process device.
  • the method 300 may include, at stage 316, receiving data from the terminal, the data defining acquired values for operating parameters for the process device and, at stage 318, writing the data to the repository to update previously-stored values for the operating parameters with the acquired values for the operating parameters.
  • the method 300 may further include, at stage 320, generating a second output comprising data to confirm the update is complete and, where necessary, transmitting the output for use at the terminal (at stage 312) .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a flow diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a method 400 that configures a computing device (e.g., terminal 110) to exchange data with the controller 100.
  • the method 400 may include stages that configure the visual interface 114 to guide the end user through the process of removing a first controller from the process device and installing a second controller onto the process device. These stages can also configure the terminal 110 to generate and process data in a way that promotes effective maintenance on the process device 102.
  • the method 400 can include, at stage 402, configuring a visual interface to solicit information from the end user and, at stage 404, determining from this information whether the process device is in a locked (or non-moving) condition.
  • the method 400 may include identifying a change in the valve assembly to the locked position that prevents movement ofa closure member 122 relative to a seat 124 on the valve assembly 102. If not, then the method 400 may include, at stage 406, configuring a visual interface to display instructions for changing the process device to the locked condition, often from an unlocked (or moving) condition that is consistent with operation of the valve assembly 102 on the process line.
  • the method 400 may continue when the process device is locked.
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 408, generating a first query with data that causes a first (or “existing” ) controller to transmit data defining acquired values for operating parameters for the process device, at stage 410, receiving the data and, namely, receiving a first set of data from a first controller on a valve assembly, the data comprising information that defines values for operating parameters on the first controller.
  • This stage may include writing a first set of data to a repository that is remove from or off-board of the first controller.
  • the method 400 may also include, at stage 412, determining from the data whether the acquired values for the operating parameters are correct. This stage may be useful to ensure that the valve assembly 102 is, in fact, operating in an appropriate manner.
  • the acquired values may define one or more stop limits (e.g., an upper stop limit and a lower stop limit) for the closure member 122. These stop limits are useful to prevent overdriving of the closure member 122 in directions that are toward and away from the seat 124.
  • the acquired values may also define the current position of the closure member or the set position, often defined as a percentage (%) open for the valve 118.
  • the method 400 may includes one or more stages for displaying one or more of these acquired values on the visual interface 114 and, possibly, for configuring the visual interface for an input from the end user that confirms (or denies) that the acquired values are correct.
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 414, configuring the visual interface to display instructions for restarting the maintenance task. This stage may be necessary to correct other problems at the valve assembly 102 before such problems manifest into more severe failure modes that can frustrate operation of the valve 118 and its components (e.g., the closure member 122 and the seat 124) .
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 416, configuring the visual interface to display instructions to remove the first controller from the field and to install a second (or “new” ) controller on the process device.
  • This stage may include stages for instructing an end user to remove the first controller from the valve assembly and for instructing the end user to install the second controller on the valve assembly.
  • the method 400 may include stages to update the second controller for use with the process device.
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 418, determining whether the controller swap is complete, often by identifying a change from the first controller with a second controller on the valve assembly. This stage may including configuring a visual interface so that the end user can indicate (e.g., via a clickable toggle) that the second controller is properly connected and ready to operate on the process device. If complete, the method 400 may include, at stage 420, generating a second query with data that causes the new controller to transmit data comprising identifying information from the second controller. This identifying information may include serial numbers, software/firmware version, and like operative and non-operative data.
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 422, receiving the data, and, at stage 424, displaying the identifying information, possibly contemporaneously identifying information from the first controller so that the end user can positively distinguish between the two controllers. This stage may allow the end user to visually confirm and verify that the second controller is proper for use with the process device.
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 426, determining whether to continue with the maintenance task. In one example, this stage may include one or more stages for configuring the interface to solicit an input from the end user to proceed with the maintenance task. If the input is negative, then the method 400 can continue, at stage 428, configuring the visual interface to display information with options for continued maintenance on the process device.
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 430, configuring the terminal to transmit data to the second controller, the data comprising values for operating parameters that correspond with the values on the first controller.
  • the method 400 may include generating a second set of data for use with the second controller on the valve assembly, the data comprising information that defines the values for operating parameters corresponding with the first controller.
  • the method 400 may further include, at stage 432, configuring the visual interface to indicate that the swap from the first controller to the second controller is complete and successful.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a flow diagram for additional stages for method 400 that may be useful to properly adjust the process device, if necessary, to optimize performance with the second (or new) controller now found on the process device.
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 434, determining whether the process device operated or moved from the locked condition. As noted herein, this stage may include stages for configuring a visual interface to solicit an input from the end user, although automatic configuration may be acceptable where the method 400 can communicate or “talk” with the second controller to identify the condition (locked condition or unlocked condition) that prevails on the process device. If this input is affirmative, then the method 400 may include, at stage 436, configuring the visual interface with instructions for performing one or more calibration routines. The method 400 may require this stage because the position reading for the closure member 122 may include significant error or deviations that are not accounted for during the maintenance task. In such case, proper calibration of the process device is in order to ensure it is operating accurately and within specified bounds.
  • the method 400 can avoid the calibration routine when the process device has remained it its locked condition. As shown in FIG. 8, if the process device has not moved (or remains in the locked condition) , the method 400 may include, at stage 438, configuring the visual interface with instructions for adjusting the process device including, at stage 440, updating (one or more of) the upper stop limit and the lower stop limit for the valve 118. The method 400 may further include, at stage 442, configuring the visual display with instructions that the process device is ready for service and, at stage 444, configuring the visual interface to instruct the end user to change the device from its locked condition to an unlocked (or ready-to-operate) condition. The method 400 may further include, at stage 446, operating the process line with the process device having the second controller.
  • the method 400 may also be configured to allow the end user to refine or optimize performance of the process device. Such configurations can avoid the time intensive calibration and instead allow the end user to perform operations that can improve or “tweak” performance of the process device.
  • the method 400 may include, at stage 448, determining whether the end user wishes to refine or evaluate operation of the process device with the second controller. This stage may solicit an input from the end user, for example, using a toggle or clickable icon that initiates the refining procedure. If the end user indicates a desire to refine the operation, then the method 400 can continue, at stage 450, configuring the visual interface with instructions to perform the refining procedure on the process device.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a flow diagram for an exemplary embodiment of a method 500 for the refining procedure that can optimize performance of the process device.
  • the method 500 may include, at stage 502, configuring the visual interface to allow the end user to cause the process device to move the valve. Such movement may change the location of the closure member 122 relative to the seat 124, often by a set amount (e.g., 10%) .
  • the method 500 may also include, at stage 504, updating position information for the valve and, in one example, at stage 506, configuring the visual interface to allow the end user to enter the position information.
  • the position information can include the location of the closure member 122 and the percentage (%) of opening for the valve 118.
  • the method 500 may further include, at stage 508, adjusting a stop limit range for the valve, which may include, at stage 510, recalculating the upper stop limit and the lower stop limit (both noted above) .
  • the method 500 may also include, at stage 512, updating the controller (e.g., the second or new controller) to reflect the upper stop limit and the lower stop limit.
  • the stages may further include, in whole or in part, actuating components on the valve assembly using the second controller; obtaining position information for the closure member from the second controller; and recalculating the upper stop limit and the lower stop limit using the position information.
  • FIG. 10 depicts a schematic diagram of an example of the process device 102 in an exemplary application.
  • This application incorporates the process device 102 as part of a control system 138.
  • the control system 138 can include a network system 140 that includes a network 142.
  • Examples of the network 142 can transfer data, information, and signals by way of wired protocols (e.g., 4-20 mA, Fieldbus, etc. ) and/or wireless protocols, many of which may find use in a plant or factory automation environment. These protocols may facilitate communication over the network 142 between the process device 102, the terminal 110, a process controller 144, a management server 146, and an external server 148.
  • the process controller 144 can execute one or more computer programs to deliver a command signal to the positioner 126.
  • the command signal may identify a commanded position for the closure member 122.
  • the positioner 126 can use the commanded position to modulate the instrument gas to the actuator 116 and, effectively, allow the closure member 122 to move relative to the seat 124.
  • the process device 102 may include a position sensor 150 to provide feedback to the positioner 126 that includes a position for the coupler 120. This position corresponds with the location and/or position of the closure member 122 relative to the seat 124.
  • Data may reside on a data source, often locally in one or more memories on the positioner 126, although this disclosure also contemplates configurations in which the data resides within one or more components of the system 140.
  • the data source may integrate with the management server 146 or as part of the external server 148.
  • the data may be arranged as one or more data sets that include one or more data samples.
  • the data sets may be identified by an indicator (e.g., a date stamp, a time stamp, a date/time stamp, etc. ) that relates to the chronological time at which the data samples in the data set were gathered and/or stored, e.g., in the repository or memory.
  • the data samples may be read into a buffer and/or like configured storage medium that allows for ready access to the data samples to afford the methods with chronologically relevant data, taking into consideration necessary data processing time-lag.
  • the methods may include one or more stages for obtaining and/or retrieving the data from the data source.
  • FIG. 11 depicts an exemplary structure 152 for the process device 102.
  • This example embodies a valve assembly 136 (also, “control valve 136” ) that includes a fluid coupling 154 with a body 156, preferably cast from materials appropriate for use with the process fluids.
  • the body 156 can have a first inlet/outlet 158 and a second inlet/outlet 160.
  • the fluid coupling 154 can incorporate components of a valve (e.g., valve 118 of FIG. 2) inside of the interior to the body 156 and, thus, these components (e.g., closure member 122 and seat 124 of FIG. 2) are not shown in the present view.
  • An elongate shaft 162 may be used as the coupler (e.g., coupler 120 of FIG. 2) to couple a pneumatic actuator 164 with the components of the valve.
  • This structure can modulate a flow of process fluid F P between the inlet/outlets 158, 160.
  • One or more of the stages of the methods can be coded as one or more executable instructions (e.g., hardware, firmware, software, software programs, etc. ) .
  • These executable instructions can be part of a computer-implemented method and/or program, which can be executed by a processor and/or processing device.
  • the processor may be configured to execute these executable instructions, as well as to process inputs and to generate outputs, as set forth herein.
  • the software can run on the process device, the diagnostics server, and/or as software, application, or other aggregation of executable instructions on a separate computer, tablet, laptop, smart phone, wearable device, and like computing device.
  • These devices can display the user interface (also, a “graphical user interface” ) that allows the end user to interact with the software to view and input information and data as contemplated herein.
  • the computing components can embody hardware that incorporates with other hardware (e.g., circuitry) to form a unitary and/or monolithic unit devised to execute computer programs and/or executable instructions (e.g., in the form of firmware and software) .
  • exemplary circuits of this type include discrete elements such as resistors, transistors, diodes, switches, and capacitors.
  • Examples of a processor include microprocessors and other logic devices such as field programmable gate arrays ( "FPGAs” ) and application specific integrated circuits ( "ASICs” ) .
  • Memory includes volatile and non-volatile memory and can store executable instructions in the form of and/or including software (or firmware) instructions and configuration settings.
  • aspects of the present disclosure may be embodied as a system, method, or computer program product.
  • the embodiments may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment (including firmware, software, etc. ) or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a "circuit, " "module” or “system.
  • the computer program product may embody one or more non-transitory computer readable medium (s) having computer readable program code embodied thereon.
  • Computer program code for carrying out operations for aspects of the disclosed subject matter may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object oriented programming language and conventional procedural programming languages.
  • Program code embodied on a computer readable medium may be transmitted using any appropriate medium, including but not limited to wireless, wireline, optical fiber cable, RF, etc., or any suitable combination of the foregoing.
  • the embodiments herein improve maintenance tasks necessary to service valve assemblies without the need to take disrupt operation of a process line.
  • the embodiments can include one or more stages for configuring a valve positioner (or controller, generally) in a way that it can accept and overwrite data.
  • a technical effect is to allow end users to swap the valve positioner from the valve assembly and, in turn, effectively create a “clone” as between a first valve positioner that was previously-installed on the valve assembly and a second valve assembly that is installed in place of the first valve positioner.
  • These embodiments may embody hardware including configurations of a valve assembly and valve positioner.
  • the embodiments can also embody methods to configure this hardware to perform certain functions or functionality.
  • the examples below include certain elements or clauses one or more of which may be combined with other elements and clauses describe embodiments contemplated within the scope and spirit of this disclosure.

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L'invention concerne un procédé (200) destiné à remplacer un dispositif de commande (100) sur un dispositif de traitement (102) qui évite un temps d'arrêt sur une ligne de traitement. Le procédé peut consister à récupérer (202) des données à partir d'un premier dispositif de commande sur un ensemble soupape, les données comprenant des informations qui définissent des valeurs pour des paramètres de fonctionnement sur le premier dispositif de commande, retirer le premier dispositif de commande de l'ensemble soupape, coupler (208) un second dispositif de commande à l'ensemble soupape, et stocker (210) des données sur le second dispositif de commande, les données comprenant des informations qui définissent les valeurs pour des paramètres de fonctionnement correspondant au premier dispositif de commande. L'invention concerne également un ensemble de soupape.
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