What is SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) Intools?

Hey there, Instrumentation Engineers! If you've ever wondered what SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) is all about, you're in the right place. In the fast-paced world of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, SPI is a game-changer that's worth exploring. Formerly known as Intools, SPI is like your trusty sidekick in the world of instrument engineering.

Your All-In-One Instrumentation Buddy

Imagine having a tool that simplifies a wide range of instrumentation tasks, making your EPC projects smoother than ever. Well, that's exactly what SPI does.

The software is used for managing and designing various activities including:

• Instrumentation management
• Generation of instrumentation data sheet
• Control valve and orifice plate sizing
• Generating Loop diagram
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) wiring
• Creating Hook-up drawings
• PLC-DCS I/O assignment, etc

EPC companies worldwide lean on SPI to streamline their processes and ensure data consistency throughout the design journey.

Let's Dive Deeper

SmartPlant Instrumentation is offering a task-based environment. This means the interface focuses on the task at hand, for example:

1. Process Task – Retrieve process data from Smart P&ID, edit and add information to set the design basis for the instrument.
2. Instrument Index Task – Retrieve and expand the instrument rule base from the P&ID into all physical instruments to perform the function using the fit for task EDE
3. Specification Task – Use the EDE to create instrument specifications, which can include SmartPlant Instrumentation data as well as data coming from or related to vendors.
4. Wiring Task – Set up the EDE to assign the cables, junction boxes and wiring environment to autoconnect the instruments and junction box and check for connectivity. This focus leads to increased productivity and data quality. Productivity gains of more than 40 percent have been reported.
5. Calibration Task – Support the interface between Fluke calibration and SPI to manage the accuracy of the measurements.

How does Intergraph Data sharing work on SmartPlant Instrumentation SPI?

SmartPlant Instrumentation isn't just a lone ranger; it plays well with others. It's like your data hub, receiving information from various sources such as the P&ID team, process groups, electrical team, and piping department. The solution then feeds data to the piping group for the inline instruments, electrical for interlocks, and more, in addition to interacting with third parties and vendor catalogs.

SmartPlant Instrumentation supports operational tasks, not only by generating new as-built data, but also through offering a seamless interface with Fluke for calibration and an interface with ERP providers such as SAP for maintenance scheduling.

Catalog or vendor data access is rapidly becoming more important in driving productivity and design quality. Rather than finding and re-typing in SmartPlant Instrumentation, you can directly access vendor data, such as I/O cards for DCS, instruments from vendors like E+H, or valves from Emerson. SmartPlant Instrumentation helps you get the right data quickly.

How can SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) contributes to the plant owners?

Plant owners face a variety of challenges, including: Meeting schedule, cost and quality standards

? Data handover to fit operational tasks

? Management of change

? Safety and regulatory compliance

? Compliance with project scope and requirements and the ability to validate them during the project phases

Most of these challenges can be addressed with SmartPlant Instrumentation. Many owners are choosing to also deploy SmartPlant Instrumentation and other tools using Intergraph Smart Cloud.

This gives owners a central place for all their project data, helping to enforce consistency, engineering standards and practices and handover to the operational team.

How SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) contributes to the plant life cycle?

• Engineering and Design: SPI turbocharges your engineering efforts, slashing costs, and ensuring data accuracy. You'll have top-notch deliverables in no time.
• Procurement: Need to speed up procurement? SPI's got your back, making data transfer to procurement systems a piece of cake.
• Construction: Contractors, rejoice! SPI's database-driven control panel drawings make modifications a breeze.
• Commissioning: With SPI and SmartPlant Explorer by your side, accessing data and testing loops is a walk in the park.
• Operations and Maintenance: Say goodbye to headaches. SPI delivers consistent, accurate, and up-to-date data, making maintenance a breeze.

What are the advantages of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)?

SmartPlant Instrumentation is like the secret ingredient that elevates your project game:

• Reduced risk and downtime, leading to increased profit
• Automation of engineering deliverables
• Enhanced control system performance and document management
• Lightning-fast execution with customizable design rules
• Improved work efficiency and cost savings
• A single data source for consistent and accurate designs

What is included in the latest edition of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)?

The latest version offers several significant changes to boost user experience, data quality and productivity. The query builder enables the engineer or designer to find and create a data view using engineering language rather than having to know database queries. The result of the query is displayed in a new environment, the Engineering Data Editor, which enables quick data entry, modification, auto-filtering, comparison and more. Significant enhancements to the Project Management functionality enable the engineer to scope projects and merge them back together in a controlled manner. Finally, integration with the to-do list helps engineers make better decisions using the data from other tasks and disciplines using color coding and document access.

Embrace the SPI Magic

SPI isn't just a tool; it's your ally in the world of EPC projects. With SPI, you'll experience efficiency, precision, and data integrity like never before. It's like having a seasoned pro by your side, guiding you through the intricacies of instrumentation engineering. Say hello to SmartPlant Instrumentation, your ticket to smoother and more successful projects!

What are the potential value can SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) provide?

Gain value across the workflow. SmartPlant Instrumentation addresses instrument engineering and design processes throughout the plant lifecycle – from process cases through to concepts, design, construction and operational tasks like calibration.

Take advantage of SmartPlant Instrumentation’s existing capabilities that have helped both EPCs and owner operators to successfully execute their industry projects and operational tasks for years. Large projects such as US$18 billion LNG facilities have been designed with SmartPlant Instrumentation, and the solution now supports the operations of these plants. SmartPlant Instrumentation can save up to 40% of the project cycle manhours as shown in the figure below.

Ready to Unlock the Power of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)?

If you're eager to explore how SmartPlant Instrumentation SPI can revolutionize your EPC projects or want to learn more about this incredible software, don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to answer your questions, provide demonstrations, and help you take the next steps.

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Let's embark on this journey of efficiency and precision together. Your projects deserve the best, and SPI is ready to deliver.