· Mature
· Tested – “miles in the bank” being accumulated in several field apps.
· Optimization and simplification in progress
· Drive to simplification
o lower weight, smaller packaged volume, function intensification
· Single-block double block and bleed valve (DB&B)
· Single-block atmospheric reference vent valve (ARVV)
· Single-block integrated flow switch/indicator/intrinsically safe
· Single-block flow transmitter/indicator/intrinsically safe
· Integrated smart/networked heaters
· Combi-valves (pneumatic)
ROAD BLOCKS:
· Commercialization cycles
· Market demand
· Higher initial costs
ACTION PLANS & CHECKPOINTS: (complete by July)
· Prepare/specify a fluid component starter kit for the education market (manufacturers)
· Publish report in ACS and other journals outlining advantages
NeSSI™ in a research/educational environment (B. Marquardt /D. Veltkamp)
· Get participants from the educational/university communities added to the NeSSI knowledge network. (Dave Veltkamp)
STATUS:
· In Development
· Foundation Fieldbus (FF) chosen for NeSSI-bus
· Need user education - wiring practices/power/termination
· IEEE 1451.6 possible alternative for NeSSI-bus (active team)
· OPC/Ethernet path demonstrated for ANLAN
WHAT’S NEXT?
· C – Shrink electronics
· D – Address wiring architecture/terminations/connector size/wire size
· E – Data dictionary
ROAD BLOCKS:
· A – Cost of development of a small FF interface – agency certification
· B – Creative commercialization (CPAC, FF, …)
WHO:
· Ken Hoover, Softing (A, B, C)
· Bob Svacina, Turck (D) with FF
· Ian Verhappen, FF (E)
ACTION PLANS & CHECKPOINTS:
· Conduct Foundation Fieldbus implementation seminar at next CPAC workshop (May 2006)
· Post the EMCC ANLAN draft spec on CPAC/NeSSI web site (June 2005)
·
A – E
Explore ideas by
o Agree on path by ISA October 2005
STATUS:
· In development
· Functionality defined
· Early implementations are operational
· Honeywell products
WHAT’S NEXT?
· Release additional details on existing SAMS
o POCA Info – John Mosher, Honeywell
o SAM Jr. Info – Rob Dubois, Dow Chemical
o UOP Info – John Mosher, Honeywell (UOP)
· Further define Minimum vs. Maximum SAM
o Hardware – ranges from simple gateway to a miniController
o Communication - Ethernet Type & Wireless Type
o Software – minimal to full blown
o Staging – immediate vs. later requirements
o Seperation - Distribution of software vs. hardware location
LEARNINGS:
· Some SAM functionality can be spread across different platforms
o E.g. Foundation Fieldbus can do some “on the wire” control
· SAM software applets need to be operating system independent
· SAM can range from gateway to a full blown controller
· SAM software can be embedded in a PC for laboratory applications
ACTION PLANS: (By Oct. 2005)
· Investigate availability of FF solenoid manifold (NeSSI steering team)
· Explore 3 paths for implementation of SAM (NeSSI steering team)
· Update Gen II spec clarifying connectivity to microAnalytical devices and add FF spec, other updates. (Gunnell/Dubois)
· Begin National Instrument collaboration for lab – Dave Veltkamp (WTC funding)
STATUS:
· Entry Stage
· Examples of operational microAnalytical include SLS microGC, Honewell PHASED microGC, Sandia microGC, Coates minispectrometers, etc.
· Work at CPAC (Synovec, others)
ROAD BLOCKS:
· Developmental costs
· Limited applications
· Acceptance of Technology
· Miniaturization vs. robustness
WHAT’S NEXT?
· Funded projects through government, academia, national labs or other sponsorships