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What benefits are expected
Are they realistic based on experience?
Can they be realized by the project?
Can they be realized during the project schedule?
What obstacles may be expected? Can they be resolved?
What is the TCoO (Total Cost of Ownership) on the project?
Should the project use conventional technologies in conjunction with
FOUNDATION fieldbus?
Brainstorm the following:
• Installation savings (schedule and cost)
• Engineering (tools, schedule and cost)
• Diagnostic tools (will they be useful and used during the project lifecycle?)
• Maintenance (how to use FOUNDATION fieldbus to its greatest advantage)
• Installation (things do go wrong during construction)
• Maintenance
• Operations
• Enterprise
2.3.2 Training
Plan for and provide training for all necessary personnel at this stage of the project.
Plan for all phases (design, system implementation, installation, commissioning
and operation)
Implement appropriate early training (include O&M, Management, etc.)
Training is available from the Fieldbus Foundation, Fieldbus Foundation Certified Training
Centers, other training centers and Host or Device suppliers. A combination of these training
sources may be appropriate.
2.3.3 Implementation Basis
A well-defined Implementation Basis for the use of F
OUNDATION fieldbus on the project will
serve to keep the project on track (especially if it is a long-term effort). All parties involved
(owner, engineering, equipment suppliers, contractors, etc.) will have the same expectation
and design basis to work from.
Prepare sound, clear design basis
Follow that basis
Keep current with the technology
2.3.4 Host Selection
Correct Host selection for the project is a key element to the success of the project. Many
projects tend to base major emphasis on cost of the DCS system only. The use of
F
OUNDATION fieldbus now means that the Host (DCS) and field devices are one system.
Evaluation should incorporate as much of this concept as possible. Base the technical
selection on at least the following:
• F
OUNDATION fieldbus project capability
• F
OUNDATION fieldbus architecture (controller input or HSE)