The trial application of intelligent sensor and distributed processing technology to plant monitoring and maintenance decision making

Objective

Plant control and condition monitoring are two traditionally separatefunctions, which are essential to the operation of industrial manufacturing andprocessing operations. Current systems centralise processing, leading to highcost independent applications with restrictions in performance and reliability.Although this has not hindered the development of control systems, it hasrestricted the application of condition monitoring. The aim of this proposal isto investigate the integration and potential for interaction of plant controland condition monitoring systems and the benefits that the distribution ofprocessing power into sensors may bring.

Programme(s)

FP4-BRITE/EURAM 3 - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of industrial and materials technologies, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

0104 - Safety and reliability of production systems

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

WM Engineering Ltd

Address

Lloyd Street North
M15 6SE Manchester
United Kingdom

Participants (1)

Mii Sarl

France