Cassantec Prognostic Solutions

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What is the basis of our technology? Our proprietary protected, technology rests on 3 pillars: A prognostic computational solution. This solution is based on a novel and unique combination of established best-practice approaches, tools, and techniques from operations research, artificial intelligence, and data mining, all validated in industrial applications. In particular, the solution combines advanced Markovian and Bayesian techniques to determine condition parameter trends, malfunction risk profiles, and remaining useful life (RUL) of critical industrial assets.   A structured and validated configuration process. This process allows us to adjust and apply our computational solution to critical industrial assets, related malfunction scenarios, and available condition and process data of different asset operators in our target industries.   A convenient and operator-oriented operational integration of our Prognostic Report. This includes in particular an automated data download and transfer capability, which continuously or periodically transfers the specified condition and process data from the asset's condition sensors and process data logs to our prognostic software. This minimizes the operational effort for operators, and helps to focus on the pure content of the Prognostic Report provided. How do we configure the solution to your needs? The configuration process for the Cassantec solution consists of five steps: Step 1: Specify condition data Step 2: Define malfunction modes Step 3: Configure solution Step 4: Automate data transfer Step 5: Use forecasts In the first step of the configuration process, we check whether asset units and components are truly mission-critical, and whether an advanced Prognostic Report is truly needed. We furthermore specify what kind of condition and process data is needed and make sure that the data is available. In the second step, we define the malfunction modes most relevant for the asset, and prioritize them according to their likelihood and impact. Furthermore, we correlate the specified condition parameters to the defined malfunction modes. This step oftentimes generates immediate benefits by uncovering existing yet hidden flaws in the asset's condition. In the third step, we configure the web-based front-end of our solution. We may use our evolving industry standards, or apply operator-specific front-end guidelines, blending the front-end into operators' in-house toolkits and IT-landscape. In the fourth step, we automate the periodical data transfer and consolidation necessary for daily, weekly, monthly or on-demand updates of the Prognostic Reports and we set up configurations and tests. In step five, our customers use the periodical Prognostic Reports as forecasts at asset component, unit and fleet levels. At the asset component level, forecasts support the scheduling, scoping, and efficient preparation of maintenance tasks. At the asset unit level, the forecasts are considered in life cycle and retrofit decisions. At the fleet level, the forecasts help to streamline commercial decisions. How do we integrate into your operations? Your operational effort is minimized through our adjustable, automated data download, transfer and consolidation capabilities. Our prognostic solution is constructed in such a way that it does not interfere with your operations. Thereby, you can focus on the insight and foresight of our Prognostic Reports to achieve the highest benefits for your continuous operations. We can scale and adjust the automated data consolidation processes according to the following factors: The type of condition data considered for each asset The number of condition data sources considered per asset The update frequency of the condition data provided The update frequency of the Prognostic Report requested Updated Prognostic Reports can be provided through our online Prognostic Portal, with navigation, search, and download functions that can be securely accessed on the Internet. The report review process typically involves a reliability manager, possibly passing on portions of the report to in-house unit or component engineers or technical specialists. A periodical review session allows operators to provide feedback to Cassantec, and to jointly explore improvement potential regarding condition data types and sources, the choice of condition parameters and malfunction modes considered, and the reporting scope and frequency. While an on-site review session is scheduled once a year, ongoing personal contact is maintained through weekly, monthly, or quarterly feedback calls.