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Privacy protection and public goods: building a genetic database for health research in Newfoundland and Labrador
Objective To provide a legal and ethical analysis of some of the implementation challenges faced by the Population Therapeutics Research Group (PTRG) at Memorial University (Canada), in using genealogical information offered by individuals for its genetics research database.
Materials and methods This paper describes the unique historical and genetic characteristics of the Newfoundland and Labrador founder population, which gave rise to the opportunity for PTRG to build the Newfoundland Genealogy Database containing digitized records of all pre-confederation (1949) census records of the Newfoundland founder population. In addition to building the database, PTRG has developed the Heritability Analytics Infrastructure, a data management structure that stores genotype, phenotype, and pedigree information in a single database, and custom linkage software (KINNECT) to perform pedigree linkages on the genealogy database.
Discussion A newly adopted legal regimen in Newfoundland and Labrador is discussed. It incorporates health privacy legislation with a unique research ethics statute governing the composition and activities of research ethics boards and, for the first time in Canada, elevating the status of national research ethics guidelines into law. The discussion looks at this integration of legal and ethical principles which provides a flexible and seamless framework for balancing the privacy rights and welfare interests of individuals, families, and larger societies in the creation and use of research data infrastructures as public goods.
Conclusion The complementary legal and ethical frameworks that now coexist in Newfoundland and Labrador provide the legislative authority, ethical legitimacy, and practical flexibility needed to find a workable balance between privacy interests and public goods. Such an approach may also be instructive for other jurisdictions as they seek to construct and use biobanks and related research platforms for genetic research.
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Latest new but not the least: "Villa La Tsavorite in Provence" has just been ranked 4 stars for a capacity of 8 persons. This official ranking of tourist accommodation in tourist furnished accommodation category has been given by the reference national approved body: "12345 étoiles de France".
Cannes is yours
Villa La Tsavorite in Provence is located in the centre of Cannes. It is a house where it is pleasant to live with a 1200 m² garden in the middle of a park planted with hundred-year-old trees, it is: countryside in the city.
This haven of peace is ideally located very close to the historic centre of Cannes: 10 min on foot
La Tsavorite in Provence is an adorable house, although affordable, that will offer you a quality of life during the 4 seasons.
Villa La Tsavorite in Provence faces Bellini Chapel: desecrated chapel that successively became the property of the painter Bellini, its paint shop, its daughter's shop, Lucette, naïve painter and finally an art gallery.
Building recognized "Cannes historic monument heritage"
You will enjoy a large 1200 m² Mediterranean garden and a large salt water pool. Salt is much more tolerated by the skin and the eyes than chlorine. This pool can be heated upon request thanks to an ecological latest generation heat pump.
The nature a few steps away from the centre of Cannes and its Palais des Festivals but far away from traffic and the bustle of the city of Cannes.
Consequently, this is an ideal house to receive in peace and in a quiet atmosphere some delegates, businessmen and tourists in family that are searching for quietness.
You will enjoy the mild climate and the quality of life in the legendary Cannes all year long.
We can easily change the organisation of the house upon request, flexible stays and tapering charges according to the length of the stay.
The villa has nice and bright volumes and boasts of a unique sound environment
It is simply the countryside in the city
We made many renovations to facilitate access to persons with important disabilities: an access ramp has been built.
The medical bed and the lift system can be provided upon request
These appropriate fittings allowed us to receive a person with tetraplegia this summer
An even more personalised service can be offered:
- Airport pickup by Franck our taxi driver with preferential rates: € 50 (daytime) and € 85 (weekend, bank holiday and night time) for 4 persons.
To book this service, call Franck or Sylvia 3 days before
- Welcoming with champagne
- House staff upon request 1 week before
- Babysitter
- Private teacher to help your children not to lose their good study habits
- Fully personalised atmosphere
- Simple concierge service
- Flexibility according to your needs and specific requests
As you will have understood, we offer our guests a real follow-up during their entire stay in Cannes from research of information to cleaning and, thanks to Franck and Sylvia, organisation of their taxi transfers.
Another new, from now on, you can find us on the Internet and discover the assets of our region thanks to our good deal list.
The Locaguide is a personalised tourist guide specially created to show you all the interesting places close to Villa La Tsavorite in Provence that are classified into sections and all the websites of this places.
Don't hesitate to visit the many assets of our beautiful region only a few minutes away from your haven of peace.
Very soon, we will even more personalise this nice tool and will show you our favourite since our earlier childhood in Cannes.
We are a young couple already into its mi-term life
Sylvia is a primary school teacher and I'm a shopkeeper
Between the 2 of us, we have 4 children: Gérald, Olivia, Étienne and Baptiste who really make us happy and this villa became our secondary residence.
We live a bit further, in the countryside, on the hills overlooking Cannes to Mouans-Sartoux and we often travel through the immense World in family or in couple.
We have been living in La Tsavorite during more than 20 years so we can testify that it is pleasant to live in no matter the season.
Today, what make us very proud are the commentaries of our nice guests that encourage us all the time to do our best to fully satisfy them and improved the way they are received.
Our guests from all over the world honour us with their presence at the villa "La Tsavorite in Provence".
Sylvia and Jean Marc purchased this villa in 1987
Villa La Tsavorite that you will soon discover is a family house bought on 24 February 1987, birthday of my eldest child, Gérald.
It is full of life and many good memories
Now it is available for seasonal renting to balance our budget but also to reinvest the profits to offer more pleasure to our guests.
This way of thinking allows us offer, no matter the season, very reasonable rental rates given the offered services that are below the market rates.
In 2012, the following enhancements have been made:
- 9x5 m architect pool that can be hated upon request during the mid-season. It is treated with salt (much less aggressive than chlorine) and has an ecological high performance heat pump.
- The Mediterranean landscaped garden has been redesigned and equipped with drip watering system.
- The 4 master bedrooms have been equipped before summer with reversible air-conditioning (cool air in summer and hot air in winter).
- New curtains and curtain-rods
- Modifications have been done to facilitate access to disabled persons: access ramp, medical bed and lift upon request.
For example, this summer we received a person with tetraplegia during 4 weeks
- Shutters have been sanded and restored
- New fittings and furniture including a very beautiful outdoor table with mosaic top
- New garden furniture (cosy Lafuma sunloungers) and pool accessories
- New crockery and dishes
Why this rental? Our guests will enjoy the same quality services (that always have been a pleasure to use) as us.
Once a year in autumn, we invite friends and guest friends for a long "brainstorming" weekend during which we try to find improvements for next summer.
It is impossible to enumerate all the assets of our house because they are too numerous.
However, the first asset would be the space, comfort and quietness that offers this house located in a huge park planted with very old trees, beautiful Lebanon cedars, palm trees, cypresses, cactus and other species that are typical of the Mediterranean.
We can also talk about the brightness of this place, the large indoor spaces but also the typical quality of this house: the absolute quietness while being close to the town centre (less than 15 min on foot).
It is really a pleasant countryside house to live in. Maybe not luxurious (there are others in the region, on the hills and the hills of Cannes) but comfortable and with a good atmosphere.
After living together (with the house) for 25 years, the amazement remains intact, as if it was the first day, on the 6 July 1987 when we finally moved in.
Real efforts and modifications have been made to facilitate access to disabled persons. In summer, we received on 2 occasions, persons with important and very important handicaps.
Finally, we decided to rent it for a longer period (we escape a bit further, in the real countryside, on the hills of Cannes in Mouans-Sartoux).
It allows us to offer very advantageous rates all year long, below the market rates, which makes this house adorable and affordable.
Our party of 6 adults and 3 children (x2 2 year olds and 11 months) spent 7 nights at the villa and would thoroughly recommend to others. Right from initial enquiry Jean-Marc answered all our queries swiftly and made the whole process seamless . Even arranging taxis to pick us up and drop us off from Nice airport with cars seats for the children and did a grocery shop which was waiting for us at the villa, very much appreciated with 3 children to feed quickly after a flight! On arrival at the villa both Jean-Marc and Sylvia greeted our party and showed us around. The wine and champagne which was waiting was also appreciated !
The villa itself is amazing and our stay was more than comfortable accommodating all of is well and cots provided for all the children. The pool was enjoyed very much ! It is located well for Cannes with a supermarket down the hill. We walked everywhere.
I would definitely recommend the villa to others looking for a relaxing holiday and a hassle free booking process. Jean-Marc and Sylvia as hosts is definitely a plus too making our trip memorable so thank you to them!
Our party of 6 adults and 3 children (x2 2 year olds and 11 months) spent 7 nights at the villa and would thoroughly recommend to others. Right from initial enquiry Jean-Marc answered all our queries swiftly and made the whole process seamless . Even arranging taxis to pick us up and drop us off from Nice airport with cars seats for the children and did a grocery shop which was waiting for us at the villa, very much appreciated with 3 children to feed quickly after a flight! On arrival at the villa both Jean-Marc and Sylvia greeted our party and showed us around. The wine and champagne which was waiting was also appreciated !
The villa itself is amazing and our stay was more than comfortable accommodating all of is well and cots provided for all the children. The pool was enjoyed very much ! It is located well for Cannes with a supermarket down the hill. We walked everywhere.
I would definitely recommend the villa to others looking for a relaxing holiday and a hassle free booking process. Jean-Marc and Sylvia as hosts is definitely a plus too making our trip memorable so thank you to them!
This was our second visit to La Tsavorite and it was as brilliant as the last time. The villa is clean and Jean Marc had brought fresh flowers which was a lovely touch. The villa is a 10 minute walk from the Croisette but the location is quiet and peaceful which was perfect after a hectic day in meetings! The beds are very comfortable and the decor is great, very unique furniture which gives it a homely feel. We will be staying here again for MIPIM next year and we are already looking forward to it. Jean-Marc helped us to book taxis and left lots of useful information for us too. Thank you to Jean-Marc and Sylvia, we look forward to next year.
Anna (Arthur J Gallagher)
We were a party of 6 from Australia we had a week in this wonderfull house. We didnt have a car but found the walk to the shops and city quiet easy,carrying shopping back uphill made for hard going but the beer at the end and beautiful pool was worth it Jean Marc and Sylvia were very good hosts,from the first email until our arrival he answered every email ...i unfortunately got sick and jean marc picked me up and took me to the Dr.and then returned to get me.....made life so easy.....This house comes highly recomended by us all....
We were a group of 6 friends traveling together from Australia. We found the Villa absolutely wonderful ....we didn't have a car so we walked everywhere, the trek to the shops and Cannes Center was quite easy a little harder on the way back with groceries but no way unachievable . Jean Marc and Sylvia are the most gracious of hosts....i unfortunately needed to see a doctor while i was there and jean marc came and picked me up and took me and then bought me home again ...he really went out of his way for us......i couldn't recommend the villa highly enough to anyone wanting a villa that is in a lovely quiet part of Cannes but easily accessible to the city center..the taxi service is excellent as well and quite cheap ....a big thankyou to Jean Marc and Sylvia
Beautiful family house well maintained and tastefully decorated. The house has everything you could need whilst staying there and the kitchen is very well equipped including a large gas barbecue outside which was well used. The website pictures do not really do it justice, it was just perfect.
There were 8 of us in the party of mixed ages including my elderly parents who enjoyed the downstairs bedroom suite so they did not have to negotiate stairs. The property is ideally located with a 10 minute walk to the train station and La Croisette. Supermarket 5 minutes away on foot. We did not hire a car whilst there and walked or used the local taxi firms or trains. The house is within a gated private park and all of the properties are of a similar standing. It is a peaceful hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the main strip in Cannes.
Jean Marc and Sylvia were very helpful from our very first talks to our last day there, assisting us with everything from a taxi service to a emergency dentist appointment for my Father. We wouldn't hesitate to go back and stay in this beautful house again. Thank you Jean Marc and Sylvia
Close to
Nice: 28 km
Monaco: 45 km
Sea: 1 km
Shops: 0 km
Town centre: 1 km
In a very quiet residential area called Basse Californie, the villa is in the heart of a park planted with hundred-year-old trees on the hillside. However it is very close to the town centre of Cannes and its beaches (15 min on foot from the Croisette of the Palais des Festivals).
25 min from Nice Airport
50 min from Monaco and Italy
1 h30 from the ski resorts of Mercantour
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Festival du Film 2015
10 May 2015 - 24 May 2015
15 night minimum stay
En attendant l'Eté
25 May 2015 - 19 Jun 2015
7 night minimum stay
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C'est déjà l'Eté
4 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2015
14 night minimum stay
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Saison estivale
18 Jul 2015 - 28 Aug 2015
14 night minimum stay
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Septembre à Cannes
29 Aug 2015 - 18 Sep 2015
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
L'Eté indien à Cannes
19 Sep 2015 - 20 Nov 2015
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Cannes is a quiet place
22 Nov 2015 - 18 Dec 2015
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Noël again
19 Dec 2015 - 25 Dec 2015
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Bonne année 2016
26 Dec 2015 - 3 Jan 2016
9 night minimum stay
for 9 nights
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
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Durée minimum de location 1 semaine puis ensuite semaines indivisibles.
Néanmoins et au delà de la première semaine, nous consulter afin que nous puissions vous faire une offre personnalisée tendant à se concilier avec vos souhaits.
Nous gardons une écoute attentive à tous vos projets de séjour à la Tsavorite en Provence.
Sylvia et jean-marc siegl.
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A system and method for verifying the performance and health of instruments and processes. A computer runs software that collects data from sampled sensors, stores the data, screens the data for outliers, analyzes the data, performs in situ testing, and generates results of the analysis and testing. The system and method verifies not only the steady state performance of instruments, but also the dynamic performance of instruments and the transient behavior of the processes.
1. An integrated system for ensuring the performance and health of a plurality of instruments and processes, said system comprising:
a plurality of sensor signals each representing an output from a sensor; and
a computer responsive to said plurality of sensor signals, said computer programmed to execute a process for verifying instrument and process health comprising:
storing a plurality of sampled data in a storage media, said plurality of sampled data corresponding to said plurality of sensor signals; and
analyzing said sampled data and producing analysis results, said step of analyzing including performing a static analysis and performing a dynamic response analysis, said computer programmed to execute a process for said static analysis including, under steady state conditions:
for a process value with at least one redundant value, averaging a plurality of redundant channel process values to determine a measured process value, for said process value without said at least one redundant value, said measured process value being equal to said process value,
determining a model process value from at least one of an empirical model and a physical model,
averaging said measured process value and said at least one model process value to produce an estimated process value, if a reference channel process value is available, including said reference channel process value in averaging to produce said estimated process value, and
determining a deviation for said process value from said estimated process value.
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9. An integrated system for ensuring the performance and health of a plurality of instruments and processes, said system comprising:
a plurality of sensor signals each representing an output from a sensor; and
a computer responsive to said plurality of sensor signals, said computer communicating with said output device, said computer programmed to execute a process for verifying instrument and process health comprising:
storing a plurality of sampled data in a storage media, said plurality of sampled data corresponding to said plurality of sensor signals, and
analyzing said sampled data and producing analysis results, said step of analyzing including performing a static analysis and performing a dynamic response analysis, said computer programmed to execute a process for said dynamic response analysis including:
performing one of a frequency domain analysis and a time domain analysis of said plurality of sampled data wherein said plurality of sampled data corresponds to a process parameter measured for a specified time that has passed through a high-pass filter, been amplified, and passed through a low-pass filter.
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This Application is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 10/438,356, filed May 14, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,915,237 which claims the benefit of Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/380,516 filed on May 14, 2002.
1. Field of Invention
This invention pertains to a system for verifying the performance of process instruments as well as the process itself. More particularly, this invention pertains to providing predictive maintenance and management of aging of plant instruments and processes.
2. Description of the Related Art
Process instruments measure process parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, flow, and flux. A process instrument typically consists of a sensor to measure a process parameter and associated equipment to convert the output of the sensor to a measurable signal such as a voltage or a current signal.
Accuracy and response time are two characteristics of process instruments. Accuracy is a measure of how well the value of a process parameter is measured and response time is a measure of how fast the instrument responds to a change in the process parameter being measured.
To verify the accuracy of a process instrument, it is typically calibrated. To verify the response time of a process instrument, it is typically response time tested. The calibration and response time testing can be performed in a laboratory, but it is desirable to perform the calibration and response time testing while the instrument is installed in the plant and as the plant is operating. When an instrument is tested while installed in a process, the work is referred to as in situ testing. If this can be done while the plant is operating, the work is referred to as on-line testing.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, an integrated system for verifying the performance and health of instruments and processes is provided. The system combines on-line and in situ testing and calibration monitoring.
The system samples the output of existing instruments in operating processes in a manner that allows verification of both calibration (static behavior) and response time (dynamic behavior) of instruments as installed in operating processes, performs measurements of calibration and response time if on-line tests show significant degradation, and integration of these testing tools into a program of testing that includes the necessary technologies and equipment.
The above-mentioned features of the invention will become more clearly understood from the following detailed description of the invention read together with the drawings in which:
An integrated system for monitoring the performance and health of instruments and processes and for providing predictive maintenance and management of aging of plant instruments and processes is disclosed. One embodiment of the system 10, as implemented with a computer 110, is illustrated in
The system 10 integrates an array of technologies into an apparatus and method consisting of software, routines, procedures, and hardware that are used in an industrial process (e.g., a nuclear power plant) to verify instrument calibration and response time, measure vibration of process components, identify process anomalies, and provide a means to determine when an instrument must be replaced or when the process needs corrective maintenance. Various embodiments of the invention include one or more of the following technologies: on-line monitoring of instrument calibration drift; noise analysis monitoring the response time of instruments, identifying blockages in pressure sensing lines, determining fluid flow rate, and detecting process problems by cross correlation of existing pairs of signals; loop current step response (LCSR) technique identifying a value for the response time of resistance temperature devices (RTDs) and thermocouples if it is determined by the noise analysis technique that the response time is degraded; time domain reflectometry and cable impedance measurements to identify problems in cables, connectors, splices, and the end device (these measurements include loop resistance, insulation resistance, inductance, and capacitance measurements and are collectively referred to as LCR measurements); cross calibration techniques to determine whether a group of temperature sensors have lost their calibration, provide new calibration tables for outliers, and identify the sensors that must be replaced; and empirical techniques to identify fouling of venturi flow elements.
As illustrated, the integrated system 10 performs on-line monitoring and in situ testing of sensors 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n installed in an industrial plant, for example, a power plant or a manufacturing plant. On-line monitoring involves recording and plotting the steady-state output of sensors, or instruments, during plant operation to identify the condition of the sensor and the process, including drift. For redundant instruments, drift is identified by comparing the readings of the redundant instruments to distinguish between process drift and instrument drift. For non-redundant instruments, process empirical modeling using neural networks or other techniques and physical modeling are used to estimate the process and use it as a reference for detecting instrument drift. Process modeling is also used with redundant instruments to provide added confidence in the results and account for common mode, or systemic, drift. This is important because some generic problems cause redundant instruments to all drift together in one direction.
The sensors 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n, in one embodiment, include transmitters monitoring various processes. These transmitters include, but are not limited to, pressure transmitters, flow transmitters, temperature transmitters. In another embodiment, the sensors 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n include instrument loops in which the signal is derived from an instrument monitoring a process variable. In still another embodiment, the sensors 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n include smart sensors that provide a digital signal to the remainder of the loop. In this embodiment, the computer 110 of the integrated system 10 receives the digital signal directly from the sensors 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n without having the signal pass through an ADC 106 a, 106 b, . . . 106 n.
In one embodiment, the integrated system 10 is an adjunct to the normal plant instrumentation system. That is, the integrated system 10 works in conjunction with the normal, installed plant instrumentation to provide on-line calibration and testing capabilities in addition to the normal monitoring and control functions of the instruments. Toward that end, the connection to plant sensors 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n are made by tapping into the loop signals. For example, with a standard 4–20 milliampere current loop, a resister is added to the loop and the voltage across the resistor is used as the input to the signal conditioning module 104 a, 104 b, . . . 104 n. In a nuclear power plant, either the signal conditioning module 104 a, 104 b, . . . 104 n or another module provides isolation between the safety related sensor and the integrated system 10.
In another embodiment of the integrated system 10, multiple plant sensors 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n are connected to an input multiplexer that feeds an ADC that inputs a digital signal to the computer 110. The input multiplexer is an alternative to the plurality of ADCs 106 a, 106 b, . . . 106 n illustrated in
Sampling the signal 202 includes sampling the signals from the output of instruments in a manner which would allow one to verify both the static calibration and dynamic response time of instruments and the transient behavior of the process itself. Sampling the signal 202 occurs at a sampling frequency that is between direct current (dc) up to several kilohertz. In one embodiment, a single sensor 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n has two signal conditioning modules 104 a, 104 b, . . . 104 n and two ADCs 106 a, 106 b, . . . 106 n providing two digital signals to the computer 110. One ADC 106 a, 106 b, . . . 106 n samples the dc component of the sensor signal, which provides the data for static calibration analysis, including drift. The other ADC 106 a, 106 b, . . . 106 n samples at rates up to several thousand times per second, which provides the data for dynamic response analysis, including the noise analysis and process transient information. In another embodiment, a single ADC 106 a, 106 b, . . . 106 n samples at rates up to several thousand times per second and the computer 110 stores two data streams, one for static calibration analysis and another for dynamic response analysis, vibration measurements and detection of other anomalies.
In one embodiment, storing the data 204 includes storing the sample data in random access memory (RAM) in the computer 110. In another embodiment, storing the data 204 includes storing the sample data in a permanent data storage device, such as a hard disk, a recordable compact disk (CD), or other data storage media.
In one embodiment, the data qualification 206 includes screening the data using data qualification algorithms to remove bad data. In another embodiment, the data qualification 206 includes screening the data to determine whether a sensor value is an outlier 208. If a sensor value is determined to be an outlier 208, corrective action 210 is taken. In one embodiment, the corrective action 210 includes alarming the condition, which alerts an operator so that corrective action can be taken. In another embodiment, corrective action 210 includes initiating in situ testing, such as response time testing, or calibration. For example, if the sensor 102 a, 102 b, . . . 102 n is an RTD, the corrective action 210 includes one or more of the following in situ tests: LCSR, TDR, cable impedance measurements, and cross calibration. Cross calibration is performed at several temperatures to verify the calibration of RTDs over a wide temperature range and to help produce a new resistance versus temperature table for an outlier. In one embodiment, one or more of the in situ tests are performed by the integrated system 10. In one embodiment, the tests are performed automatically based on rules established by the programming. In another embodiment, the tests are performed after the condition is alarmed to the operator and the operator approves the test to be run.
The data qualification 206, in one embodiment, scans and screens each data record to remove any extraneous effects, for example, artifacts such as noise due to interference, noise due to process fluctuations, signal discontinuities due to maintenance activities and plant trips, instrument malfunctions, nonlinearities, and other problems.
If the sensor data is not an outlier, the data is analyzed 212 and analysis results are produced. The data analysis 212 performed is dependent upon the data that is sampled and how it is sampled. Data analysis 212 involves using available data to estimate and track the process variable/value being measured. The process value estimate is then used to identify the deviation of each instrument channel from the process value estimate. A variety of averaging and modeling techniques are available for analysis of on-line monitoring data for instrument calibration verification. More reliable results are achieved when three or more of these techniques are used together to analyze the data and the results are averaged. The uncertainties of each technique must be evaluated, quantified, and properly incorporated in the acceptance criteria. The data analysis 212 includes, but is not limited to, static analysis, dynamic response analysis, and transient process analysis. Static analysis includes the process analysis illustrated in
The analysis results are used to determine whether testing is needed 214. If so determined, appropriate tests 216 are performed. In one embodiment, these tests 216 are the same as identified above with respect to the corrective action 210. If testing 216 is not required, the process repeats by taking another sample 202.
In one embodiment, each of the functions identified in
The computer 110 executes software, or routines, for performing various functions. These routines can be discrete units of code or interrelated among themselves. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the various functions can be implemented as individual routines, or code snippets, or in various groupings without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. As used herein, software and routines are synonymous. However, in general, a routine refers to code that performs a specified function, whereas software is a more general term that may include more than one routine or perform more than one function.
The diverse signals, which in the illustrated embodiment include level (L) 304, temperature (T) 306, and pressure (P) 308, are process measurements that bear some relationship to the process flow 302 a, 302 b, 302 c, which is the measured variable. The diverse signals 304, 306, 308 are used in an empirical model 324 to calculate the process flow 344 based on those variables 304, 306, 308. The diverse signals 304, 306, 308 are also used in a physical model 326 to calculate the process flow based on those variables 304, 306, 308. The flow value (F2) 344 derived from the empirical model 324 and the flow value (F3) 346 derived from the physical model 326, along with the straight or weighted average flow (F1) 342 and the reference flow (F4) 348, are checked for consistency and averaged 334 to produced a best estimate of the process flow (F) 350, which is used to calculate deviations 336 of the flow signals 302 a, 302 b, 302 c from the best estimate (F) 350. The deviations 336, provide an output of the signals' 302 a, 302 b, 302 c performance, which, in one embodiment, is represented by a graph 338. In another embodiment, the output is used to determine whether testing 214 is required.
The reference channel 310 is one channel of the group of redundant sensors in which the process signals, such as the flow signals 302 a, 302 b, 302 c, are a part. Upon evaluating historical data, biases may inherently be in the data as compared to the reference values. These biases can be due to normal calibration differences between instruments, different tap locations, etc. To build confidence in and reconfirm the reference for these comparisons, one of the redundant channels 310 should be manually calibrated on a rotational basis so that all redundant channels 302 a, 302 b, 302 c, 310 are manually calibrated periodically. If redundant channels 302 a, 302 b, 302 c are not available, then an accurate estimate of the process parameter from analytical techniques 324, 326 are used to track the process and distinguish instrument drift from process drift.
A process parameter cannot usually be simply identified from measurement of another single parameter. For example, in physical modeling 326, complex relationships are often involved to relate one parameter to others. Furthermore, a fundamental knowledge of the process and material properties are often needed to provide reasonable estimates of a parameter using a physical model 326. Typically, empirical models 324 use multiple inputs 304, 306, 308 to produce a single output 344 or multiple outputs. In doing this, empirical equations, neural networks, pattern recognition, and sometimes a combination of these, and other, techniques, including fuzzy logic, for data clustering are used.
The on-line monitoring illustrated in
The data qualification 312, 314, 316, the consistency checking 322, the empirical model 324, the physical model 326, the straight or weighted averaging 332, the consistency checking and averaging 334, and the deviations 336, in one embodiment, are implemented with software routines running on at least one computer 110. In another embodiment, the functions are implemented with a combination of hardware and software.
The varying signal 404 is the noise or alternating current (ac) component of the signal and originates from at least two phenomena. First, the process variable being measured has inherent fluctuations due to turbulence, random heat transfer, vibration, and other effects. Secondly, there are almost always electrical and other interferences on the signal. Fortunately, the two phenomenon are often at widely different frequencies and can thus be separated by filtering. The two types of noise must be separated because the fluctuations that originate from the process are used in performing the noise analysis, which is used for sensor and process diagnostics, response time testing of the sensor, vibration measurement of plant components, among other uses.
Impulse lines are the small tubes which bring the process signal from the process to the sensor for pressure, level, and flow sensors. Typically, the length of the impulse lines are 30 to 300 meters, depending on the service in the plant, and there are often isolation valves, root valves, snubbers, or other components on a typical impulse line. The malfunction in any valve or other component of the impulse line can cause partial or total blockage of the line. In addition, impulse lines can become clogged, or fouled, due to sludge and deposits that often exist in the process system. The clogging of sensing lines can cause a delay in sensing a change in the process pressure, level, or flow. In some plants, sensing line clogging due to sludge or valve problems has caused the response time of pressure sensing systems to increase from 0.1 seconds to 5 seconds. Clogged sensing lines can be identified while the plant is on-line using the noise analysis technique. Basically, if the response time of the pressure, level, or flow transmitter is measured with the noise analysis technique (as illustrated in
Sensor, or instrument, drift is characterized as either zero shift or span shift, or a combination of the two. Zero shift drift occurs when a sensor output is shifted by an equal amount over the sensor's entire range. Span shift drift occurs when a sensor output is shifted by an amount that varies over the sensor's range. Process drift occurs when the process being measured drifts over time.
To separate sensor drift from process drift or to establish a reference for detecting drift, a number of techniques are used depending on the process and the number of instruments that can be monitored simultaneously. For example, if redundant instruments are used to measure the same process parameter, then the average reading of the redundant instruments is used as a reference for detecting any drift. In this case, the normal output of the redundant instruments are sampled and stored while the plant is operating. The data are then averaged for each instant of time. This average value is then subtracted from the corresponding reading of each of the redundant instruments to identify the deviation of the instruments from the average. In doing so, the average reading of the redundant instruments is assumed to closely represent the process. To rule out any systematic (common) drift, one of the redundant transmitters is calibrated to provide assurance that there have been no calibration changes in the transmitter. Systematic drift is said to occur if all redundant transmitters drift together in one direction. In this case, the deviation from average would not reveal the systematic drift.
Another approach for detecting systematic drift is to obtain an independent estimate of the monitored process and track the estimate along with the indication of the redundant instruments. This approach is illustrated in
For example, RTD circuits that have shown erratic behavior have been successfully tested by the TDR method to give the maintenance crew proper directions as to the location of the problem. The TDR technique is also helpful in troubleshooting motor and transformer windings, pressurizer heater coils, nuclear instrumentation cables, thermocouples, motor operated valve cables, etc. To determine the condition of cable insulation or jacket material, in addition to TDR, electrical parameters such as insulation resistance, dc resistance, ac impedance, and series capacitance are measured.
The data analysis 1004, in one embodiment, is performed by the computer 110 through one or more routines. For example, the on-line monitoring illustrated in
The results of the data analysis 1004 are used to determine whether action is required 1006. The actions required 1006, in one embodiment, are performed by the computer 110 through one or more routines. The actions required 1006 include one or more of the LCSR, TDR, cable impedance measurements, and cross calibration. Additionally, the actions required 1006, in other embodiments, include alarming an out of tolerance condition and awaiting a response by an operator to continue corrective action. In one embodiment, the corrective action is performed by the integrated system 10. In another embodiment, the corrective action is performed by another system after being identified by the integrated system 10.
The isolator 1204 provides a signal to a high-pass filter or bias offset 504, an amplifier 508 and a low-pass and anti-aliasing filter 512, which outputs a signal to an ADC 106 a 1. This ADC 106 a 1 provides a digital signal suitable for noise analysis. In one embodiment, the low-pass filter 512 provides filtering to remove the electrical noise on the signal from the sensor 102. In another embodiment, the low-pass filter 512 provides anti-aliasing filtering, which reduces the high frequency content of the signal to better enable digital sampling by the ADC 106 a 1.
The isolator 1204 also provides a signal to a data screening module 1208, which outputs a signal to an ADC 106 a 2. This ADC 106 a 2 provides a digital signal suitable for process monitoring and drift analysis. The two ADCs 106 a 1, 106 a 2 supply digital signals to the computer 110.
In another embodiment, the signals from the sensor 102 are obtained via a data acquisition circuit. In still another embodiment, the sensor 102 or the isolator 1204 provides a digital output, in which case the ADCs 106 a 1 to 106 a 2 are not necessary and the data screening 1208, the filtering 504, 512, and amplification 508 are performed within the computer 110.
The embodiment illustrated in
The integrated system 10 is implemented with at least one computer 110. Although not meant to be limiting, the above-described functionality, in one embodiment, is implemented as standalone native code. Generalizing, the above-described functionality is implemented in software executable in a processor, namely, as a set of instructions (program code) in a code module resident in the random access memory of the computer. Until required by the computer, the set of instructions may be stored in another computer memory, for example, in a hard disk drive, or in a removable memory such as an optical disk (for eventual use in a CD ROM drive) or a floppy disk (for eventual use in a floppy disk drive), or downloaded via the Internet or other computer network.
In addition, although the various methods described are conveniently implemented in a general purpose computer selectively activated or reconfigured by software, one of ordinary skill in the art would also recognize that such methods may be carried out in hardware, in firmware, or in more specialized apparatus constructed to perform the required steps.
From the foregoing description, it will be recognized by those skilled in the art that an integrated system 10 for verifying the performance and health of instruments and processes has been provided. The system 10 monitors plant sensors, analyzes the condition of the sensors and the processes being monitored, and takes corrective action as determined by the analysis results. The corrective action includes testing performed in situ, alarming out of tolerance conditions to an operator, initiating work orders for investigation by maintenance workers, or any other task suitable for the condition of the sensor or process.
While the present invention has been illustrated by description of several embodiments and while the illustrative embodiments have been described in considerable detail, it is not the intention of the applicant to restrict or in any way limit the scope of the appended claims to such detail. Additional advantages and modifications will readily appear to those skilled in the art. The invention in its broader aspects is therefore not limited to the specific details, representative apparatus and methods, and illustrative examples shown and described. Accordingly, departures may be made from such details without departing from the spirit or scope of applicant's general inventive concept.
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2317: It's now looking easy for Spain. The Italians have been passed into submission. They look exhausted and the Spanish are playing at a walking pace. Fabregas, who's had a great game, is replaced by Fernando Torres. Time to show that strikers aren't a thing of the past, Fernando?
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2300: Credit to the Italians. They're taking the game to Spain but they're just not finding the final pass or shot. Silva replaced by Rodriguez for Spain.
2253: Another chance for Di Natale but his shot goes straight at Casillas. Just before that, Italian defender Abate made a last-gasp interception to deny Spain a third. Iniesta was there to pounce but the Italian managed to stab it clear. Exciting game!
2248: Di Natale on for Cassano and has an immediate chance seconds after the re-start but he heads over the bar. The Italians are going to need to do something really special to get back into this game.
2232: HALF-TIME: Spain 2, Italy 0. A great opening 45 minutes from Spain. Beautiful, slick passing and a far more attacking attitude than in previous matches. They've still got no recognized striker out there, but does it matter? They find themselves 2-0 up and with one hand on the cup.
2230: A goal kick leads to the second goal as fullback Alba makes a 40-yard run into the box to take a pass from Xavi Hernandez and calmly slide the ball home for his first goal for Spain.
2228: GOAL! Spain 2, Italy 0 (Alba).
2223: Spain's intricate passing game is being loudly booed - either by anxious Italian fans or Ukrainians who don't appreciate the subtlety. But the Spanish are gradually dominating possession as they have in previous games. But don't forget it takes just one goal to change everything. 35 mins gone.
2214: The midfield is packed with bodies but both teams are managing to break away with piercing attacks. Spain having the better chances but Casillas just gets fingertips to a cross to prevent Balotelli from adding another to his tally.
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Medical records directors typically work in a hospital, clinic, or other health care facility. They are responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining medical records for their facility's patients, making sure the files contain all needed information and are correct and secure. In all tasks, these directors must follow the standards and protocols of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and of their facility to protect patient confidentiality. Medical records directors must know and use the health care industry's standardized numerical coding system.Read More...
Medical records directors may hire, supervise, and manage personnel to ensure the medical record system meets medical, administrative, legal, and facility requirements. Additionally, these directors may serve as a go-between for physicians and members of their team to make sure records are completed as quickly as possible. Medical records directors need to keep track of information removed from charts and make sure it is returned, as well as develop and enact policies and processes for keeping track of, filing, and pulling information.
Most medical records directors have at least an associate's degree in medical records management or health information management; many facilities require a bachelor's degree or even a master's degree. Almost all employers require experience in coding and/or classification technology, as well as relevant certification. Medical records directors typically work full time during regular business hours, although some evenings and weekends may be required depending on the facility.
Medical Records Directors who responded to the survey indicated only a few skills that they use on the job. Those who have experience with Medical Records, Medical Coding, and Electronic Medical Records can expect to be compensated well for these skills. Skills that pay less than market rate include Electronic Medical Records and Medical Coding. Competency in Medical Coding frequently indicates knowledge of Medical Records.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Scott Pioli of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)
Former Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli is still trying to cope with the tragedy of witnessing linebacker Jovan Belcher shoot himself on Dec. 1 in the parking lot of Arrowhead Stadium after killing his girlfriend. "The truth is I haven't made sense of it. I don't know if any one of us that were there will ever make sense of it," Piolo said on the Dan Patrick Show. "Here's the reality: Every human being, I don't care who you are, have these deep dark places and you don't know, even those you're most intimate with, there's something you don't know. Clearly there was something with Jovan that none of us knew." Belcher shot Kasandra Perkins, 22, nine times at their home in front of her mother and the couple's daughter and then drove to the stadium, where he committed suicide in front of Pioli and then-coach Romeo Crennel. Pioli has since parted ways with the Chiefs. Crennel was fired by the Chiefs after a tumultuous 2012 season. "Surreal doesn't even do it justice,...
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BEND, Ore. (AP) -- Bend police say the first major prostitution bust in recent memory landed six women and three men in jail after an online sting.
Police say they had noticed an increase in online postings for sexual services, so they used numerous Web sites to arrange meetings.
The nine were arrested Friday in southwest Bend.
Besides prostitution or prostitution-related charges, the counts included possession of child pornography and hindering prosecution. One suspect was wanted on a warrant on a heroin charge.