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Sponsored by5. Analyze controller activity annually.ArchestrA SCADA audit logs and eventmanagement embedded tools monitoralarms and actions; Alarm Managementsoftware and ArchestrA Workflow provideadditional analysis tools.6. Remedy deficiencies. The "lessons learned"section of the Information Console helpsmeet this requirement.(f) Change management. The regulation requireslong-term management of change (MOC), whichis simplified through automation using such solutionsas Alarm Management, Wonderware MobilitySolutions (IntelaTrac), and SimSci-Esscor/ESI Trainingand Leak Detection (ESI, an Invensys partner).1. (49 CFR 195.446) and (1) (49 CFR 192.631) coverscoordination of control room activities andcommunications between personnel throughthe implementation of section 7 of API RP 1168.Compliance with these requirements is facilitatedby ArchestrA Workflow, ArchestrA SCADA basicalarm functions, Wonderware Mobility Solutions(IntelaTrac), and SimSci-Esscor/ESI Training, andLeak Detection.2. Field personnel requirements during emergenciesand under other conditions. This sectioncan be met using ArchestrA Workflow andWonderware Mobility Solutions (IntelaTrac) whichhelp manage field personnel.3. (49 CFR 192.631) Control room managementparticipation. Management is responsible forcreating this process.(g) Operating experiences. This requirementinvolves "lessons learned" and can be implementedusing Information Console,ArchestrA Workflow, SimSci-Esscor/ESITraining, and Alarm Management.1. 195.50 and 195.52 (49 CFR 195.446) and49 CFR part 191 (49 CFR 192.631) requireaccident reporting and remedying deficienciesrelated to (i) controller fatigue; (ii)field equipment; (iii) the operation of anyrelief device; (iv) procedures; (v) SCADAsystem configuration; and (vi) SCADAsystem performance. These are facilitatedby Invensys’ Information Console,Alarm Management, SimSci-Esscor/ESITraining, and ArchestrA Workflow.2. Training program "lessons learned" is facilitatedby the Information Console andSimSci-Esscor/ESI Training.(h) Controller and operator training programs.This section, which embraces basic and emergencyoperator and controller training, is facilitatedby SimSci-Esscor/ESI Training, ArchestrAWorkflow, IntelaTrac, and Alarm Managementsoftware.1. Abnormal operating conditions. Theserequirements can be managed throughSimSci-Esscor/ESI Training. Response toemergency procedures is facilitated bySimSci-Esscor/ESI Training, ArchestrASCADA, ArchestrA Workflow, or IntelaTracmodules, which allow self-testing.Computerized simulators or non-computerized(tabletop) methods for abnormaloperating condition training. SimSci-Esscor/ESI Training provides a computerizedinstructor/operator environment tosimulate the operator experience. IntelaTracprovides a desktop tool to create andvalidate field procedures prior to sendingthem to the field. ArchestrA Workflow,IntelaTrac, and ArchestrA SCADA arecomponents of the training system thatcan emulate real-life situations.2. Emergency communications training. Meetthis requirement with SimSci-Esscor/ESI Training, ArchestrA SCADA, ArchestrAWorkflow, and IntelaTrac, which can createand manage an instructor/operator simulatedenvironment.3. Pipeline system training for abnormaloperating conditions. SimSci-Esscor/ESI14Training teaches controllers how to handlealarms and events created by instructorscenarios. ArchestrA SCADA, ArchestrAWorkflow, and IntelaTrac are also useful indeveloping an instructor/operator simulatedenvironment.4. Periodic but infrequent pipeline operatingsetups. SimSci-Esscor/ESI Training teachescontrollers about various conditionscreated by instructor scenarios; IntelaTracprovides off-line computer simulation totest procedure creation and validation.Scenario setups may be driven from anyof several applications, including SimSci-Esscor/ESI Training, ArchestrA SCADA,ArchestrA Workflow and IntelaTrac. TheInformation Console provides an off-lineenvironment to review lessons learned.Specialized Information Console portal helps achieve compliance with 49 CFR control room manage -ment requirements through an integrated environment that allows users to manage multiple operationsNew Laws Mean New Strategies forPipeline Control Room ManagementExecutive Guide to49 CFR RegulationsSponsor Profile