Technology
Aveva
Industry
Petrochemical
Client
NATPET
Country
KSA
Goals
Upgrade and migrate PI OPC HDA interfaces to latest versions
Ensure cybersecurity compliance with OSI and NATPET standards
Maintain uninterrupted data flow during migration
Conduct thorough testing for acceptance
Challenges
Implementing OS-level and security changes without downtime
Migrating interfaces for critical PP and PDH processes
Coordinating upgrades with minimal operational impact
Ensuring data integrity throughout the process
Solutions
Applied Windows OS modifications as required for upgrade
Installed and configured new PI OPC HDA interfaces on upgraded nodes
Migrated existing interface configurations for PP and PDH systems
Enforced cybersecurity policies and upgraded system management tools
Results
Smooth migration with no data loss or operational disruptions
Enhanced cybersecurity compliance and system robustness
Verified data flow integrity with optimized buffering
Full client satisfaction after successful Site Acceptance Testing
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NATPET PI MigrationIn 2023, EMI undertook a critical project for NATPET to upgrade and migrate their existing PI OPC HDA interfaces to the latest versions, ensuring full adherence to cybersecurity standards defined by OSI and NATPET. The project demanded meticulous planning and execution, as any downtime could have severely impacted critical processes such as Polypropylene (PP) and Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH). EMI carried out precise Windows OS-level modifications to support the new interfaces, installed and configured upgraded PI OPC HDA nodes, and migrated existing interface configurations without disrupting ongoing operations. |
Throughout the project, cybersecurity policies were strictly enforced, and advanced system management tools were implemented to enhance monitoring and control. Rigorous Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) was conducted to validate data flow integrity and optimize buffering, guaranteeing that no data loss occurred during the migration. This project significantly strengthened NATPET’s system robustness, ensured uninterrupted operations, and elevated cybersecurity compliance, resulting in seamless data acquisition and complete client satisfaction.