Technology
Aveva
Industry
Oil and Gas
Client
Dolphin
Country
UAE
Goals
Gather requirements and kickoff project
Replicate 20 legacy DCS graphics into PI Vision
Build AF hierarchy with 15,000 tags (no calculations)
Migrate 3+ years historical data and deploy reports
Challenges
Migrating large volumes of historical data accurately
Replicating legacy graphics with real-time data mapping
Coordinating redundant servers and secure data flow across DMZs
Generating diverse reports for different user needs
Solutions
Detailed workshops and aligned project scope
Developed PI Vision graphics linked to PI Data Archive
Built scalable AF hierarchy and ensured data migration fidelity
Configured redundant servers, PI-to-PI interfaces, and reporting
Results
Successful migration with enhanced real-time and historical data access
Legacy graphics and detailed Excel reports improved visibility
Reliable, fault-tolerant infrastructure with redundancy
Smooth project delivery with validated system and documentation
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Dolphin UAE PI System Migration and UpgradeIn 2025, EMI was awarded a comprehensive project to migrate and upgrade the PI System for Dolphin Energy in the UAE. The initiative focused on enhancing data visualization, reporting, and historical data availability by integrating over three years of legacy Wonderware Historian data into the AVEVA PI System. EMI replicated up to 20 legacy DCS graphic displays into PI Vision, mapping them precisely to PI Data Archive points to preserve real-time operational insights. |
A scalable PI Asset Framework (AF) hierarchy was built to organize up to 15,000 tags using templates, optimizing system performance without involving complex calculations. Redundant PI Data Archive servers were installed at multiple DMZ zones with synchronized configurations and redundant PI-to-PI interfaces to ensure secure, fault-tolerant data flow.
EMI developed diverse Excel reports using PI Datalink, ranging from simple plant and equipment summaries to complex shift reports, catering to varied operational needs. Rigorous Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) validated the system’s functionality and data integrity, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal operational disruption. Comprehensive SAT documentation was delivered for transparency and future reference. The project resulted in a successful migration and upgrade of Dolphin Energy’s PI System, delivering enhanced operational visibility, reliable and redundant data infrastructure, and improved data accessibility, empowering Dolphin Energy with a robust platform for ongoing monitoring and analysis.