19MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSJULY - 2023monitors on all our hydrocarbon pumps. We've got over 3000 wireless vibration monitors within the plant. These devices send a vibration signature to our cloud infrastructure to give early warning on any performance issues developing in the rotating equipment.CAN WE TALK ABOUT ONE OF YOUR RECENT PROJECT INITIATIVES? HOW ARE YOU LEVERAGING THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO MAKE THE PROJECT SUCCESSFUL? From a project perspective, organizations must reinforce wireless networks to support the deployment of filtration systems and allow the running of the collected data through an analytics model necessary for its conversion into useful information. Once a problem is detected in a filtration system, it is imperative to have data on why the issue occurred in the first place, which enables quick and easy repair and maintenance. Further bolstering the importance of this data is the various types of filtration system issues that cannot be mitigated with maintenance or repair. In some cases, the problems can stem from the faulty implementation of wireless devices. Having an integrated platform can help enhance the mobility of all business operating procedures for filtration maintenance. Within Flint Hills Resources, we have digitized our operational procedures using a knowledge management system called AcceleratorKMS. Such platforms are a valuable tool in bridging the gap between operators in the field and process control board personnel, simplifying the execution of complex procedures. With this new mobile platform, the operator can complete steps and manage checklists directly from his smartphone, automatically and instantaneously tracking and recording the procedure's progress. Above all, the successful digitization of operating methodologies can only be achieved when firms focus on creating an operator-centric platform co-developed with end-users to make the UI more seamless. From a project perspective, organizations must reinforce wireless networks to support the deployment of filtration systems and allow the running of the collected data through an analytics model necessary for its conversion into useful information
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