Alarm Management MOC Workflows for Change-Based Review Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing alarm management systems in industrial processes face challenges such as nuisance alarms, improper priority distribution, and the need for efficient management of change (MOC) processes, which are cumbersome due to the volume of tags and varying levels of authorization required for different types of changes.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for customizing alarm management by identifying changes, determining the type of change, generating MOC workflows, and assigning tasks to reviewers and approvers, with customizable parameters for different levels of review and approval, using a computing device to manage and execute these processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a traditional alarm management system is used to handle all changes, then comprehensive control is maintained, but the process becomes cumbersome and inefficient due to the volume of tags and varying authorization levels
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments change management workflows into standardized templates categorized by change type (e.g., alarm addition, modification, deletion). Each template contains predefined tasks and authorization requirements, dividing the complex management process into manageable, reusable units that reduce procedural overhead while maintaining control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts authorization parameters and workflow complexity based on the detected change type. By changing system parameters according to the specific change category, the system automates the selection of appropriate review and approval levels, improving efficiency without sacrificing necessary controls.
2Stability of the object's composition
If standardized MOC workflows are implemented for all changes, then consistency is improved, but flexibility to handle varying authorization needs is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic workflows that adapt to the detected change type. When a change is detected, the system automatically selects and configures the appropriate MOC workflow template, dynamically adjusting tasks, reviewers, and approvers based on the specific change category, thereby maintaining both consistency and flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses universal MOC workflow templates that can handle multiple types of changes (alarm additions, modifications, deletions, suppressions) through a single flexible framework. Each template is designed to be multi-functional, accommodating different authorization scenarios while maintaining a consistent process structure.
3Reliability
If manual review and approval processes are used for each change, then thorough evaluation is ensured, but time consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration of MOC workflows with predefined tasks, reviewers, and approvers for each change type. By preparing these elements in advance through template standardization, the system eliminates the need for manual setup during actual change processing, ensuring thorough evaluation while reducing implementation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automated feedback mechanisms where completion of each task automatically triggers the next step in the workflow. This feedback-driven progression ensures that all necessary reviews and approvals are completed in sequence without manual intervention, maintaining reliability while accelerating the process.
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AI summary
Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are provided herein. For example, a method may include identifying an alarm management system and a set of parameters corresponding to the alarm management system. In some embodiments, the set of parameters correspond types of changes to the alarm management system. In some embodiments, the method includes providing an interface via which a user can configure one or more management of change (MOC) workflows. In some embodiments, the method includes detecting at least one change to the alarm management system. In some embodiments, the method includes determining at least one type of change corresponding to the detected at least one change to the alarm system. In some embodiments, the method includes identifying an MOC workflow corresponding to the detected type of change. In some embodiments, the method includes generating one or more tasks corresponding to the identified at least one MOC workflow.