Industrial Process Data Integration Across Corporate and Plant Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to provide a performant and flexible integration of process data between different networks in industrial manufacturing, particularly in chemical manufacturing, necessitating efficient exchange across non-corporate and corporate networks.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a process data distribution unit, local process data interface, and integration layer management plane, enabling data exchange via interconnected computer networks and corporate industrial manufacturing networks, with messaging brokers for efficient data replication and aggregation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If process data are exchanged between different networks (non-corporate and corporate networks) in industrial manufacturing, then data availability to multiple recipients is improved, but system complexity and integration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a process data distribution unit as an intermediary component that sits between process data producers and multiple recipients across different networks. This distribution unit receives process data from producers via a local process data interface and distributes it to multiple recipients through appropriate networks (corporate or non-corporate), thereby improving data availability while managing system complexity through centralized mediation rather than direct peer-to-peer connections between all components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If process data integration is implemented across multiple networks and recipients, then flexibility and accessibility are improved, but integration and maintenance difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the process data exchange system into distinct functional components: process data producers, local process data interfaces, process data distribution units, and recipients. Each component operates independently with well-defined interfaces, allowing the system to be flexibly configured for different network topologies and recipient requirements while simplifying integration and maintenance through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The process data distribution unit is designed as a universal component that can handle multiple functions: receiving data from various producers, routing to different types of recipients (within the same plant or across different plants/sites), and supporting both corporate and non-corporate networks. This multi-functionality provides flexibility while reducing overall system complexity by using a standardized universal interface rather than specialized components for each scenario.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system for exchanging process data related to industrial manufacturing or processing, in particular, to chemical manufacturing or processing is proposed. The system comprises at least one process data providing unit, a process data distribution unit, a local process data interface and an integration layer management plane. The at least one process data providing unit is configured for providing process data related to industrial manufacturing or processing, in particular, to chemical manufacturing or processing. The process data distribution unit is connected to a communication system of interconnected computer networks and to a corporate industrial manufacturing network and configured for providing process data via the communication system of interconnected computer networks and/or via the corporate industrial manufacturing network. The local process data interface is connected to the process data distribution unit via the corporate industrial manufacturing network and to a local industrial production network and configured for enabling an exchange of provided process data between the process data distribution unit and the local industrial production network via the corporate industrial manufacturing network. The system's integration layer management plane is configured for triggering the process data distribution unit and the local process data interface to exchange provided process data. The system enables an exchange of process data related to industrial manufacturing or processing in a network landscape in production industry and in particular in chemical industry.