#9 2017

CONTENTS №9

Gulakov A.V.  Artificial intelligence for increase in competitiveness of the enterprises

Mitsubishi Electric actively participates in the development of Society 5.0 strategy supported and promoted by the government of Japan. The realization of this strategy presumes the application of innovative technologies in various spheres of human activity. In the context of Society 5.0, Mitsubishi Electric presents its e-F@ctory digital production platform coupled with unique AI-basedalgorithms.

Keywords: industrial automation, artificial intelligence, digital manufacture, deep machine learning.

Itskovich E.L.  Impartial selection of automation system for a specific process

The paper discusses negative issues of production automation in process industries caused by insufficiently professional approach of company's management to the automation strategy and how it is exemplified in specific solutions for process plants.

Keywords: production automation concept, requirements to automated control systems, effectiveness of automated control systems, automated control system implementation, automated control system operation.

Zakharchenko V.E.  The key objective of rational automated control of hydropower plant's configuration

The paper examines the problems of estimating and improving the efficiency of hydropower plants and how to allow for these estimates in rational automated control of plant's configurationю It suggests to use the increase of specific hydroelectric generator's efficiency as a key objective, discusses its merits and drawbacks. The conclusions are illustrated with examples.

Keywords: efficiency, hydroelectric generator, hydropower plant, optimization, automated systems, rational control of plant's configuration, group control, group active power control, process control system.

Smagin V.S., Kharisova N.N.  All genius is simple!

The paper describes the prerequisites for the modernization of process control systems implemented on the basis of GE Automation&Controls Series 90-30 controllers in 1990s. It discusses the strategy of Series 90-70, 90-30 hardware migration to state-of-the-art PACSystems RX3i controllers. A case study of controls revamp for the power distribution system of the central control point at ZARUBEZHNEFT - dobycha Khariaga, LLC is included.

Keywords: process control system, controllers, modernization, reliability, redundancy.

Discussing a Topic…

Computer-aided design of process control systems

Introduction

Chulanov D.A.  Integration of CAD and SCADA functionalities in process control engineering

CAD and SCADA data organization in process control system design is discussed. A concept of an integrated environment for the development and maintenance of detailed design documents and applied software is presented, an implementation case is included with a benefit estimate of the solution.

Keywords: CAD system, SCADA, integrated environment, process control system, detailed design documentation, applied software.

Denisova L.A., Mescheryakov V.A.  Heat power plant control systems: development and multi-objective optimization using genetic algorithms

Design, development, and investigation of regulatory control systems for heat power processes are discussed. The software toolkits are based on the multi-objective optimization with genetic algorithms. A multi-objective task is reduced to single criterion one thus simplifying the calculation of optimal control system parameters and enabling constrained optimization.

Keywords: mathematical model, regulatory control, controller, multi-objective optimization, genetic algorithm.

Kozlov S.  Versatile domestic integrated engineering software platform

The paper discusses the prerequisites of Herbarium project aimed at the development of domestic engineering software. The purposes of the integrated engineering software platform implemented within the project are formulated. The platform structure is outlined, its functionality and features are described.

Keywords: CAD, integrated engineering software platform, geometric kernel, 3D.

Klimentiev D.S., Medvedchikov D.O.  Automation of design and exploration works at TomskNIPINeft JSC with GIS and CAD

The paper describes the contribution of TomskNIPINeft JSC to GIS technology development. It outlines the company's projects in the field of GIS and CAD for the automation of design and exploration and lists their implementation benefits. Advanced developments are discussed along with the plans for further development of geoinformation technologies in the Company and their replication in other Rosneft corporate institutions.

Keywords: geographic information systems, CAD systems, design and exploration works, geographical database.

Pershin O.Yu.  Optimization problems on finite sets and the design of gas-field pipeline systems

The problems of optimal pipeline network graph synthesis are examined with reference to gas-fields. The related extremum problems on finite sets are formulated, their features and solution techniques are discussed. A unified combinatory form is offered to describe the class of problems under investigation, which enables the justification of an integrated approach to the execution of practical tasks dependent on field conditions.

Keywords: gas-fields, optimal network design, extremum problems on finite sets.

Glotov A.A.  Evolution of geographic information technologies in the age of Internet of Things

The changes in the architecture of geoinformation solutions caused by the appearance of the Internet of Things concept are analyzed.

Keywords: Internet of Things, geoinformation technologies, integration, location-environment.

Konvisar E.P.  A digital asset - Non-alternative management of engineering data from industrial and infrastructural objects

A digital asset concept is introduced. Merits and drawbacks of digital asset implementation at enterprises are examined.

Keywords: digital asset, information model, engineering data management system.

Ananiev A.V.  Automated synthesis of processing devices for signals with non-classical frequency responses in SimOne Circuit Designer

The paper discusses the problem of the automated synthesis of processing devices for signals with non-classical frequency responses having no analytical solution. A solution to the problem with the help of SimOne Circuit Designer plug-in is described.

Keywords: schematic modeling, automated synthesis, frequency response.

Dembitsky N.L.  Predicting the reliability of wireless devices on circuit boards with increased density

Key principles, algorithms, and software for predicting reliability indices of wireless devices on precision circuit boards are discussed. The paper describes the structure and operation principles of software suites, which supplement the existing approach to the verification of circuit board design with the new capabilities. These allow to assess the applicability of the selected technologies for manufacturing digital and wireless modules under specified reliability level.

Keywords: design automation, reliability, precision circuit boards, manufacturing, design.

Belkin T.G., Trokhalin I.V.  Facing information threats: wherewith a business should arm?

The paper systematizes information security threats associated with CALS technologies and determines organizational, technical, and instrumental countermeasures. It discusses in detail the methods to decrease risks and threats related with the application of software included in product lifecycle management systems.

Keywords: information security, lifecycle management systems, CALS, cybersecurity.

Andriyanov I.N., Tuchinsky S.V.  BASIS-RITM: a family of small-size thin-route controllers

The paper overviews the novelties of BASIS Series controllers: the BASIS-RITM controller family manufactured by Ecoresurs JSC (Voronezh, Russia) with [ExiaGa]IIC explosion protection level. The related controller models, their functionalities and performance attributes are discussed. Service software is outlined.

Keywords: BASIS series controllers, BASIS-RITM, thin-route, spark protection, explosion safety.