Control Room Modernization Using: Virtual Systems and High Performance Graphics Kevin Dahm, DTE Energy Dal Vernon Reising, Human Centered Solutions

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Topics Control Room Redesign Hardware Redesign Software Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons Learned: Facilitating Change CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Redesign CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Topics Control Room Redesign Hardware Redesign Software Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons Learned: Facilitating Change HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Redesign CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics DTE Energy brought in Human Factors control room specialists Human Centered Solutions (HCS) Operations requirements for control room DCS workstations, Business network PC, team meetings, protective tagging work process, handover, … Ergonomic best practices Engineering support requirements Collaboration requirements Provided QA/QC for DTE with Console vendor HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Old vs. New: U shape or Sit/Stand CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons Desk for protective tagging P&IDs and pull out drawers

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Topics Control Room Redesign Hardware Redesign Software Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons Learned: Facilitating Change CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Virtual Servers 1U clients w/Matrox CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Topics Control Room Redesign Hardware Redesign Software Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons Learned: Facilitating Change CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics New software Eliminated “DTE Specials” Followed DCS manufacturers standards Easier to get assistance and upgrade CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Topics Control Room Redesign Hardware Redesign Software Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons Learned: Facilitating Change CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics HMI Design Project Work Flow HMI Design Workshop Proper Attendance 2 days of Education & Best practices sharing 1 day of Hands-on Exercises Create a Style Guide Go to Work Console screen configuration Display hierarchy design 2nd 1-day hands-on CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

Redesigned: Control Room with High Performance Graphics Hand outs Color Blind vs High Performance HMI and Gray Scale CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics ADVANTAGES: Company Savings Less DCS vendor work Less rework Corporate vs plant standards CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Topics Control Room Redesign Hardware Redesign Software Redesign Graphics Redesign Lessons Learned: Facilitating Change CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics Change: FGD CR Design Mock up Visualize ¼” = 1’ Change: HW Design Corporate Standard 2 vs quad and mouse Change: SW Design Corporate Standard Modify libraries If you see it, change it Change: Graphics Change in Operations Management Change in Liaisons Decision makers? Missed training Passive / Aggressive Style Guide signoff ** If things are going south of troublesome. STOP. Regroup/Comm The HUMAN Factor CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics HMI Development - Common Failure Modes 1.Belief that up-front analysis methodologies are too expensive 2.Operators know what they want 3.P&IDs drive content & layout of operating displays 4.Developers lack training in effective display design CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons

CR Modernization: Virtualization & High Performance Graphics QUESTIONS ??? Comments !!! Thank You !!! Kevin Dahm DTE Energy Dal Vernon Reising Human Centered Solutions CR Redesign HW Redesign SW Redesign HMI Redesign Lessons