SUMMIT Academy

Design layout and structure of the flow computer detailing each I/O and communication module. Illustration of the flow computer hierarchy with the components and in-depth knowledge on selectable switches and jumpers for required signal types and compatibility. Learning the various  modules including the power supply unit, auxiliary board, fuses, and additional SD storage.

The installation of the software and users on a local PC. Explanation of the files and folders created along with their locations. Going through the three main programmes available and highlighting their usefulness.

Learning the functions of the software, how to edit a configuration offline, as well as establishing connection to a SUMMIT flow computer via USB and over a network. Importing and exporting files, using the built-in scripting and diagnostics for troubleshooting and power/memory consumption.

A tour of the manufacturing and assembly section where the flow computer is integrated into cabinets with systems consisting of supervisory software, which are used in all our metering systems.

The selection of correct parameters in the associated folders for required functions and their corresponding access permission levels. Understanding how to assign processes and how to use the data in the desired function. Learning the visual representation of each data variable and how it corresponds to each built in aspect of the flow computer.

Learning how to assign inputs and outputs with the relevant signal type for field instruments, printers, network connections, GCs, PLCs, etc., at the hardware level along with alarm levels and limits. Calibrating I/Os and scaling of variables from the front panel of the flow computer and also using the software tool.

Learning how to create customised displays: defining menus and sub-menus, pages, diagrams and graphs based on live variables. Having the ability to create a supervisory system and populating of data menus. Understanding the difference between edit and supervisor mode; creating user permitted screens for data entry and access to user specific parameters.

How to create logs, audits and how to find the associated variables/parameters. Defining the frequency, interval of monitoring and logging the data type including how to acknowledge, clear and print alarm reports.

Going through the various protocols, learning how to establish communication to field instruments, how to retrieve reports via serial and Ethernet connections. Advance configuration to network including remote access, eReports, printing and e-mails. Report generation and setup design for CT printers, FTP network printers, SMTP e-mails and XML.

The general set-up of the flow computer with common functions but also understanding how to define data format, creation of ID reports, audit logs and custom strings which can be used to display any required text. Putting the flow computer into maintenance mode, understanding the built-in redundancy features and watchdog mechanisms for communication and duty-standby.

Detailed and specific configuration of the meter run which will consist of going through each relevant parameter related to the type of meter being used. Defining limits on flow rates, parameters, fall-backs, calculations and enhanced diagnostics. For each oil and gas application, focus will be made on density selections, units, corresponding constants, and options which will customise each stream for optimal measurement. Totalisers and counters options with tariffs and optional scaling will be discussed.

Navigating to the product selections identifying how to measure based on the several options available. Optimising the meter based on proving including K-factor and Meter Factor generation. For application specific, tables, and values for GC components, heating values, and configuration of run switching between 5 streams. Looking at diagnostics for meters, flow computer and operations including identifying faults and troubleshooting.

Based on the knowledge gained, assignments and application tests where participants will be required to configure a SUMMIT flow computer based on the instructor’s instructions.

Configuration of liquid provers and master meters. Setting of process variables and assigning of parameters relevant to the correct operations of proving. Learning the deviation limits, run times, calculations, and comparison to the flow meter. This module also explains how valve control is related to proving but also how to configure as an individual function for various different flow valves.

The setup of a sampler system based on the various grab methods available including the detailed configuration of the dual cans with alarms and flow limits.

Batch control for individual streams and stations. Understanding how to successfully configure the flow computer but also to understand how this function is performed with the system. Going through each parameter and understanding the relationship between all the variables associated to the function to gain the desire effect.

Development of product allocation station based on the number of streams being used. The selection of units for display and report purposes as well as T&P configuration.

Using the unique optional functions of LUA programming and how company specific tasks can be performed without the need of having to redesign or reconfigure the entire set-up of the flow computer. Learning how to use calculation codes, script checking and FAT checks to test the flow computer and it’s configuration saving engineering time and money and illustrating the freedom offered by the SUMMIT 8800 flow computer.