Farnsworth Group's Integrated Controls & Computer Systems team specializes in the planning, development and integration of controls and technology. Working closely with the engineering functions of a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, our engineers, programmers and system technicians help determine the appropriate use of technology at a facility. Implementing technology and control systems into a facility’s operation helps streamline costs, improves efficiency and provides better information, all leading to a significant management tool for enhanced performance. Our services include:
Technology Planning
Preliminary Engineering Basics of Design Report (BODR)
Design Engineering/Contract Documents
Bid Phase Services
Construction and Implementation Services
Long-term Support
Technology Planning
- Assist in development of strategic goals.
- Answer the question, “How can technology help me achieve these goals?”
- Ascertain status of existing infrastructure with documentation of existing processes through flow diagrams (PFDs) or P&IDs and through written descriptions.
- Define hardware and software products that can be the building blocks of a long-term control and information support infrastructure.
- Interview plant personnel for input on what improvements should be made.
- Identify and prioritize projects based on client’s objectives and capabilities.
- Define costs for preliminary engineering and planning. Develop budgetary cost for the controls, instrumentation and information system hardware, software and installation.
- Develop an implementation schedule for the work based on client needs and fiscal constraints.
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Preliminary Engineering Basis of Design Report (BODR)
- Prepare for internal and external review and approval; the BODR becomes the guide for all subsequent design activities. The BODR typically contains the following design criteria:
- Preliminary P&IDs
- Hardware and software selection
- Preliminary I/O list and alarm list
- System block diagrams
- Instrumentation list and requirements
- Process control descriptions, requirements and criteria
- Construction cost estimates
- Drawing lists and specifications section lists
- Preliminary operator interface screens lists
- Preliminary reporting requirements
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Design Engineering/Contract Documents
- Prepare final P&IDs, I/O and alarm lists
- Prepare drawings:
- Legend and schedule
- Final block diagram
- Panel face and interior layouts
- Power distribution and control wiring
- I/O wiring details
- Electrical floor plans and details
- Bill of materials
- Prepare final specifications
- Process analysis and optimization
- Operational sequence of logic development
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Bid Phase Services
- Respond to questions
- Prepare addenda
- Pre-qualify vendors
