New Metso Valve Manager™ represents state-of-the art, 3rd generation valve diagnostics which is capable of processing the collected diagnostics information to visualize the condition of the valve in question with five different indices: Control performance, Valve condition, Actuator condition, Positioner condition and Environmental conditions.
With processed and visualized diagnostics information the maintenance managers and engineers and process operators are capable of making educated decisions concerning the control valve maintenance without deep valve know-how. Unexpected shutdowns can be avoided and the control valve performance can be maintained at optimum level by continuously monitoring the condition of the installed base at the plant or mill and by taking the necessary preventive actions based on the available diagnostics information. Also, with the help of the diagnostics, the available maintenance resources can be more efficiently allocated during shutdowns.
When so called preventive or schedule based maintenance strategy is followed, many valves are often needlessly maintained during shutdowns.
By focusing the maintenance actions on the valves really needing maintenance, significant maintenance cost savings can be achieved through reduced spare part purchases and reduced need for maintenance resources.
Metso’s new Valve Manager is available for the Neles ND9000 series intelligent valve controllers.
