Mechanical Technology July 2015

⎪ Computer-aided engineering ⎪

Smart data validation tool released Integraph’s next-generation data validation, transformation and migration platform is set to ensure high-quality data take-on for EPC companies, systems integrators and plant operators.

efficient processing of large data sets. • A powerful export mechanism to load data into target systems. “Shell and Intergraph have worked closely together during the last two years to im- prove the Smart Data Validator product. SDV is now faster, easier to use, more reli- able and with a much better user interface,” says Mario Stevens, senior delivery project manager – engineering excellence, Shell Global Solutions International B.V. “The end-user communities in Shell have ex- pressed their appreciation for the renewed SDV product and are looking forward to start working with SDV globally.” Patrick Holcomb, Intergraph Process, Power & Marine’s executive vice-president of global business development and mar- keting, says: “Managing the handover of data and documentation from projects to operations is a daunting task because the volumes are so high. Smart Data Validator has been designed to help our customers to significantly reduce the time and cost associated with the import and validation of data. “However, the real value associated with quality data handover is in the operations phase. High-quality data is critical to the safe, reliable and effective operation of any manufacturing facility. SDV ensures that quality data is delivered from contractors, suppliers and vendors, creating a high- quality basis for operations.” q

I ntergraph has announced the release of Intergraph Smart Data Validator 2015, a comprehensive data validation, transfor- mation and migration platform that enables companies to ensure the quality of informa- tion and significantly reduce the time and costs associated with data take-on. Smart Data Validator (SDV) supports the import, validation and export of data, providing consistency and traceability of the entire data migration process. Monitoring and maintaining data quality is a significant challenge for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms, system integrators and owner operators across all industries. It is even more dif- ficult to manage when data is being moved from one source to another, such as during project handover, brownfield data take-on and data loads or migrations. Poor map- ping or inadequate validation during these processes results in data that is not trust- worthy and higher costs for the remainder of the facility’s life. Data handover can easily account for 1-2% of the total capital expenditure (CAPEX) cost of a project and it often can take a year or more to complete. Engineering data integrity begins by

carefully managing the quality, correct- ness and completeness of data at the time of data handover. Smart Data Validator, the successor to Intergraph Validation, Transformation and Loading (VTL), ensures the quality of data delivered from contrac- tors, suppliers and vendors. SDV allows users to have complete control of how data is imported, validated and loaded into one or more target systems. It enables EPCs and owner operators to: • Check the quality of information being transferred. • Keep records of which checks have been performed and results obtained. • Load approved information into target systems. • Route unapproved information back to responsible parties for remediation. Key features include: • A target system adaptor for SmartPlant Foundation 2014 R3 enables automatic generation of validation rules and export mapping. • Manual rules can be added quickly using an intuitive user interface and an exten- sive library of validation rule templates. • High-performance architecture allows

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