ND9000PA

2023-04-18 17:46:38

Performance Report

Supply Pressure 4.5 barG

Actuator Pressure Difference -31.1 bar
Valve Position 60.2 %
Target Position 0.0 %
Calculated Deviation 60.2 %

Control Out of specification

1) Steady State Deviation Trend Limit Exceeded:
There is increased friction in the valve or actuator, leakage in
the pneumatics or insufficient supply pressure. There is a
difference between the actual valve position and the setpoint
when the valve is stabile.
Run a calibration (calibrating will help to compensate for
changes in the operating conditions) and check the
performance. Inspect the stiction and steady state
deviation trends to determine if there have been any
recent significant increases. Evaluate if the warning
limits are set correctly. Check the event log fore previous
alarm conditions. Check the actuator for pneumatics
leakage. Inspect the valve during the next maintenance
activity.
2) Dynamic State Deviation Limit Exceeded:
Large dynamic state deviation is normal for example in on-off
usage and for large actuators, but can also be a result from
small air capacity from e.g. dirty supply air filter, too small
spool or small piping. Dynamic state deviation is also
influenced by supply pressure level, performance level, as well
as calibration and tuning of the device. There is a difference
between the actual valve position and the setpoint when the
valve is moving.
Inspect the valve stiction and dynamic state deviation
trends to determine if there have been any recent
significant increases. Evaluate if the warning limits are
set correctly. Check the event log for previous alarm
conditions. Check the actuator for pneumatics leakage.
Run a calibration (calibrating will help to compensate for
changes in the operating conditions) and check the
performance. Inspect the valve during the next
maintenance activity.
3) Steady State Deviation Limit Exceeded:
Friction in the valve or actuator has increased, there is a
leakage in the pneumatics, or insufficient supply pressure in
the actuator. There is a difference between the actual valve
position and the setpoint when the valve is not moving.
Run a calibration (calibrating will help compensate for
changes in operating conditions) and check the
performance. Inspect the stiction and steady state
deviation trends to determine if there have been any
recent significant increases. Evaluate if the alarm limits
are set correctly. Check the event log for previous alarm
conditions. Check the actuator for any pneumatics
leakage. Inspect the valve during the next maintenance
opportunity.
Positioner Out of specification
Spool Valve Problem Detected:
 The spool valve does not move properly. The valve may not
follow the setpoint accurately.
Check the spool valve condition. If necessary, clean or
replace it according to the IMO instructions and then
re-calibrate the device.
Actuator Possible pneumatic leakage.
Check the 'Spool Valve Position' trend. Pneumatic
leakage can be seen when the trend level has increased
or decreased.
Valve Maintenance required
Stiction Trend High Limit Exceeded:
Increased friction in the valve or in the actuator is typically
caused by wear or flow media build-up. High stiction may also
be caused by an undersized actuator. The force that is needed
to move the valve has increased.
Check the control index in Performance View and the
steady state deviation trend to determine if the valve
package is controlling adequately. Check the stiction
trend for any recent significant increases. If the
performance is insufficient, perform maintenance on the
valve package during the next shutdown. Evaluate if the
warning limits are set correctly.
Environment Out of specification
Supply Pressure Too Low for Single Acting Actuator:
The positioner diagnostics have detected that the instrument
air pressure to the positioner is too low to drive the valve. The
supply pressure is too low to drive the valve fully open if
needed.
Check the condition of the air-supply system.

Performance View