Batch Management System for Marking, Tracking, Trending, Analyzing, and Reporting of Batch and Event Data

Logistics Asia - New Products, 17/4/2008

AspenTech’s Aspen Batch.21 organizes actual and historical manufacturing process information to provide monitoring and analysis. It makes data available for both true batch processes and continuous processes that are defined in batch-like sections. Aspen Batch.21 helps manage production runs, crude runs, batches, tests, transition phases, etc. Aspen Batch.21 is a core element of AspenTech’s aspenONE Production Management and Execution applications.

Features:

· Batch Data Structure: Provides a flexible and dynamic batch structure, allowing automatic and dynamic creation of batch structures in any third-party batch execution system. Data structures are organized into three categories: 1) Time Series Data; 2) Events; 3) Characteristics.

· Calculated Batch Characteristics: Allows for event-based calculation in the batch context. When a new characteristic is recorded, the associated calculation for that variable is automatically triggered.

· Batch and Event Extractor: Transfers configured data from plant-level batch execution systems directly into Aspen Batch.21-compliant batch historian.

· Batch Query Tool: Allows searching for specific batches on conditions such as material characteristics (batch, product, recipe, lot number, etc) and/or process conditions (temperature, pressure, etc.).

· Batch Data Visualization: Allows data to be used in Aspen Process Explorer, as well as Microsoft Windows applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Batch display formats include Single Batch Trend, Batch Overlay Trend, and Multi Batch Plot.

· Support for Industry Standards: Utilizes and builds on the ISA-S95 standard for manufacturing operations management covering Production Data Management, Production Analysis, and Product Tracking workflows. It also makes extensive use of ISA-S88 for manufacturing execution. Built on a relational database, Aspen Batch.21 allows for full dynamic creation and implementation of ISA-S88 structures.

· Integration Platform for Value-Add Capabilities: Together, Aspen InfoPlus.21® and Aspen Batch.21 provide an enterprise-level batch manufacturing platform for connectivity between process control systems and business ERP systems. Other applications for batch process industries are integrated with Aspen Batch.21 such as procedural compliance, work order management, scheduling, and documentation management.

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