System and method for processing control data
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1. A data collection engine for collecting a stream of dynamic data from a plant, comprising:
- a first computer process for receiving the dynamic data and for saving the dynamic data as database records in a series of log files within a file folder; and
a second computer process for reading the database records from the log files, and storing the database records in a database.
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Abstract
A data collection engine for collecting a stream of dynamic data from a plant, comprising: a first computer process for receiving the dynamic data and for saving the dynamic data as database records in a series of log files within a file folder; and a second computer process for reading the database records from the log files, and storing the database records in a database.
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1. A data collection engine for collecting a stream of dynamic data from a plant, comprising:
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a first computer process for receiving the dynamic data and for saving the dynamic data as database records in a series of log files within a file folder; and
a second computer process for reading the database records from the log files, and storing the database records in a database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for collecting a stream of dynamic plant data, comprising:
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using a first computer process to receive the dynamic plant data and to save the dynamic plant data as database records in a series of log files within a file folder; and
using a second computer process to read the database records from the log files and store the database records in a database. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for utilizing reliability data from a plant to dynamically calculate an expended life for a selected part, comprising:
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a central database for storing service data for parts within the plant;
a data collection engine for dynamically collecting operational data from the plant in a near real-time manner; and
a lifetime calculation engine for implementing a lifetime calculation equation for the selected part, wherein the lifetime calculation equation utilizes the service data and the operational data to determine the expended life of the selected part. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method of utilizing reliability data from a plant to dynamically calculate an expended life for a selected part, comprising:
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storing service data for plant parts;
dynamically collecting operational data from the plant in a near real-time manner; and
calculating the expended life of the selected part using a lifetime calculation equation for the selected part, wherein the lifetime calculation equation utilizes the service data and the operational data. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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