SUBSEA SYSTEMS

Introduction to Subsea Systems

15 Human Machine Interface

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Objectives
At the end of this module you will be able to
• Be able to describe the functionality of the HMI

• Be able to identify all major sections of the HMI

• Be able to navigate the HMI screens and operate the control system

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Topics

• Terminology & Acronyms

• Functionality and of the HMI

• HMI Simulation

• Exercise

• Summary & Review

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Terminology & Acronyms

HMI – Human Machine Interface
MCS – Master Control Station
EPU – Electric Power Unit
HPU – Hydraulic Power Unit
PCS – Production Control System
ROT – Remote Operators Terminal
SEC – Subsea Engineers Console
UPS – Uninterruptible Power Supply
MCC – Motor Control Center
PCV – Production Control Valve
LVDT – Linear Variable Differential Transmitter
ESD/FGS – Emergency Shutdown / Fire & Gas System
TUTU – Topside Umbilical Termination Unit

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Functionality
•Operator interface to the
Master Control Station for
functioning equipment in
the control system

•Visualizes equipment and

interconnections in the
Production Control System

•Provides access to alarms,

statistics, and logging
information

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Simulation
Perform the functions specified in the HMI exercise document.

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Exercise
System Overview

Subsea Communications

Signal path MCS to SCM

Signal path instruments

to MCS/HMI

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Exercise – Subsea Signals - ANSWERS

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Questions?

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