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Engineering Technologies & Solutions IDC

TECHNOLOGIES

Technology Training that Works

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Contents SOLUTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION About

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Diesel Generator Health Monitoring System

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Alliances

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Health Monitoring System Software

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People and infrastructure

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Web-based Remote Monitoring

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Focus

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PROAC IVE Marine Condition Monitoring

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Engineering Technology Solutions

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Marine CM Software Capabilities

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Machine Condition Monitoring

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Miscellaneous features

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Corporate structure

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Technology solutions delivery life-cycle

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Power Quality Estimates

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Education and Training Solutions

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Our Power Solutions

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Education and Training Services

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Technology and platform

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Support and approach

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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Summary

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PROAC IVE Power Quality Monitoring

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About

Translucent Technologies and Consultancy Private Limited (Translucent) is an Information, Communication and Engineering Technology (ICET) group founded by a team of

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Engineering Technologies and Solutions (ETS)

techno-functional experts in 2003. The opportunities in the Maritime industry was an inspiration to initiate Engineering Technology Division in 2008. The overwhelming requests from our clients gave us the imperative to pursue the idea of Engineering Technologies and Solutions further. Engineering Technology being a vast space to explore, Translucent found a

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niche to focus and has started operations by offering Test, Measurement, Automation & Control solutions.

Recruitment and Placement Services (RPS)

Education and Training (E&T)

Alliance(s)

“The technologies which have had the most profound effects on human life are usually simple“ Freeman Dyson

People and infrastructure

National Instruments transforms the way engineers and scientists around the world design, prototype, and deploy systems for test, control, and embedded design applications. Using NI open graphical programming software and modular hardware, customers at more than 30,000 companies annually simplify development, increase productivity, and dramatically reduce time to market. From testing next-generation gaming systems to creating breakthrough medical devices, NI customers continuously develop innovative technologies that impact millions of people.

IDC

TECHNOLOGIES

Translucent is driven by the collaborative model of working closely with alliance partners. A dedicated team of professionals deliver Engineering Technology Solutions to our clients using their high-level of technical expertise and experience in the field of Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Communications, Computer and Software Engineering. Our engineers have strong educational backgrounds with degrees in engineering from reputed institutions in India, the US and the UK. Our engineers are fully trained and possess a high level of expertise in NI LabVIEW.

Technology Training that Works

Translucent has also partnered with IDC Technologies (IDC), an international leading engineering training organization based in Australia to collaboratively offer engineering programs in India.IDC currently offers over 100 courses in various streams of engineering, project management, finance management and people management globally.

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Our Chennai Technology Competency Centre has a total seating capacity of 48. Currently the facility is staffed with over 20 resources having expertise in NI LabVIEW and Microsoft .Net and related Open Source technologies. The facility is fully networked and is provided with a high-bandwidth leased line and a multi-core Xeon Development Server.

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Focus

Solutions 1. Machine Condition Monitoring (MCM) Systems Test and Measurements

Industrial Automation

Vibrations

Machine condition

Industrial Automation and Control

Noise

Conditions start to change

Heat Smoke

Emergency stop

Motion Control, Motors and Drivers

Sensors and Actuators

Industrial Automation is a discipline that includes knowledge and expertise from various branches of engineering including electrical, electronics, chemical, mechanical, communications and more recently computer and software engineering. Automation & Control by its very nature demands a cross fertilization of these faculties. The alliance partnerships coupled with the use of the latest technologies helps Translucent in achieving the desired result.

10 Mins 2weeks

Time

2days

3month

MCM Systems provides information about the health of a machine. Vibration, pressure, noise, and temperature measurements are often used as key indicators of the state of the machine. This information can be used to detect warning signs early and can help your organization stop unscheduled outages, optimize machine performance and reduce repair time and maintenance costs.

2. Machine Vision (Image Acquisition & Inspection systems)

Translucent intends to serve every industry that needs a technology solution to an engineering problem but to begin with we're working with companies in the following industries –

Maritime

Translucent provides two designs for this reference architecture. Power

Automotive

One includes a low-cost, rugged, embedded solution while the other makes use of the power of a desktop PC to acquire and process images at a higher rate and resolution. Machine Vision is ideal for a wide array of industrial applications

Healthcare

Petroleum, Oil and Gas

such as online inspection and gauging, real-time process control, assembly verification and part counting, part sorting, component alignment, wafer inspection and bar code reading.

3. PC based Data Acquisition Systems Data Acquisition Systems incorporate signals, sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, data acquisition devices and application software. PC based data acquisition uses a combination of modular hardware, application software and a computer to take measurements. Such systems can be deployed for wide range of applications ranging from monitoring, data logging and control of any system. We have developed parameter monitoring and control systems for Automotive, Medical, Power and Energy applications. 4| Translucent Group © 2009

INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS

HARDWARE

DATE ACQUISITION HARDWARE

SOFTWARE

APPLICATION AND DRIVER SOFTWARE

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Machine Condition Monitoring (MCM) Why Monitor Machinery?

Indicative list of assets monitored by an MCM Industrial Gas Turbines Aero Gas Turbines Steam Turbines Hydro Turbines Wind Turbines Generators Compressors Blower / Fans Pumps Electric Motors Reciprocating Compressors Crushers / Pulverizers Pelletizers / Extruders Gears Expanders

Preventive Maintenance Vs Predictive Maintenance

Heat Exchangers Boilers Vessels Valves Piping Instruments HVAC Transformers Pulp / Paper Machines Pulp Refiners Rotary Kilns Centrifuges Cooling Towers Turbochargers

How can we avoid this? The best approach is Predictive Maintenance approach. Here, machinery is monitored for changes in performance and signs of mechanical health degradation. Based on the information obtained from monitoring, specific maintenance is scheduled and performed. The table below gives a clear picture of how transformation to Predictive Maintenance has taken place over past few years.

Strategy

2002 Time Spent

Target Time Spent

Reactive

40%

12%

Routine/Preventive

32%

44%

Drawback of Preventive Maintenance

Condition Based (Predictive)

15%

33%

Preventative Maintenance activities require machines to be taken offline for the maintenance activity. While this occurs without actual machine degradation, it merely stops production when there is no need to stop production.

Shutdown/Turnaround

13%

11%

Source : http://www.mtonline.com/articles/1002_rockwellsurvey.cfm

Further, if maintenance technicians make a mistake during a preventative maintenance procedure, it is possible to create degradation during a maintenance activity and thereby putting the machine back into service in a degraded condition than before the outage. Relying on Preventative Maintenance often implies lessened on-line monitoring. If a degradation occurs in between scheduled maintenance periods, it may go un-noticed and cause an unscheduled shutdown and may even cause collateral damage.

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Corporate structure Translucent's corporate structure is designed to enable and enhance our core competencies so that we can continue to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Engineering Technology solutions delivery life-cycle The life cycle of an Automation project is very profound due to integration of multiple disciplines and integration of user

The structure is built around three core areas:

requirements from various areas of Engineering.

1. Product Development Theoretical Development

Our Engineers reduce the complexity involved in the entire phase by following a systematic and versatile approach from

Software Development

requirement gathering to delivery.

Quality Assurance Technical Support

The seamless process integration is carried out by dividing the process into distinct phases. It starts from creating process flow

2. Customer Services

models and defining user requirements.

Technical study, validation and upgradation of existing facilities

The subsequent phases involve defining the estimates,

Consulting Services

schedule and performance metrics and arriving at the s y s t e m

Educational Services

design.

3. Operations

Software and Hardware test protocols, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) constitutes the construction phase before the final

Information Systems & Services

commissioning of the system.

Corporate Communications Production, Logistics & Order Fulfillment

Systematic tracking of deliverables are carried out at each

Financial & Human Resources

stage and appropriate revisions are done if required.

Facilities Management

2. Customer Services

3. Operations

4. Supporting Activites

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6. System Development Lifecycle 5. Project Management

1. Product Development Internal Kickoff

Requirements

Site Acceptance Test

Development

Specification

Design

Subsystem

Unit/ Module

Close

Traceablity

Factory Acceptance Test

Integration Test

Unit/ Module Test

Development

7. Quality Assurance Management

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Education and Training Solutions About IDC Technologies, Australia IDC Technologies is internationally acknowledged as the premier provider of practical, technical training for engineers and technicians. We specialize in the fields of industrial data communications, telecommunications, automation and control are continually adding to our portfolio of over 60 different

Collaboration IDC Technologies, Australia and Translucent Group, India have recently signed an MOU to work together to provide quality workforce to the industry by improving the quality of graduate engineers through exposure to practical courses which were limited to professional engineers and technicians till recently.

workshops. Our instructors are highly respected in their fields of expertise and in the last eight years have trained over 2,00,000 engineers, scientists and technicians.

Practical Engineering & Technology Training Workshops in the areas of: l l l l l l l l

Instrumentation, Automation and Process Control Data Communications and Networking Electrical Electronics Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Project & Financial Management

IDC Technologies, an international Engineering and Technical Training company based in Australia, are running world class engineering courses right here in India. Since 2006, IDC Technologies has been conducting various public & in-house workshops. An indicative list of companies which have participated in one or more of our programs is as follows:

IDC Technologies, the number one short-course provider in technology training globally 2,00,000 engineers and technicians trained 300 courses offered globally 60,000 pages of training materials

Internationally accredited professional training organisation

Collective inspiration l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd Vedanta Aluminum India Cements Tata Steel ESSAR Steel SAIPEM India Projects Limited Petrofac Amara Raja Batteries Ltd

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Project Management Institute * All products and services, logos and brand names mentioned or shown herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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Education and Training Services Technical Training We have a portfolio of over 160 training titles and continually keep adding new workshops. Our instructors are highly respected in their fields of expertise and in the last 12 years have trained over 2,00,000 engineers, scientists and technicians the world over. We offer services covering the whole gamut of training activities such as: l In-House Training Programs: Training at your doorstep, our expertise instructor will come to your office or plant at your convenient time to train your engineers and technicians, saving you and your team precious time and cost on unnecessary travel and hotel bills. Choose your topics rather to attend the public training program as per the schedule. Avail our Corporate Training Plan (CTP) to further reduce costs and maximise ROI. l Industry Preparatory Training programs (IPT): Your fresh recruits will get the benefit of the vast knowledge and years of experience of our instructors which will enable them to bridge their theoretical learning with the practical needs of modern industry and meet the job requirements within a short time span. l Public Training Programs: We have a yearly schedule of popular workshop titles. Select a course and location best suited to your needs. Participants can widen their knowledge by being exposed to engineers from a wide spectrum of industry segments. l E-learning Training Programs: This is the next generation training methodology which we have recently started. Our E-Learning courses are designed for engineers and technicians who cannot attend standard classroom led training due to time or distance limitations, or for those who simply want more flexible training. The courses feature hands-on tasks, real-world applications and use a multipronged approach involving self-study, interactive on-line classes and homework assignments with a mentor on call. l Customized Training Workshops: We can also develop Customized Training programs according to your special needs. We have a panel of Technical Writers who can put together a comprehensive courseware for you, comprising training manuals, PowerPoint should you wish to do so.

Manuals for Training

Content Development

Each participant of our training workshops gets training manuals of international quality. Our manuals are not photocopied notes but are comprehensive reference books which can be useful long after the training itself is over. You can also purchase these books by writing to us.

If you have a standard internal Training program but need quality manuals for the course, we can develop the materials for your courses combining your domain knowledge and our expertise in training methodology and course planning.

Training Needs Analysis

Local Support with a Global Presence

Our experienced trainers can render assistance in identifying your training requirements through a Training Needs Analysis process which will make it easier for you to get the necessary administrative approvals by highlighting the benefits accruing from the training.

IDC Technologies, Translucent and its alliance partners have offices conveniently located worldwide and an enthusiastic team of professional engineers and support staff; we are committed to providing the highest quality of technical training.

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Technology and platform

LabVIEW Graphical Development Platform for Design, Control, and Test Embedded Design and Prototyping Filter Design/ DSP

Industrial Monitoring and Control Advanced Control

System Prototyping

Automated Test and Measurement Datalogging and NVH

HMI/ SCADA

Industrial Control (PID)

Communications Test

Machine Vision and Motion

ATE

Computing Targets

Desktop

Industrial

Support and Approach

Translucent ETS in collaboration with National Instruments and other alliance partners services the clients right from requirement analysis & building of specifications to design, delivery, installation, training and support. Translucent believes in integrating state-of-the-art off-the-shelf available hardware of National Instruments to create efficient and effective solutions, tailored to the specific application using National Instruments' graphical programming language LabVIEW. NI Labview provides a flexible approach to developing total, modular and cost-effective solutions for automation.

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Mobile

Embedded

Translucent has always believed and practiced high level of post implementation support for its clients with a focus to give clients good returns on their investment. Translucent has always worked in a collaborative model by closely working with other solution providers in India and abroad. Based in the technology hub of Chennai in southern India, Translucent is able to attract the best talent in the Technology industry. With availability of state-of-art technology in its arsenal, Translucent strives to provide custom cost effective solutions to overcome all the drawbacks of the conventional systems.

'' The LabVIEW Real-Time Module dramatically reduces development time with powerful project management features and the ability to simultaneously develop, execute, and debug code on multiple computing targets.'' David Thomson NOAA Aeronomy Laboratory

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Summary Over the past five years as an organization working on Information and Communication technology, Translucent has experimented, understood, successfully delivered and managed technology solutions for micro to large enterprises. Carrying the technology solutions expertise to the engineering domain was our first challenge and we succeeded in it with continuous support from National Instruments and acquired expertise in solving engineering problems in Industrial environment through the Graphical System Design (GSP) platform i.e. LabVIEW.

Translucent's alliance with NI strengthens the spirit of working on Green Engineering. Engineers and scientists around the world are using the National Instruments graphical system design platform to make a positive impact on the global ecosystem.

Known as green engineering, this approach uses measurement and control techniques to design, develop, and improve products, technologies, and processes to achieve environmental and economic benefits. Green engineering applications span almost every industry and range from environmental monitoring to retrofitting aging production facilities and machines with new control systems to optimize efficiency. NI enables green engineering by providing measurement, automation, and design tools that empower engineers and scientists to first quantify and understand real-world data and then correct problems for more environmentally friendly designs. Translucent also provides technological assistance at noncorporate rates to educational, social and other non-profit and charitable organizations. Among the organizations that have benefitted from this CSR initiative are trusts providing services in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention.

Today, we can provide technology solutions to engineering problems in Automotive, Maritime, Power & Energy, Petroleum, Oil & Gas, Healthcare (Medical Instrumentation) among others. Being a startup with experience only in the technology platform, our domain specific capabilities are enhanced by our consultants who have decades of experience in the respective industries.

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