JSE Industries and Process Instrumentation and Measurement Services team up to provide Main Instrument Vendor (MIV) Services to the Process Instrumentation and Control Systems market.
A Main Instrument Vendor Contract, “MIV Contract”, is placed upon a service company that can provide turn-key services for the specification, procurement, delivery, setup, configuration, testing, installation, and commissioning, of process instrumentation and control systems.
In the past, a traditional MIV Contract was serviced by Instrument manufacturing companies. These MIV contracts turned into sole-sourcing agreements; sole-sourcing agreements only benefit the manufacturers, and not the end-user. Therefore, the overall benefits of MIV were not realized by the end-users.
Another form of MIV services is called the Main Automation Contractor, referred to as MAC. A MAC Contract is given to an instrument manufacturer that can provide the majority content of an automation control system project. In context, that MAC contract also becomes a Sole-Source contract where the manufacturer has control over the cost of the instrumentation, control systems, and services. At this point, the end-user is not realizing its full cost and operational benefit due to sole sourcing.
Why an MIV Contract with JSE/PIMS?
- One responsible party as a single point of contact for the project scope, rather than multiple suppliers normally experienced on a typical project
- Provide the best measurement for the application (Fit for Purpose)
- Turn-Key project scope is managed by instrumentation subject matter experts with expertise in technology and experienced with all instrument manufacturers
- Consider onsite maintenance and operational personnel experience as part of the instrumentation selection process
- Consider maintenance and operations business objectives as part of the material and instrumentation selection process
- Consider Safety, Environmental, and Decarbonization objectives as part of the selection process for all material and instrumentation used on the project
- Being that the instrumentation is the last step in the startup process of the project, our main objective is to reduce the time it takes to do final commission and start up.
Here is how we get it done:
Develop Application Specification:
We work with the end-users engineering team or EPC engineering team to develop specifications for instruments used for project measurement applications. Our focus would be on the technology that is best for the application to achieve its measurement objectives, while meeting operational goals, and consider maintenance expectations. We work with the site or corporate Approved Manufacturers list to select a device that is fit for purpose for the application. If a device is not on the Approved Manufacturers List, we will make a recommendation based on technology.
Create Material List and Instrument List:
Based on the specification documentation and a set of deliverable drawing package, we create a material list and instruments list for the project. Long Lead time items and Standard Lead time items are identified, and recommendations are provided to procure these items accordingly.
The JSE/PIMS MIV Services takes a different approach by offering all content through utilizing the end-users Approved Manufacturers List, to provide the best-in-class solution for the measurement applications. Being that JSE/PIMS has no allegiance to any manufactures or manufacturer representative companies, we are able to provide an unbiased selection for the best-in-class solutions.
A preliminary project schedule is developed to determine an estimated time to completion.
Procure Material List and Instrument List:
Once the material list and instruments list are approved, procure materials in accordance to Long Lead time items and Standard Lead time items. A delivery schedule is created to determine the delivery of the material and Instrumentation. Once the material is delivered and received, we will verify and validate that the proper material and instrument have been received. This will reduce the risk of improper material and instruments being received for a project, minimizing delays.
Setup, Configure, and Test:
Once the instruments have been received and validated, we will setup the instrument, configure all parameters in accordance to the specification sheets, and functional test the for proper configuration and operation. The setup, configuration, and results of the test will be properly documented. This reduces the time of final commissioning. There is no need for personnel to be in the field trying to setup instruments to prepare for final commissioning.
Install, Connect:
Our MIV program includes installation and connectivity of electrical system, communication systems and mechanical tubing connection. We can also work with the onsite project construction team as well as the onsite maintenance team to complete this task. The instruments are already setup in accordance with specification documents and they are ready for final commissioning.
Commission:
Our program includes final commission of the instrumentation connected to the site control system. All startup parameters and instrumentation configurations are properly documented and stored at start conditions of the process.
As-Builts and Final Documents:
As the final step in the MIV process, as part of the overall project documentation, we will provide the As-Built drawings, a complete set of specification documents with all current configuration settings, and instruction manuals for the relative instrumentation and equipment.
Our MIV program includes all electronic and mechanical process measurement instruments, specialized custody transfer and inventory control measurement instrumentation and data acquisition devices, process analyzers, characterization analyzers, specialized engineered control valves, basic control valves, block valves, meter runs, electrical material required for installation, instrumentation material required for installation, and all field mounting devices necessary to complete a field installation.