With the aim of turning buzzwords into tangible impact, Covestro has launched the digitalization initiative ProDAVis (Process Data Analysis and Visualization). ProDAVis seeks to enhance production and process optimization by leveraging years of expert know-how and state-of-the-art digitalization technologies. The initiative is driven by an interdisciplinary group of engineers with expertise in different fields such as process design & simulation, operations, process control, OT/IT, and data science.
Leveraging the synergies derived from the combination of multi-disciplinary knowledge, ProDAVis has implemented a digital process monitoring platform by using the OSIsoft PI System as its core. The platform offers not only dynamic data visualization but also advanced analytics capabilities, which support users during troubleshooting and maintenance activities. This paper is aimed at presenting the main technical insights of the platform and the key lessons learned during its deployment.