Author: T. Krohn
Foundation Fieldbus End Users Council Australia Inc.
Abstract
In March 2004 BHP Billiton approved the development of the Ravensthorpe Nickel Project at an estimated capital cost of US$1.1 billion. Fieldbus technologies will be implemented on the Ravensthorpe processing plant. Key implementation objectives are to make effective use of fieldbus information in operating and maintenance activities. This requires integration of various systems, as well as adapting work practises. This paper describes the Project’s fieldbus technology decision, the objectives for using fieldbus technology and the implementation strategy employed to realise the objectives.
