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Monitor for specific events that took under X minutes

Monitoring for specific events that occur within a defined time frame (under X minutes) is essential in the chemical industry for various purposes, such as safety, quality control, and process optimization.

Here are some examples:

  • Monitoring leaks or abnormal emissions that persist for less than X minutes is vital for environmental compliance and safety.

  • Detecting rapid temperature changes that occur in less than X minutes is crucial for maintaining product quality.

  • Monitoring short-term fluctuations in energy consumption can assist in optimizing energy usage within the chemical plant. Identifying and addressing spikes or dips can lead to significant cost savings.

  • In batch chemical manufacturing, monitoring for events under X minutes helps fine-tune processes for maximum efficiency and product consistency.

Follow these steps:
  1. Create a tag to “Display the duration of specific events as a separate tag.

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  2. Create and save a value-based search with the condition where the tag from step 1 is lower than your upper duration limit (E.g. Duration_tag < 25[min]).

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  3. In the monitoring menu, set up a monitor for this saved search. Whenever the specific event took under X minutes, TrendMiner will send a notification.