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FuelsManager® Defense User Manual V6.0

1. a 25 Graphical Tank Group 5 2 2 emm 26 Using Menu Commands from the Graphical Tank Group 27 Displaying a Process Variable sss 27 Selecting a Background Color Scheme sss 28 Showing Tank Ito Tri MODI EE 28 Hiding the Bisplay Flow Ieonrs nre te ente t tree ee terree 29 Obtaining Additional Operator Information 30 USMO03GVAE1005 v Varec TANK Status ICONS os eo date ao A A eu E 30 Changing the Number of Tanks Displayed 31 Deleting a Tank from a Tank Group Display 31 Modifying Tanks on a Graphical Tank Group 31 Modifying Tank Variables from a Graphical Tank Group 32 Changing the Product Code for a Tank 32 Changing a Tank Variable sss ems 33 Tabular Tank Group Display eee 34 Modifying Information Displayed in the Tabular Tank Group 35 Tank Group Name eccentric d 35 Setting the Number of Database Levels to Be Displayed 35 Configuring Columns on Tabular Display 36 Modifying the Column Header Alias sss 36 Modifying the Column FOrmat moria 36 Selecting and Di
2. Shipment Movement USM003GVAE1005 93 Varec 94 Transfer Movement Water Drain Movement EJ EZ Tank to Tank Transfer K J i E From Single Tank To Unit Typically Drain or Slops tank User Manual FuelsManager Defense Product Transfer Xfr Modes The transfer or Xfr mode refers to the measuring denomination operators are using to measure the product movement Level Mass or Differential Volume or Mass BEE w ss Xfr Level A transfer that is terminated by defined Level Xfr Volume A transfer that is terminated by Stop Total Volume Xfr Diff Vol A transfer that is terminated by the Stop Differential Volume change in volume Xfr Mass A transfer that is terminated by the Stop Mass Xtr Diff Mass A transfer that is terminated by the Stop Differential Mass change in mass lt Current Level Requirea End Leve Transfer by Level Product Transfer by Level 4 ey Volume Mass A Required End Volume Mas Transfer by Volume or Mass Product Transfer by Volume or Mass USM003GVAE1005 95 Varec Enter the amount of volume mass to be transfer from the tank Transfer by Differential Volume or Mass Product Transfer by Differential Volume or Mass 96 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Using Product Movement The Product Movement System is divided into two parts the definition of possible
3. H 0 Movement Only Ticket Movement Handgauge Only Ticket Movement Gauge Handgauge Ticket 119 Varec 120 Product Movement Report Product Movement Report by Movement Type Product Receipt Movement Name M102 to Tk1 Movement Initiation Time 09 16 2002 10 27 24AM Product Movement Type Receipt Order Number 98 9201923 Prod Level BSW Level From Meter 102 Opened 09 16 2002 10 25 Closed 09 16 2002 10 27 100 80 Units gal US Comment Inform pipeline when 3 4 done Discrepancy Units Product REG GAS Receipt Movement Name M102 to Tk1 Movement Initiation Time 09 16 2002 10 27 24AM Product REG GAS Movement Type Receipt Order Number 98 9201923 Prod Level BSW Level Temp Net Vol Xfer Net Vol To Tankl Opened 09 16 2002 10 25 30 00 00 0 00 00 93 90 Closed 09 16 2002 10 27 30 05 01 0 00 00 93 90 B 103 38 Units f in 161h fl in L th F gal US gal US Comment Inform pipeline when 3 4 done Discrepancy 2 58 Units gal US User Manual FuelsManager Defense Preview a Movement Ticket Before Printing Printing a Movement Ticket 121 USM003GVAE1005 Varec Practical Movement Examples Example 1 Simple Tank Transfer Create a new movement of type Transfer Select the required Source Tank and the required Destination Tank Select the required transfer mode and enter the level volume or mass value for
4. User Manual FuelsManager Defense Select Tank Point x Selected Tank Database gt WMARKETING Tank 10 TankPoint EH Tank 11 TankPoint EH Tank 12 TankPoint EH Tank 13 TankPoint EH Tank 14 TankPoint EH Tank 15 TankPoint EH Tank 16 TankPoint EH Tank 17 TankPoint EH Tank 18 TankPoint EH Tank 19 TankPoint EH Tank 2 TankPoint EH Tank 20 TankPoint Tank 3 TankPoint Tank 4 TankPoint Selecting a Tank Detail to View Once the Select Tank Point dialog box has been opened then Step by Step Press F7 key on the keyboard The Select Tank Point dialog box appears Choose a specific Tank Point to be displayed on screen The selected Tank Point is highlighted Click Select The selected Tank Detail window appears USMOO3GVAE 1005 Select Tank Point dialog box 11 Varec Note The Operator Command dialog box shows the user current minimum and maximum values 12 Operator Command dialog box Modifying Tank Parameters On the Tank Detail window any modifiable tank parameters contains a SET button next to the field When modifying a tank parameter the operator has the option of forcing the input data to the entered value This will of course affect the value of any calculated data derived from inputs which are forced Step by Step Click the appropriate SET button to enter a new value The Operator Command dialog box appears This example dialog b
5. Product Level Temperature Water Level Standard Density Gross Volume Net Volume Net Volume Transferred Total Discrepancy 118 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Movement Delivery Ticket Name Order Number Movement Names Order Number Transfer Date ef Record PR GAS 04 1 402004 23 39 00 04 1 22004 23 43 00 31 03 13 foin 16th 32 05 13 nuk Delivery Ticket Transfer Com ment s Date of Record Com meni Produet PR GAS Start Time Movement Delivery Ticket 04 14 2004 23 39 00 04 14 2004 23 43 00 5 06 00 tum 16th 31 03 00 foi 160 32 05 00 foire 16m Transfer Tk4 to Date of Record 0 00 00 fom loth 0 00 00 04 14 2004 23 43 26 04 14 2004 23 43 26 am mius Discrepancy LI 3 104 elos Handgauge Gauge Handgauge pio PR GAS 04 14 2004 23 39 00 04 14 2004 23 43 00 Product Level Comment s Water Level Gross Volume Net Volume 6 09 04 Pinel th Pind th Pinel th 0 00 00 find th 1 693 el US altos 1 668 nt qum 293 num 6 08 04 Siml ith fried th 0 00 00 fried th 1 672 ET 1 646 gum 292 31 03 13 32 05 13 EST 0 00 00 Pinel th 293 31 03 00 fado 32 05 00 fal Siml ith E 293 num USM003GVAE1005 Discrepancy
6. anta eene 52 Working with Reports net tecti 53 Predefined RepoilS nocius o t e rp debuts 54 Viewing Multiple Page Repotlts tice teias de pr e esi 54 Enabling and Disabling a 55 Printing a Reports eer be eed a RA s 56 Printan Undisplayed R D0rtU sasana tet be tdt 56 Print a Currently Displayed Report eme 56 Print O Elles ge Pie 56 vi User Manual FuelsManager Defense Notes on Printing Reports nas 57 Other Types of Reports Hee 58 Historical Reports ie de poet Jodi qapas 58 Opening a Historical Report 59 Command KE OT TE 60 Working with Trends 61 Understanding Tank Trends 62 Generis Le EE 62 Real Time and Historical Trends A 62 Trend Window oe e e ee ep a 63 Opening a Predefined Trend from a Tank Detail 64 Configuring a Tank Trend for an Existing 64 Defining Real Time Trends re dut retenta afa rem 65 Selecting Pen Attributes Lu a ui s 67 Defining Pen Attributes from a Trend Window aaa 70 Editiig a Trend u a Ee ie 70 Creating a New Generic Tank Trend 71 Defining the Database Point and Variable 71 Command Summary EE 73
7. 3 8 2001 2 21 02 PM Tank 217 TankPoint Tank 217 Normal Low Low Level 3 8 2001 2 21 02 PM Normal Tank 217 TankPoint Tank 217 Low Level 3 8 2001 2 21 02 PM Tank 217 TankPoint Tank 217 Normal Min Operating Level Log File Browser E dialog Viewing Details the Log File Browser The Log File Browser is empty upon first opening the dialog box To view the information required for a specific time and date perform the following operation Step by Step Select the appropriate database system date and the log type Alarm Event or Combined Click Open The Log File Browser window contains all the alarms and events generated by the system USMOO3GVAE 1005 83 Varec 84 Alarm Information Alarms may contain the following information New alarm state Tag and description of database point Time and date of occurrence Priority of alarm Event Types Events may be of the following types New tank setpoints Tank status changes Tank mode changes Operator entered data Event Information Events may contain the following information Present status Tag and description of database point Time and date of occurrence Event type and identification To display for additional dates repeat the operations above Printing a Log File Browser Entry To print a Log File Browser entry perform the following steps Step by Step Click Print The Print dialog box appears Fro
8. Time Bar Grid Colors Value Scale 66 Description Used to record a more detailed explanation of the trend The description appears in the Trends menu bar The Discrete Style option allows each pen to have a separate window The Overlapped Style option allows all pens to be plotted in a single window Defines the time interval in which the system retrieves new data Operators can set the time interval of how often new data is added to the trend in the Sample Rate field and the interval units in seconds minutes or hours The Time Bar defines the horizontal axis in time increments Operators can set the Major and Minor Divisions for the horizontal axis A Major Division is the number of Divisions that can fit in the width of the Real Time Trend window Minor Divisions are the of cells in one Major Division The lines defining Major Divisions are thicker than the lines defining Minor Divisions Operators can display the time along the top and or bottom of the grid by selecting the desired option s Time Maj Div defines the length in time it takes to complete one Major Division of the time bar The number entered in this field can be defined in seconds minutes or hours For example entering 10 seconds for the Time Maj Div entry causes 10 seconds to complete one Major Division The Format defines the type of time format that the system displays along the horizontal axis Grid colors define the three system
9. 16 03 13 15 04 13 Stopped Stopped i 12 00 00 Stopped i 8 00 00 Stopped 20 00 00 Stopped a 19 00 15 Stopped 16 00 00 Stopped 24 00 00 32 00 00 Stopped Stopped 28 00 00 Stopped Database point Real time data a zzii l N elalola a OK Column total HOL 28 02 14 7 060 5617 0 Stopped 0 DERV 12 08 03 3471 1688 o Stopped 0 DERV 12 00 00 3 000 1514 n Stopped 0 CRUDE 18 09 10 4201 2711 0 Stopped 0 Tank 1 GAS 28 00 00 6310 5437 o Stopped 0 85 292 60 594 m2 4 n1 ES EN 3 7 2001 3 29 47 PM User Administrator 34 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Modifying Information Displayed in the Tabular Tank Group The user is able to modify the content and format of a Tabular Tank Group window directly from the window in five ways Step by Step Right click on the Tank Group name cell The Tank Group Name menu appears With the mouse right click on any Column Headings cell The Column Heading menu appears Right click on any Real Time Data value The Real Time Data menu appears Right click on any Database Point The Database Point menu appears From the Menu bar select the Edit menu Using the commands from these five menus gives the operator a large amount of flexibility to the format and content of a tank view The following sections briefly
10. 31 10 02 ft in 16th mentioned in this discussion Please see the operations section Temperature Set EE F entitled Tank Transfers 38 2007 3 42 56 PM 2 7 2001 11 29 47 2 7 2004 md 7 PM PEN API A forced value shown in the Tank Detail window USMOO3GVAE 1005 13 Varec Note In order to perform calculations a Tank Detail window must be displayed and currently active Note Changing values in the Calculator does not affect the existing data found in the Tank Detail window Note Operators are able to print out the results of any calculations from the Calculator dialog box Calculator dialog 14 Tank Calculations The Calculator command from the window menu allows the operator to perform calculations manually for tank data This option is useful for performing what if type calculations allowing the operator to see what the level would be if 5000 gallons of product was added to the tank or what volume would be at the high level alarm limit The results of the calculations are only shown within the Calculator dialog box and not transferred to the Tank Detail Opening the Calculator Step by Step Select Window from the Menu bar A pop up menu appears Choose Calculations The Calculator dialog box appears Performing a Calculation Some values within the calculator cannot be changed These values appear gray Step by Step Select Window from the Menu bar A pop up menu appe
11. From the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click on the movement row desired in the grid area The pop up menu appears Click Delete The system deletes and removes the associated movement from the Movement Summary or Movement History table Adding a Column Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click on any column heading The pop up menu appears Click Add Column The Select a Column dialog box appears Click the down arrow A drop down menu appears Select the new column heading from the list Click OK The system adds the new column heading and its data at the far right of the Movement Summary or Movement History table Inserting a Column Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table position the cursor to insert the new column Right click on the column heading The pop up menu appears Click Insert Column The Select a Column dialog box appears Click the down arrow A drop down menu appears Select the new column heading from the list Click OK The system inserts the new column heading and its data to the left of the currently selected column USMO03GVAE1005 113 Varec 114 Replacing a Column Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click on the desired column heading The pop up menu appears Click Modify Column The Select a Column dialog box appears Click the down arrow A drop dow
12. API Tanks Tank8 Gauge T a Pen box Display grid Value scale Time 2 10 00 AM 2 12 00 AM Time bar me a Le E newest Aarm 3 26 2004 2 14 36 AM CUT 15 13 2003 1 24 15 PM Tanks Tank12 Gauge Tank 12 Level gh d USM003GVAE1005 User Administrator 63 Varec Note One section of the Real Time Trend Definition dialog box differs for Real Time and Historical trends For Historical trends the operator provides a start and end time for the trend to be produced in the Time Span section 64 Opening a Predefined Trend from a Tank Detail The most common trend operation for the operator is to open a Real Time Tank trend from a Tank Detail window With the required Tank Detail window open follow these steps Configuring a Tank Trend for an Existing Tank Operators can customize or create their own Trends This example shows how to modify the existing pre defined configuration for a Tank trend With the required Tank Detail window open follow these steps User Manual FuelsManager Defense Defining Real Time Trends The following fields in the Real Time Trend Definition dialog box need to be filled selected or chosen Some fields are pre defined but can be changed Step by Step From the Menu bar select the Trend menu Extend the Real Time submenu and select the Configure command The Real Time Trend Definition dialog
13. Field Name Group Order Comment Stop Halt Based On Zero Flow Zero Flow Hold Off Time Min Delete After Completion Source Setpoints Specified In Percent Start Time Based On Non Zero Flow Interlock Source And Destination Setpoints USMO03GVAE1005 Description Name lets users type in a specific name for the movement When a new movement is created from the New menu the system provides the default Name in the form of Movement where is a unique ID number When movement is initiated this field is cleared Group lets users type or select a group name for the movement which may be used to correlate multiple movements Clicking the Group arrow allows operators to view all previously defined Groups and displays the selection Order lets users type in a specific movement order number used for invoicing Once a movement is initiated this field is disabled Comment lets users type in a specific comment for the movement Selecting this option allows the movement to automatically stop when zero flow persists for the Stop Hold Off Time Zero Flow Hold Off Time defines the time the Zero Flow must persist before the system automatically stops the movement This field is enabled only when Stop Based on Zero Flow is selected If the movement consists of multiple Source and Destination tanks Zero Flow must persist for all tanks Selecting this option allows the system to automatically remove t
14. If the tank level exceeds the Hi Alarm then an alarm ensues LoLo Alarm The limit for a low low level alarm If the tank level drops below the LoLo Alarm then an alarm ensues USM003GVAE1005 Varec 20 Command Summary Display W amp M Tag Seals Allows the user to view the seal status for Weights amp Measures approved tanks Point Define Allows the user to select a Database Point to monitor Point Close Window Closes the Database Point Monitor Window Calculations Only available when a Tank Detail screen is open Allows the user to perform and print What if calculations User Manual Working with Multiple Tanks Varec 22 Understanding Tank Groups FuelsManager OPERATE provides the user with two different ways of viewing Tank Group information a Static Group or a Dynamic Group Static Tank Groups These are combinations of tanks selected from the current database The tanks included in each static group will be pre configured when the system is installed although the operator may also add delete tanks to from groups or create completely new groups The tanks included in static groups remain constant unless a tank is added inserted or deleted manually For example generally all Static Tank Groups will be based on the location of the tanks Static Tank Group 1 all tanks displayed from West tank farm Dynamic Tank Groups As their name suggests Dynamic Tank Groups ca
15. Working with Alarms sss mene 75 Alarm Tools tote Eed ouest on or pimi 76 Alarm MENU ua deret teer cn bi ria a di E 76 ates RR RR 76 Alarm si 76 76 LOG File re ia 76 Alarm Tool Bat teer ae e e qp 76 OpetatofsInformmiatiOhi E 76 Alarm Indicator BOX zac tut mete a et beh te e et i es 77 Alarm Mode Ee 77 EE EE EE 77 Alarm Elte EE 78 EINS EE 79 When an Alarm Sounds 80 Responding to an Alain to pl 80 Viewing Alarm Details Using the Alarm Summary 81 The Tank Detail Window and Alarm Conditions 81 Acknowledging an Alarm 82 Silencing Alarms Before Acknowledgement 82 Removing the Alarm Condition ananassa 82 Alarm Details in the Log File 83 Opening the Log File Browser 83 Viewing Details in the Log File Browser 83 Alarm Information rur lare euh ta 84 USMO003GVAE1005 vii Varec EVENT IN DOS ite adea et eve AA a Aa ed 84 Event ION es cce te aaa ayy 84 Printing abog File Browser ENY u e t eee he ret 84
16. ank Status Stopped Changing the Product Code for a Tank Continuing from the instructions above with the Process Data dialog box open Step by Step Double click anywhere on the product code row The Select A Product dialog box appears Select a product from the list The product selected is highlighted and the product name appears in the text box Click Select The product in the tank is changed to the newly selected product User Manual FuelsManager Defense Changing a Tank Variable Continuing from the instructions above with the Process Data dialog box open Select Product Crude Oil Diesel Fuel ire Heating Oil Jet Fuel Select A Product dialog box USMOO3GVAE 1005 33 Varec Tabular Tank Group Display From this window operators can view relevant tank information as well as modify add insert clear or delete tank points and columns Operators can also access a Tank Detail for a selected point There are five elements to this window Tank Group name Edit menu ES FuelsMar ager Operate Tank Group All Tanks HIB Display Point Tools Edit Window Help Tank Group Name Column Headings Real Time Data Column Totals Database Points Product Code 20 10 09 Volume Gross Volume Available Net BSW Tank Status Emptying 18 08 10 Stopped Column heading 16 00 00 Stopped
17. describe the commands and provide some step by step examples of operation Tank Group Name This field displays the unique Tank Group name assigned by the user The Tank Group name can be any combination of numbers upper or lowercase characters spaces or other punctuation marks up to a maximum length of 30 characters The Tank Group name cannot include any of the following characters forward slash backslash comma Setting the Number of Database Levels to Be Displayed Note The Column Header Alias dialog box also has a reset button The operator can select the number of FuelsManager database levels to be that sets the column heading text displayed in the left hand column of the Tank Group i e A typical FuelsManager back to the default FuelsManager database tagname looks like Variable text Area1 Tank123 TankPoint Where TankPoint is database Level 0 Tank123 is database Level 1 Areal is database Level 2 Database Level 3 does not exist in this example USM003GVAE1005 35 Varec Note Changing the format of a column only affects the displayed group and does not change the template Note If the data to be displayed is bigger than the size entered in the Field and Precision fields the data will be displayed as in the Tank Group window 36 Step by Step Right click on the Tank Group name cell The Tank Group Name menu appears Select Set database Levels The Database Level Display Configurati
18. 153946 92 153898 94 153850 95 153802 97 153754 98 153707 00 15365902 03 2104 032104 03 2104 03 21 04 03 21 04 03 22 04 03 22 04 00 00 0426 0853 1320 1746 22 13 0240 0706 11 33 2026 0053 0520 Static Test Chart 03 20 04 00 00 to 03 22 04 00 00 Tank Characteristics Date Installed January 01 4970 Lining Material EC125U Tank Radius 86 00 00 ft in 16th Construction Material Mild Steel Tank Length Height 13 00 00 ft in 16th Cathodic Protection Yes Tank Volume 596 000 00 gal US Overfill Protection Yes Automatic Tank Gauge Barton Model 3500 Type3 Spill Protection Yes Leak Detection System Version 6 0 0 E USM003GVAE1005 Static Report 135 Varec t Leak Test Report Continuous 4 5 2004 12 08 15 Tank 1 TankPoint Tank 1 Calculated Leak Rate 3 015 gph US Leak Threshold 1 500 gph US Test Result Paie Certification Rate Certification Rate 3 000 gph US Test Period Start Time 02 22 2004 0 00 Minimum Temperature Test Period End Time 03 22 2004 0 00 Maximum Temperature 67 93 Test Period 696 00 hour Delta Temperature 0 94 F Product Level Used Start 11 09 02 ft in 16th Minimum Volume Used 153 799 05 gal US Product Level Used End 3 03 00 ft in 16th Maximum Volume Used 538 798 69 gal US i 600000 500000 400000 300000 200000 100000 0 03 17 04 03 17 04 03 18 04 03 18 04 03 19 04 03 19 04 03 1904 03 2004 03 20 04 en 03 21 04 03 2104 03 22 04 1035 20 1
19. Adding Comments to Log Files yankuna a 85 Printing Specific Selections of the Log File Browser 85 Error Messages in the Log File 85 Command Summary cece ete eceeeeneeceeeeteesireeteeteeeeteenieeeteeeneee 86 Working with Product Movement 87 Understanding Product Movement 88 Product Movement a ime vt AA ee lee dents 88 PrOdulGtMOVEMent States i need pie n ed Giel id 91 Product Movement Type Sinse aan a a aa d T n ua 92 Product Transfer Xfr Modes eet eene saus 95 Using Product Movement 97 Movement Summary Table sss 97 Default Table ColUMAS x coo cr esr 97 Additional Table COMAS etate Cat clas edere ipt pa 98 Menu Commanas aaa sara Eege Re 100 Movement History Table 22 itr ia 101 Default Table ColUrmris dte al er a Y Ox s 101 Additional Table COMAS aaa be treni iles 102 Menu COMMANGS a ice td e Fe e p eee ef rape tp ende dcs 104 Viewing a Movement History sese dienean acini eiie eme 105 Refreshing the Movement History Table 105 Creating and Modifying Movements meme 106 Handgauged Movements civil 110 Modifying Movement Setup 110 Initiating a len TEE 110 Stopping aMOVermert 2 211 a utu Senge d 110 Resetting a Movement ga eta t ken am uama a ata 1
20. Group Filter specifications include Dynamic Tank Group Setup m Filter Specification Level Temperature coo Es ftiinchisth _ Degrees Fahrenhe Insert Delete Field Filter Setup Menu Conditional Expression Variable Condition Result Close Conditional Expression Description If user rights clicks within the Dynamic Tank Group Setup dialog box the Filter Setup menu will display with Add Insert and Delete capabilities This is where the user will open a bracketed expression Tank Variables that can be setup for filtering The conditions that can be setup for filtering gt Greater Than lt Less Than Equal To Greater Than or Equal To Less Than or Equal To lt gt Not Equal To The result available for filtering will be based on the variable selected in the Variable field For absolute values there will not be a dropdown list However there will be an edit field This is where the user will close a bracketed expression Available options are User Manual FuelsManager Defense Unit Allows user to select the units for the number entered or a percent This field is only available for numbered variables This field will be populated with the available units for the variables selected and will be disabled for variables that do not have units Deadband The deadband of the result in the selected unit result In the
21. Log Then the system displays the following message The file alarmEvent Date LOG could not be opened If Current View is set to Event Log Then the system displays the following message The file alarmEvent Date LOG could not be opened If Current View is setto Combined Then the system displays the following message The file alarmEvent_ Date LOG could not be opened USM003GVAE1005 85 Varec 86 Command Summary Alarm Alarm Line Displays a list of submenu commands Alarm Alarm Line First Selects the first alarm in the current alarm list Alarm Alarm Line Next Selects the next alarm in the current alarm list Alarm Alarm Line Alarm Graphic Opens a specific graphic screen associated with the currently selected alarm Alarm Summary Open Restore F5 Opens Resiores the Alarm Summary window Alarm Show Log File Browser Opens the Log File Browser window User Manual Working with Product Movement Professional Edition Only Varec 88 Understanding Product Movement FuelsManager s Product Movement System allows refineries and bulk storage facilities to track movements of product The Movement System manages product movements and archives information detailing the actual amounts of product transferred A movement involves transferring product from one or more sources to one or more destinations The system manages tank to tank transfers charges yields rundowns s
22. Parameters Manual Override 12 Set Button 12 13 Tank Transfer 15 Advisory Setpoint 15 Performing 15 Tank Mode Commands 17 Transfer Mode Commande 16 Transfer Modes 15 Transfer Shutdown Setpoint 15 Throughput Calculator About 140 EPA 140 Performing Analysis 143 TANKS 140 Using 141 Transfer Mode 95 Commands 16 Set Button 15 Transfer Shutdown Setpoint 15 19 Trends 62 About 62 Command Summary 73 Defining Pen Attribute 70 Editing 70 Generic 62 71 Historical 62 Menu Commands 4 Opening 64 Pen Attribute 67 Point Variables 69 Real Time 62 Select Definitions 71 Window 63 USMO003GVAE 1005 148 This page is left intentionally blank Your offical representative www varec com Varec Inc 5834 Peachtree Corners East Norcross Atlanta GA 30092 USA Tel 1 770 447 9202 Fax 1 770 662 8939
23. T Maximum Volume gal US Maximum Temp ni Temp Change F F Test Analysis Status Not enough data a Leak Analysis is Invalid Point Name Used to display the name of the currently selected tank point To select a new tank point press the button and the Select Tank Point dialog box will appear System Name Displays the name of the currently selected DataManager System Start Time Used to select the starting date and time of the leak test The Start Time date time picker control will default to 12 00am today minus the required leak test span for the tank gauge selected User Manual FuelsManager Defense Field End Time Run Analysis Tank Gauge Tank Analysis Method Tank Analysis Type Leak Rate Elapsed Time Minimum Volume Minimum Temperature Maximum Volume Maximum Temperature Temperature Change Test Analysis Status Print Preview Cancel USM003GVAE1005 Description Used to select the ending date and time of the leak test The End Time date time picker control will default to 12 00am today The Run Analysis button will initiate the leak test analysis with the current state of the dialog box The Run Analysis button will be disabled until the Start Time End Time or the Tank Analysis Type has changed Displays the tank gauge that will be used in the leak test Displays the leak analysis method that will be used in the leak test Supported types in this field inclu
24. US Ke Zem 83138 AM Less DES Transfer Remaining Invalid Flow Rate wor Le WEEN o S Sam roms Time remaining santa nay RR PEE MEM an Estimated Completion Time Close button Caloulated Values Restore button Gross Volume GOV s ETE os i Het Standard Volume HSV 24160 00 Program icon Fuge Net Available Volume Alarm tool bar Net Remaining Capacity EET er Volume N eloi KEN Selector Switch invalid o Newest UnAck TA UnAck Alarms 0 User Administrator No UnAcknowledged Alarms USM003GVAE01005 3 Varec OPERATE Window Elements Menu Bar Display Menu Alarm Menu Point Menu Tools Menu Edit Menu Movements Menu Trend Menu Window Menu The Menu bar displays all available menus depending on the type of active window Each menu provides access to the functions necessary to operate the application The menu options may change depending on the type of active window This menu enables operators to display different FuelsManager windows view FuelsManager System communications Weights amp Measures Seals and exit the FuelsManager OPERATE application The Alarm menu allows operators to silence acknowledge and view alarm information such as the number of alarms the alarm description and alarm priority Using the log file browser from this menu operators are also able to view and print all alarms events and comments for any selected day This men
25. assigned to the currently displayed alarm It is used to activate the run time graphic associated with that alarm Visible if there is a help file associated with the currently displayed alarm Visible only if the alarm pertains to a tank It is used to activate the Tank Detail associated with the alarm User Manual FuelsManager Defense Alarm Line The Alarm Line describes an alarm in the system If no alarms are present the Alarm Line displays NO ACTIVE ALARMS When an alarm is present the line displays the information shown in the table opposite The time of day the alarm occurred HH MM SS expressed in the format Hour Minute Second The name as it appears in the database Tank_34 Gauge and the corresponding variable Level Database Point USMOO3GVAE 1005 79 Varec 80 When an Alarm Sounds When one or more alarms become active the following events may occur Audible tone occurs corresponding to the alarm priority The higher the pitch the higher the priority Alarm Indicator box found at the bottom of the window flashes the assigned alarm color for example red yellow Buttons and or other objects flash the assigned alarm color Some of the facility specific graphics may contain text or objects that flash when the corresponding alarms become active For example the level field for a particular tank will flash in the Tank Detail and Tank Group win
26. box opens Type in a description of the trend Choose a style Define a time span Define a time bar Select the grid colors Define a value scale Select the open attributes using the steps below described in the Selecting Pen Attributes section Real Time Trend Definition EN rFile r Pen Name System Pen 1 Width meneo MMARKETING m m eme Point Name Description TOLEDO Ambient Temperature Variable Process Value Delete r Style Time Span Pen 2 Discrete Sample Rate 5 _Pn2 OverLappec Sec C Min Hr point Name Time Bar J Colors Variable BackGround Delete Major Divisions 10 ER m Major Division Pen 3 1 Minor Divisions s E Minor Division System Pen3 E Width Top WM Botton m Value Scale Point Name TimeMsjDiv 1 Major Divisions Variable C Sec Min C Hr Minor Divisions 2 Delete r Pen 4 Format nrmm ss T Let Right System Pens idth Point Name A See variable SS USM003GVAE1005 Note The trend filename can have up to 35 characters and can be different from the trend Description which can have up to 30 characters The files contain the rat file extension Real Time Trend Definition dialog box 65 Varec Field Section Description Style Discrete Overlapped Time Span
27. colors for the grid Divisions and background Value Scale defines the vertical axis in value increments The values correspond to the real time database and are displayed in decimal form Operators can set the Major and Minor Divisions for the vertical axis A Major Division is the number of Divisions that can fit in the height of the Real Time trend window Minor Divisions are the of cells in one Major Division The lines defining Major Divisions are thicker than the lines defining Minor Divisions Operators can display the value on the right and or left of the grid by selecting the desired option s User Manual FuelsManager Defense Selecting Pen Attributes The right side of the Real Time Trend Definition dialog box displays the settings for pens Up to four pens may be created Each variable may have a unique pen color assigned for plotting Scales are drawn at the right vertical axis depending on the number of pens selected Both the scale and the range are color coded to match the pen selected Step by Step After defining a trend as described in the Defining Real Time Trends Click on the Pen 1 button The Pen Attribute dialog box appears Choose Scaling parameters Scaling Choose Pen Color Choose Pen Width Select Other Options Click OK The changes are temporarily made to the Tank Trend displayed Pen Attribute x System NMARKETING Point Name TOLEDO Ambient Temperature Variab
28. display USMOO3GVAE 1005 Tank Group Name menu after right clicking the Tank Group Name cell 43 Varec 44 Refining a Dynamic Tank Group Selection A Deadband value can be used when configuring the Filter Setup for any Dynamic Tank Group Continuing from the example above the operator may only wish to see tanks within 5 feet 6 inches of the 30 feet value User Manual FuelsManager Defense Command Summary Display Open Tank Group F8 Allows the user to select a Tank Group to open Edit Menu Only available when the Tank Group window is active Edit Modify Column Allows the user to change the currently displayed variable in the selected column Edit Add Column Allows the user to add a column to the right of all existing columns in a Tabular Tank Group Edit Insert Column Allows the user to insert a column to the left of the currently selected column ina Tabular Tank Group Edit Delete Column Deletes the selected column in a Tabular Tank Group Edit Modify Add Tank Allows the user to change the currently selected tank in a Tabular Tank Group Edit Insert Tank Allows the user to insert a Tank above the currently selected row in a Tabular Tank Group Edit Delete Tank Row Deletes a tank moving all tanks up one row to fill the space Edit Clear Tank Clears a tank leaving all tanks in the original positions creating a blank row position Edit Display Format Allows the user to cha
29. example below the operator needs to view all tanks from the current database with a level greater than 30 ft The operator would utilize the Filter Setup to query the database for this information FuelsManager perate Tank Group Confid HB Display Alarm Point Tools Edit Window He West Farm i Product Code Set DataBase Levels Step by Step Right click on the Tank Group Name cell The Tank Group Name menu appears Option 2 Select the Edit menu from the Menu bar Select Filter Setup The Dynamic Tank Group Setup dialog box appears Click in the Variable cell A drop down menu appears with a list of variables to choose from Select Level Level is now the selected variable Click in the Units cell A drop down menu appears with a list of units to choose from Select ft inch 16th ft inch 16th is now the selected unit The format of the Result and Deadband cells changes to the format of the selected units Click in the Condition cell A drop down menu appears with a list of symbols to choose from Select the Greater Than gt symbol Greater Than is now the selected condition Change the value in the Result cell 00 00 00 to read 30 feet 30 00 00 Click OK The Tank Group window now contains all tanks from the database with a level greater than 30 feet Note During normal operations if a tanks level rises above or falls below 30 feet that tank will be added or removed from this Dynamic Tank Group
30. final Total row This tank group would allow operator to quickly see the total gasoline the total crude supply and the overall site product totals on a single display USMO03GVAE1005 39 Varec 40 Changing the Number of Tanks Displayed The operator can easily modify the tanks displayed in a Tabular Tank Group using the Database Point menu The commands included in the Database Point menu include Modify Add tank Insert tank Delete tank Clear tank Deleting a Tank Row from a Tabular Tank Group In this example the operator can decrease the number of tanks displayed Modifying Tabular Tank Group The operator can use the step by step operations shown above in the same way for the other commands on the Database Point menu thereby editing the Tank Group display User Manual FuelsManager Defense Dynamic Tank Groups Dynamic Groups as their name suggests can constantly change They are made up of tanks with criteria defined by the operator Any tank with a characteristic that fit these criteria will be added to the Tank Group Any tank in the database with variables outside the criteria will not be displayed For example dynamic Tank Groups are made up of tanks that fit defined characteristics Dynamic Tank Group 1 all tanks on a facility that have a temperature above 40 degrees To view details for multiple tanks operators must first open the Tank Group Select dialog box The operator has a numbe
31. instructions and then Print a Currently Displayed Report Make sure the report window is the currently selected window and then Print to File Selecting the Print to File option allows the operator to store the report as a disk file in the project directory as opposed to printing a hard copy report User Manual FuelsManager Defense Notes on Printing Reports Active reports are printed at preset intervals and print times defined when the report was created Enabling a report causes the report to print at its next specified print time or interval Inactive reports do not print at specified times Contact an Administrator or Supervisor for a list of scheduled report print times and intervals Printing the report does not affect its pre defined print time or interval For example suppose the Current Tank Inventory Report is set to print every hour 03 00 04 00 etc Printing the report at 03 50 does not affect its scheduled time of 04 00 Print Files which may be viewed using any text file application should be stored in the project directory The designated subdirectories where the files are stored depend on the facility Consult an Administrator or Supervisor before continuing For example suppose there are three shifts morning swing and night The Current Tank Volumes report which is set to print every 2 hours is not printed during the night shift So the swing shift operator disables t
32. leak rate exceeds the preset alarm limit USMOO3GVAE 1005 Note Real Time analysis can only be configured and performed by an administrator Note A tank typically requires four hours to become stable for adequate Static analysis Note Continuous analysis types do not analyze tanks in real time Like Static types Continuous types are manual operations not automatic 129 Varec Note If configured by an Administrator or Supervisor Real Time leak analysis are performed automatically at 12 00 AM and at the time defined for Auto Printing Operators need to consult an Administrator or Supervisor to configure and perform Real Time leak analysis test Perform Leak Analysis dialog box 130 Using Leak Detection Leak Analysis Tests Operators can perform two types of leak analysis test Static Continuous Static and Continuous test methods are tests that have to be initiated by the operator These tests are run from the Perform Leak Analysis dialog box utilizing the Run Analysis button Perform Leak Analysis x r Selected Tank Point Point Name TankPoint Tank One E System Name WTESTWSS r General Start Time 01 22 2004 1015 AM Run Analysis End Time 01 23 2004 10 15AM r Properties Tank Gauge ws DDA Compatible Tank Analysis Method Net Tank Analysis Type mc gm r Results Leak Rate Es gph Elapsed Time ue hh mm ss Minimum Volume gal US Minimum Temp
33. level and temperature instruments determine the effectiveness of utilizing the volumetric analysis method An accurate gauge with high resolution yields the best results for static measurement The accuracy of the tank strapping table will also affect the accuracy of the volume calculation Errors in the strapping table could appear as leaks Some factors have more influence than others depending upon the application In large tanks over 50 000 gallons the resolution of the level measurement is the limiting factor For example for a 1 000 000 gallon cylindrical tank 40 feet in height a sixteenth of an inch 1 16 equates to almost 150 gallons This means that a long time period is needed to effectively detect a leak Another limiting factor is the resolution and stability of the temperature sensor Changes in both the product and the tank shell temperature will affect the volume of the product in the tank USM003GVAE1005 Note Leak Detection detects leak rates as low as 0 2 gallons per hour for tanks up to 75 000 gallons 127 Varec Note Leak Detection is certified on tanks up to 3 000 000 gallons for mass analysis Note All probes used for analysis are approved by an independent third party certified to meet all EPA leak detection standards 128 Mass Analysis Mass analysis is based upon measuring the pressure of the product and applying the conservation of mass principle In bulk storage tanks the Total Ob
34. movement paths creating a movement and the operation of the actual product movement operating a movement instance This section provides operational information for the day to day use of FuelsManager Product Movement The FuelsManager OPERATE program allows the user to select set up start monitor and terminate movement instances The operator uses the Movements menu item to open either the Movement Summary or Movement History tables Movement Summary Table The Movement Summary table displays the real time movement data The table continues to display a movement s data until it is either stopped or deleted Time Remaining State Discrepancy 1 37 145 42393 FA 5x E C b pon p n 25559 m Digital Alarms Default Table Columns These columns automatically appear in the Movement Summary table User Administrator Name Row Type Node Move Type Xfr Gross Volume Xfr Net Volume Xfr Mass Time Remaining State Xfr Setpoint Xfr Mode Start Time Product User USMOO3GVAE 1005 Movement 2 Transfer From Tank 1175 9 15 9 24 2822 43 Starting EL To Tank 1176 10 53 1069 3246 36 200 ovement 3 Blend From Tank 1177 Inactive To Tank 1180 5 609 6 39 53 97 Varec 98 Additional Table Columns These columns are available in the Movement Summary table Amb Temperature Density Temp Flow Units Initiation Count Level Units Move Type Node Opening Density Temperature Opening Level Op
35. the time specified User Manual FuelsManager Defense Trend Window Area Pen Box Time amp Date Value Scale Time Bar Display Grid Slider Bar Description The pen box allows users to view the cursor information at the slide bar position within the display grid Operators can change the pen attributes temporarily by clicking in the pen box The time and date area displays the time and date at the slide bar In a Real Time trend the Pause button freezes the display grid allowing users to view a particular time and date Value scale defines the vertical axis in value increments The values are drawn from the historical database and are displayed in decimal form Operators can set the Major and Minor Divisions for the vertical axis Time bar defines the placement of the time axis Operators can display the time axis along the top and or bottom of the grid by selecting the desired option s The display grid gives users a graphical representation of what the tank has done The values are displayed in decimal form The slide bar allows users to display information at a particular time within the display grid the values are shown in the pen boxes uelsManager Operate Real Time Treni d Tanks Tank8 Gauge CH 2 08 00 AM Display Alarm Point Tools Movements Window Help 8 x Level ft in 16th Tanks Tank8 Gauge Temperature ck 3 Tanks Tank8 Gauge Density
36. the Alarm Acknowledge button Silencing Alarms Before Acknowledgement Once the alarm status and condition are known the operator may decide to silence the alarm before acknowledging the alarm Each of these options will silence the alarm Step by Step On the Menu bar open the Alarm menu Select the Silence command Removing the Alarm Condition Removing the alarm condition will depend on the cause of the alarm in the field The operator may be able to use features in FuelsManager OPERATE For example product moved between tanks may have caused a level alarm Please see the FuelsManager Administrator Manual in relation to that alarm condition User Manual FuelsManager Defense Alarm Details in the Log File Browser The operator can use the Log File Browser to view and print all the alarms events or a combination of both for any selected day Opening the Log File Browser To open the Log File Browser dialog box perform the following steps Step by Step On the Menu bar open the Alarm menu Select Show Log File Browser command The Log File Browser dialog box appears Log Files To Open Current View System 4MARKETING CAlarmiLog Open C Event Log Close Date March Combined Ser Day Displayed March 9 2001 on system WMARKETING Comment 3 9 2001 8 32 49 AM Database Started 3 8 2001 2 14 42 PM Tank 115 TankPoint Tank 115 Normal Low Level
37. the following times f a movement is stopped either manually by the operator or automatically on non zero flow if the Stop on Non Zero Flow option is selected f a movement is active at the system close out time The default close out time is midnight but can be configured to be any single time during the day E Xft Gross Volume Xfr Met Volume Xfr Mass Time Remaining to TkS Transfer 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Discrepancy 0 00 0 00 Tk 4 to The Transfer From Tanka 0 00 0 00 Handgauge from To Tanke 0 00 0 00 Handgauge to Tank8 Discrepancy 0 00 0 00 10 to M101 Shipment From Tank10 To Meter 101 12 to M101 Shipment From Tank11 Meter 101 M102 to Tki Receipt From Meter 102 To Tanki 0 00 0 00 Diserepancy Invalid Invalid M102 to Tk2 Receipt Meter 102 Tank2 0 00 Discrepancy Invalid Tk11 12 to 1 Shipment From Tank11 nacte Handgauge from Tank11 From Tank12 inactive Handgauge from Tank12 To Meter 101 inactive Movement 8 Tank11 Tank10 El Bu a a Newest Alarm 4 16 2004 6 04 35 User Administrator 4 14 2004 11 40 03 Tanks Tank Gauge Tank 4 Level Default Table Columns These columns automatically appear in the Movement History table Name Record Type Node Move Type Xfr Gross Volume Closeout Xfr Gross Volume Xfr Net Volume Closeout Xfr Net Volume Xfr Mass Closeout Xfr Mass Xfr Setpoint Xfr Mode Start Time Stop Time Product User USMOO3G
38. 1 04 15 1808 0801 21 55 1148 0141 1535 0528 1921 09 15 Realtime Test Chart 03 17 04 10 35 to 03 23 04 11 00 nk Characteristics Date Installed January 01 1970 Lining Material EC125U Tank Radius 86 00 00 ft in 16th Construction Material Mild Steel Tank Length Height 13 00 00 ft in 16th Cathodic Protection Yes Tank Volume 596 000 00 gal US Overfill Protection Yes Automatic Tank Gauge Barton Model 3500 Type3 Spill Protection Yes Leak Detection System Version 6 0 0 FuelsManager ol Copyright 2004 Varec Inc All Rights Reserved USM003GVAE1005 Real Time Report 137 Varec 138 Command Summary User Manual Working with the Throughput Calculator Professional Edition Only Varec Note The Throughput Calculator supports throughput calculations for Federal EPA requirements State or local regulations may vary Please consult the local emissions office for relevant requirements 140 Understanding the Throughput Calculator Title V of the 1990 Clean Air Act requires that all Major sources of air pollution obtain a new operating permit Tank farms and terminals may be a major source of emissions as such they require a Title V permit Operators have to estimate their total emissions each year If this estimate is exceeded they are penalized very heavily Typically a software application developed by the EPA called TANKS is used to submit total emissions for Title
39. 11 Elolding for Meter Vall s uu pe eo eri Yo is 111 Entering Meter Values Net or Gross Volume Mass 111 ReESUMING a MOVEMENT us u y coa 111 Formatting Movement Tables and Data 112 Filtering Movements dede EENEG 112 Removing Column Specific Eiter 112 Showing All Movements 112 Sorting by COMUNA U en Te eee Repeat 112 Clearing 113 Deleting a Movement been Ven EAR 113 Addihig a Gol rmri 2322 5 2 2 eet i ue dee tede Rund edes ed 113 seringa COMIN EE 113 tere ale RO COlUM ET 114 Deleting a een EE 114 Entering a Column Alias u RR OP UAM Ie tns 114 Increasitig FON EE 114 Decreasing FontSize u u u tear e e n ee e te aee gt 115 viii User Manual FuelsManager Defense Toggling Grid Lines On and Off 115 Entering User String Data ara a aa 115 Entering Handga ge Values e de d tene 116 Toggling Automatic Vall s u peter et oto rer na n nA 117 Teggling Handgauged Values tet rt 117 Viewing Discrepancies in Percentages 117 Movement Tick unica old 118 Preview a Movement Ticket Before Printing 121 Printing a Movement Ticket a eee 121 Practical Movement E
40. 111 Resuming a Movement 111 Stopping a Movement 110 Terms 88 Using 97 Viewing Discrepancies in Percentages 117 R Reports Active 57 Automatic Alarm Event 58 Command Summary 60 Disable 54 55 Display of 54 Enable 54 55 Historic 59 Historical 58 Inactive 57 Leak Detection 134 147 T Log File Browser 58 Movement Tickets 118 Predefined 54 Print Displayed 56 Print Files 57 Print to File 56 Print Undisplayed 56 Printing 54 56 57 121 Report Manager 54 Undisplayed 56 Viewing Multiple Pages 54 Window 54 Tank Alarm Indication Level 30 Clear 31 40 Delete 31 40 Image 26 Information 28 Insert 31 40 Modify Add 31 40 Parameters 12 Product Flow 30 Product Level 30 Status 19 26 28 30 46 Trends 62 Variables 32 33 Water Level 30 Tank Detail Field Descriptions 18 Manual Override 12 13 Opening 23 Parameters 12 Set Button 12 Set Buttons 13 Viewing 10 11 Window 10 11 13 15 Tank Group About 22 Background Color Scheme 28 Dynamic 22 41 Filter Setup 42 Graphical 22 23 32 Menu Commands 27 Multiple 25 New 41 Opening 24 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Opening Multiple 25 W Percentage Values 20 Windows 44 Actions amp Elements ii iii tatic 22 Terminology ii Tabular 22 23 View Existing Dynamic 25 View Existing Static 25 Viewing 24 Tank Mode Commana 17 Tank
41. 16 33 38 Pen Attribute 67 69 70 72 Perform Leak Analysis 7 130 132 Print 56 84 Print to File 56 Process Data 32 33 Real Time Trend Definition 64 65 69 70 71 72 Report Manager 54 55 56 Select a Column 113 114 Select a Product 32 Select Database Point Variable 72 Select DataManager Subsystem 72 Select Engineering Units 37 Select Point Variable 37 69 Select Process Variable 27 Select Product 33 Select Tank Background 28 Select Tank Point 10 11 130 133 134 Select Trend Definition 70 71 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Set Column Format 36 Tank Group Select 24 25 41 Throughput Calculator 141 143 User Data 115 F FuelsManager About 2 Getting Started 3 Keyboard Shortcuts 6 Window Elements 4 G Graphical Tank Group Menu Commands 27 Window Elements 26 H Historical Reports 58 Opening 59 Index Display 3 6 7 51 L Leak Detection About 126 Command Summary 138 Continuous Analysis 129 Leak Test Reports 134 Mass Analysis 128 Performing Leak Analysis Test 132 Real Time Analysis 129 Tank Analysis Types 129 Using 130 Volumetric Analysis 127 Log File Browser 83 Adding Comments 85 Error messages 85 Opening 83 Printing 84 85 Viewing 83 M Menu Commands USM003GVAE1005 Alarm 4 Bar 4 Column Heading 35 36 37 39 Database Point 35 39 40 Display 4 59 71 Edit 4 27 28 29 45 Filter Setu
42. 37706822 78995295 27137555 Tank foie 4 7 PII PII Tank 222 TarikPoint TQ LS Diesel 04 06 09 446 501 63 45252478 293286603 500643 Tank Activity Piling ju sien LII PI ene Tank 223 TarikPoirt 26 05 01 E 405872076 412244267 266323985 351693390 sinh pe E DE sem sem Legend Waning pen Maxmal Forced Ovarrids Oraka Underage Wright eM easures Scroll bars 3 8 2001 2 23 52 PM User Administrator 58 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Opening a Historical Report To open a predefined historical report perform the following steps Note The operator can navigate through historical reports on screen using the scroll bars or tool bar at the top of the window They may also print the report using the icon on the tool bar Historical Reports menu USM003GVAE1005 59 Varec 60 Command Summary Display Open Historical Reports Displays a list of submenu commands that allow the user to open various types of reports which will be listed as submenus Page Next Page Ctrl PgUp Displays the next page of the currently displayed report Page Screen Down PgDn Scrolls down the current page of the currently displayed report User Manual Working with Trends Varec Note The user can view both Tank and Generic Trends in real time or from a historical database 62 Understanding Tank Trends T
43. 8 06 01 1545 0128 1111 20 55 0638 1621 1148 2131 0715 Continuous Test Chart 03 17 04 10 35 to 03 22 04 00 00 k Characteristics Date Installed January 01 1970 Lining Material EC125U Tank Radius 86 00 00 ft in 16th Construction Material Mild Steel Tank Length Height 13 00 00 ft in 16th Cathodic Protection Yes Tank Volume 596 000 00 gal US Overfill Protection Yes Automatic Tank Gauge Barton Model 3500 Type3 Spill Protection Yes Leak Detection System Version 6 0 0 FuelsManager Copyright 2004 Varec Inc All Rights Reserved Continuous Report 136 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Leak Test Report Realtime SS 446823 Tank 1 TankPoint Tank 1 Test Result Calculated Leak Rate 1 949 gph US Leak Threshold gph US TestResut Falled Certification Rate Certification Rate 300 gph US Test Data Summary Test Period Start Time 02 15 2004 13 47 Minimum Temperature Test Period End Time 04 15 2004 13 47 Maximum Temperature 69 21 Test Period 1440 00 hour Delta Temperature 2 23 SE Product Level Used Start 11 09 02 ft in 16th Minimum Volume Used 101 036 75 gal US Product Level Used End 2 01 00 ft in 16th Maximum Volume Used 538 798 69 gal US 600000 500000 8 400000 300000 3 gt 200000 100000 0 03 17 04 O3 B 04 O31904 03 9 04 032004 O3 20 04 03 24 04 03 2204 03 22 04 03 23 04 0323 04 03 24 04 10 25 Kc 142
44. 9700 www varec com FuelsManager DEFENSE User Manual USMOO3GVAE1005 gi Varec Inc 5834 Peachtree Corners East Norcross Atlanta GA 30092 USA Tel 1 770 447 9202 Fax 1 770 662 8939 Varec Copyright All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976 no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Publisher Varec Inc 5834 Peachtree Corners East Norcross Atlanta Georgia 30092 Phone 770 447 9202 Fax 770 662 8939 Trademarks Acknowledged Trademarks of other products mentioned in this manual are held by the companies producing them FuelsManager is a registered trademark of Varec Inc Microsoft amp is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark pm Systems Incorporated Crystal Reports is a registered trademark Ee Decisions Inc All other trademarks are acknowledged USM003GVAE1005 FuelsManager Defense Using This Manual Before reading this manual users should become familiar with the operation of Microsoft Windows The primary purpose of this manual is to describe and explain the environment and processes of the FuelsManager operator applicati
45. ATE Window Elements eme 4 Keyboard Shortcuts eene 6 Command 5 eee eere 7 Working with Individual Tanks annn 9 Understanding Tank Details 10 Tank Detail Fields Zuch frs A ai bad Parte des 10 Viewing Tank Details for a Single Tank 10 Selecting a Tank Detail to View memes 11 Modifying Tank Parametere eem 12 Overriding a VUE eode ttt nei o haapa GEN 13 Tank Calculations u u Lone ee dae Ae US ee a 14 Opening Calculators ANEN 14 Pertorming a CalCulation hte ertet Rem tA Hee ed e hes 14 Tank Transfers sro ee eret e tente adt etes 15 Performing a Ta k Transf F uet det rete ett ei rec a 15 Once the Tank Transfer Process is Complete 16 Tank Detail Field Descriptions 18 Command Sumimary TEE 20 Working with Multiple Tanks 21 Understanding Tank Groups 22 e len Ee EE 22 Dynamic tank Groups odo ania de mane ed adeste rec ie deem tede 22 Graphical and Tabular Based Window Displays 22 Opening a Tank Detail Window from a Tank Group Window 23 Viewing a Tank Group 24 Opening a Tank GroUp ue tfe eee nes EO tas 24 Selecting an Existing Static Tank Group to VIEW 25 Selecting an Existing Dynamic Tank Group to View 25 Opening Multiple Tank Groups
46. Detail window Process Data Displays the Process Data for the selected tank Set Allows the user to view or change the currently selected variable Column Total Calculates a total value for the selected column and displays this in the Total row Sort Ascending Arranges columns in a Tabular Tank Group into ascending order Sort Descending Arranges columns in a Tabular Tank Group into descending order Set Total Position Positions the Total row above the selected column Set Total At Bottom Positions the Total row at the bottom of the Tank Group Freeze Total Row Freezes the Total row in its current position SubTotal Position Changes the currently selected row selected row must be cleared first to a subtotal row User Manual FuelsManager Defense Set Database Levels Allows the user to select how much of the database tag name to be displayed in the left most column in a Tabular Tank Group USM003GVAE1005 47 Varec 48 User Manual Custom Graphics Professional Edition Only Varec Note The availability of menu items will change according to the type of window displayed The Display Alarm Point and Tools as described in the proceeding sections remain constant for each window type Understanding Custom Graphics Graphic windows may be custom designed and therefore each capability is specific to each facility For example a custom graphic window may have built in buttons animation
47. Format The Column Header Alias dialog box appears In the text box fields enter the required values Click OK The changes are applied to the column User Manual FuelsManager Defense Selecting and Displaying Engineering Units The Select Engineering Units dialog box which is available from the Column Heading menu allows the operator to set the engineering units to be used for the selected Tank Group column The operator is provided with a number of options from this dialog box such as A list box displaying the available engineering units applicable to the column selected i e Temperature Level Volume etc FuelsManager automatically selects the appropriate unit type based on the tank variable column selected The Clear button resets the engineering units for the selected column to the default engineering units configured for the tank Select Engineering Units x Select Unit Type Select Engineering Unit Meters Kilometers 16th of Inch inches feet Deleting a Column from a Tank Group In this example the operator can delete a column from a Text Tank Group window Step by Step Right click on the column heading to be modified The Column Heading menu appears Select Delete Column command The column selected is deleted from the view Modifying Adding and Inserting Columns The operator can modify add or insert a column into the Tank Group each command is available from t
48. Fuel Shut Off EFSO and interfaces to leak detection systems are all possible with FuelsManager s Tank Farm Automation User Manual FuelsManager Defense Getting Started with OPERATE FuelsManager is operated and maintained through the OPERATE program interface The interface allows the operator to interact with the facility during run time and provides dynamic interaction with the FuelsManager database Using FuelsManager OPERATE the operator can monitor and control equipment through the use of real time graphics and reports Also the operator can manage alarms and view trends To get started with FuelsManager OPERATE perform the following operations Step by Step From the Windows Start menu select Programs Select FuelsManager From the FuelsManager program group select Operate The FuelsManager OPERATE window appears showing the Index Display graphic The following sections briefly describes FuelsManager OPERATE elements and keyboard shortcuts Window title Menu bar Title bar Minimize button Maximize button FuelsManager Operate Display Alarm Point Tools Edit Window Help JE Tank Group All Tanks Menu bar Window border Tank Group Tank Detail Current Tank Status Current Transfer Status Transfer Shutdown havea ue CERN GE Transterred Volume gal
49. GVAE 1005 99 Varec 100 Menu Commands The following sections detail the use of the Movement Summary pop up menu the contents of this menu differ slightly depending on where on the screen the mouse cursor is positioned when operators right click This pop up menu appears if users right click while the mouse cursor is positioned on an empty row in the Movement Summary grid New b Show All clear Sort Increase Font Decrease Font v Grid Lines Transfer Shipment Receipt Run Down Charge Water Drain Blend This pop up menu appears if users right click while the mouse cursor is positioned on a row that contains movement data New Show All Glear Sort b Edit Start Data Setup Initiate Stap Reset Initiate Mode Stap Node Hold For Manual Values Delete arass Volume lume v Increase Font Decrease Font Grid Lines Edit Handaauge Values Automatic Values Handgauge Values Discrepancy as Yo User Manual FuelsManager Defense Movement History Table The Movement History allows the operator to view all product movements totals and discrepancies on a daily basis Operators can open multiple Movement History tables and visually compare movement data from different days The Movement History is a database and may be accessed offline in order to create custom reports using 3rd party reporting tools The Product Movement System writes records to the Movement History at
50. Move Type Opening Amb Temperature Opening Level Opening Shell Creation Opening Water Level Product Description Start Amb Temperature Date Time Start Employee ID Start Handgauge Density Temp Time User Manual FuelsManager Defense Start Handgauge Start Handgauge Start Level Start Level Date Temp Time Water Level Time Time Start Std Density Start Std Density Start Tank Ref Start Temp Date Time Height Start Water Level Start Water Level Start Water Stop Time Date Time Volume Xfr Deviation Air Gross Volume Xfr Mass Units Xfr Mode Xfr Water Volume USMOO3GVAE 1005 Varec 104 Menu Commands The following sections detail the use of the Movement History pop up menu the contents of this menu differ slightly depending on where on the screen the mouse cursor is positioned when users right click This pop up menu appears if users right click while the mouse cursor is positioned on an empty row in the Movement History grid Open Movement History Show All Glear Sort Refresh Increase Font Decrease Font v Grid Lines This pop up menu appears if users right click while the mouse cursor is positioned on a row that contains movement data Open Movment History Show All Clear Sort Refresh Increase Font Decrease Font Grid Lines Print Ticket Edit Handgauge Values This pop up menu appears if users right click while the mouse cursor is positioned
51. Shortcut Press F3 key on the keyboard Select the desired report in the Report Manager dialog box The report will now be highlighted Choose Display The selected report is displayed y CURRENT TANK INVENTORY 3 Printer E PRODUCT LEVEL TEMP GnovoL NET VOL I 5 9 RO MIN 78 LI Wi Display Cancel When displaying reports on screen FuelsManager OPERATE allows operators to work with multiple reports with each report displayed in a separate window Viewing Multiple Page Reports Multiple page reports can be viewed using the commands from the Page menu keyboard shortcuts or the window scroll bars The Page menu is shown here with the commands and associated keyboard shortcuts Page Next Page Ctrl PgDn Previous Page Ctrl PgUp Screen Up PgUp Screen Down PgDn User Manual FuelsManager Defense Enabling and Disabling a Report The operator is able to disable or enable a selected report from the Report Manager dialog box An operator may want to disable a report for several reasons Printing problems Printer maintenance Operator shifts USMOO3GVAE 1005 55 Varec 56 Printing a Report The operator can print an undisplayed report from the Report Manager dialog box or print a displayed report from the Report window Print an Undisplayed Report Open the Report Manager dialog box using the previous
52. Tank Tank Detail Process Data Right click on a tank to use the Tank Group menu Displaying a Process Variable A single Process Variable can be displayed below the tank This variable is the same for each tank in the display Step by Step Select Edit menu from the Menu bar Select Select Alt View Process Variable The Select Process Variable dialog box appears From the drop down menu select the desired variable to display Click Select The Process Variable is shown at the bottom of each tank in the display Select Process Variable x Levei Y Cancel Select Process Variable dialog box USMOO3GVAE 1005 27 Varec 28 Selecting a Background Color Scheme FuelsManager OPERATE allows operators to choose from the following background color schemes Green grass with sky Sand with sky Earth with sky Showing Tank Information Using the Edit menu FuelsManager OPERATE allows operators to display the following tank information as values or icons on the tank image Flow Tank Status Water Level Point Description User Manual FuelsManager Defense Hiding the Display Flow Icon USM003GVAE1005 Mett Rad olaa Note In the Edit menu a check is displayed next to each of these Commande to indicate to the operator that the value icon is displayed on the Tank Group Edit menu from Menu bar 29 Varec Obtaining Additional Operator Infor
53. Tank Detail screen F9 Toggles between Graphic and Tabular Tank Group displays CTRL F6 CTRL Tab Toggles between all open FuelsManager window displays User Manual FuelsManager Defense Command Summary Display Index Display F1 Opens the Index Display Display Open Displays a list of submenu commands that allow the user to open various types of windows Display Print Display Allows the user to print the current display Display Exit Exits the FuelsManager OPERATE application Tools Macro Allows the user to record playback sequences of actions and commands via the Macro dialog box Tools Perform Leak Rate Analysis Allows the user to perform analysis of sensor data for conditions that might indicate a leak via the Perform Leak Analysis dialog box Window Select Depending on the active window type Allows the user to open another window of that type Window Tile Tiles all currently open windows Window Cascade Cascades all currently open windows Window Arrange Icons Arranges all icons at the bottom left of the FuelsManager OPERATE window Window Close All Closes all currently open windows Help Table Of Contents Opens this manual in Adobe Acrobat for online reference at the Table of Contents section Help Movements Opens this manual in Adobe Acrobat for online reference at the Using Product Movement section Help For Beginners Opens this manual in Adobe Acro
54. V applications The Throughput Calculator supplies throughputs to TANKS to reduce the amount of time and effort required by operators to calculate these values for the purpose of estimating total emissions The Throughput Calculator uses volume increases for an individual tank which is supplied by FuelsManager to calculate the total throughput for a given time range User Manual FuelsManager Defense Using the Throughput Calculator Operators can perform an analysis by opening the Throughput Calculator interface After opening the Throughput Calculator dialog box all relevant criteria must be entered before an analysis can be generated w Professional Edition Throughput Calculator Configuration Start Date 2 10 2004 Start Time 12 00 00 AM a EndDate 3 11 2004 gt End Time 11 55 00 PM Volume Units fu 5 Gallons m Selected Tanks Add gt gt Mtestwsb U60259 T ank_902 cc Pempve testws5 60259 T ank 821 r Available Tanks System Name MTESTWS5 testtank gost MTESTWS5 testtank one Witestwsh 160259 Tank_90 WMtestws5 U60259 T ank_90 Mtestws5 U60259 T ank SD Witestwsh 1160259 Tank_90 4 del Eis EE EE RES ES EE RARA RARA NAAA Aaa Close Calculate Export gt File Mtestws5 U60259 T ank_92 Add All Wheshash LIRN259 Tank S i 4 Remove All System Name Tank Point Throughput Est Yea
55. VAE 1005 101 Varec 102 Additional Table Columns These columns are available in the Movement History table Auto Start Closeout Density Temp Closeout Net Volume Closeout Water Volume Cumulative Sir Water Volume End Handgauge Ambient Temp End Handgauge Density Time End Handgauge Std Density End Handgauge Water Level Time Initiation Time Name Opening Density Opening Mass Opening Std Density Opening Water Volume Record Id Start Density Start Gross Volume Auto Stop Closeout Ambient Temp Closeout Gross Closeout Level Volume Closeout Temp Closeout Time Closeout Xfr Closeout Xfr Mass Gross Volume Database Tag Density Units End Handgauge End Handgauge Ambient Temp Density Temp Time Handgauge End Handgauge Level Time Ref Height Handgauge End Handgauge Temp Time VCF End Shell Group Name Correction Level Units Mass Units Node Opening VCF Opening Density Opening Gross Temperature Volume Opening Net Opening Roof Volume Volume Opening Temp Opening Volume Order Number Product Record Type Start Amb Temperature Start Density Date Start Density Time Temperature Start Gross Start Handgauge Volume Ambient Temp Time Closeout Density Closeout Mass Closeout Water Level Comment End Employee ID End Handgauge Density Temp Time End Handgauge Ref Height Time End Handgauge Volume TOV Initiation Count
56. ars Choose Calculations The Calculator dialog box appears Click on the parameter to be changed An Operator Command dialog box will be displayed Select or type in the new value Click Execute The changes appear in the Calculator dialog box Changing one parameter value causes all data derived from the parameter to be recalculated i e changing the level parameter will cause all volumes to be recalculated Calculator gt MARKETING EH Tank 5 TankPoint x 000 000 o Derrsity Temoeroture CF 00 000 000 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Tank Transfers FuelsManager OPERATE provides each tank with advisory and transfer shutdown setpoints During Tank Transfers The database calculates the volume of product transferred and time remaining to transfer completion Operators are notified when the advisory setpoint is reached An operator alarm occurs when the shutdown setpoint is reached indicating the end of the transfer Performing a Tank Transfer A Tank Transfer can only be configured from the Tank Detail window To perform a transfer follow the operations below Note Clicking execute affect Operator Command x displayed units found in the r Commands Advisory and Transfer SD System WMARKETING Shutdown Setpoint Database Point SETS Tank 218 TankPoint Description Tank 218 ras Variable Transfer Mode Xfr Diff Vol Current Value Inactive Mas
57. bat for online reference at the Using This Manual section Help Menu Commands Opens this manual in Adobe Acrobat for online reference at the OPERATE Window Elements section USMO003GVAE01005 7 Varec Help Alarm System Opens this manual in Adobe Acrobat for online reference at the Alarm Tools section Help Keyboard Shortcuts Opens this manual in Adobe Acrobat for online reference at the Keyboard Shortcuts section 8 User Manual Working with Individual Tanks Varec Note Please refer to the Tank Detail Description section for a complete description of fields on the Tank Detail window Note Multiple Tank Detail windows can be opened using these methods ES FuelsManager Operate Tank Detail SUTCLIFFE1 E H Tank13 1TankPoint Si Display Alarm Point Tools Trend Window Help Understanding Tank Details Each tank within the facility has a corresponding Tank Detail window The operator is able to see various information for a single tank in these windows Tank Detail Fields The following pages explain the meaning of the standard fields shown on a Tank Detail window Since the Tank Detail template is configurable the Tank Detail may look differently based on the facilities requirements In addition FuelsManager can use a different Tank Detail template for different types of tanks hence the Tank Detail fields may differ depending on the tank
58. cks StopiHalt based on Zero Flow a 0 V Delete After Completion F Sow reent Start Time based on Non Zero Flow V Interlock Source amp Destination Setpoints Use Lineup Action Sequence Include Handgauge Values Hat After Completion Individual Mode Control r Movement Ticket Movement Ticket Name Ticket Printer None AGFA AccuSet v52 3 vl r Movements Movement Setup dialog box Step by Step Select the Movements menu from FuelsManager OPERATE click Summary The Movement Summary table appears Select the Movements menu from the Movement Summary table Select New and then click on the desired movement type Or right click on any area of the Movement Summary table The Movement Summary pop up menu will appear Select New and then click on the desired movement type The Movement Setup dialog box appears Type in the Name Type or select the Group Optional Type in the Order Optional and Comment Optional Select the appropriate options in the Movements Interlocks Group Select the Movement Ticket Name and Ticket Printer in the Movement Ticket Group Optional Under Movements select the desired source or sources in the From field Select the desired destination or destinations in the To field Enter the Xfr Mode and Setpoints Click OK The system displays the information on the Movement Summary table 106 User Manual FuelsManager Defense
59. cting the lt lt Remove button To add or remove all of the tanks use the Add All or Remove All buttons USMO03GVAE1005 143 Varec 144 User Manual Varec Index A About 10 88 Advisory Setpoint 15 19 Alarm Acknowledging 82 Advisory Setpoint 16 Buttons 78 Command Summary 86 Current Status 77 Details 83 Indicator Box 77 Line 76 79 Log File Browser 76 83 Menu Commands 4 76 Mode button 77 Operator Information 76 Removing 82 Responding to 80 Silence 76 Silencing Before Acknowledgement 82 Sounding 80 Summary 76 Tool Bar 5 76 Transfer Shutdown Setpoints 15 Alarm Summary About 76 Viewing 81 Window 81 C Calculator 14 Opening 14 Performing Calculations 14 Printing 14 Using 14 Command Summary Alarm 86 Custom Graphics 52 Individual Tanks 20 Leak Detection 138 Multiple Tanks 45 OPERATE 7 Product Movement 124 145 Reports 60 Trends 73 Custom Graphic D About 50 Command Summary 52 Index Display 51 Opening 51 Process Diagram 50 51 Site Overview Diagram 50 51 Dialog Box Calculator 14 Column Filter 112 Column Header Alias 35 36 114 Database Edit 1 72 Database Level Display 36 Dynamic Tank Group Setup 42 43 44 Graphic Display Selection 6 51 Handgauge Data 116 Log File Browser 83 84 Macro 4 7 Movement Setup 106 110 117 New Tank Group Name 41 Open Movement History 105 Operator Command 12 14 15
60. d Volume Net Volume of product that can be added to the tank This is calculated by subtracting the current Net Standard Volume from the Net Standard Volume at the maximum working level Displays the current observed density of the product at the current temperature The last time that the Density value was updated Displays the density of the product corrected to the standard temperature as defined by the selected correction method Displays the product mass based on density Displays the level of water if any in the tank The volume calculated from the strapping table at the water level The rate of movement based on consecutive level readings Calculated from the change in volume and the time interval between scans of the tank level User Manual FuelsManager Defense Tank Status The actual direction of product flow into or out of a tank The current state of the tank mode stopped filling emptying running testing or disabled Transfer Status The current status of a transfer displays In Progress Advisory or Complete If there is no active transfer for the tank the status is Inactive Advisory Setpoint The time that a transfer alarm should be triggered Can be from 0 120 minutes before the transfer reaches the Transfer SD Setpoint Time Remaining The time left to complete an active transfer based on the amount left to transfer and the current flow rate Hi Alarm The limit for a high level alarm
61. de Static and Continuous Regardless of how the tank was initially configured the selection from this field override all other settings Displays the resulting calculate leak rate after the Run Analysis button is clicked Displays the resulting elapsed time of the test after the Run Analysis button is clicked Displays the resulting minimum volume after the Run Analysis button is clicked Displays the resulting minimum temperature after the Run Analysis button is clicked Displays the resulting maximum volume after the Run Analysis button is clicked Displays the resulting maximum temperature after the Run Analysis button is clicked Displays the resulting temperature change after the Run Analysis button is clicked Displays the status of the leak test that was analyzed after the Run Analysis button is clicked The Print Preview button will display a report based off the current leak test result in a preview mode If the report needs to be printed it can be printed from the Print Preview The Print Preview button will be disabled until a leak test has been run The Cancel button ignores the changes and dismisses the dialog box 131 Varec Perform Leak Analysis dialog box 132 Performing Static Continuous Leak Analysis Test User Manual FuelsManager Defense USM003GVAE1005 133 Varec Leak Test Reports Leak Test Reports include the following Static Report Note When in Real ti
62. dow if there is a level alarm and the status field in the Alarm Summary will flash The alarms and events are logged to a disk file Responding to an Alarm Generally an operator s response will be to D D D View the alarm details Acknowledge and silence the alarm Perform operations to remove the alarm condition in the field The Alarm tool bar described in the previous section provides some basic details of current Alarm status FuelsManager OPERATE also allows these details to be viewed by the operator using the Alarm Summary User Manual FuelsManager Defense Viewing Alarm Details Using the Alarm Summary The operator can use the Alarm Summary to view all the current acknowledged and unacknowledged alarms To access the alarm summary perform the following step Step by Step On the Alarm tool bar select the Alarm Summary icon The Alarm Summary appears over the current window The Alarm Summary lists a maximum of 28 alarms per page with the most recent alarm at the top of the list The following information is provided for each individual alarm Time amp Date e g 11 14 51 02 21 96 Tag Description amp Variable e g Site_34 Tank121 GAUGE Site 34 Tank 121 Temperature Alarm status e g Low Low Date amp Time Tag Description amp Variable Status Tanks Tank 4 Gauge Tank 14 Level Tanks Tank14 Gauge Tank 14 Level Tanks TankJ Gauge Tank 3 Level AJ16 2004 6 16 13 AM Tanks Tank3 Gauge Ta
63. e the Movement Summary will provide independent warning and shutdown alarms for each of the source tanks When all of the source tanks have reached their shutdown setpoints select Hold for Meter Values This action halts the movement and allows users to enter the final meter volume or mass data Once the final meter data has been entered stop the shipment The Product Movement System will capture the stop values and final meter data USMO03GVAE 1005 123 Varec 124 Command Summary Movements History Displays all product movements totals and discrepancies on a daily basis User Manual Working with Leak Detection Professional Edition Only 125 Varec Understanding Leak Detection FuelsManager Leak Detection is designed to monitor tank farms for leak conditions and send alerts of potential environmental hazards Leak Detection basic functions include Monitoring level temperature water level and density from field instruments or operator entry Performing analysis of sensor data looking for conditions that might indicate a leak Comparing instrument readings and calculations against alarm limits Annunciating processing and logging alarms Providing reports Leak Detection reads data directly from historical data applying filtering algorithms calculating various statistics and applying qualifying logic Alarm processes running within the systems database can monitor the resu
64. easurement device that can be manually or automatically updated Operators can select multiple tanks as the source for a shipment the Product Movement System will track the shipment from all selected tanks simultaneously Select the required transfer mode and enter the level volume or mass value for the movement to stop for each of the source tanks Meter nodes can be configured to reset the volume or mass values when the movement starts able to be reset or to accumulate the values until a rollover point is reached In the example we will assume the meters are able to be reset Initiate the shipment the Product Movement System will capture the starting tank data values reset any meter node volume or mass data to zero and show the movement as Active on the Movement Summary Operators can monitor the progress of the shipment from the Movement Summary Since the shipment has a measurement device at both the tank and meter nodes a discrepancy row is shown on the Movement Summary This row shows the difference between what has been transferred out of the source tanks and what has passed through the meter If the meter data is being manually updated users should expect the discrepancy to be large until the meter data is updated Electing to update the meter values periodically over the span of the shipment say hourly provides consolidation information the may be useful in the early detection of leaks or incorrect line ups As with example 2 abov
65. eds to open the Graphic Display Selection dialog box From there they may select a particular graphic to open Step by Step Keyboard Shortcut Press F key on the keyboard The Graphic Display Selection dialog box appears From the list select the particular graphic display The selection is highlighted Click OK The graphic window opens USM003GVAE1005 Left Site Overview Custom Graphic Right Process Diagram Custom Graphic Note When FuelsManager OPERATE starts one graphic is displayed This is a custom graphic and is referred to as the Index Graphic specific to each facility 51 Varec 52 Command Summary User Manual Working with Reports Varec Note When a report is displayed on screen the menu bar contains two additional menus Print and Page 54 Left Report Manager dialog box Right Report window Predefined Reports Operators may work with a number of predefined reports that are supplied with FuelsManager OPERATE or create custom reports specific to each facility The reports discussed in this section are reports that were created in FuelsManager REPORT To display a report operators must first open the Report Manager dialog box which enables operators to Print a report on demand Select a printer Display a report Enable and disable reports To open the Report Manager dialog box perform the following steps Step by Step Keyboard
66. ening Shell Correction Opening VCF Opening Water Volume Product Description Shell Correction Start Density Start Employee ID Start Handgauge Density Temp Time Start Handgauge Ref Height Start Handgauge Water Level Time Start Net Volume Start Std Density Start Temp Start VCF Comment Density Units Gross Volume Initiation Time Mass Name Opening Amb Temperature Opening Mass Opening Mass Xfr Mass Units Opening Std Density Opening Volume Order Number Row Type Start Amb Temperature Start Density Date Time Start Gross Volume Start Handgauge Density Time Start Handgauge Ref Height Time Start Level Start Roof Volume Start Std Density Date Time Start Temperature Start Volume Density Flow Group Level Mass Units Net Volume Opening Density Opening Gross Volume Opening Roof Volume Opening Temp Opening Water Level Product Roof Volume Start Amb Temperature Date Time Start Density Temperature Start Handgauge Ambient Temp Time Start Handgauge Level Time Start Handgauge Temp Time Start Mass Start Shell Correction Start Tank Ref Height Start Temperature Date Time Start Water Level User Manual FuelsManager Defense Start Water Level Datei Start Water Volume State Time Temperature Time Remaining User Def String 1 10 Volume Water Level Water Volume Xfr Mass Xfr Mode Xfr Net Volume Xfr Water Volume USMOO3
67. ert clear or delete commands Graphical Tank Group SIR 88229 BE S Ri Tabular Tank Group USMO03GVAE1005 23 Varec Viewing a Tank Group To view details for multiple tanks operators must first open the Tank Group Select dialog box Opening a Tank Group This shows all Tank Groups in the current database and enables operators to select a group of tanks to view Open this window using a keyboard shortcut Step by Step Keyboard Shortcut Press F8 key on the keyboard The Tank Group Select dialog box appears Tank Group Select EN Static Dynarnic Template Rename Cancel Tank Group Select dialog box The operator has a number of options from this dialog box such as Create a template that the Tank Group display uses Create a new Tank Group Delete any Tank Group Rename any Tank Group 24 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Selecting an Existing Static Tank Group to View From the Tank Group Select dialog box operators are able to create new Tank Groups or view existing Tank Groups In this example we will view an existing Tank Group The dialog box provides two choices Static or Dynamic The system will have a number of pre defined groups To view these operators must first expand the tree structure of the Static Groups Step by Step Click on the box with the sign to the left of Static The tree structure expands to show
68. ff at the same time If the handgauged values are hidden make sure that the automatic values are visible Viewing Discrepancies in Percentages The Movement System defaults to showing any discrepancy in the Movement Summary table in amounts Operators can change this to show discrepancies by percentages Step by Step In the Movement Summary table right click any of the rows in the movement The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Select Discrepancy as Percentage The Volumes and Mass columns switch to percentages Note To view the amounts again just follow the same two steps USM003GVAE1005 117 Varec Movement Tickets Note The format and types of From the Movement History table operators can print movement tickets that ea act ep tra me contain summaries of product movements The movement tickets are general ulty igu y Administrator or Supervisor This movement reports and can be applied to any movement type There are four section details the pre packaged different movement tickets movement tickets Movement Gauge Only Movement Gauge Handgauge Only Movement Handgauge Only Product Movement Most movement tickets display the following data Movement Name Movement Initiation Time Product Movement Type Ticket reports also contain a table that lists the different points and displays the following fields from each point from the Opened and Closed date and time Node Status
69. for tank gauging applications Each tank provides process values or tank variables which may be entered manually received from a field device or internally calculated User Manual FuelsManager Defense e aa Receipt via Meter Node To Tank s One or More Tanks From Tank s One or More Tanks USM003GVAE1005 Shipment via Meter Node Node Diagrams 89 Varec 90 Closeout Stopping of the movement either manually OR due to non zero flow If the movement is active at the system specified closeout time default midnight Closeout Value Only exists after a closeout event has occurred If the movement remains active and further closeout events occur the closeout value will be updated Combined Movement combination of movements that involve one or more common tanks The following combinations are NOT allowed A combination that involves the same node pair twice A combination that results in a circular transfer of product Totals Only available for Shipment and Receipt movements and is the sum of amount transferred User Manual FuelsManager Defense Product Movement States The following table shows the different states of movements Inactive The movement has been setup but has not been initiated by the operator Disabled The movement cannot be initiated because one or more of the tanks involved in the movement are cu
70. ghput Calculator is analyzing tank data the button will be labeled Abort Clicking this will immediately abort the current analysis operation If the analysis is complete the button will be labeled Export gt File Clicking this will prompt the user for a filename and location for a csv formatted file User Manual FuelsManager Defense Performing Throughput Analysis Step by Step From the Windows Start menu select Programs Select FuelsManager From the FuelsManager program group select Throughput Calculator The Throughput Calculator dialog box appears Select the start and end dates for the throughput analysis Select the start and end times for the throughput analysis Select the type of volume units to be used in the calculation display and exported files The available tanks in the current archive subsystem will be displayed in the Available Tanks list Add individual tanks to the selected list by highlighting the tank in the Available Tanks list and then either double clicking or selecting the Add gt gt button Click the Calculate button to start a throughput analysis The same settings will be applied to all the selected tanks and the results will be displayed in the order the tanks are selected The progress of the analysis is displayed in a bar below the Calculated Values list Note Remove an individual tank by highlighting the tank in the Selected Tanks list and then either double clicking or sele
71. he Edit menu on the Menu bar or by using the Column Heading menu These commands access the Select Point Variable dialog box that presents the operator with a list of variables Selecting a variable from the list will modify add or insert a column of that type USMOO3GVAE 1005 Select Engineering Units dialog box Note When a column is inserted into a table the new column is placed to the left of the initial selection Adding a column places the new column at the end of the group to the right Modifying a column will replace the currently selected column with the new variable data 37 Varec Cells in a Tank Group Display Each Tank Group cell displays the current data of the particular tank variable as indicated by the column heading Changing the column variable will change the data within that column the operator can also modify individual cells manually Changing a Tank Variable in a Tank Group Cell To manually change a tank variable in a Tank Group cell perform the following operation Step by Step Right click on the real time field to be modified The Real Time Data menu appears Select Set The Operator Command dialog box appears This example dialog box lists the attributes of the variable such as the database point tank description and value Change current values by typing the required value in the text box or by sliding the scroll bar Click the Manual Override check box This over rides the cu
72. he Trend feature allows operators to view Real Time and Historical Trends The defined trend displays data in a time versus magnitude format that simulates the operation of a conventional strip chart recorder A horizontal time line is provided for movement across the trend The values corresponding to the position of the time line are displayed in decimal form An optional grid may be displayed within each window with horizontal and vertical line spacing that can be modified at any time Tank Trends are only accessible from the Tank Detail window using the Trend menu Tank Trends allow the user to view one or more database point variables for that particular tank For example a Tank Trend can track the tank level temperature and gross volume of a single tank Generic Trends Generic Trends provide access to one or more database point variables for one or more database points This can be any point or variable from the configured database For example a Generic Trend can show tank level from three different tanks simultaneously Real Time and Historical Trends Real Time Trends provide the user with current information from the moment the trend window is opened Historical Trends use recorded data The operator provides a start and end time for the trend to be produced Both types of Trends have a preset configuration for a given database point For Historical Trends to be produced FuelsManager OPERATE must have access to historical data for
73. he movement from the summary after the movement is stopped either manually or automatically refer to Stop based on Zero Flow Selecting this option displays the Transfer Setpoint for Source Nodes in percent This field is enabled only for Blend movements Selecting this option ensures that the Start Time recorded for the movement will be the time at which a flow was first detected not the time at which the movement was initiated Selecting this option causes changes in either source or destination setpoint to be automatically reflected in the corresponding destination or source 107 Varec 108 Use Lineup Action Sequence Include Handgauge Values Halt After Completion Individual Node Control Movement Ticket Name Ticket Printer From To Xfr Mode This option is used to work with a specific third party software application It activates different tanks in a movement sequentially instead of simultaneously Selecting this option creates a handgauged node for every tank node involved in the movement Use this option when users are required to enter handgauged results for the movement This option is used in conjunction with the Stop Based on Zero Flow option Selecting this option instructs the system to put the movement into the Halted state when zero flow is detected instead of stopping the movement This lets users enter Handgauge or meter data before stopping the movement The Use L
74. he report before he or she leaves At the end of the night shift the night shift operator enables the report so that it is printed at the next interval USMOO3GVAE 1005 57 Varec Other Types of Reports Other reports that can be output from FuelsManager OPERATE include Historical Reports Automatic Alarm Event Reports Log File Browser Reports Note Please refer to the section Working with Alarms for details on Automatic Alarm Event and Log Historical Reports File Browser reports i For complete instructions on configuring historical reports refer to the FuelsManager Administrator Manual There may be a number of historical reports predefined in the system that operators may be able to open these could include Current Tank Inventory Active Tank Inactive Tank Last Full Day Tank Change 7 Day Tank Change Last Full Week Tank Change Last Full Month Tank Change Month to Date Tank Change Tool bar gt amp fo z Report type Active Tank Report Tank Description Product Level Gross Vol NetVol Remain Vol Avail Vol Tank 114 TankPoint Trnsmix CITGO 18 07 01 26901099 26907099 7947551 20685249 EI sam LI PII Tank Activity Filme Tank 209 TankPoint 1 82 HS Diesel 19 08 06 1 146 946 20 115875975 90765775 901 227 55 Ei 4 gd us LI LI ed us Report details tom Size Tank 220 TarkPoint His 12 00 15 37230154
75. hipments receipts water drains and blends It provides real time operational alarms when setpoints are approached and reached It is assumed that the necessary equipment has already been installed and commissioned If there are questions concerning the status of any equipment please contact an Administrator or Supervisor before continuing Contained in this section are brief explanations followed by step by step instructions to the most commonly used processes of the Product Movement System Product Movement Terms This section uses the following terms when explaining how to operate the Product Movement System Unit The Product Movement System allows the creation of Source Destination designations called units examples could be Pipeline XYZ Truck Rack 123 Pumphouse A2B Units allow the operator to use meaningful names for plant items being utilized for product movements A unit has no measuring device so it has no way of monitoring product movement users cannot enter movement setpoints for a unit and movements involving units will not calculate discrepancies Meter A location in a product movement instance where a reading from a physical meter is possible Operators can associate FuelsManager input and output database points with meter nodes and have the meter data automatically collected or manually entered Tank Any tank point configured in the FuelsManager System A tank point includes predefined variables specifically designed
76. hows the valid range for the Setpoint or based upon the cell selected in the movements frame The Min and Max values are only visible when a setpoint cell is selected Reference volume is only visible for Xfr by Diff Vol and indicates the current tank volume to which the diff volume setpoint will be relative to 109 Varec Note If the movement was setup to Start Based on Non Zero Flow Starting displays under State column When a flow is detected it changes to Active 110 Handgauged Movements When creating a movement and selecting the Include Handgauged Values checkbox the Movement Summary will include rows for the Handgauge from and Handgauged to row types IIT A lolx Name Move Type Row Type Node Xfr Gross Volume Xfr Net Volum Xfr Mass Time Remai Moveme Transfer Discrepancy 0 00 0 00 0 00 Moveme Transfer From 1 0 00 0 00 0 00 Moveme Transfer Handgauge fro 1 Moveme Transfer Handgauge to 2 Modifying Movement Setup Operators can modify the movement setup for the following modes Active Inactive Disabled Starting Stopping or Halted Step by Step From the Movement Summary table right click on the movement row desired in the grid area The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Click Setup The Movement Setup dialog box for the associated movement type appears Make the appropriate changes and click OK Initiating a Movement Operators can initiate the movements that a
77. ineup Action Sequence field is enabled when in this field is selected Selecting this option gives the operator the ability to start and stop tanks in an active movement independent of stopping the movement This option is only available for Receipt Shipment and Blend movement types The Movement Ticket Name list selects the report users want to automatically print when this movement completes Movement tickets specified here will be automatically printed to the selected printer when the movement is complete For manual movement ticket printing please see the Movement Tickets section The Ticket Printer list lets users select the destination printer for the selected Movement Ticket report The From list lets users select the source s as determined by the movement type The To list lets users select the destination s as determined by the movement type The Xfr Mode list lets users select one of the following modes Xfr Level Xfr Volume Xfr Diff Vol Differential Volume Xfr Mass Xfr Diff Mass Differential Mass nactive User Manual FuelsManager Defense Yo Min and Max and Reference Volume USMOO3GVAE 1005 The is only available to Blend movements and then only if the Source Setpoints Specified in Percent check box is selected When enabled users can enter the destination and source setpoint and enter the source setpoints in percentage for example 80 and 20 This area s
78. isplay list Click OK The selected item or items display on the Movement Summary or Movement History table Note Columns that display numeric and time date related data cannot be filtered for example Temperature and Xfr Gross Volume Note Filtered columns are denoted with an asterisk in the column heading Removing Column Specific Filter Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click on the desired column heading The pop up menu appears Click Remove Filter The filtered item or items display on the Movement Summary or Movement History table Note Filtered columns are denoted with an asterisk in the column heading Showing All Movements Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click on the grid area The pop up menu appears Click Show All The system displays all information Sorting by Column Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table click on the desired column heading to sort based on that column Note That the column sorts in ascending or descending order only User Manual FuelsManager Defense Clearing the Sort Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click on the grid area The pop up menu appears Click Clear Sort The system returns back to the original display Deleting a Movement Operators can delete the movements that are in the Disabled or Inactive mode Step by Step
79. le Process Value Scaling Pen Color Pen Width 1 petita C Black C Blue 82 Red C Magenta lt Minimum c c SEES pe Green Cyan Filled Trace Yellow C White IV Display Scale Est perme Interpolate Cancel Pen Attributes dialog box Field Section Description Scaling Defines the minimum and maximum range of the variable selected The initial values in this area are derived from the limits defined during database configuration Pen Color Defines the color of the pen used when plotting the results on the screen Pen Width Pen Width defines the thickness of the line being plotted on the screen USM003GVAE1005 67 Varec 68 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Changing the Point Variable for a Tank Trend Pen Each pen within a Tank trend corresponds to a database point variable for that particular tank Pens may be modified to display different variables in the current trend to do this follow the steps below Select Point Variable x Type Tank Point Variable Alarm Critical Zone Alarm amp Ack Level Level Alarm amp Acknowledgement Alarm 8 Ack Made Made Alarm amp Acknowledgement el Alarm amp Ack Pressure Pressure Alarm 8 Acknowledgement Alarm amp Ack Rate LevelRate Alarm 8 Acknowledgement Alarm amp Ack Temp Temp Alarm amp Acknowledgement Alarm Correction AP Correction Error Alarm Calc
80. ltant calculations This includes data manually entered data calculated in real time and data received via communication interfaces Leak Detection s primary objective is to detect a leak at rates as low as 0 2 gallons per hour The ability to detect leaks at these rates depends upon the physical characteristics of the tank size shape above below ground materials used in construction etc the types of instruments available to measure the properties of the product in the tank the resolution and stability of the instruments and how the tank is used 126 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Tank Analysis Methods Leak Detection integrates with third party leak detection systems and instrumentation to detect and calculate leaks based on Volumetric Analysis Mass Analysis Volumetric Analysis Volumetric analysis requires measuring the level and temperature calculating the Net Standard Volume analyzing the tank data during periods of inactivity and searching for losses If a volumetric analysis is required without the rounding of the VCF an operator has the option to chose an un rounded net volume This will provide data with more precise measurements when reporting leak date Detection of leaks in bulk storage tanks using volumetric changes depends upon a number of factors including the dimensions of the tank and the Net Standard Volume derived from the level and temperature The resolution stability and accuracy of the
81. lues Net or Gross Volume Mass After a movement has been set to Hold for Meter Values operators can enter the meter reading Step by Step From the Movement Summary table right click on the movement that is holding for the meter values A pop up menu appears Select the measurement that the meter node is set to display This includes Set Gross Volume Set Net Volume or Set Mass A dialog box appears prompting to enter the selected amount Enter the meter reading and click OK The system returns to the Movement Summary table updates the fields and calculates the discrepancy Resuming a Movement Operators can resume a movement that is in the Halted mode Step by Step From the Movement Summary table right click on the movement row The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Click Resume The system resumes and displays Active in the State column for the associated movement USMO03GVAE1005 111 Varec 112 Formatting Movement Tables and Data Filtering Movements Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click on the desired column heading The pop up menu appears Click Filter The Column Filter dialog box appears Select the desired item or items that are to be displayed from the Do Not Display list Click the gt button right arrow The system moves the selected item s to the Display list Click gt gt button to move all items from the Do Not Display list to the D
82. m this dialog box users are able to define the page range the number of copies and the desired printer Click OK The hard copy contains all the information as displayed in the Log File Browser dialog box The page number and sequence for example 2 of 5 pages is found at the bottom center of each page Closing the Log File Browser dialog box returns users to the FuelsManager OPERATE screen User Manual FuelsManager Defense Adding Comments to Log Files Operators can add comments to a particular alarm event or both by using the Comment feature which displays text 60 characters maximum immediately below the alarm or event If more than 60 characters are required the system allows multiple comments to be associated with a single alarm once entered comments cannot be deleted Current Selection Tre 008 2001 142102 Tog Tara 217 Ter Pornt Normal Comment Cw zl Adding comments EN zs the Log File Browser Printing Specific Selections of the Log File Browser Operators can print specific selections by highlighting the desired selections or print the daily log which can include alarms events or both Error Messages in the Log File Browser Operators can view a day file by selecting the appropriate system date and viewing selection alarms events or both Click Open to access the data If this entry does not exist one of the following messages appear If Current View is setto Alarm
83. mation Various percentage values can be obtained directly from the Tank Group window such as Current Product Level Current Water Level Current Alarm Indication Levels Product Flow A tank as shown in the Tank Group window displaying Left Current High Level Alarm Setpoint as a percentage value Right Current level as a percentage value Tank Status Icons Depending on the status of the tank additional information may be displayed to the operator using icons in the top left corner of each tank image Test Mode Scan Failure rb Reverse Flow Dut of Service SD Alarm Movement No Flow S Filling i Flow Failure Sk Emptying Ay 30 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Changing the Number of Tanks Displayed The operator can easily modify the tanks displayed in a Graphical Tank Group using the Tank Group menu The commands included in the Tank Group menu include Modify Add Tank Insert Tank Delete Tank Clear Tank Deleting a Tank from a Tank Group Display In this example the operator can decrease the number of tanks displayed Step by Step Right click anywhere on the specific tank that is to be removed from the display The Tank Group menu appears Select Delete Tank The tank is removed from the group Press F9 to toggle to the text Tank Group window On the
84. me mode Continuous Report reports may be scheduled to print 8 automatically Real Time Report Point Name Used to display the name of the currently selected tank point To select a new tank point press the button and the Select Tank Point dialog box will appear Start Time Used to select the starting date and time of the leak test The Start Time date time picker control will default to 12 00am today minus the required leak test span for the tank gauge selected 134 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Tank 1 TankPoint Calculated Leak Rate Test Result Passed Test Period Start Time Test Period End Time Test Period Product Level Used Start Product Level Used End Leak Test Report Static Passed 03 20 2004 0 00 03 22 2004 0 00 48 00 hour 3 02 16 ft in 16th 3 03 00 ft in 16th Tank 1 Leak Threshold Certification Rate Minimum Temperature Maximum Temperature Delta Temperature Minimum Volume Used Maximum Volume Used 4 15 2004 12 07 10 Test Result 0 067 gph US gph US Certification Rate 3 000 gph US Test Data Summary 6733 67 93 F 0 60 F 153 850 95 gal US 153 946 92 gal US Volume gal US FuelsManager Copyright 2004 Varec Inc 03 20 04 03 20 04 03 20 04 03 20 04 03 20 04 03 20 04 All Rights Reserved 154138 86 154090 88 154042 89 153994 91
85. n constantly change They are made up of tanks with characteristic limits defined by the operator Any tank with a characteristic that fits within these limits will be added to the Tank Group Any tank within the database but outside the limits will not be displayed For example Dynamic Tank Groups are made up of tanks that fit defined characteristics e g Dynamic Tank Group 1 all tanks on a facility that have a temperature above 40 degrees Graphical and Tabular Based Window Displays FuelsManager OPERATE also provides two 2 ways to display Static and Dynamic Tank Groups The operator is able to see graphical information overlayed onto tank images or a text information in a table form Both types of windows provide access to the same process data and allow the operator to View the Process Data of any tank Display multiple tanks per page in any order Add and delete existing displays Add and delete existing entries Change the value of tank variables Access the Tank Detail window for any selected tank User Manual FuelsManager Defense Opening a Tank Detail Window from a Tank Group Window Operators can easily view a Tank Detail if a Tank Group window is currently active Note Use the F9 key on the keyboard to toggle between a tabular based view and a graphical view of a Tank Group Both Graphical and Tabular based windows allow the operator to customize the information displayed using modify add ins
86. n menu appears Select a new column heading from the list Click OK The system replaces the column heading and its data with the new selection Deleting a Column Operators can delete any column except for Name Row Type and Node Step by Step From the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click on the desired column heading The pop up menu appears Click Delete Column The system displays message Delete column Level Click OK The system deletes the column from the Movement Summary or Movement History table Entering a Column Alias Operators can change the column headings by entering an alias for that column Step by Step On the Movement Summary or Movement History table right click the column heading to enter an alias The pop up menu appears Select Alias Column The Column Header Alias dialog box appears Enter the alias and click OK The system closes the dialog box and replaces the old column heading with the alias Click reset to return the column heading to its original name Increasing Font Size Operators can increase the font size on the Movement Summary or Movement History table Step by Step Right click on any area of the Movement Summary or Movement History table The pop up menu will appear Select Increase Font The system increases the font size throughout the Movement Summary or Movement History table Repeat this step until the desired font size Note The Prod
87. nge the numeric format for data in the selected columns Edit Select Units Allows the user to select the required engineering units for the selected column All values will be converted to the selected engineering units Edit Increase Font Size Increases the font size throughout the Tank Group Edit Decrease Font Size Decreases the font size throughout the Tank Group Edit Header Alias Allows the user to customize or reset the currently selected column heading ina Tabular Tank Group Edit Filter Setup Allows the user to define the criteria for a Dynamic Tank Group USMO03GVAE1005 45 Varec 46 Edit Select Alt View Process Variable Allows the user to view additional process data from the Graphical Tank Group Edit Select Background Scheme Allows the user to select the background color scheme for a Graphical Tank Group Edit Display Flow Toggles the display of the flow icon on a tank group image for a Graphical Tank Group Edit Display Tank Status Toggles the display of the tank status icon if appropriate for a Graphical Tank Group Edit Display Water Level Toggles the display of the water level in the tank bar graph for a Graphical Tank Group Edit Display Point Description Allows the user to display the Tank Point description for a Graphical Tank Group Edit Toggle View F9 Toggles between the Graphical and Tabular Tank Group views From Tank Group Menu Tank Detail Opens the selected Tank
88. nk 3 Level 4116 2004 6 15 37 AM_Tanks Tank9 Gauge Tank 9 Level Tanks Tank18 Gauge Tank 18 Level Fanks Tank18 Gauge Tank 18 Level Tanks Tankb Gauge Tank 6 Level Tanks Tankl2 Gauge Tank 12 Level Tanks Tank4 Gauge Tank 4 Level 2 26 2003 PM Pumps Pump 9 HIHI Temp ALARM HIHI Temperature Alarm Process Value 2 26 2003 5 AM Pumps Pump 2 HIHI Temp ALARM Temperature Alarm Process Value Alarm Summary z 98 window The Tank Detail Window and Alarm Conditions If the alarm is associated with an individual tank the operator may want to view more details associated with the tank The Tank Detail is accessible directly from the Alarm Summary and the Alarm tool bar using the Tank Detail button Step by Step In the Alarm tool bar click the Alarm Mode button until the newest alarm is displayed The Tank Detail icon appears next to the Alarm Mode icon Click the Alarm Mode icon The Tank Detail screen appears and the data field will be highlighted in the designated color for that alarm condition USM003GVAE1005 81 Varec 82 Acknowledging an Alarm FuelsManager OPERATE will continue to flash facility specific graphics until the alarm has been acknowledged Once acknowledged the facility specific graphics text or objects will remain the designated color for that alarm status until the alarm condition has been fixed The operator can acknowledge alarms in three ways Step by Step Inthe Alarm Summary window click
89. od or amount of time required for the analysis Typically a total of 24 hours of valid data or quite time is needed to perform a relevant static tank analysis After analyzing valid historical data over a minimum 24 hour time period the system can report valid leak rates Continuous Analysis I Continuous analysis allows the operator to keep the tank in use while performing an analysis Typically a total of 24 hours of valid data or quite time is needed to perform a relevant continuous analysis Continuous analysis should normally be done during a 30 day time period During this time the system identifies valid down times from historical data during regular operation and builds the results Real Time Analysis Real Time analysis allows for an automatic on going analysis of tanks Only an Administrator or Supervisor can configure and perform Real Time analysis Unlike Static and Continuous types Real Time works constantly to analyze the leak rate A total of 24 hours of valid data or quite time is needed to perform a relevant real time analysis over a 60 day time period Tests are performed automatically every day at 12 00 am and at the time defined for Auto Printing If the Leak Data alarm is enabled an alert is given every day at 12 00 am to notify the operator that there is not enough valid data or quiet time data from the tank to produce a valid Leak Test Report A Leak Rate alarm if enabled also notifies the operator if the calculated
90. oduct Level Alarm Level Tank Description and Number A single Process Variable Flow Tank Status Water Level Note Any changes made to the Graphical Tank Group window will 3 also be made to the Tabular Tank Step by Step Keyboard Shortcut Group window Tank information Water level Status icon Tank type Process variable High Alarm levels Flow icon Color scheme Level bar graph Alarm tool bar 26 At any point the operator may use the F9 key on the keyboard to toggle between a text based view and a graphical view of a Tank Group FuelsManager Operate Tank Group Example HB Display Alarm Point Tools Edit Eer Help ank 1 d ranks P Tank 20 IE 7 er r ore B p 3 2 2001 8 48 00 AM User Administrator User Manual FuelsManager Defense Using Menu Commandes from the Graphical Tank Group The operator can modify the contents of a Graphical Tank Group window using the Edit and the Tank Group menus The Edit menu is available from the Menu bar at the top of the screen and provides a number of options for the operator Some menu items are unavailable when the Graphical Tank Group display is active These items appear grey The Tank Group menu is available by right clicking on a tank from the Graphical Tank Group window A Modify Add Tank Insert Tank Delete Tank Clear
91. of the Total row can be moved so that the operator can always see on screen the total values or it can be placed at the bottom of all rows Step by Step Right click on the Database Point after the Database Point where the Total row is to be positioned The Database Point menu appears Select Set Total Position The Total row is now inserted into position above the Database Point selected Freezing the Total Row To freeze the position of the Total row perform the following operation Note If Freeze Total Row is set then the SubTotal Position will be bv disabled from the Database Point E e sem menu If SubTotal Position is set After positioning the Total row to a desired location on the Tabular Tank then Freeze Total How will be disabled from the Database Point Group grid right click on the Total row The Database Point menu appears men Select Freeze Total Row The Total row will remain at the set position when the operator scrolls past the allowable 20 tanks per page Selecting the Location of the SubTotal Row The location of the SubTotal row can be inserted to allow the operator to quickly Note Subtotals can only be see the sub totalization of user defined tanks inserted from a clear tank row For example tanks 1 5 contain gasoline and tanks 5 10 contain crude the operator could build a static tank group that included tanks 1 5 followed by a SubTotal row then tanks 5 10 followed by a SubTotal row then a space and a
92. on The most commonly used features of the system are explained by a selection of step by step instructions These instructions will soon become second nature allowing operators to respond to alarms run reports and monitor the facility quickly and efficiently This manual includes operator instructions for both the Standard and Professional editions of FuelsManager Please refer to FuelsManager Administrator Manual for information on topics not contained in this document It is assumed that the FuelsManager System has already been installed and commissioned If there is any doubt of the state of the system operators are advised to contact an Administrator or Supervisor before continuing Windows Terminology FuelsManager operator interface is based upon the Microsoft Windows Graphical User Interface GUI standard and is SAA compliant System Application Architecture standard for open systems All top level menus dialog boxes and mouse driven interfaces adhere to the published standards for Microsoft Windows This manual uses the terms described in the table below when describing operator actions and windows elements for step by step instructions Actions in Windows Point To move the mouse pointer until it rests on the item of choice Click To quickly press and release the mouse button once Double click To quickly press and release the mouse button twice in succession Drag To hold down the mouse button while moving an object acros
93. on dialog box appears Selecting the check boxes allows users to set which level or combination of levels to be displayed in the left hand column of the Tank Group window Click OK The format of the database levels changes according to the selection Configuring Columns on Tabular Display All column headings are user configurable Using the Column Heading menu operators can modify add insert or delete columns as well as display column format change units and select column title aliases Depending on the contents of the column some commands may not be available Modifying the Column Header Alias From this dialog box operators can change the text displayed for the selected Tank Group column heading Changing the Column Header Alias only affects the displayed group and does not change the template Step by Step Right click on the column heading to be modified The Column Heading menu appears Select Header Alias The Column Header Alias dialog box appears In the text box type the new Tank Group column heading Click OK Modifying the Column Format From Set Column Format dialog box operators can Use the Precision text box to set the number of digits to the right of the decimal point in the column Use the Field text box to set the number of digits to the left of the decimal point in the column Step by Step Right click on the column heading to be modified The Column Heading menu appears Select Display
94. on the dividing row between two movement instances or if no Movement Ticket reports have been configured for the system Open Movment History Show All Glear Sort Refresh Increase Font Decrease Font Grid Lines Print Ticket gt Edit Handgauge Values Mass Closeout Value User Manual FuelsManager Defense Viewing a Movement History Step by Step From the Movements menu click History The Open Movement History dialog box appears Select or enter the date Click OK The Movement History table appears The lt lt and gt gt buttons advances or goes back one year at a time The lt and gt buttons advances or goes back one month at a time Open Movement History Open movement history of the date 01 18 1999 Cancel lt January 1999 Open Movement History dialog box Refreshing the Movement History Table A refresh causes the Movement History to re load the information for the selected day from the history database Only the current Movement History can be refreshed This option shows movements that have been closed out since the Movement History was opened Step by Step From the Movements History table right click on the grid area The Movements History pop up menu appears Click Refresh USM003GVAE1005 105 Varec Creating and Modifying Movements Name Group Movement Xfr Example Order Comment Movements Interlo
95. ox lists the attributes of the variable such as database system the database point and tank description Change current values by typing the required value in the text box or by sliding the scroll bar Click the Manual Override check box This overrides the current value in the system Click the Execute button to change the value The new value is transmitted to the FuelsManager System Operator Command x System WAARKETING Database Poirt EH Tank 5 TankPoint Description Tank 5 variable Level Current value 6 03 13 v Manual Override New Value E Minimum Maximum 0 00 00 40 00 00 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Overriding a Value The Manual Override feature is enabled for a value that is receiving data from the field the operator is able to manually override a database value These values are denoted by FRC anywhere the database value appears Other values may be affected by these forced values These values also contain superscripts indicating the consequence of the forced value Several example values containing superscripts are shown in the following table FRC Input data has been forced to the current value OVR Input data exceeds maximum value over range UND Input data falls below minimum value under range CAL Calculated data has been derived Note The SET buttons involved in performing a tank transfer are different from the SET buttons Level SE Set
96. p 42 Help 5 Movements 4 Page 54 Point 4 Print 56 60 Real Time Data 35 38 Tank Group 32 46 Tank Group Name 35 36 43 44 Tools 4 Trend 4 62 64 65 73 Window 4 Movement History About 101 Filtering 105 Menu Commande 101 104 Movement Tickets 118 Printing Movement Tickets 119 Viewing 101 105 Movement Summary About 97 Deleting a Movement 113 Editing Start Data 113 Entering Handgauge Values 116 Entering Meter Values 111 Entering User String Data 115 Filtering 112 Initiating a Movement 110 Menu Commands 97 Movement Setup 106 Resetting a Movement 111 Resuming a Movement 111 Stopping a Movement 110 Viewing Discrepancies in Percentages 117 Movement Tickets About 118 Previewing 121 Printing 121 OPERATE 146 Varec Display Menu 4 Getting Started 3 Help 5 Keyboard Shortcuts 6 Window Displays 5 Window Elements 4 P Process Data Changing Product Code 32 Product Movement Command Summary 124 Deleting a Movement 113 Editing Start Data 113 Entering Handgauge Values 116 Entering Meter Values 111 Entering User String Data 115 Filtering 112 Handgauged Values 110 Holding for Meter Values 111 nitiating a Movement 110 Movement History 101 Movement Setup 106 Movement Summary Window 97 Movement Tickets 118 Practical Movement Examples 122 Preview Movement Tickets 121 Printing Movement Tickets 119 121 Resetting a Movement
97. r of options from this dialog box such as Create a template that the Tank Group display uses Create a new Tank Group Delete any Tank Group Rename any Tank Group Tank Group Select x Dynamic Template Tank Group Select dialog box Creating a new Dynamic Tank Group From the Tank Group Select dialog box operators must first select the type of Tank Group to be work with before the option buttons are accessible Step by Step Press the F8 key on the keyboard The Tank Group Select dialog box appears Click on the box with the sign to the left of Dynamic The tree structure expands to show the pre defined Tank Groups The New option button becomes available Click the New button A New Tank Group Name dialog box appears Type in the desired name for the Tank Group Click OK A new Tank Group window is opened USMOOSGVAE1005 41 Varec Note New Tank Groups Static or Dynamic are created with column heading set from a predefined template Note Dynamic Tank Group columns can be modified in the same way as Static Tank Groups to show the required real time data 42 All new Tank Groups are initially blank The operator must add database points to a Static Tank Group or designate a filter setup for a Dynamic Tank Group Designate a Filter Setup for a Dynamic Tank Group The operator must first select a number of parameters for FuelsManager OPERATE to filter tanks into the Tank
98. ransfer that is terminated by the Stop Differential Mass change in mass 16 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Stop Stops tank No movement allowed Empty Empties tank Downward movement only Test Mode and Operational alarm disabled Level alarms not affected Out of Service Tank is disabled All alarms are disabled USM003GVAE1005 Varec 18 Tank Detail Field Descriptions Field Tank Description Product Level Level Time Temperature Gross Volume Net Standard Volume Net Available Product Net Remaining Capacity Density Density Time Standard Density Mass Water Level Water Volume Flow Rate Description Displays the name of the tank Displays the description of the tank Displays the product and product description contained in the tank Displays the current level of the tank Displays the last time that the tank level was updated Displays the current temperature of the tank Total measured volume of the product corrected for Water Level BSW and Roof Volume This is calculated from the tank gauge reading and the tank strapping table The corrected volume of the product in the tank This is calculated by multiplying the Gross Volume by the Volume Correction Factor Net Volume of product that can safely be issued from the tank This is calculated by subtracting the Net Standard Volume at the minimum working level from the current Net Standar
99. re in the Inactive or Starting mode Step by Step From the Movement Summary table right click on the movement row The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Click Initiate The system activates and displays Active or Starting in the State column for the associated movement Stopping a Movement Operators can stop movements that are in the Active Starting Stopping mode Step by Step From the Movement Summary table right click on the movement row The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Click Stop The system displays message Verify stop of selected movement Click Yes The system stops and displays Inactive in the State column for the associated movement User Manual FuelsManager Defense Resetting a Movement Operators can reset a movement that is in a Failed state Step by Step From the Movement Summary table right click on the movement row The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Click Reset The system resets all default parameters and sets the movement to Inactive in the State column for the associated movement Holding for Meter Values Holding for Meter Values lets users pause a movement that is in an Active or Starting mode Step by Step From the Movement Summary table right click on the movement row The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Click Hold For Meter Values The system pauses and displays Halted in the State column for the associated movement Entering Meter Va
100. rly Throughput Eng Units vaid 8 USMOO3GVAE 1005 Start Date Defaults to the current date minus 30 days Selecting the drop down arrow will open a calendar for ease of selection End Date Defaults to the current date Selecting the drop down arrow will open a calendar for ease of selection Start Time Defaults to 12 00 PM End Time Defaults to 12 00 PM Volume Units Engineering units used for throughput calculation Available Tanks The available tanks in the current archive subsystem will be displayed in the Available Tanks list Throughput Calculator dialog box 141 Varec Note In order for the Throughput Calculator to export directly into TANKS software the tank names used in FuelsManager must correspond exactly with the names used in the TANKS software Varec recommends the naming convention in the TANKS software be changed to correspond with the naming convention used in FuelsManager Please consult an Administrator or Supervisor if there is concern of the current configuration of TANKS 142 Selected Tanks Calculate Export gt File Abort The tanks selected by the user from the current archive subsystem will be displayed in the Selected Tanks list Button that Initiates a throughput analysis The Calculate button is disabled until at least one tank has been selected The Export Abort button has two distinct functions depending on the state of the application If the Throu
101. rms terminals pipelines and other management facilities This system runs under the Microsoft Windows 2000 or the Microsoft Windows XP operating systems These multi tasking 32 bit operating systems allow for complete client server applications FuelsManager can operate on a single personal computer or as part of a network In addition FuelsManager can be networked with other personal computers or host computer systems Users are able to integrate all major types of tank level and mass measurement instruments including float radar servo hydrostatic magnetostrictive and hybrid tank gauges into one system Storage tank parameters such as level temperature gross and net standard volumes are displayed in real time at the local operator workstation The system contains fuels management specific functionality and can communicate with most major manufacturers tank gauges and other automation equipment The system can monitor levels temperatures alarms volumes flow and other variables for up to 2000 tanks In addition FuelsManager is capable of controlling an entire tank farm Programmable Logic Controllers PLCs are used to monitor and control tank farm instrumentation and control devices such as pumps and valves Combining tank farm automation with tank farm inventory reduces the number of systems that operators have to manage Complete control of pipeline receipts hydrant system control independent high level alarm systems Emergency
102. rrent value in the system Click the Execute button to change the value The new value is transmitted to the FuelsManager System Changing the Font Size in the Tabular Tank Group Note The font size in a Tank The font size for all elements of the Tank Group display can be increased or Group window has a maximum decreased and minimum value Changing the font size beyond these values will have no effect Step by Step Right click on any cell in the Tank Group The Real Time Data menu appears Select Increase Font Size or Decrease Font Size The font is changed according to the selection 38 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Total and SubTotal Rows The FuelsManager configurable Tank Group supports the selective totals of columns via a Total row placed at the bottom of the display or at a fixed position Fixing the position of the Total row allows it to remain visible when the operator scrolls past the allowable 20 tanks per page In addition Static Tank groups support SubTotal rows that can be used to provide sub totalization of user defined tanks Calculating a Column Total and SubTotal To calculate a total or subtotal sum for a particular column perform the following operation Step by Step Right click on the column heading to be modified The Column Heading menu appears Select Column Total The sum of values is shown in the Total and or SubTotal rows Selecting the Location of the Total Row The location
103. rrently in use by another movement and this movement cannot be combined Failed During the start up of the movement a failure occurred the movement is neither active nor inactive The operator must use the Reset menu option to clear this state Stopping The movement has been configured to Stop on Non Zero Flow and zero flow has not existed for a time greater than the Zero Flow Hold Off Value USMOO3GVAE 1005 91 Varec 92 Blend Movement Charge Movement Product Movement Types The following table shows the different types of movements Blend One or More Tanks One Tank Receipt One Unit Meter One or More Tanks Shipment One or More Tanks One Unit Meter Water Drain One Tank One Unit Meter To assist in setting up complex movements combined movements can be produced by chaining together other movements The following are illustrations of the Movement Types From Tank s Single Tank One or More Tanks To Unit Typically Ship Barge Truck or Pipeline b From Sing User Manual FuelsManager Defense ff de SCH Unit ypically Ship Barge Truck or Pipeline To Tank s One or More Tanks Receipt Movement nan Unit ypically Ship Barge Truck or Pipeline To Single Tank Run Down Movement To Unit Typically Ship Barge Truck or Pipeline From Tank s One or More Tanks
104. s Xfr Diff Mass E Operator Command dialog box for tank transfers Step by Step Click on the Transfer Mode Set button An Operator Command dialog box appears In this dialog box users can use various methods to transfer product see the transfer mode command descriptions opposite Select the mode for the Tank Transfer Click Execute Click on the Transfer Shutdown Set button An Operator Command dialog box appears Select or type in the new tank value Click Execute Click on the Advisory Setpoint Set button The Operator Command dialog box appears Continued USMO03GVAE1005 15 Varec Continued Select or type in the time This time is used to set when the Advisory Alarm occurs Click Execute Click Tank Command Mode Set button An Operator Command dialog box appears Select the appropriate command and then click Execute This action begins the transfer process Once the Tank Transfer Process is Complete Step by Step Click the Transfer Mode button An Operator Command dialog box appears Select Inactive and click Execute Transfer Mode Command Description Inactive Terminates a transfer Xfr Level A transfer that is terminated by defined Level Xfr Volume A transfer that is terminated by Stop Total Volume Xtr Diff Vol A transfer that is terminated by the Stop Differential Volume change in volume Xfr Mass A transfer that is terminated by the Stop Mass Xfr Diff Mass A t
105. s or hotlinks that allow the operator to View facility specific graphics such as a tank farm overview Maneuver between windows Open multiple graphics Set values Open reports Open custom help files Typical custom graphics include Site Overviews and Process Diagrams Site Overviews are custom graphics that may display a facilities tanks Clicking on a tank from the site overview custom graphic will cause the Tank Detail window to open Process Diagrams are custom graphics that show piping and instrumentation status with hotlinks allowing the user to change the status directly from the custom graphic For example when the mouse is moved over an item such as a valve a hand will appear indicating the user may click and link to a dialog box or custom graphic In this example the user may then be allowed to open or close the valve using a command from the dialog box ES FuelsManager Operate Graphic Main Main Screen ED Display Alem Poirt Took Window Help Your Logo Temp Pump details sones Running Navigation buttons Pump Pit north LAA DO f A awe 50 Hotlinks to To Tank Details User Manual FuelsManager Defense Tank 194 Tank 115 Tak 1 Tank 2 vic ri gt r E gt DLL D weng Tek Tank 217 Took 249 near 236 Tank 244 m Opening a Graphic Window The operator first ne
106. s the computer screen Release To quit holding down the mouse button after dragging an item Select To pick an item on a menu button or to highlight text or graphics usually via a single click Selecting does not initiate an action Choose To pick an item to carry out an action Often needed to select an item before choosing it usually via a double click User Manual Window Elements Program Icon Provides a pop up menu which allows window modification Menu Bar Lists of available menus Most applications have a File menu Edit menu and a Help menu as well as menus unique to the application Dialog Box A movable window that is displayed on screen in response to the user selecting a menu option It provides the current status and available options for a particular feature in the application Window Title The Window title can be the name of an application document group directory or file depending on the type of window in which it appears Maximize Button Use this button to enlarge the application window so that it fills the entire desktop Restore Button This button can restore an application window to its previous size and location USM003GVAE1005 FuelsManager Defense User Manual FuelsManager Defense Table of Contents Introduction to FuelsManager Defense 1 About FuelsManager eene 2 Getting Started with OPERATE sss eee 3 OPER
107. selected Viewing Tank Details for a Single Tank To view details for a single tank users must first open the Select Tank Point dialog box This allows access to all tanks in the current database and enables operators to select an individual tank to view its details Using a keyboard shortcut is the simplest method available to open this window Step by Step Keyboard Shortcut Press F7 key on the keyboard The Select Tank Point dialog box appears 10 lei xj GE S ES FuelsManager Tank information Description EXE Product s EU pMeasured Values Tank Modes Level Set 39 02 06 ftin 16th Tank Command Mode Set Empty Data field 93437 Transfor Mode sa REECH Temperature gt E SE S Current Tank Mode Measumd values Water Level c REESEN Current Transfer Status inactive 7 27 2000 4 20 31 Transfer Shutdown AAA 7 28 2000 9 35 03 Transferred Volume oo gal US R TN c Time Remainini Es SET button Standard REESEN Flow Rate MET gt pCalculated Values rLevel Alarms Total Observed Volume TOV GW gal US Water Volume FW HE o HiHi EE Gross Volume GOV 9629 05 34 00 00 Calculated values Net Standard Volume nsv gt Low BE a SR Loto RE Moss WEEN Alarm tool bar No UnAcknowledged Alarms UnAck Alarms 0 10 Tank image
108. selections Many of the selections are similar to creating a new trend Please reference the section above When all changes are made re save the Trend file Operators are also able to save this as a new file User Manual FuelsManager Defense Creating a New Generic Tank Trend FuelsManager OPERATE provides operators with the ability to customize and create their own trends In this example users can create a new Generic Real Time Trend Step by Step From the Menu bar select the Display menu Select the Open submenu Select Real Time trend The Select Trend Definition dialog box opens Select New The Real Time Trend Definition dialog box appears Modify change and select all the entries as previously described for a Tank trend until it is fully configured All changes are permanently made to this trend when it is saved Defining the Database Point and Variable The operator is able to define the database point and variable for a specific pen during when creating or editing a trend Continuing from the Step by Step instruction above with the Select Trend Definition dialog box open Database Edit x Current Database System n I MARKETING Active Levels 3 SH Sech Point Name Edt T Emergency Pipeline Pum Temperature Valve Next Level gt gt Select Database Edit dialog box USMO03GVAE1005 71 Varec Step by Step Click on
109. ser Data dialog box again to view the information stored USMO03GVAE1005 115 Varec Entering Handgauge Values Operators can enter the results of a handgauge measurement into the Handgauge from and Handgauge to nodes Handgauge Data for test tank 3 x Start Data End Data ces sm Handgauge Data dialog box 116 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Toggling Automatic Values Operators can toggle a movement to show and hide the automatic values If the automatic values are hidden only the handgauged values will appear Step by Step In the Movement Summary table right click any of the rows in the movement The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Select Automatic Values The rows with the automatic values disappear or appear Toggling Handgauged Values Operators can toggle a movement to show and hide the handgauged values If the handgauged values are hidden only the automatic values will appear in the Movement Summary table Step by Step In the Movement Summary table right click any of the rows in the movement The Movements Summary pop up menu appears Select Handgauge Values The rows with the automatic values disappear or appear Handgauged values only appear if the checkbox Include Handgauge Values was checked in the Movement Setup dialog box Note Users cannot have both the handgauged and automatic values toggled o
110. served Volume will fluctuate with changes in the temperature of the product The mass of the product in the tank is constant so changes in the temperature of the product have no effect on the total mass in the tank Level Probes Currently Leak Detection is approved with two different level probes However the same analysis methods can be applied to tanks gauged with any level measuring device though no certification can be provided by FuelsManager The level probes include MTS DDA compatible Barton Instruments 3500 The certificate rate and required test time are based on the tank size and measuring probe The following table shows the gauge types and the corresponding certification parameters MTS DDA Type1 0 75 000 gals 0 2 gal hr 24hrs 3 6 Volumetric MTS DDA Type 2 0 75 000 gals 0 2 gal hr 24hrs 0 1 Volumetric Barton 3500 Type 0 75 000 gals 0 2 gal hr 24hrs 6 9 Volumetric 1 Barton 3500 0 3 000 000 gals 3 0 gal hr 48hrs 1 5 Volumetric 2 Barton 3500 Type 0 3 000 000 gals 3 0 gal hr 48hrs 1 0 Mass 3 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Tank Analysis Types The analysis type selected by the operator determines the method used to search for a leak When configuring a tank the following analysis types can be set Static Continuous Real Time Static Analysis A Static analysis requires the tank to be shut down out of service and stable for the time peri
111. splaying Engineering 37 Deleting a Column from a Tank Group a 37 Modifying Adding and Inserting Columns 37 Cells in a Tank Group Display i rte tte te hen t tet eret ders 38 Changing a Tank Variable in a Tank Group Cell 38 Changing the Font Size in the Tabular Tank Group 38 Total and SubmTotal ROWS revocada lt di Da aa 39 Calculating a Column Total and SubTotal 39 Selecting the Location of the Total ROW 39 Freezing the Total ROW a ee tee atttem abria 39 Selecting the Location of the SubTotal ROW 39 Changing the Number of Tanks Displayed 40 Deleting a Tank Row from a Tabular Tank Group 40 Modifying Tabular Tank Group meme 40 Dynamic Tank Groups rte fd eben ci e E atus 41 Creating a new Dynamic Tank Group 41 Designate a Filter Setup for a Dynamic Tank Group 42 Refining a Dynamic Tank Group Selection 44 Command Summary uu breed i t pucr her retas 45 Custom Graphics i eee o dte diede dt 49 Understanding Custom Grapbhics e 50 Openinga Graphic WINGOW rici ee cns 51 Command Summary u
112. t recent alarm displayed at the top of the list Once opened users are able to change the length of the Alarm Summary by clicking and dragging the bottom edge to a desired position Log File Browser Opens the Log File Browser where the operator can view and print reports for alarms and events Alarm Tool Bar The Alarm tool bar is located at the bottom of FuelsManager OPERATE window It allows users to acknowledge and view alarm information such as the number of alarms the alarm description and alarm priority Alarm Mode button Indicator box Buttons Database Point Name Status Operator infor No Alarms Operator Information Identifies the operator currently logged onto the system along with the time and date User Manual FuelsManager Defense Alarm Indicator Box The Alarm Indicator box displays the color of the highest priority active alarm in the system Black NO alarms are present Flashing green One or more alarms have returned to normal but have NOT been acknowledged Alarm Mode Button Using the Alarm Mode button operators can cycle through various alarm modes to respond to alarms See the Current Alarm Status Table for details of each mode Cycling through the different mode will change the operator information and the buttons displayed on the Alarm tool bar Select Used to view all alarm mode types Oldest UnAck Used to vie
113. tanks simultaneously Select the required transfer mode and enter the level volume or mass value for the movement to stop for each of the destination tanks Initiate the receipt the Product Movement System will capture the starting tank data values and show the movement as Active on the Movement Summary Operators can monitor the progress of the receipt from the Movement Summary In this example there is no discrepancy row displayed This is because the source of the receipt is a unit node and therefore has no measurement device Discrepancies can only be calculated when there is a measurement device on both the source and destination nodes The receipt movement shows a total row This row sums the total amount of product received in each of the tanks Typically operations will run the receipt into one of the destination tanks then switch over to the other The Movement Summary will provide independent 122 User Manual FuelsManager Defense D warning and shutdown alarms for each of the destination tanks allowing the operator to administer the switchover process When all of the destination tanks have reached their shutdown setpoints stop the receipt The Product Movement System will capture the stop values and final totals data Example 3 Shipment via a Meter Node Create a new movement of type Shipment e Select the required Source Tanks and Destination Meter Node A meter node is a movement node containing a m
114. text Tank Group the tank has also been removed Press F9 to toggle back to the Graphical Tank Group window Modifying Tanks on a Graphical Tank Group The operator can use the step by step operations shown above for deleting a tank for the other Tank Group menu commands to change the Tank Group window USMO03GVAE1005 31 Varec Note The Tank Group menu also allows the operator to access Tank Details and modify Process Data for individual tanks The Process Data dialog box Note Modifying tank variables in the Tank Group changes the values in the Tank Detail 32 Modifying Tank Variables from a Graphical Tank Group Individual tank variables can be modified from the Tank Group window in a similar way to modifying variables from the Tank Detail window When modifying a tank variable the operator has the option of forcing the data to the entered value This will of course affect the value of any calculated data derived from inputs which are forced To modify variables the operator will first need to open the Process Data dialog box Step by Step Right click anywhere on the specific tank that is to be modified The Tank Group menu appears Select the Process Data command The Process Data dialog box appears showing variables and associated values for the tank selected Variable Product Code JET Level ft in 16th 16 00 00 emperature 30 olume Gross gal US 4 000 olume Available Net gal US 2 526
115. the Pen 1 button The Database Edit dialog box appears From this dialog box the user is able to define the database point and variable for this specific pen Click on the Database button to select the DataManager A Select DataManager Subsystem dialog box appears Click on the desired DataManager The system highlights and places the selection in the System field Click Select The Database Edit dialog box appears with the selection Choose the desired point name and click Select Continued Select Database Point Variable x AMARKETING SCH Point Tank 15 TankPoint Variable Level Tank Level Select Database Point Variable dialog box Continued The Select Database Point Variable dialog box appears showing the selection To change the selection click on either the Database Point or Variable buttons again If these selections are correct click Select The Pen Attributes dialog box appears Modify the Pen attributes as detailed in the sections above then Click OK The Real Time Trend Definition dialog box appears Modify change and select all the entries as previously described for a Tank trend until it is fully configured All changes are permanently made to this trend when it is saved Note In the Database Edit dialog box users are able to browse through these levels by using the lt lt Prev Level and Next Level gt gt buttons The Select but
116. the movement to stop for either the source or destination tank Initiate the transfer the Product Movement System will capture the starting tank data values and show the movement as Active on the Movement Summary Operators can monitor the progress of the transfer from the Movement Summary In particular the summary screen shows the amounts already transferred the estimated time to complete the transfer and any discrepancy between the amount transfer out of the source tank and the amount received in the destination tank As the transfer nears its completion the Product Movement System will provide a warning alarm a short time before the ending setpoint When the transfer is complete the Product Movement System will provide a shutdown alarm indicating that the requested amount of product has been transferred from the source tank Stop the transfer the Product Movement System will capture the stop values and final discrepancy data The transfer data for this movement has been archived in the Movement History database and can now be viewed from the Movement History Example 2 Product Receipt Create a new movement of type Receipt Select the required Source Unit and the required Destination Tanks A unit is simply a name given to the source of the product transfer i e Dock Truck Rack Ship etc Operators can select multiple tanks as the destinations the Product Movement System will track the product receipt in all selected
117. the predefined Tank Groups Choose the desired Tank Group The choice is highlighted Click the Select button or double click on the tank The selected Tank Group window appears Selecting an Existing Dynamic Tank Group to View From the Tank Group Select dialog box operators must first expand the tree structure of the Dynamic Group to see the available choices of Dynamic Groups Step by Step With the mouse click on the box with the sign to the left of Dynamic The tree structure expands to show the predefined Tank Groups Choose the desired Tank Group The choice is highlighted Click the Select button or double click on the tank The selected Tank Group window appears Opening Multiple Tank Groups FuelsManager OPERATE allows operators to open multiple Tank Group windows To do this simply repeat the previous instructions USMO03GVAE1005 Note When a Tank Group is selected the group appears on screen in the same format as the last viewed Tank Group either Tabular or Graphically based 25 Varec Graphical Tank Group Display The operator can place up to 105 tanks on a single Static Tank Group at one time However an unlimited amount of tanks may be added for a Dynamic Tank Group Each tank is represented by a realistic three dimensional graphic showing the tank size and shape Overlayed onto these tank images the operator can select various amounts of information to be displayed such as Pr
118. ton is not enabled until the last level is selected 72 User Manual FuelsManager Defense Command Summary Display Open Historical Trend Allows the user to select a Historical Generic trend to open Trend Real Time Displays a list of submenu commands Trend Real Time Configure Allows the user to configure the values for the Real Time trend Trend Historical Open Opens the currently configured Historical trend for the selected tank USMOO3GVAE 1005 73 Varec 74 User Manual Working with Alarms Varec 76 Alarm menu Alarm tool bar Alarm Tools FuelsManager OPERATE provides the operator with two methods of working with alarm configuration display and management the Alarm menu and the Alarm tool bar Alarm Menu This menu enables users to silence acknowledge and browse through alarms Operators are also able to access the Alarm Summary The menu options include Alarm Silence Alarm Line Summary Show Log File Browser Silence The Silence command allows users to silence the alarm s Alarm Line The Alarm Line submenu includes the same capabilities found on the Alarm tool bar Selecting any of these options produces the same result as pressing the corresponding icon button on the Alarm tool bar Summary The Summary submenu is used to open restore and close the Alarm Summary window The Alarm Summary lists the current alarms with the mos
119. u enables operators to continuously monitor any point s variable in the FuelsManager database and have it readily available to issue a command The Tools menu provides a macro option operators can run the macro and the system automatically performs the graphics related commands and can prompt operators with the resulting dialog boxes Only available when a Tank Group window is active this menu allows the user to modify the format and content of the static and dynamic Tank Group displays This menu enables the operator to open the Movement Summary or Movement History windows for creating and operating Product Movements Only available when a Tank Detail window is active allows the user to configure view Real Time and Historical trends for the selected tank The Window menu always allows the operator to tile cascade arrange icons and close all windows and depending on the selected window the operator is provided with additional functions User Manual FuelsManager Defense Window Displays USM003GVAE01005 There are various types of windows found in FuelsManager OPERATE Graphic Report Historical Report Tank Detail Tank Group Real Time Trend and Historical Trend Each type of window is accessible by selecting the Open command from the Display menu Varec Keyboard Shortcuts F1 Returns user to the Index Display graphic F3 Opens the Report List Selection F5 Displays the Alarm Summary F7 Opens a
120. uct Movement System has a maximum font size Attempting to increase the font beyond this limit will have no effect User Manual FuelsManager Defense Decreasing Font Size Step by Step Right click on any area of the Movement Summary or Movement History table The pop up menu will appear Select Decrease Font The system decreases the font size throughout the Movement Summary or Movement History table Repeat this step until the desired font size Note The Product Movement System has a minimum font size Attempting to decrease the font beyond this limit will have no effect Toggling Grid Lines On and Off Step by Step Right click on any area of the Movement Summary or Movement History table The pop up menu will appear Select Grid Lines The system removes or adds the grid lines in the Movement Summary or Movement History table Entering User String Data Operators can enter and store user data to a movement from the Movement Summary table This feature allows the user to store any string of data or information that is needed to have while that movement is active Step by Step Inthe Movement Summary table select one of the rows in the movement Right click the selected row The Movement Summary pop up menu will appear Select User Data The User Data dialog box appears for the selected movement Enter any of the necessary data and click OK The system attaches the user data to the movement Note Open the U
121. ulation Calculation Error Alarm Critical Zone Level in Critical Zone Seed Hep Select Point Variable dialog box Step by Step From the Pen Attributes dialog box click Edit The Select Point Variable dialog box appears This dialog box displays the choices appropriate for this value the type and variable Scroll through the list and choose a variable then click OK The Pen Attribute dialog box appears Confirm that the correct point and variable are displayed in the dialog box and click OK Repeat the procedure for additional pens from the Real Time Trend Definition dialog box USMOO3GVAE 1005 69 Varec 70 Defining Pen Attributes from a Trend Window The operator is able to define Pen Attributes from the Trend window and during the editing or creating a trend process Step by Step From the Trend window click on the colored Pen Title bar The Pen Attribute dialog box appears Make the selections for Pen Attributes based on options 2 5 described in the Selecting Pen Attributes section Click OK The changes are temporarily made to the trend displayed Editing a Trend To edit a Trend perform the following steps Step by Step From the Menu bar select Display Select the Open submenu Select Real Time trend The Select Trend Definition dialog box opens Highlight the desired filename Click Edit The Real Time Trend Definition dialog box appears Choose the required
122. w oldest unacknowledged alarm Oldest Alarm Used to view oldest alarm Current Alarm Status The current alarm status depends on the database value For example if a tank level alarm becomes active this line would display a status such as Low or High High Alarms appear in the order in which they occur This number shown in the status area represents where the currently selected alarm stands in the total number of alarms for example 1 of 4 Flashing color Unacknowledged active alarm Non flashing color Alarm has NOT returned to normal but has been acknowledged USMOO3GVAE 1005 77 Varec 78 Alarm Buttons Operators can browse through any current alarms using the buttons on the Tool bar An additional three buttons are available depending on the type of an alarm Some alarms have an associated graphic file help file or both Alarm Button Name Acknowledge Silence First 144 Previous 4 HI Last hH Summary Help graphic _ Help file e Tank Detail Lu Description Used to acknowledge an alarm Used to silence an audible alarm Used to view the first alarm in the current FuelsManager OPERATE session Used to view the alarm before the alarm currently displayed Used to view the next alarm after the alarm currently displayed Used to view the last alarm in the current FuelsManager OPERATE session Used to view the Alarm Summary Visible if there is a graphic
123. xamples HH 122 Example 1 Simple Tank Transfer reiterada 122 Example 2 Proeduct Receipt lu u prep oti pter e nter ore cer 122 Example 3 Shipment via a Meter Node 123 Command Summary Uu a rr eene 124 Working with Leak Detection sss 125 Understanding Leak Detection n rca nro 126 Tank Analysis Methods tasas iia ida 127 Melmer ANALYSIS ee 127 Mass AnalysiS davis alia Qanta deviance NR 128 Level Probes do ted Net date u u a saa a egi tas 128 EU ee EE 129 Static AnalySIS Oto 129 Continud s AnalVS Sinister 129 Real lime Analysis gordas 129 Using Leak Detection u a ee erg re Sec 130 BEE 130 Performing Static Continuous Leak Analysis Test 132 Leak Test Reports n n nn 134 Command Summary E 138 Working with the Throughput 139 Understanding the Throughput Calculator 140 Using the Throughput Calculator e 141 Performing Throughput Angels 143 O EE 145 USM003GVAE1005 ix Varec x User Manual Introduction to FuelsManager Defense Varec About FuelsManager FuelsManager is an advanced Inventory Management suite of software products for tank fa

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