Case Study

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Network Infrastructure Remediation in a "Live" Chemical Production Facility

VI was tasked by one of its industrial clients to remediate the facility’s network infrastructure in the production of liquid hydrogen in a live environment (while the plant was still running). Reliable infrastructure is essential to safe operation. Unit trips can be costly and unsafe for the on-site workers and surrounding community. VI ensured that during this process, all cabling, signals, and working technology were functioning and the environment remained safe for on-site workers.

Challenges for the Customer:

Disorganized Data Cabling: In an industrial setting, network cabling often becomes tangled, disorganized, and inefficient due to frequent changes, expansions, and lack of proper management.

Performance Issues: Sloppy cabling can lead to signal interference, increased latency, reduced data transfer rates, and increased downtime.

Safety Concerns: Unmanaged cables pose safety risks, obstructing pathways and creating tripping hazards.

Our Solution:

Assessment: Begin by assessing the existing cabling infrastructure. Identify tangled cables, redundant connections, and areas with high congestion.

Planning: Create a detailed plan for cable routing, labeling, and organization. Consider factors like cable length, bend radius, and separation from power lines.

Labeling: Label each cable with its purpose, destination, and any relevant information. Use color-coded tags or sleeves for easy identification.

Cable Management Tools: Invest in cable trays, racks, and cable ties. Use vertical and horizontal cable management to separate data, power, and communication cables.

Proper Routing for Copper Cables: Route cables along designated paths, avoiding sharp bends and tight corners. Maintain consistent cable spacing.

Proper Bending Radius for Fiber Optic Cables: Ensure proper bending radius for fiber cables to prevent signal loss. Avoid sharp bends and kinks.

Documentation: Document the new layout, including cable paths, connections, and labeling. Keep this information accessible for future reference.

At a glance

Challenges

Tangled and disorganized cabling routing leads to safety hazards, poor transmission quality and increased risk of inadvertent loss of connectivity due to damaged or disconnected cables.
VI can solve this problem without disruption in live work environments, often with limited time availability.

Benefits: