Engineering step 01
Existing documents
Start with the available P&IDs, PDFs, equipment and tag lists, images, PLC information and spreadsheets.
Workflow
Turn brownfield documentation into structured engineering knowledge
Turn existing P&IDs, tag lists and plant documentation into structured engineering knowledge with Entellia.
Definition
Brownfield engineering is the modification, digitalisation or extension of an existing industrial plant. Entellia helps structure existing drawings, lists and engineering information so they can support future work.
AI-generated imageWorkflow
How this workflow develops
Follow the engineering information from its starting point to a reusable result. Each step keeps the relevant context connected for the next one.
Engineering step 02
Structure
Identify equipment, tags and functions and bring them into a consistent engineering model.Engineering step 03
Enrich
Add engineering semantics and explicit relationships between the identified plant information.Engineering step 04
Validate
Review the structured context against the available source information and its data quality.Engineering step 05
Reuse
Use the connected model as a foundation for modifications, automation, MTP engineering, simulation and lifecycle activities.
Existing knowledge is the starting point
Legacy P&IDs, PDFs, equipment lists, tag lists, images, PLC information and spreadsheets contain valuable plant knowledge. Their quality and format determine how they can be reused.
From documents to a connected model
Equipment, tags, functions and relationships are identified, structured and enriched with engineering semantics. The resulting model can support automation, modifications, MTP engineering, simulation and lifecycle activities.
Typical outputs
- Connected equipment information
- Structured tags and functions
- Classified engineering relationships
- Foundation for modifications
- Reusable plant knowledge
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Short, factual answers to the questions engineering teams ask first.
What is brownfield engineering?
Brownfield engineering is the modification, digitalisation or extension of an existing industrial plant using information from existing drawings, documents, control systems and experienced engineers.
Can existing P&IDs be reused?
Existing P&IDs can provide equipment, instrumentation and process relationships. Their usability depends on data quality and format, but they can be a valuable starting point.
How can a brownfield plant be prepared for digital engineering?
A practical first step is to structure existing plant information and connect equipment, tags, functions and engineering relationships in a consistent digital model.
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