Automation Integration Over the Project Lifecycle for the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant

The architecture of an integrated suite of automation tools used to manage all project data for a major engineered facility is described. This paper discusses how these tools are configured to manage and manipulate the generation of design data by geographically dispersed team members; to support engineering, procurement, construction, operation and decommissioning; and to maintain data integrity throughout the project lifecycle. The challenges of team collaboration, knowledge management, cultural integration, and lessons learned are described.