“Typically, customers do this kind of analysis once a quarter or once a year, and they do it manually,” says Rob Hogue, CPO manager. “They have to travel to the site and input the numbers into a calculator. CPO does it automatically, in real time, so there’s no lag. That allows customers to stay on top of their production numbers—and the more they do that, the more likely they are to stay at an optimum level.”
Gas compressors operate in a dynamic system where changes to flows and pressures are common. With help from the CPO support team, companies can set up their compressors to operate within the largest possible performance envelopes to avoid shutdowns. Once those operating envelopes are determined, CPO provides the feedback to ensure the units operate optimally.
With its emissions reporting module and fuel consumption tracking feature, CPO also offers sustainability benefits. Customers can compare actual versus permitted emissions levels and make decisions to improve site efficiency—including reducing fuel gas usage and operational costs.
“With the insights they gain from CPO, customers can right-size their fleets and repurpose equipment to make sure their operations are running as efficiently as possible,” Hogue says. “CPO also provides data on months to shutdown, so customers can plan strategically for replacement. It’s a best-fit tool that knows what systems a customer has in place and where they can be optimally deployed.”
Available globally through the Cat dealer network, CPO can gather data from both Cat and competitive power solutions—reciprocating engines, electric motors, compressors, cooling systems and panels. It works as a stand-alone application or in conjunction with other equipment management solutions.