Digitalization of Security Processes
Since 1982, the chimney from Verdo’s CHP plant has been visible above the roofs of the city. Here, Verdo operates two boilers and a turbine that supply the entire Randers area. This provides a production capacity equivalent to 50 MW of electricity and 200 MW of heat in one year.
A production of this size places high demands on the maintenance team. One of their focus areas has therefore been to digitize their safety processes so that everyone works from the same routine
Digitalization should not be complicated
A heat and power plant covers a large area, so it is crucial that employees can use the system directly by the machines and enter data instantly.
With experiences from their previous maintenance system in mind, Verdo’s maintenance team is highly conscious of their specific needs for a new system.
For the team, it is essential that the new system adapts to their workflows and is not too complicated. It should be possible to replace old manual routines with new and more efficient processes.
Three aspects are particularly important to them:
- Usability
- Mobility
- Local support
It is also important that the system is intuitive, even for employees who are not super users of INEXTIA. Verdo wants to avoid incorrect data due to people not having time to enter it.
“We strive to maintain so that we know our breakdowns, and INEXTIA should help us keep track.” – Head of the Maintenance Department, Simon Tougaard.
Safety monitoring as a routine
The overall goal has been to digitize the processes. The maintenance team must be introduced and trained in INEXTIA so that the system becomes a fixed part of all work routines.
With the Form module, Verdo has created a standardized form for specific measurements to be entered for approval. This includes mandatory near miss registrations and ensures that all feedback is consistent.
Head of the Maintenance Department, Simon Tougaard, explains: ”The form and its mobility has been a great success, as we can easily take the phone around and insert pictures as documentation. We have also added a drop-down so that the forms cannot be filled in incorrectly ”
Verdo has several inspection rounds where temperature measurements are essential and require accuracy. Safety monitoring and risk management is thus an integral part of their daily routines in INEXTIA. With Formular, all measurements are made in a structured and sequential manner, ensuring precision in data collection.
Verdo creates an overview in dashboards and has connected alarms in case of critical situations that require quick action.
Systems and routines work together in everyday life
The success Verdo is experiencing with INEXTIA is due to its ease of use and clarity. Verdo knew from the start that a digital maintenance system would be effective if it met their needs.
INEXTIA now plays a central role in their daily routines. The Dashboard module is a regular part of morning meetings, where dashboards clearly display feedback and any alarms that require attention.
The system has also simplified handovers to new employees who can view the entire data history, which is useful during holiday periods.
Chief Engineer Jakob Rasmussen says: “Before, our process was like a well-maintained machine in people’s heads. Now it works like a well-maintained machine, accessible to everyone. With forms, we ensure that measurements and routine work are always done consistently, no matter who performs them .”
5 benefits of the Forms module from Verdo
- Data entry on location has streamlined the rounds.
- Ability to attach images in the form.
- Pre-defined fields ensure that all feedback is compatible.
- Insurance forms can be signed directly through INEXTIA.
- The form can be used across departments.
