Sigmafine System Documentation
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Table of Contents
SF Server - Core Platform
Enterprise-grade server infrastructure for process data management and advanced analytics.
Server Management
Complete installation, administration, backup, restore, and system management procedures for maintaining optimal Sigmafine Server performance and reliability.
Server & Client
Comprehensive overview of the Sigmafine Server and Client architecture, including model building fundamentals, case management workflows, and system operations.
Analysis Rules
Powerful computational plug-ins enabling mass balance, energy balance, component tracking, gross error detection, reconciliation algorithms, and custom calculation capabilities.
Data Reference
Flexible data retrieval framework supporting PI System integration, table lookups, formulas, component data, transfer calculations, and custom data sources.
SF Client - Modeling & Visualization
Intuitive client applications seamlessly integrated with familiar interfaces.
Excel Add-In
Powerful Microsoft Excel integration enabling direct access to Sigmafine data, ad-hoc analysis, custom reporting, and spreadsheet-based workflows.
Modeler Add-In
Comprehensive modeling environment within ProcessBook for building process models, defining analyses, creating cases, managing element templates, and configuring visualizations.
Utilities - Automation & Data Management
Essential tools for streamlining data operations and workflow automation.
Data Loader
Robust utility for importing external data into Sigmafine, supporting bulk operations for analysis cases, inventory data, measurements, transfers, and PI System integration.
Data Importer
Automated import solution for attribute values, component data tables, strap tables, transfer records, and configuration data from diverse external sources.
Scheduler
Flexible scheduling engine for automated execution of Sigmafine analyses at predefined intervals, ensuring continuous monitoring and timely data processing.
Add-Ons - Enhanced Capabilities
Advanced features extending core functionality with specialized capabilities.
Advanced Diagnostic Add-In (ADA)
Sophisticated diagnostic tool integrated with ProcessBook providing real-time monitoring, detailed element inspection, results visualization, data export, and advanced troubleshooting capabilities.
SQL Access
Enterprise database integration providing direct SQL Server access to Sigmafine data, enabling custom reporting, business intelligence integration, SSRS reports, and third-party analytics.
SF Extensions - Specialized Calculations
Industry-specific calculation engines and advanced algorithms.
Thermodynamic
Advanced thermodynamic property calculation engine for hydrocarbon systems, supporting complex phase behavior, equation of state calculations, and physical property predictions.
LNG, NGL & LPG
Industry-standard calculation methods for liquefied natural gas, natural gas liquids, and liquefied petroleum gas systems, compliant with ISO 6976, GPA 2145, and other recognized standards.
Quality Tracking
Sophisticated quality parameter tracking through processing and distribution systems, ensuring specification compliance, blend optimization, and product quality management.
SF Integrator - External Connectivity
Seamless integration framework for enterprise system connectivity.
Sigmafine Integration Framework (IF)
Comprehensive server-side integration platform for connecting Sigmafine with external applications, SCADA systems, ERP platforms, laboratory systems, and custom data sources.
SF Applications - Purpose-Built Solutions
Specialized applications addressing specific operational requirements.
Movement Management
Intelligent Movement Management (IMM)
Complete enterprise solution for tracking and managing product movements, tank inventories, transfers, reconciliation, and operational analytics across facilities and terminals.
IMM Tank Monitoring Option
Real-time tank inventory monitoring with automated analysis rules for continuous level tracking, volume calculations, inventory reconciliation, and exception detection.
IMM Advanced Reconciliation Option
Advanced reconciliation capabilities featuring sophisticated analysis rules, event-driven processing, automated transfer calculations, and real-time movement validation.
Transfer Entry System (TES)
Manual transfer entry interface for operators and administrators enabling direct input, editing, and management of product transfer data. (Note: Deprecated - superseded by IMM)
Web Applications
Sigmafine Web Service Access (WSA)
Modern RESTful API interface providing secure programmatic access to Sigmafine data and functionality for custom applications, web portals, mobile apps, and third-party integrations.
Sigmafine Web Data Entry (WDE)
Browser-based interface for data entry, system interaction, and operational workflows, enabling access from any device with modern web browser support.