Document Intelligence for
Process & Chemical Plants
Process plants generate P&IDs, C&E matrices, inspection records, and shutdown scope documents that must stay consistent across decades of operation and multiple turnaround cycles.
P&ID revisions create silent conflicts
Each revision potentially invalidates C&E matrix entries, inspection references, and maintenance procedures, but nobody checks.
Turnaround scoping takes too long
Assembling work packs from multiple document sources is weeks of manual work before the turnaround even starts.
P&ID extraction and cross-discipline reconciliation
C&E matrix validation against current P&ID revision
API 510/570 inspection data structuring and remaining life trending
Turnaround work pack assembly from inspection records
Shutdown scope document consolidation and completeness checks
P&IDs
Process flow, instrumentation, and control logic extracted and reconciled across all plant areas.
C&E Matrices
Safety interlock logic validated against current P&ID tag lists and SIL classifications.
Inspection Records
API 510/570 inspection data structured, trended, and linked to equipment records.
Shutdown Scope Documents
Turnaround work scope assembled from inspection findings, maintenance histories, and regulatory requirements.
How does AI extract safety-critical data from process plant P&IDs?
Pathnovo's extraction models identify ISA 5.1 instrument symbols, process flow topology, line specifications, and safety interlocks from process plant P&IDs. Safety-critical fields, SIL levels, design pressures, temperature ratings, are extracted at 99.5% accuracy with mandatory engineer review per IEC 61511.
Can AI automate turnaround work pack assembly for chemical plants?
Yes. Pathnovo's agents compile turnaround documentation by extracting inspection findings, maintenance deferrals, and equipment condition data, then assembling work scopes tied to specific equipment tags. This reduces turnaround planning from months of manual compilation to weeks of automated assembly.
How does cross-document reconciliation catch errors in C&E matrices?
Pathnovo cross-references every tag in the cause-and-effect matrix against the extracted P&ID tag list, verifies SIL classification consistency per IEC 61511, and flags missing or renamed tags. Silent conflicts between instruments, datasheets, and C&E entries are surfaced before commissioning.
Can you handle API 510/570 inspection data?
Yes. We extract remaining life calculations, corrosion rates, and minimum thickness readings and link them to equipment records.
How do you support turnaround planning?
We assemble work packs from inspection records, scope documents, and maintenance histories, complete, traceable, field-ready.
What accuracy do you guarantee for process plant documents?
99.5% field-level accuracy on safety-critical fields including tag numbers, set points, and inspection readings. Contractual SLA with remedy clause included.
How long does it take to process a full plant document set?
For a typical process plant with 2,000 to 10,000 P&IDs plus associated documents, turnaround is four to six weeks for full extraction and reconciliation. Expedited timelines available for turnaround deadlines.
Do you integrate with SAP PM, Maximo, and other CMMS platforms?
Yes. We deliver structured output directly into SAP PM, IBM Maximo, AVEVA NET, and Bentley AssetWise via certified connectors. Equipment hierarchies and inspection data flow directly into your CMMS.
What is the pricing model?
We price per plant or per document corpus with a fixed-fee engagement model. You receive a firm quote after scoping. No per-page surprises, and turnaround planning engagements are priced separately.
Do you offer a pilot engagement?
Yes. We run a paid proof-of-value on a representative plant area, typically one process unit with associated P&IDs, C&E matrices, and inspection records, so you can validate accuracy before a full-plant programme.
How do you handle data security in process plants?
All processing runs in your private cloud or on-premises environment. We comply with PSM data handling requirements and sign NDAs. No document data leaves your infrastructure.
Can you process legacy documents from older plant units?
Yes. We handle scanned paper P&IDs, hand-drawn diagrams, legacy inspection records, and documents from any era. Our models are trained on decades of process plant documentation conventions.
How do you support Risk-Based Inspection programmes?
We extract and structure inspection data to support RBI methodologies per API 580/581. Corrosion rates, remaining life, and risk rankings are calculated and linked to equipment records for inspection planning.
How do you validate P&ID consistency across revisions?
Our agents compare P&ID revisions, identify tag additions, deletions, and modifications, and trace the impact on C&E matrices, instrument indices, and maintenance procedures. Silent conflicts are flagged automatically.
How do you compare to manual processing or KPO teams?
KPO teams deliver 90-95% accuracy with no SLA, spreadsheet outputs, and weeks of turnaround. We deliver 99.5% accuracy, direct CMMS integration, contractual SLAs, and results in days rather than weeks.
What agent capabilities do you offer for process plants?
Our AI agents perform autonomous P&ID extraction, C&E validation, inspection data structuring, turnaround work pack assembly, and cross-revision reconciliation, each with human-in-the-loop checkpoints for safety-critical decisions.
Can you scale across multiple plant sites?
Yes. We have processed document sets spanning multiple plant sites and operating units simultaneously. Our architecture scales horizontally for enterprise-wide asset digitisation programmes.
How do you handle PSM compliance documentation?
We extract and structure Process Safety Management documentation including PHAs, MOC records, and operating procedures. Cross-references to P&IDs and equipment records are maintained for regulatory audit readiness.
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