A Standards-Based Approach for Interoperability Between Engineering Design and Asset Management

There is a wealth of asset information in the design environment that is necessary in the operational environment to effectively manage the asset. However, the asset design information model is typically a complex structure that requires in-depth knowledge of the model to access the necessary information. Currently, there are no well-defined methodologies to extract the relevant design information that is needed in the asset operational domain. In addition, there are no well-defined methods to define the relationships between the terms and definitions common to the design environment and the operational environment. In this paper, we will propose the use of an open technical dictionary and an information exchange approach based on ISO 18435 to organize the relevant information to achieve interoperability of applications in both design and operational environments.