Abstract: A method includes identifying multiple planned sequences of operations involving industrial equipment. The planned sequences of operations include one or more sequences of operations currently being performed using the industrial equipment and/or one or more sequences of operations to be performed using the industrial equipment. The method also includes identifying information associated with prior executions of the sequences of operations. The information includes timing information associated with the prior executions of the sequences of operations. The method further includes generating timing predictions for operations in the planned sequences of operations using the identified information. In addition, the method includes generating an interface for presentation to an operator. The interface identifies the planned sequences of operations and the timing predictions for the operations in the planned sequences of operations.

Abstract: A method includes identifying an envelope associated with a process variable in an industrial process control and automation system. The envelope is defined by an upper limit and a lower limit on the process variable. The method also includes generating a graphical display for presentation to an operator. The graphical display identifies a trend of a value of the process variable over time and the upper and lower limits of the envelope over time. The graphical display could also identify predicted upper and lower limits of the envelope a predicted target value of the process variable over a future time period. The graphical display could further identify when the value of the process variable falls outside the envelope.