Knowledge Sharing for a Brighter Future
Nation states are in the process of regulating their Cyber Infrastructure to a greater degree. No more can IT, Cyber or Cyber-physical systems be free of binding law at a National level, specifically in the US, Germany, and China.
Read MoreThe Advanced Process Control application implemented on the Mono Ethylene Glycol unit helped control the plant with less variation during load changes and with fewer operator interactions during plant operation. This resulted in maximizing the Tri Ethylene Glycol production and reducing overall steam consumption.
Read MoreIf a safety programme does not consider the motivational triad it is likely that it is not performing at its optimal level. We must review and measure the system against the triad and assure we are sending the right message. Learn to ask yourself the right questions.
Read MoreLike physical security, the investment in digital security is a function of what we are trying to protect and the company's exposure if breached. It is not only a necessity to have a digital security system, but to also be keep abreast of the changes and threats that effect such security systems. Read about how the evolution of technologies put strong pressures on companies and operations, as well as the updates being made to common off-the-shelf digital security solutions.
Read MoreMost diseases, injuries and other health conditions experienced by the workforce involve a number of factors or causes that the siloed approach fails to recognise, or treat. This is especially true as the workforce ages. Learn how to remove the siloed approach and lead your organisation to a healthier and brighter future.
Read MoreDownload our free eBook about Combustion & Fired Heater Optimization. This eBook explains how to improve safety & efficiency by controlling combustion using TDLS technology. Simultaneously control air and fuel supply by measuring average gas concentrations across the high temperature radiant section of your fired heater.
Read MoreCompensating the fuel gas flows based on the actual pressure, temperature, and density will provide a realistic and accurate compensated flow helping the multi-variable controllers to set a cost minimization objective on the fuel gas flow, without compromising on the safety and controllability of the cracking heaters. Learn more.
Read MoreUnlike OTS which covers operations of a plant from start-up to shut-down, MIRROR PLANT focuses on the production phase in the plant life cycle. MIRROR PLANT is an online dynamic simulator which can keep adjusting the plant model to correspond with the actual plant’s parameters as closely as possible. Learn more..
Read MoreThe Platform for Advanced Process Control and Estimation by Yokogawa is a state-of-the-art multivariable model based control technology, jointly developed with Shell. A pilot project was carried out by Yokogawa and the Turkish Petroleum Refineries Corporation (Tupras) on a Vacuum Distillation column at the Izmit Refinery, in Turkey.
Read MoreThe Olympic flag was handed to Prime Minister Abe to conclude the Rio de Janeiro Onlimpic Games. It is time for Japan must fully commit to protect the people of Japan and visitors from cyber-attacks. This article reviews the current regulations and what will be necessary to keep Japan prepared for the 2020 Olympic games, and beyond.
Read MoreRecently, expert Jeff Melrose spoke at the prestigious security conference Blackhat in Las Vegas, Nevada on the topic of drones that can be bought off-the-shelf and used in cyber crime. Watch a James Bond parody on how drones can be used to implement a cone of silence on both stationary targets and moving targets.
Read MoreThe KPI team at Yokogawa consists of close-knit performance analysts, system professionals and domain experts that are ready to assist in conceptualizing and implementing the appropriate KPI based system. Follow the 10 commandments in formulating KPIs for your specific organization.
Read MoreToday’s platforms were designed before our youngest operators were even born. Considering the rate of change that we are experiencing, the gap in thinking processes from junior operator to senior operator is widening, and will continue to widen as time goes on. Pokemon GO is a great example of the rate of change and rapid advancement we can look forward to in the coming years.
Read MoreCybersecurity experts at Yokogawa headquarters provide a fit-for-purpose Network Healthiness Check Service, developed in 2015. The service is meant identify deviations from normal network behaviors so that appropriate preventive measures against attacks could be taken, and improved upon.
Read MoreBradley Ford continues his journey in Shift Handover processes by diving deeper into the content and structure of operations log books, how they are utilized, and their most effective design.
Read MoreEnergy reduction can be an important strategic objective, so it is important to understand the drivers both now and in the future as energy prices increase. Understand the big picture, including the major differences, in energy production and savings in various regions around the world, and how to strategize for market volitility.
Read MoreWhy would you want to align the refinery turnaround strategy with the overall business plan, focusing on profitability and minimising lost profit incidents? The benefits of reducing turnaround frequency are many and robust. Learn more.
Read MoreAfter careful design and implementation, Yokogawa delivered an efficient and effective alarm rationalization solution for one of Europe's largest gas fields, developed in parallel with the company’s strategic objective of continuous improvement that will be effective for many years to come.
Read MoreThe key to capturing these benefits associated with optimising energy usage is to begin a process of systematic and methodical energy monitoring and optimisation. Once the no/low cost and quick win opportunities have been identified and implemented within the utility system and process units the next step is to develop an energy management information system. Learn more.
Read MoreWith more than 25 years experienced in deployment and implementation of industrial projects related to advanced process control and real-time optimization, as a company Soteica has identified the reoccurring issues preventing success in real-time application implementation. Learn what these issues are and how to overcome them.
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Join us as we explore the journey of a Singaporean manufacturer who partnered with Yokogawa to enhance operational efficiency. From assessing digital readiness to implementing a stable data foundation and a digital energy monitoring solution, discover how they achieved remarkable improvements in performance and sustainability.