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In his latest article, Nick Cross explores an interlock monitoring solution which provides an intuitive display of dynamic interlock visualization that mirrors the interlock configuration on the Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS). Through real-time monitoring and analysis of the interlock data, this software tool can help to reduce production delays and improve operations.
Read MoreVisual MESA, an Energy Real Time Optimizer gave an epiphany in terms of ease of operation and energy savings for a petrochemical company in South East Asia in its intra and inter energy transactions. This article aims to present some of the evidences available in the form of actions taken from the data collected before and after taking the optimizer online. The understanding of this may prove to be of immense importance in energy optimization.
Read MoreIn this article, a typical APC application which combined Yokogawa APC as well as procedure automation technology is presented based on a real project.
Read MoreIntelligent systems are here to stay. Visual MESA is one such system that is robust with a mature and industry proven solver that can converge within a reasonable time and can help plant personnel to handle the plant in more efficient, economical, and profitable way on a real-time, routine basis.
Read MorePretest and PID tuning is a common and general activity in APC projects. This is a story about how these common activities diagnosed a larger problem at a well-known NGL facility.
Read MoreThe design of the feedforward controller takes time and requires knowledge of the process and disturbance dynamics. Therefore, the decision of whether to implement or not to implement feedforward is a tradeoff. For this reason, it is interesting to have a quantitative index measuring the performance improvement that can be obtained by adding a feedforward compensator.
Read MoreThe economic benefits from implementation of Visual MESA is estimated in the range of 1-5% increase of the marginal power plants. Thus, the implementation of MES technology is an important tool for solving problems of maximizing the marginal profit of thermal power plants, and optimization of the process.
Read MoreThe unit that was selected for this APC project was the Cyclohexane (CX) distillation unit because it displays the typical process characteristics in which an APC value proposition can be applied.
Read MoreIn many practical cases, PID controllers are poorly tuned because of the lack of time or operator skill, or because operating conditions change. Obviously, it is important to have relevant techniques able to automatically assess the performance of a PID controller and to retune the controller to optimize the performance. Learn more about a basic methodology that can be applied to various systems.
Read MoreEarly detection of CCR results in upstream units like Vacuum Distillation column HVGO samples helps Process Engineers to take corrective action upfront on the Operation of the Fluidized Catalytic Cracking unit thereby improving the reliability of the Refinery operation and improving the quality of the blended products from the Refinery.
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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 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 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.
Read MoreSmall reductions in energy cost percentage means significant overall savings. MOL Group is a multinational company that partnered with Yokogawa Advanced Solutions with the aim to safely optimize fired heaters, one by one. Senior Project Manager László Cserna shares his experience and perspective on working with Yokogawa; the dynamic in having Honeywell, Emerson and Yokogawa involved on one project, and how CombustionOne led the company to exceed their expected target.
Read MoreWhile the majority of states affected by this regulation today are in the US Midwest or the East and West Coasts, the EPA projects that nearly all US counties will need to meet these standards in 10 years. Learn more from Mark Routt, Chief Economist - KBC Americas.
Read MoreWith the demographic issues we face as an industry, many are rightfully concerned about losing crucial knowledge as senior operators retire in large numbers. Learn from Yu-Gene Chen and download our free eBook to learn more about how MPA can capture crucial knowledge before it is lost, and help your plant become more efficient, through our advanced form of automation.
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Recently, KBC launched the Acuity Industrial Cloud Suite, consolidating its simulation software solutions. It aligns with KBC's portfolio to address challenges in energy transition, process optimization, value chain optimization, and asset management. For insights, we interviewed Rolando Gabarron, a senior consultant in product management.