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Advanced control is centered on soft sensors and multivariable model predictive control, and contributes to generating profits by continuously realizing stable product quality, improved product yield, and energy saving.
Read MoreFollowing a recent project at Air Liquide’s plant in Charleroi, Belgium, this article looks at the latest Advanced Process Control technology - Platform for Advanced Control and Estimation, and how it can be applied to improve controllability of the plant to enhance automation and operational excellence.
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 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 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 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 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 MoreA Delayed Coker process - wherein several pairs of coke drums are being used simultaneously - may often pose unique challenges to optimize. However, when these challenges are managed with the proper solution, over 2% yield increases in some of the most valuable products in this process can be realized - Learn from our expert Dinesh Jaguste's many years of experience in this area and how he has applied APC to solve this challenging problem.
Read MoreEthylene and Propylene are two of the most important petrochemical intermediates. They are the building blocks for producing major polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and various other petrochemical products. Read about how APC led to improvements in Ethylene yields, plant-wide.
Read MoreThe Multivariable Model Predictive Control (MPC) Technology is the most widely adopted Advanced Process Control technology in the Process Industry. This article reviews the reasons as to why MPC and APC are popular, and how the trend is moving from exclusively large plants to small plants as well.
Read MoreIn an environment that is ever-changing, industry leaders employ state of the art Process Automation Systems when possible to mitigate complexities -- with Advanced Process Control (APC) systems specifically leading to higher efficiency, less operator interaction and increased profits.
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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.