Information Systems
Implementing advanced process control on ammonia plants
Benefits exceeding the guarantee were realized through APC by simultaneously stabilizing and optimizing the plant in the presence of significant feed density variations that impact the entire plant operation
Critical concepts in fieldbus system design differ from a conventional DCS
Here are some key topics calling for a conceptual change from the traditional DCS
HP Control: Process control practice renewal—consequences
In my April 2010 editorial, I initiated and justified a call for renewal of process control and IT practice in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) with a review of the basics. In August 2010, I ..
HP Integration Strategies: 3D-design tools help EPCs and owner-operators alike
The wide diversity of energy market requirements, potential power sources and enabling technologies drives strong demand for design/build/operate solutions for projects in the hydrocarbon processing i..
HP Impact: Fieldbus Foundation registers devices with advanced field diagnostics
The Fieldbus Foundation has registered the first FOUNDATION fieldbus devices incorporating advanced field diagnostics technology. The new registration requirements help to standardize how fieldbus dev..
Increase your margin by 25%
Here’s how to make sure that the planning LPs always match the plant
Improve exploration, production and refining with ‘add-at-will’ wireless automation
After the technology was validated, a wireless infrastructure was installed blanketing 80% of a US refinery
Advanced process control in the plant engineering and construction phases
Testing MVC performance using a dynamic model offers several benefits
Building and installing a reliable industrial Ethernet infrastructure
Here are six practical guidelines to consider
How to have a successful data reconciliation software implementation
Follow these guidelines to ensure success
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