Information Systems
Modern advanced control pays back rapidly
Applying proven multivariable predictive control (MPC) techniques coupled with robust online product quality predictions is an effective way to maximize unit profitability. This approach has been used..
Consider fieldbus for retrofits
Benefits result from reduced maintenance, greater safety and increased performance
Implementing a refinery information system
The South African refining company, Natref (jointly owned by Sasol and Total, South Africa), recently integrated a large refinery management information system into the operation of its Sasolburg refi..
Challenges in control room design
Use these guidelines to reduce shiftwork fatigue and increase operator awareness+
Economics of business process integration and automation
Where along the automated integration continuum should your plant be?
Automated steady-state identification in multivariable systems
Use this technique for better results and less computational burden
Improve nonlinear soft sensing modeling by combining multiple models
FMM-based methods are shown to give better results
Linking the plant floor to the enterprise: benefits and pitfalls
Understand data needs of business and production systems for better integration
Fieldbus introduces new concepts in process control
Devicebuses and sensorbuses complete the architecture
Fieldbus improves petrochemical plant operation
Reduced design, installation and startup costs provided significant benefits
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