Woll, D.
Process control in the HPI: A not-so-sentimental journey
As long as there have been hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) facilities to process crude oil and intermediates, there have been instruments in place to assist plant operators in measuring, recordi..
HP Integration Strategies: Will IEC 61499 trigger another automation system migration crisis?
Very likely, but this requires an explanation. The need to change automation systems from control systems to control and information systems drove the last migration. The title relates to the impact o..
HP Integration Strategies: Operational efficiency is no longer strategic
The focus on cost and efficiency that has served manufacturing well in the past has reached a point of diminishing returns and will not be a successful strategy moving forward. Manufacturers who achie..
HP Integration Strategies: Unifying operations to improve business performance
Leading manufacturers are shifting focus from production-driven manufacturing to a business-centric approach that concentrates on improving operations and profits. This requires increased agility and ..
HP Integration Strategies: Time to rethink process plant roles and responsibilities
Over the past five years, US productivity has increased an average of 3.5% annually, topping at 5.5% in 2003. This productivity is primarily the result of cost cutting, including eliminating over 11% ..
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