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Determining plant equipment performance during transient conditions

Hydrocarbon Processing / October 2006
ABB: Kneile, R.
Process Control / Information Systems

Steady-state performance algorithms can be modified to improve accuracy

Integrated planning solution bolsters supply chain management

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2006
Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.: Basu, U. K.
Honeywell Automation India Ltd.: Dubey, S.  |  Gaikwad, A.
Process Control / Information Systems

The approach uses synergies that exist between various refinery functions to maximize corporate profit

Easy way to transform nomographs and charts into a computer program

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2005
National Technical University of Athens: Barampouti, E. M.  |  Mahnken, G.  |  Mai, S.  |  Vlyssides, A.
Process Control / Information Systems

These steps can make the resources more useful

PROFIBUS International – a strong community - Table 1

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2003
Process Control / Information Systems

  Table 1. Regional PROFIBUS user organizations   Australia Mr. Michael Gough Phone: ++61 3 9761 5599..

A fast simulation algorithm for industrial cracking furnaces

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2002
Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsingshua University: Chen, B.  |  He, X.  |  Xu, Q.
Process Control / Information Systems

Comparison with actual plant data shows it is accurate enough for real-time optimization

Foundation fieldbus selected for major projects

Hydrocarbon Processing / October 2002
ARC Advisory Group: O'Brien, L.
Process Control / Information Systems

Here’s why Shell and Conoco are committed to the technology

Foundation fieldbus – open, integrated fieldbus architecture

Hydrocarbon Processing / October 2002
Fieldbus Foundation: Glanzer, D. A.
Process Control / Information Systems

Here’s how the technology helps support plant optimization

Plant information (OPC data management)

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2002
Process Control / Information Systems

Application. Matrikon's OPC Data Manager (ODM) is a software application that transfers data from one OPC server to another. Use ODM when you need to share data between two or more cont..

Seven rules for successful simulation

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2001
Borsig Technologies, Inc.: Knight, C.
Process Control / Information Systems

Use these guidelines for better results

Modern advanced control pays back rapidly

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2000
Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions: la Grange, T. G.
ProSys Engineering Pty Ltd.: Taylor, A. J.
Sasol Technology: Gous, G. Z.
Process Control / Information Systems

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..