Process Control
Model-based predictive control increases batch reactor production
Better dynamic control of the temperature in an exothermic chemical reactor allows increasing the injection of reactants
HP Control: Part 1 – What is advanced process control?
A stream of e-mail that followed my January and February editorials1,2 has convinced me that an advanced process control (APC) tutorial would be beneficial. First, a conceptual discussion: What does..
Calculate hydrocarbon dew point for natural gas
Using this methodology can save costs and time
Improve desalter control
Consider 'target-opening nonlinear control' for interface level
Benefits of electronic device description language for fieldbus installations
The technology is a major advancement toward achieving interoperability of intelligent field instrumentation incorporating different fieldbus protocols
Determining system capability for loss control and custody transfers
The key is a planned evaluation of the measurement systems and procedures
Improved valve sizing for multiphase flow
HNE-DS method is based on an expansion factor similar to the gaseous media to account for changes in mixture density
HP Control: HPIn Control: Website provides useful advanced process control information
Following is an interview with Dr. Babak Khosrowshahi, the founder of APC-network.com. What is APC-network and what are its objectives? "APC-network brings together a virtual advanced process contro..
Unified automation with digital plant architecture improves gas plant and gathering system operation
Benefits include improved quality control, safety and environmental stewardship, and reduced maintenance costs
HP Control: More about inferential control models
My friend and colleague, Myke King, wrote an article1 proposing rules for dealing with inferential control models. For the most part, I agree with the arguments, and especially enjoyed the funny illus..
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