Process Control
A fast simulation algorithm for industrial cracking furnaces
Comparison with actual plant data shows it is accurate enough for real-time optimization
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Improve facility SIS performance and reliability
Use solenoids to partial stroke test block valves
Improving reliability of chemical processing facilities
An enterprise reliability management system offers powerful failure analysis capabilities
Include your field work force in the automation loop
New technologies reduce maintenance costs and increase productivity
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Foundation fieldbus selected for major projects
Here’s why Shell and Conoco are committed to the technology
Foundation fieldbus – open, integrated fieldbus architecture
Here’s how the technology helps support plant optimization
Consider process control a specialty within chemical engineering – Part 1
Incorporating more process reactions in the unit's P&I, engineers will be able to design better control systems
Setpoint tuning method gives excellent response to load changes
The technique has been thoroughly tested with simulations and actual control loops

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