Process Control
Rationalizing PID tuning with a model-based approach
The method provides flexibility in using any PID algorithm, process transfer function and test pattern
Consider a neuro-fuzzy system to model a delayed coking process
Soft-sensing techniques can be used to achieve realistic control models
HPInternet: Why do gasoline prices go up and down?
We in the industry know why gasoline prices fluctuate. It's because of the price of crude oil or demand for product or government adding more environmental costs or high taxes or refine..
Plant information (OPC data management)
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..
Revamping an old pneumatic instrumentation system
Careful planning reduced costs and avoided having to shut down the plants
HPInternet: Coordinating Research Council
If you are in the downstream industry where the fuel meets the automobile, you have probably heard about the Coordinating Research Council (CRC). CRC is a nonprofit organization that direct..
HP Control: Consider MRA
About five years ago, Invensys introduced what we considered to be an innovative online process analyzer based on nuclear magnetic resonance technology (see "HP Innovations," March 1998) which it call..
HPInternet: Let’s buy a gas station
At the very end of the oil and gas industry supply chain is the gas station or convenience store. You know, that friendly corner spot where we get our gasoline or diesel and our bread ..
New approach to real-time optimization using neural networks and fuzzy logic
The main advantages are simpler models and reduced computation time
HP Control: Moving beyond steady-state optimization
Process optimization is one of the fastest growing technologies in the automation industry because of its ability to tightly link a company's business and economic objectives to its ope..
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