CombustionONE addition represents quantum leap forward in holistic fired asset measurement
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On the 10th anniversary of the release of CombustionONE, Yokogawa announced the addition of a transformational component to the CombustionONE solution to deliver a step change in holistic, site-wide fired asset operation. The original solution comprised integrated measurement and control functionality for improved safety, reliability and efficiency. The acquisition of KBC Advanced Technologies has enabled Yokogawa to integrate new process and utilities digital twin technology for holistic, site-wide fired heater portfolio management and optimization, delivering enhanced top- and bottom-line results.
Fired asset operation and maintenance can be a major determinant of explosion and fire risk, particularly during plant startups and shutdowns. Yet many fired assets do not meet industry standards (such as NFPA 87) with existing instrumentation and controls, thereby exposing them as an incident risk. Furthermore, fired assets have a direct impact on site-wide steam, fuel and power balances. They are major drivers of plant profitability through fuel usage efficiency, production capacity, yield management, as well as emissions performance.
The incorporation of KBC's site-wide process and utilities digital twin technology enables the CombustionONE solution to optimize operation of sites' fired asset portfolios to improve overall site-wide economic performance. All while addressing industry safety standards. CombustionONE is now able to safely optimize fired asset operations based on site-wide constraints and objectives, instead of constraints and objectives of individual fired assets themselves.
"CombustionONE perfects how operators manage their fired assets and combustion processes; it keeps fired assets at the peak of their safe operating envelopes to maximize safety, profitability, and environmental concerns," explains Kevin McMillen, vice president for Yokogawa Corporation of America. "Leveraging our unmatched combustion experience with Tunable Diode Laser Spectroscopy and digital twin technology, CombustionONE brings together the best of Yokogawa in measurement, control, optimization, and lifecycle maintenance and support."
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