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Information Systems

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..

Seven rules for successful simulation

Borsig Technologies, Inc.: Knight, C.

Use these guidelines for better results

Modern advanced control pays back rapidly

Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions: la Grange, T. G.
ProSys Engineering Pty Ltd.: Taylor, A. J.
Sasol Technology: Gous, G. Z.

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..

Consider fieldbus for retrofits

Fisher-Rosemount: Dunlap, R.

Benefits result from reduced maintenance, greater safety and increased performance

Implementing a refinery information system

Brad Adams Walker Architecture: Smith, K. D.
Comcept Internatinal, Inc.: Karasiuk, C. J.  |  Rooney, D. J.

The South African refining company, Natref (jointly owned by Sasol and Total, South Africa), recently integrated a large refinery management information system into the operation of its Sasolburg refi..

Challenges in control room design

Brad Adams Walker Architecture, P.C.: Walker, B. A.
Brad Adams Walker Architecture: Smith, K. D.

Use these guidelines to reduce shiftwork fatigue and increase operator awareness+

Economics of business process integration and automation

Aspen Technology, Inc.: Holden, D. G.

Where along the automated integration continuum should your plant be?

Automated steady-state identification in multivariable systems

School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University: Brown, P. R.  |  Rhinehart, R. R.

Use this technique for better results and less computational burden

Improve nonlinear soft sensing modeling by combining multiple models

Research Institute of Automation, East China University of Science and Technology: Yu, J.  |  Zhong, W.

FMM-based methods are shown to give better results

Linking the plant floor to the enterprise: benefits and pitfalls

Aspen Technology, Inc.: Harkins, B. L.  |  Middleton, E. S.  |  Mushin, D. A.

Understand data needs of business and production systems for better integration