Process Control
Viewpoint: “Intelligizing” the refinery for business sustainability
In today’s digital world, the line between IT and OT is blurring, and connectivity has become both inescapable and necessary. Connectivity is driving an influx of data that is both beneficial and overwhelming, especially as we explore how to apply this data in meaningful ways.
Utilize an optimizer to blend gasoline directly to ships
A new control system and single-blend optimization system make it possible to blend gasoline directly into tanker ships for delivery, rather than only into tanks, thereby saving millions in capital and reducing product giveaway.
Reduce revamp costs with appropriate 3D laser scanning strategies
The traditional approach for collecting plant as-built data commonly used for the revamp and retrofit of existing facilities, as well as for plant maintenance and operation, includes manually collecting the data and reviewing existing plot plans, elevation drawings, systems isometrics, or other 2D CAD drawings.
Innovations
Unintended fugitive emissions from pressurized plant components have long been a key concern for operators as well as regulators.
Pyrometer temperature measurement corrections ensure reliable reformer operation
Here, errors in measuring TWTs are analyzed, and examples are presented to illustrate the importance of correcting for these errors to obtain accurate TWT measurements.
A new solution to the challenges of crude selection and scheduling
The state-of-the-art approach to solving the crude selection and scheduling problem is to separate the two challenges.
CONNECT2016: Schneider Electric honors innovators, introduces innovations
The company announced the winners of its 2015 global System Integrator Alliance Partner Excellence Awards for industry, and revealed the extended power of its PlantStruxure PES.
CONNECT2016: Schneider Electric extends Universal I/O Capability for Foxboro and Triconex
At annual event, company releases new intelligent marshalling offerings improve flexibility, reliability and efficiency of control and safety system design and operations.
CONNECT 2016: Schneider Electric Automation Conference opens in New Orleans
Attendees are connected with the best subject matter experts, the best process automation and safety technologies on the market, and the best sources of real-world experiences.
Automation Strategies: The “big picture” on ExxonMobil’s open system initiative
Several noteworthy presentations were given at ARC's 20th Annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida in February.
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