Process Control
Honeywell to supply process control systems for Kirishi refinery in Russia
Experion PKS will help to optimize production processes by providing the tight integration of production subsystems as well as safety, industrial security and advanced control systems, enabling plant operators to work more effectively and make more informed decisions, according to the companies.
Honeywell to supply automation for Borouge UAE polyolefins expansion
Honeywell will be the main automation contractor (MAC) for this project, providing Linde and other engineering, procurement and construction contractors involved in the project with integrated control and safety systems. Honeywell’s technologies were previously implemented at the Borouge UAE site.
ABB to extend eni Taranto refinery export terminal
The contract is part of eni’s plan to improve the refinery infrastructure and to ensure a reliable connection with the onshore Tempa Rossa oil plant. ABB is responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the new installation, including project management and pre-commissioning.
Operator training simulators for brownfield process units offer many benefits
Using very conservative estimation methods, the estimated benefits for operator training simulators (OTS) show a return on investment certain to surpass the typical corporate investment hurdle rate.
The next generation of interfaces for process engineering software
This article offers new insight into how the user interfaces to the next generation of process engineering software might look, how they will benefit their users and the key enablers that will make it all possible.
HP Automation Safety: It’s all about the safety PLC—not!
Focus on the big safety improvements and the real problems. This fundamental concept applies to many tasks in addition to functional safety.
KBC licenses process simulation models to Japan refiner TonenGeneral
Under the contract KBC will provide a five-year licence for Petro-SIM, selected SIM models and software services to TonenGeneral. The deal will include initial software implementation services.
Arkieva upgrades supply chain software for INEOS
INEOS upgraded to version 4.6 of the suite, which will enable them to benefit from the latest features of the software, such as improved analytics and performance monitoring, and also allow better integration with the latest Windows version, according to company officials.
HP Associations: Cyber security in the oil sector
The American Petroleum Institute (API) held its 7th annual cyber security conference over two November days in Houston, Texas. Since cyber attacks on industrial targets have grown in frequency and int..
KBC inks multi-year consulting, software contract with Ecuador refinery
As part of the contract, EP PETROECUADOR will take a five-year license for KBC's process and energy modelling software tools, including the full Petro-SIM suite, to optimize the operation of the refinery. KBC says it will work with EP to improve its core work processes and support systems.
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