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The site brings value to the users of Advanced Process Control (APC) technology within the Refining and Petrochemical industry by providing up-to-date information, which is essential when installing, upgrading or maintaining the technology. We strongly believe that the application of APC technology is highly profitable and are therefore promoting its wide use through exchange of ideas and technical discussions among the users and the suppliers. We also believe that this goal can only be achieved through an independent virtual community with no affiliations to the software and engineering companies.

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    Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)
    APC Webtraining  22 - 26 June, 2009

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    Re: DMCplus: FIR & Subspace Slicing 
    What you heard is from the vendor’s propaganda. Either the vendor is cheating you on purpose or their development team is too naive in control/modeling. There is no any theoretical or practical conclusion says SS model is better than
    ...

    Re: Benefits only by reducing standard deviation
    Typical eg. is the case of non-linearity that exists between energy consumption and product composition in the distillation column where ...

    Benefit Study
    Dear all, I am doing a benefit study to justify revamping the existing poor DMC controller on our Vacuum Distillation Unit. The objective of the DMC is to optimize the 95% quality LVGO draw. The DMC controller has not been switch on for a few years now and its history of reliability has lead to the decision to build one from scratch. Unfortunately, however typical, management is not interested in the project because ...

    Re: Diesel & Kero Stripping Steam Rate in CDU
    I guess optimum stripping steam would be just sufficient to meet Flash point/IBP/D5 target.

    The truth challenge about good, bad and closed loop non-linear APC
    I challenge anyone to refute the following truth about good and bad APC. OpenLoop(Linear Process)+Disturbance(Yes)+Controller(Any Type) => ClosedLoop(NonLinear)+Oscillations(Yes)+Violations(Yes) If you cannot then, the kernel truth is that ...

 

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US Refinery Status: Delek US Shuts Texas Refinery SCOT Unit
14 June 2009The following table lists unplanned and planned production outages at U.S. refineries as reported by Dow Jones Newswires. The information is compiled from both official and unofficial refining sources and doesn't purport to be a comprehensive list.   (read more...)
Valero says FCCU still running at St. Charles refinery
Wed Jun 10, 2009 For refinery outages in the new Reuters Oil Fundamentals Database see here or go to <OFD/INFO>.   (read more...)
Charles Johnston Joins Mustang's Advanced Process Control Group
12 June ,2009: HOUSTON – Mustang, part of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”), announces that Charles R. (Chuck) Johnston has joined its Automation and Control Business Unit as advanced process control specialist. In this role, he will be responsible for extending Mustang’s offering and expertise in advanced process control applications   (read more...)
UEILogger 2.0 now with Real Time Diagnostic View
11 June 2009: A major software upgrade to UEI’s (United Electronic Industries) Datalogger is now available from Adept Scientific. UEILogger 2.0’s new diagnostic display allows you to view data as it is acquired in real-time and gives you the flexibility to turn the display on and off at any time during a data logging application without any disruption in the data acquisition.   (read more...)
Emerson’s new AMS® Suite release expands machinery monitoring with wireless vibration and advanced alarm management
June 8, 2009 – Emerson announces the release of AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager 5.3, part of its industry-leading asset management software. The new AMS Machinery Manager release expands end-user machinery monitoring by adding Smart Wireless vibration, new autoplot capabilities and advanced alarm analysis and management.   (read more...)
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms’ PAC8000 Controllers Provides DCS Functionality and Increased Flexibility of Proficy Process Systems
6 JUN 2009: GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, announced the availability of its PAC8000 controllers. Proficy Process Systems with PAC8000 controllers presents customers with a flexible Distributed Control System (DCS). With a broad process control function block library, peer-to-peer communications between controllers, the ability to handle program   (read more...)
Automation Federation Participates in United States – European Union Roundtable Discussion on Economic Recovery
3 June 2009 - The Automation Federation was invited to participate in a United States – European Union Roundtable to discuss "Skills for Growth and Jobs in the Economic Recovery and Beyond."   (read more...)
Automation Federation and ISA Join In Presenting National Energy Policy Goals Proclamation to Congress
3 June 2009 - The Automation Federation and ISA joined nineteen other energy- and technology-oriented organizations in presenting a National Energy Policy Goals Proclamation to the 111th Congress.   (read more...)
OPC Lab Certified Products
June 2, 2009: The OPC Foundation has created a special page to highlight the vendors and products that have exceeded the expectations of the end users through their commitment to quality.   (read more...)
Predictive Emissions Monitoring for Regulatory Compliance
Control Engineering, June '09   (read more...)
Automation Federation Is Named as a Winner of the Managing Automation 2009 Progressive Manufacturing
28 May 2009 - The Automation Federation will be honored at the Progressive Manufacturing Awards Gala on 11 June 2009, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, FL, for the development of the Automation Competency Model with the U.S. Department of Labor.   (read more...)
AspenTech Provides Microsoft’s Enterprise Sales Organization with Training on Process Optimization Best Practices
May 27, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK) today announced its lead role in training Microsoft’s Enterprise Sales Organization on process optimization best practices in Microsoft’s Industry Solution University (ISU) series.   (read more...)
AspenTech 2009 User Conference Draws Global Process Manufacturing Industry Leaders to Share Best Practices for Navigating Uncertain Economy
May 20, 2009 – Aspen Technology, Inc. (OTC: AZPN.PK) today announced that AspenTech’s 2009 User Conference was attended by over 400 experts from 27 countries representing energy, chemical, engineering & construction, pharmaceutical and other process industry market segments. The AspenTech User Conference is the only event exclusively focused on best practices for optimizing process manufacturing. More than 100 customer presentations, panel discussions and case studies highlighted practical advice for navigating an uncertain economy.   (read more...)
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification
18 MAY 2009: Following the re-appraisal of our Quality Management System on 15th May 2009, Adept Scientific plc achieved accreditation to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. The Company has been ISO 9000 certified since 15th May 2000.   (read more...)

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