White, D. C.
Determining the true economic value of improved plant information
A new method is proposed for estimating benefits of the technology
Creating the 'smart plant'
Before too long, your doorbell may ring and a repairman might say, 'I received a request over the Web from your refrigerator to come and replace the drive belt.' Will process equipment be far behind?
Increase plant productivity through online performance monitoring
The technology can increase production by 1 - 3% and reduce unplanned maintenance costs by 10 - 30%
Distinguishing online optimization benefits from those of advanced controls
An FCCU case study illustrates the procedure
Online optimization: What have we learned?
Discover the characteristics of long-term successful projects and how to help ensure a system's profitability
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction