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Information Systems

Executive Viewpoint: Interconnected neural networks drive breakthrough optimization

Imubit: Cohen, G.

We have all learned that technology alone will not improve our operations.

Implement effective operational discipline programs to improve process safety performance—Part 2

ABSG Consulting Inc: Klein, J. A.

Operational discipline (OD) describes human behavior in complying with required systems, every time, to consistently achieve organizational goals and overall operational excellence.<sup>1,2</sup>

Optimizing failure data analysis

exida LLC: Stewart, L.  |  Statham, S.

A critical objective of engineers who design an automatic protection system is to lower the false trip rate and to lower a key metric called average probability of failure on demand (PFDavg).

Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

Cowan Dynamics has made advancements to its “C-PAC Module” Pneumatic Manifold and launched the C-PAC store.

Smart manufacturing standardization: Driving global interoperability for enabling factories of the future

ABB: Singh, S.

Smart manufacturing is a topic that has generated considerable discussions within industry and standards organizations.

Unlock margin by interconnecting refinery optimization silos with closed-loop AI

Imubit: Cohen, G.

Refineries and chemical processing plants are complicated to model, control and optimize.

Improve reliability and reduce maintenance with advanced analytics

Seeq Corporation: Buenemann, A.

A common misconception in largescale process manufacturing is that minimizing downtime by increasing reliability is the key to increasing profitability.

Data historian-based machine condition monitoring

Brüel & Kjær Vibro A/S: Hastings, M.

Machine condition monitoring has been playing an increasingly important role in industrial asset healthcare for many years.

Implement effective operational discipline programs to improve process safety performance—Part 1

ABSG Consulting Inc: Klein, J. A.

Operational discipline (OD) describes human behavior in complying with required systems, every time, to consistently achieve organizational goals and overall operational excellence.<sup>1,2</sup>

Reduce OPEX and improve sustainability through digital energy optimization strategies

Schneider Electric: Lau, C.

Oil and gas companies are looking for quick ways to reduce OPEX amid the pandemic and oil and gas market crises.