Global Refining Summit 2009
27th - 29th April 2009
Achieve operational and strategic excellence
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| Implementing multivariable process control |
Ramiro A Cremaschi and Julia A Perinetti Repsol YPF |
2005 / Q1 |
Case
study of the introduction of robust multivariable process control (MPC)
into a third party distributed control system. The authors discuss
interface development and the factors necessary for successful refinery
MPC performance
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| Solving control loop Problems |
Hong-Cheol Ko and Young Soo Park LG Caltex Oil Corporation |
2005 / Q1 |
Case
studies of an online control performance monitoring solution to
identify and remedy control loop problems. The emphasis is on locating
the cause of poor control performance and maintaining plant controls
with condition-based models
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| The case for optimising shutdown preparations |
Kevin McQuillan and Kenny McGeachie, Huntsman Petrochemicals (UK) Ltd |
2003 / Q1 |
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risk-based approach to optimising inspection activities, eliminating
unnecessary work and controlling engineering standards, in addition to
aligning contractor objectives with those of the client, contributes to
efficient shutdown preparation.
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| Smart positioners in safety instrumented systems |
Riyaz Ali and LeRoy Jero, Fisher Controls International LLC |
2003 / Q1 |
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review of the way microprocessor-based digital valve controllers -
otherwise "smart positioners" - can improve the capabilities of safety
systems in detecting potential risks and heading them off before they
become a danger.
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| Making the most of asset performance. |
Mark Dolphin, Datastream Systems |
2004 / Q1 |
Described
as a new tool in the war agains inefficiency, asset performance
management (APM) is intended to ensure that the most appropriate
systems are in place to provide key information at the right time to
the right people.
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| Selecting key performance indicators for strategy |
Richard Beck and Rod Oliver, Meridum Inc |
2004 / Q1 |
Measuring
and using the right key performance indicators aligned with specific
objectives, linked to overall corporate objectives, can improve
reliability and asset performance work processes and strategies in the
petrochemical industry
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