You can only gain access to certain items and special pricing if you have logged in. Login Now.
![](/themes/images/store/notAvailableBig.gif)
CC-03-163 Experience Using Embedded APC Tools for an Atmospheric Crude and Vacuum Column
Steve Elwart Director of Systems Engineering Ergon Refining, Inc. Vicksburg, MS Pete Sharpe Principal Consultant Emerson Process Management Houston, TX Chris Kominar Process Control Engineer Ergon West Virginia, Inc. Newell, WV
Format:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Associate Member, International Member, Petrochemical Member, Refining Member -
$0.00
Government, NonMember -
$25.00
Description:
Ergon West Virginia Inc. recently installed a new DCS on part of their Newell, WV lube oil refinery. This paper describes the application of embedded Advanced Process Control (APC) tools on the atmospheric crude and vacuum columns in the refinery. The project includes the use of two Model Predictive Controllers (MPC) to improve control of the tower tray temperature profiles and thus stabilize product quality variables. In addition, neural-net technology is used to calculate a number of the key composition variables in real-time every few seconds for operator guidance. Utilizing embedded APC technologies and limiting the size of the control problem allowed Ergon to implement the project for a fraction of a traditional APC project costs while still achieving significant reduction in variability and capturing much of the potential benefits from this technology.
Product Details:
Product ID: | CC-03-163 |
---|---|
Publication Year: | 2003 |