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Chemical plants encounter an array of challenges – and automation can help to provide solutions. Entire processes can be automated, ranging from process control systems to weighing technology to batch requirements.

Articles

Breaking Down Informational Silos

Andreas Eschbach

Discover how centralized knowledge management platforms are dismantling communication silos and transforming plant operations for greater safety, efficiency and productivity.

PLC Selection: Beyond IEC 61131 Magic Bullet Claims

Corey Foster

Avoid the allure of one-size-fits-all solutions and consider standardization, support and future-proofing for programmable logic controllers.

Modularization could offer added value to BASF’s research activities.

Modularization Standards and Adoption Make Strides

Seán Ottewell

New guidelines and collaborations pave the way for industry transformation

Chemical Industry Embraces Edge Computing

Seán Ottewell

Challenges persist due to complex hardware and software ecosystems, but overcoming them can unlock the IoT technology’s potential.

Visualize Virtual Reality Blessings and Burdens

Seán Ottewell

Aug. 2, 2023

How Digitalization Enhances Worker Safety and Performance in Chemical Plants

Ken Naughton

July 3, 2023

Four Reliability Strategies to Overcome Process Manufacturing Performance Roadblocks

Reuben Wunder

May 31, 2023

Celanese is in the midst of expanding its digital transformation initiative from its Clear Lake facility in Texas (pictured above) to 30 plants globally.

Roadmap for the Digital Chemical Plant

Jonathan Katz

April 24, 2023

News

IChemE Global Awards Finalists Include Dow, BP

Sept. 13, 2022

More than 100 finalist projects are in the running for the 2022 Global Awards.

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ABB App Enables Remote Troubleshooting For Drives

July 13, 2022

Service helps organizations avoid the unnecessary costs and delays of an on-site visit.

Honeywell Updates Immersive Field Simulator Training Tool

June 7, 2022

Integrated simulation engine provides more flexibility in how reality-based training for plant and field operators is delivered.

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AI Runs Chemical Plant Autonomously For 35 Days

March 23, 2022

Yokogawa Electric Corporation and JSR Corporation announce the successful conclusion of a field test in which AI was used to autonomously run a chemical plant for 35 days.

Yokogawa, Tsubame BHB to Jointly Develop Green Ammonia Production Technology

Feb. 26, 2024

Microsoft Looks to Boost Chemical Innovation With Quantum Computing Program

June 30, 2023

Global Experts Discuss Complex Processes In New Book

July 19, 2022

White Papers: In Depth Research

Level eHandbook: Tackle Level Management Challenges

Aug. 20, 2014

Level measurement, which is the detection of the phase split between vapor/liquid, liquid/liquid, vapor/solid and even liquid/solid, is a key parameter in the operation and control...

The Perils of a DIY Distributed Control System

Honeywell

July 15, 2014

The debate over the virtues of DCS vs. PLC has been ongoing since these two architectures came into existence 40 years ago. For certain industries, a distributed control system...

Loss on Drying vs. Thermogravimetric Analysis

Arizona Instrument

March 24, 2014

Synthesized is used in a variety of applications. The construction industry uses it as the primary ingredient in drywall, and as a setting inhibitor in Portland cement. The property...