Capturing and sustaining the benefits of advanced process control
Abstract
The paper describes the application of an advanced process control (APC) strategy to a complex Fluid Catalytic Cracking, two Vacuum Distillation Units and a Crude Distillation Unit located at Galp Energia Sines Refinery (Portugal). The paper describes the strategy and methodology adopted in the projects, specifically focusing on the best practices related to the implementation and maintenance of large multivariable controllers. The technologies, tools and procedures adopted to keep the applications at their top performance are described in detail. The benefits are shown based on data of rigorous post-audits.
