Advanced Industrial Process Control and Optimization Techniques
Anti-Surge Control
Prevents the compressor from surging while maintaining operation as close to the limit as possible. This ensures that pumping valves operate with the minimum necessary movement, avoiding a loss of compressor performance.
Non-Linear Level Monitoring
Standard linear PID algorithms are often insufficient for non-linear processes. This control method utilizes specific programs that match the capacity of a given vessel to minimize variations in inflow or outflow when flow discrepancies occur.
Distillation Column Control
For distillation columns, the following variables are managed:
- Composition of impurities
- Temperatures of the rectification and stripping zones
- Head flow and temperature
- Bottom energy input
- Reflux-to-distillate ratio