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Distillation column tray temperature control

Zak Friedman, Ph.D

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Much has been written about distillation DCS control strategy, covering many configurations, constraints, considerations, and it’s not easy to see the forest from the trees.  This blog proposes a “default” DCS configuration, good for most cases, to be served as a basis.  Deviations from the basis are of course permitted, though reasons for these deviations […]

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What’s The Value of Inferential Models?

Zak Friedman, Ph.D

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Inferential models are an essential part of APC, but how essential? What’s the monetary value? For example, optimizing a crude unit involves cutting the products correctly within specifications. Can that be accomplished without inferential models?

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