Process Control & Automation

Process Control & Automation

Discussing AI in the process industries with eschbach's founder

April 24, 2024
Andreas Eschbach talks with managing editor Daniel Gaddy about how AI technology, such as the kind used in eschabch's Shiftconnector, can help companies bridge knowledge gaps ...
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Process Control & Automation

Achieving the ‘golden batch’ every time

Nov. 2, 2023
Achieving consistent — or golden batch — results requires a system for identifying an ideal output and optimizing the manufacturing process to replicate the conditions that produced...
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Process Control & Automation

Optimizing specialty chemical production with the IIoT

Nov. 1, 2023
Exploring strategies and easy-to-use technologies for deploying IIoT devices and systems in specialty chemical facilities.
FlexBatch Phases are easier to design, create and maintain compared to state-based programming.
Process Control & Automation

Providing flexibility in batch control

Oct. 30, 2023
S88-based software solutions are designed to simplify the process of implementing and modifying recipe procedures without complex software programming.
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Heat regen can reduce overall energy requirements by up to 40% in some systems.
Heating & Cooling

Heat regeneration should be a key consideration

Oct. 11, 2023
By increasing the energy efficiency of the heat transfer process, process manufacturers can reduce the size of their heat exchange equipment or reduce necessary processing time...
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Process Control & Automation

How hydrogen, renewable electricity and digital tools can work together in the pursuit of sustainability

Oct. 11, 2023
Companies need to optimize energy consumption and carbon reduction efforts to combat climate change. A system of systems approach can make this vision a reality.