Customers’ needs are extremely diversified. To come out ahead in today’s highly competitive marketplace, petrochemical companies are striving for quality and productivity improvements. At the same time, they share a greater commitment to addressing HSE issues. Yokogawa provides tailor-made solutions to these needs based on its long and wide-ranging experience in this field.

MES integration
-	A variety of individual systems that perform scheduling and other functions are included in the manufacturing execution systems (MES) domain. The connectivity among systems is a fundamental key enabler for agile production management.
Workflow standardization
-	Production workflows should be defined and monitored for reliable production management. The standardization of workflows is especially effective at companies with multiple production sites.
Real-time production management
-	Overall real-time production management is required to speed up the production Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) cycle.
Loop tuning
-	PID control plays a fundamental role in process control. Proper tuning is required for stable process control and is a prerequisite for advanced-level control.
Advanced automation
-	Advanced process control and knowledge-based navigation systems are key contributors to a well-automated operation.
Real-time optimization
-	Plant-wide optimization can be achieved with a real-time optimizer using rigorous model calculations.
Alarm rationalization
-	An approach to alarm management based on the well-known Engineering Equipment & Materials Users’ Association (EEMUA) No.191 guideline is recommended. Alarm root cause analysis is also an effective approach to successful alarm rationalization.
KPI monitoring
-	A wide variety of key performance indicators (KPI) should be monitored by each person. KPI monitoring requires comparison with targets and drilling down for detailed information.
Production navigation
-	Production tasks need to be managed correctly by the system. Task progress monitoring is a valuable bridge between planning and manufacturing that facilitates cooperation in production management.
Operator training
-	Operator training systems allow operators to gain experience in handling various situations such as equipment malfunctions and in performing start-ups and other routine operations. It helps operators upgrade their skills.
Control room design
-	Control room design needs to take into consideration all aspects of the work environment including ergonomics, safety, ease of communication, functionality, automation of systems, and business policy.
Resource optimization
-	A central control room is desirable for an effective production environment. All production-related units should be stationed nearby to ensure good communication. In addition to centralizing the control room, the optimization of human resources and other activities can be considered to achieve production excellence.
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