Industries
Chemical
Chemical plants typically rely on continuous and batch production processes, each posing different requirements for a control system. A continuous process calls for a robust and stable control system that will not fail and cause the shutdown of a production line, whereas the emphasis with a batch process is on having a control system that allows great flexibility in making adjustments to formulas, procedures, and the like. Both kinds of systems need to be managed in available quality history of product, and to be able to execute non-routine operations. With its extensive product portfolio, experienced systems engineers, and global sales and service network, Yokogawa has a solution for every plant process.
Customer Challenges
Positioning a business in a highly competitive market
| The chemical industry is highly specialized, with plants producing intermediate products from raw materials that, in turn, are used by other plants as inputs in their production of more advanced products. Each chemical company needs to carefully consider its positioning in a highly competitive marketplace. |
Being first to market with new materials/products and staying cost competitive
| It is vitally important in the chemical industry to develop and launch new products ahead of the competition. This is especially true with high-value-added specialty chemicals. Also key to maintaining competitiveness is the evolution of production technology to reduce production costs. |
Demanding quality and safety requirements
| The quality of intermediate materials affects the quality of final products. To produce high-quality chemicals, reliable production control systems are essential. Also, the handling of potentially flammable or explosive materials requires highly safe instrumentation systems. |
Success Stories
 Asahi Carbon Company Ltd., Niigata, Japan |
The Success Story Collection 2011 e-book shows how many leading companies in the Refinery, Petrochemical & Chemical industries are using Yokogawa's products to address specific challenges.   Success story e-book
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CENTUM CS 3000, Exaquantum
Installation of the Exaquantum plant information management system (PIMS) package improves the efficiency of process data management and enables the proactive maintenance of plant assets, for better product quality and yield. |
