Real-time optimization for LNG plants with process digital twin

Unlock sustainable excellence with Yokogawa’s real-time optimization solutions

Maximize production efficiency under varying conditions by integrating process digital twin and real-time optimization technologies with your existing process control systems (DCS/APC).

Achieving stable and profitable operations is a top priority in the LNG industry. However, maintaining optimal performance is challenging due to uncontrollable factors and fluctuating conditions. Yokogawa provides accurate, robust, and value-driven solutions powered by state-of-the-art technologies. Our solutions operate 24/7, 365 days a year, maximizing benefits while ensuring safety and compliance with property constraints.

Challenges

Key challenges in LNG liquefaction operation

Complex process structures

Numerous interdependent variables make optimal operation difficult to achieve.

Continuous or sudden disturbances

Disturbances can occur suddenly or continuously, requiring operators to make careful adjustments.

Balancing benefits and risks

Operators must achieve feasible and optimal conditions while managing various hard and soft constraints.

Solutions

Yokogawa’s real-time optimization = High-fidelity process digital twin + Robust & high-speed optimizer

Petro-SIM process digital twin

KBC’s online Petro-SIM flowsheet accurately simulates real-time process behavior, ensuring reliable optimization results.

Realtime Optimization

Yokogawa’s platform for advanced control and optimization uses a robust embedded optimization engine and models provided by the online Petro-SIM flowsheet to achieve optimal operating points.

Flexible dashboard & performance reports

Flexible and role-based GUI and Dashboard with real-time base and historical data.
Data integration & analytics with related multiple database.

Benefits

Yokogawa’s real-time optimization provides tangible and intangible benefit

Operational excellence

Maximized process efficiency
Early detection of abnormalities
Stable operations

Economic value

Maximizing asset utilization and profitability
Revenue enhancement
Improved ROI

Environmental & sustainability impact

Minimized product losses
Reduced energy consumption while maintaining target production levels
Continuous performance optimization driven by 24/7, 365-day operational agent

Referenzen

Optimizing LNG Operational Capacity with Yokogawa’s Digitalization Solution