Yokogawa will be presenting at AFPM's Annual Summit - the world’s premier refining meeting and one of AFPM’s flagship events. Join industry leaders, trade and policy experts, and industry peers in New Orleans to learn what technology and policy changes mean for the refining and petrochemical industries.
Presenter: Penny Chen
Topic: Robotics Breakthrough for Industrial Process Autonomous Operations
Can robotics enable autonomous operations? We have seen robotics used for assembly lines and warehouse automation as well as for subsea for oil field inspection and environmental discovery. More recently, we have also seen drones performing inspections at heights that are difficult and dangerous for humans to reach.
For those who are curious about how to use robotics to enhance industrial operations, this is the perfect session. It will describe how robotics can simulate operator rounds with many human-like capabilities such as sight, hearing, smell, and tactile feel, which allow them to read gauges, record sound signatures, use thermal imaging to read hot and cold spots, and determine valve positions as the first steps toward enabling autonomous operations.
Date: March 14, 11:30 am - 1:45 pm CST
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Chemical
Chemical plants 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.
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Refining
In the ever-changing marketplace, refineries are seen not only as crude processing units but also as profit centers. At the same time, there is a keen awareness of the need for safety at such facilities. A total production solution that encompasses planning, scheduling, management, and control is required to achieve long-term goals for profitability, efficiency, and environmental protection. With years of expertise in the automation field, Yokogawa can bring you affordable total solutions for improved operability and a cleaner world.