How to justify small-refinery info/control system modernization

Journal Article · Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States)

OSTI ID:6167284

Haskins, D E ^[1]

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1. ICOTRON, Phoenix, AZ (United States)

Information and control systems modernization can be justified by successful implementation of advanced process control (APC) in nearly all refineries, even the small ones. However, the small refineries require special solutions to meet the challenges of limited resources in both finance and manpower. Based on a number of case studies, a typical small refinery as it operates today is described. A sample information and control system modernization plan is described and the typical cost and benefits show how the project cost can be justified. Business objectives of an HPI plant are to satisfy customers by providing specific products, to satisfy the owners by maximizing profits and to satisfy the public by being safe and environmentally correct. Managers have always tried to meet these objectives with functions for the total plant.

• OSTI ID: 6167284
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States), Vol. 72:5; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM REFINERIES
CONTROL SYSTEMS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
AUTOMATION
COMPUTER CODES
CONSTRAINTS
COST
DATA ACQUISITION
ECONOMICS
FINANCING
MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
PROCESS CONTROL
RETROFITTING
SIZING
USES
CONTROL
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
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