Expert systems complement refinery information systems

Journal Article · Mon Jan 09 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6467374

Cadmus, R H ^[1]; Woolsey, M D ^[2]

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1. Digital Equipment Corp., Stow, MA (US)
2. Digital Equipment Corp., Atlanta, GA (US)

As expert systems are incorporated as a fundamental part of refinery information development, the benefits of increased capability, flexibility, and expertise enable refiners to compete more effectively in the industry's fast-changing marketplace. By capturing expertise in expert systems, the technology can improve efficiency and productivity for refiners, while increasing their profitability and maximizing existing information technology. Also known as knowledge-based systems, expert systems are computer programs that represent the problem-solving capabilities of human experts in specific, well-defined areas. They are applicable to situations in which analysis, judgment, and experience are critical to an effective solution. The application of ES technology today is offering companies potential for improving operational performance.

• OSTI ID: 6467374
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 86:2; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
020400* -- Petroleum-- Processing
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
990210 -- Supercomputers-- (1987-1989)
990300 -- Information Handling
COMPUTER CODES
EXPERT SYSTEMS
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
KNOWLEDGE BASE
MARKET
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PETROLEUM REFINERIES
TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION
TESTING