Control Performance Assessment for Pulp & Paper

Why invest in loop optimization?

Other important points to consider:

• Usually, the loops are not optimized in the start-up process
• During its life, the valves are worn out (actuators) and increase variability of PV (process variable)
• Tuning should track changes in the process
• Tuning should track changes in raw materials
• In general, a loop is only reviewed when one of its pieces of equipment fails: the controller, sensor, or actuator.
• In reality, the performance of a controller loop may decline over time due to wear of actuators, alterations in process, changes of recipe/set-points, alterations of reagents (concentration, etc.).

Due to the above, loops can present high variability, causing impact on the process and assets.

Benefiting from hidden controls opportunities by using CPA App

• Monitor control performance over time 24/7
• Support in finding the hidden process that is upsetting
• Easy interpretation between good and bad performance through KPIs
• Analysis of Control Loops Events
• Recommendation of Best Actions to Improve Loop Performance
• Support in Identifying Instrumentation Issues

Key features

• Communication with different DCS systems;
• Monitors control performance over time;
• Support in finding hidden process upset;
• Support in detecting maintenance faults;
• Facilitates interpretation between good and bad performance;
• Logs all events related to the control loop;
• Automatically captures real Process behavior;
• Delivers a consistent diagnosis of control performance;
• Provides clear cost interpretation for investment planning;
• Embedded application with years of experience included;
• All-time monitoring application with no license limitation;
• Facilitator in finding and solving performance issues;
• Easy to configure;
• Useful for maintenance, reliability, and process teams;
• Eliminate trial and error tuning;
• Built-in knowledge to capture process model;
• Built in a simulator to test different tuning scenarios;
• Includes various tuning techniques.

1. Contact us.
2. We will contact you to organize an online presentation.
3. If you liked it, you can try the application in a demo environment.
4. If you want to proceed, we will provide you with a proposal.
5. Let´s agree on the best business model for you.
6. We will deploy your environment, which you can connect to your data.