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News Release from: ExperTune | Subject: Lyondell
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 January 2007
Lyondell signs agreement for PlantTriage
software
ExperTune announce that Lyondell Chemical Company has executed an agreement to license PlantTriage Performance Supervision Software at up to 25 of its manufacturing facilities worldwide
ExperTune announce that Lyondell Chemical Company has executed an agreement to license PlantTriage Performance Supervision Software at up to 25 of its manufacturing facilities worldwide Under the agreement, Lyondell will use the PlantTriage Performance Supervision Software to monitor and analyse real-time data from their plant control systems
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 5 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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This data will be used in identifying and prioritising specific plant improvements, including identifying instrument and valve failures and maintaining control of tuning issues.
PlantTriage Software combines real-time data with decades of engineering expertise.
The software delivers savings by improving control, eliminating bottlenecks and pinpointing faulty equipment.
"Lyondell places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.
A key aspect is the reduction of unnecessary operator work load, so the operator can focus on optimisation of production and quality.
An important step in this direction is improvement of our base control performance.
Based on my experience with ExperTune and PlantTriage Software over the years, we know we can achieve significant improvements and expect to leverage this experience at all our sites," says Lothar Lang, consulting engineer, Lyondell.
The industries already using PlantTriage software include oil and gas producers; metal and mining companies; chemical, pulp and paper manufacturers; and utility companies.
"Installing PlantTriage Software at multiple sites allows our clients to greatly leverage their internal expertise in process and controls.
In effect, they are boosting the results of their engineering staff, without adding staffing," says Kevin Gibbs, CEO, ExperTune.
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