What trends can be expected in process control within the fine chemicals industry? Do any of you have any valuable insights?
Thread Content
Against the backdrop of **strict emphasis on environmental protection and safety, what will be the trend in process automation control within the fine chemical industry? Do anyone have any good suggestions? Everyone is welcome to discuss????????
The degree of localization of control devices is increasing, the application of control theory (algorithms) is becoming more sophisticated, and the related hardware is also improving
The shift of fine chemicals to the western region……
Since strict attention must be paid to safety and environmental protection, the relevant production processes will be re-evaluated, which means that some systems that previously did not require SIS or ESD now do.
It will definitely be affected by artificial intelligence
The original manual operations will gradually be replaced by PLC and DCS control; what’s important is to combine process considerations with control mechanisms in order to develop appropriate control algorithms and strategies. Furthermore, in fine chemical manufacturing, there are many situations where it is difficult to measure and determine when a reaction has completed, and appropriate solutions are needed for these issues. Of course, cost-effectiveness also needs to be taken into account, as it is one of the key factors in whether true process automation can be achieved. Many of the projects we work on involve small enterprises gradually replacing some manual tasks; under the context of a unified national approach to safety and environmental protection, this will naturally encourage enterprises to consider adopting automated production methods.
The close collaboration between process and control, as well as cost-effectiveness, are all key factors
Based on my experience with several fine chemical plants, over the past three years there has been a complete shift from manual control to automation; DCS and PLC systems are widely used. In the past, a plant might have around 100 employees, but now that number has been reduced to 15, with most of the work requiring only monitoring from a control room. Of course, the amount of money and labor invested in such modifications is quite substantial, but the rewards are worth it. The purity level has risen from around 95% to 99% at present; as a result, the product’s value increases while its price decreases. Labor costs and overall expenses are reduced as well, so automation is undoubtedly the direction in which the fine chemical industry will develop in the future.