Central control technology helps Fushun Petrochemical complete the upgrade of a large-scale intelligent transformation project

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Recently, the project for addressing systemic risks at China Petroleum Fushun Petrochemical Company (hereinafter referred to as “Fushun Petrochemical”), as well as the renovation to lift capacity constraints and improve energy efficiency of the 800,000 tons per year ethylene production facility – a project undertaken by Zhongkong Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Zhongkong Technology”) – was successfully completed. Within just 40 days, the project achieved a smooth transition of the entire process system as well as a successful first operation; Zhongkong Technology helped Fushun Petrochemical set a new record for the digital transformation of large-scale, complex systems in the process industry using domestic technologies. https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-axegupay5k/9915e56e5a4f46b390c0b782e68a7133~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1766100748&x-signature=UsKsPgnt0yGE6VEYLOD3IdYJbH4%3D It builds a self-controlled digital foundation for customers. As an important refining and chemical production base in China, Fushun Petrochemical bears the important mission of ensuring regional energy supply and maintaining the stability of industrial and supply chains. Faced with development bottlenecks such as poor data coordination and insufficient intelligent decision-making support that arose after the long-term operation of the existing system, the company actively responded to the strategic initiative of \"Digital and Intelligent China National Petroleum\", initiating this comprehensive and thorough large-scale intelligent upgrade project, and chose Zhongkong Technology as one of its key suppliers. The complexity of the renovation and upgrade for this project, along with its implementation standards, are rare in the industry. The project covers multiple production units such as refining and chemicals (ethylene, polymerization, tributyl compounds), as well as cleaning and chemical products, involving the coordinated replacement of over 60 systems of different types; it represents a severe test of the overall delivery capacity. Faced with multiple challenges such as tight deadlines, complex existing systems, and high difficulties in modifying specific architectures, Zhongkong Technology, relying on a fully self-controlled software and hardware framework and aiming to build factories that can operate autonomously, provided Fushun Petrochemical with an integrated digital transformation solution driven by industrial AI. Adhering to the high standards of \"zero data loss, zero business disruption, and complete intelligent upgrading,\" it achieved several industry-leading breakthroughs: the creation of a digital platform for the entire factory site – by establishing a unified data platform and intelligent control center, Zhongkong Technology ensured seamless data flow from underlying devices to higher-level operations, enabling a significant leap from replacing individual units to achieving unified management across the entire factory. This laid a solid foundation for the factory to move from automated operation to intelligent decision-making. Laying the foundation for future AI applications: As the first large-scale renovation project undertaken by Central Control Technology that included a complete process of wiring and disconnection, the team achieved \"zero wire losses and zero errors\" throughout the construction process, adhering to millimeter-level precision. This ensured the successful completion of this complex system project from the first attempt, creating ideal conditions for subsequent AI applications that rely on high-fidelity data. An intelligent leap from safe operation to optimal energy efficiency: Addressing the issue of frequent failures in the original system, which had been in use for over 16 years, Zhongkong Technology, by incorporating advanced control algorithms and optimization models, not only eliminated safety-related constraints but also achieved continuous improvement in energy efficiency on the basis of stable operation, thereby directly contributing to the development of \"new quality productivity\". At present, the project has been fully completed and is operating stably, completely eliminating the safety hazards associated with the original system and providing a solid barrier for the long-term safe operation of the facility. During the project implementation period, Zhongkong Technology was highly recognized by Fushun Petrochemical of China National Petroleum Corporation, and was awarded a commendation plaque in recognition of its efforts.