【Haichuan Chemical Salary News】Honeywell signs 5 interconnected factory projects at the CIIE: including Sinochem, Wanhua, Zhejiang Petrochemical, etc
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“The number of deals and the total value of contracts at the CIIE **exceeded expectations**. ”On November 7, Yu Feng, Global Vice President of Honeywell’s Specialty Materials and Technologies Group, told a reporter from The Paper (www.thepaper.cn). “Chinese corporate concepts are very advanced, setting many higher standards. ” Participating in the first China International Import Expo, this high-tech manufacturing company brought a range of connected products and solutions to display. Honeywell has signed a total of 12 cooperation agreements with Chinese companies, 5 of which are related to interconnected factory projects. The five interconnected factory projects are as follows: Honeywell Process Control entered into cooperation agreements with the Chemicals Division of Sinochem Group Co., Ltd. regarding the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Honeywell Excellence System (HES). These agreements aim to promote the intelligent operation of production processes and the optimization of business management in the field of fine chemicals, thereby facilitating the digital transformation of Chinese chemical enterprises ； Honeywell and Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. are collaborating on the application of artificial intelligence technologies such as big data analysis and machine learning* in the steel industry, with the aim of creating leading interconnected factories ； Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. will use Honeywell’s Process Reliability Advisor for the routine monitoring of the UOP C3 Oleflex propane-to-olefins unit at its plant in Yantai, Shandong. This is the first time that process reliability consulting services have been applied in the Chinese market ； Honeywell signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for the development of intelligent interconnected factories with Zhejiang Petrochemical Co., Ltd., reaching an agreement to work together on Zhejiang Petrochemical’s integrated refining and petrochemical project in Zhoushan, with a capacity of 40 million tons per year, aiming to create a newer generation of more modern and intelligent interconnected factories ； Honeywell Process Control signed a memorandum of understanding with Dongfang International (Group) Co., Ltd. to collaborate on the application of intelligent production solutions and lean production optimization services in its smart production centers, as well as to promote their use in textile industry projects.
Honeywell’s history in China dates back to 1935, when its first distribution office was established in Shanghai. In 2003, Honeywell moved its Asia-Pacific headquarters to Shanghai ； In 2004, Honeywell’s global R&D center was established in Shanghai. Chen Yan, Vice President of Honeywell Process Control’s Greater China region, explained that Yumen Refinery, China’s first oil refinery, adopted Honeywell UOP’s Dubbs pyrolysis process in the 1930s. Today, Honeywell UOP technologies are used in 60% of global oil production, 40% of liquefied natural gas production, and 70% of polyester fiber production. In addition, Honeywell’s products are also widely used in the aviation industry; it can be said that anyone who has taken a flight is one of our customers. ” However, the reporter observed that the demands of Chinese clients have been evolving over the past 80 years: “At first it was products, then technology, now it’s services, and even management.” ”Taking advantage of the CIIE, Honeywell introduced the management of connected factories to Chinese customers for the first time.
Even outside the CIIE period, Honeywell will still sign such contracts; its products account for nearly 70% of the domestic market share.
Shanghai, China, November 7, 2018 – Honeywell announced that Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Wanhua Chemical”) will use Honeywell’s Process Reliability Advisor for monitoring its UOP C3 Oleflex™ propane-to-olefins plant located in Yantai, Shandong. This is the first time that process reliability consulting services have been applied in the Chinese market. Wanhua Chemical owns the world’s largest Oleflex™ plant, which is capable of converting propane into propylene with an annual production capacity of over 750,000 tons. Propylene is a major chemical raw material used in the production of various plastic resins, films, and fibers. The Connected Factory Process Reliability Advisor is part of Honeywell’s Connected Factory solutions. It continuously collects factory data through sophisticated software that combines Honeywell UOP processes with fault models, thereby providing information on key performance indicators and process recommendations. This allows for the early detection of potential problems, preventing disruptions to production and the profitability of the plant and ensuring its stable operation over extended periods of time. “The Process Reliability Advisor combines Honeywell UOP’s proprietary process knowledge with extensive troubleshooting experience, offering a unique and superior service in the industry that provides faster and more accurate recommendations for operational adjustments. ”Liu Maoshu, Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell UOP in China, said, “With this service, factories can operate at full capacity continuously.” ” Honeywell’s Connected Factory technology combines Honeywell’s unique industry expertise, software, and digital technologies to help customers achieve more reliable operations while ensuring profitability and safety. As part of Honeywell’s Connected Factory product line, Process Reliability Advisors can help refineries, petrochemical, and natural gas processing plants improve transparency in their process operations. They assist these plants in identifying and resolving issues that require additional monitoring and can cause production disruptions, thereby preventing unexpected shutdowns due to maintenance and repairs – shutdowns that could result in millions of dollars in lost production capacity each year. “Process reliability consultants can combine process data with UOP’s expertise to provide ongoing support to clients through powerful software. ”Liu Maoshu also pointed out that “this service can connect factory data with relevant domain knowledge to generate new ideas, thereby improving operational reliability.” ” Honeywell UOP’s C3 Oleflex™ technology converts propane via dehydrogenation to produce propylene. Utilizing a platinum-alumina catalyst system, it features low energy consumption, low emissions, and complete recyclability, thereby minimizing environmental impact. Compared to similar technologies, this technology is more effective at reducing cash production costs and improving return on investment. Since 2011, Honeywell UOP has successfully licensed 35 sets of Oleflex™ technology in China. Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of propylene, isobutane and their derivatives. Its main products include isocyanates (MDI, TDI, ADI), propylene, propylene oxide (PO), tert-butanol (TBA), methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), acrylic acid/acrylates (AA/AE), n-butanol, neopentyl glycol (NPG), liquefied propane, liquefied butane, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).