Performance requirements for DCS in different industries
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Is there anyone experienced who can give some advice? What are the different requirements for the use of DCS in various industries, and which of these requirements hold more importance? For example, among domestic brands, Zhejiang University Zhongkong’s DCS seems to have an advantage in the chemical industry, while ABB’s DCS is more advantageous in the power industry. Is this caused by hardware performance, or by the maturity of the control scheme, or by operational habits? A master, please come and give some advice~
Marketing capabilities, technology isn’t an issue
Most property owners require several years of experience in the industry, so
Among domestic brands, Zhejiang University Zhongkong’s DCS seems to have an advantage in the chemical industry, while Allen-Bradley’s DCS has an advantage in the power industry. The hardware performance of control systems is more or less similar; however, there are significant differences in the maturity of control solutions and operating practices among different companies. Using a DCS is a systematic endeavor that involves various aspects such as operating practices, engineering experience, and well-developed engineering methods. The deeper one gets involved, the more communication is needed with the users, and the more tailored the solution will be.
The owner asked, which customers have used your systems? Answer: Datang, Huaneng, China Power Investment – well, almost all power plants. The owner thought to himself, damn it, I work in the chemical industry.
This is also a problem related to operational habits resulting from performance metrics, as well as industry evaluations. There are no issues with the hardware, and the software is pretty much the same as well; the differences lie in the operational habits of each industry, engineering experience, reputation, etc. For example, under Sinopec, Honeywell is used, while imported brands such as ABB and Siemens are also employed
At first, it was technology that was at stake; later on, it was marketing and after-sales service. What homeowners need is safety, stability, low cost, and good after-sales service.