Advanced control in cogeneration utility management

DMCplus advanced control technology has been successfully applied at more than 1000 plants worldwide. This article details a steam and electrical (cogeneration) power application at the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Mitsubishi) Yokkaichi Plant in Japan. The objective of the DMCplus advanced control system is to drive the plant to the lowest operating cost for the steam and electrical power while meeting user demand at the site.