Title :
Power of automation
Author :
Difrank, Gregory
Author_Institution :
River Consulting, LLC, Columbus
Abstract :
Automation has a finite and quantifiable meaning when referring to its implementation in a modern cement manufacturing facility. In this article, we provide a brief overview of the modern plant automation architecture and some selected details concerning the pieces that comprise the overall system. Our review runs from the finite and quantifiable meaning when referring to its sensors and actuators, through the process control, operator interface, and information technology, to the tie-ins with the enterprise business systems.
Keywords :
cement industry; process control; enterprise business system; information technology; modern cement manufacturing facility; modern plant automation architecture; operator interface; process control; AC motors; Automatic control; Control systems; Electrical equipment industry; Helium; Humans; Manufacturing automation; Manufacturing industries; Power distribution; Substation automation;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2007.914275
