Title :
Open networks as a foundation for cement plant automation
Author_Institution :
Allen Bradley Co., USA
Abstract :
The objective of this paper is to describe how open network communication can be the basis for a modular control architecture. Benefits highlighted include: increased efficiency for system design, installation, operation and maintenance; superior decision making processes through “transparent” data access; lower system life cycle cost; greater flexibility to add to the functions and scale of a control system so as the needs of an enterprise mature, the control system will adapt to the new requirements rather than serve as a barrier
Keywords :
cement industry; industrial control; industrial plants; open systems; cement plant automation; control system; decision making processes; increased efficiency; installation; maintenance; modular control architecture; open networks; operation; system design; transparent data access; Automatic control; Automation; Cement industry; Communication system control; Conference management; Control systems; Cost function; Decision making;
Conference_Titel :
Cement Industry Technical Conference, 1996. XXXVIII Conference Record., IEEE/PCA
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3014-5
DOI :
10.1109/CITCON.1996.507137
