Here's how you can explore the most promising new technologies for plant engineering.

A automação realmente transformou a engenharia de planta, trazendo consigo uma série de benefícios notáveis. Aqui estão algumas etapas adicionais que você pode considerar ao explorar tecnologias de automação: - Análise detalhada dos processos - Avaliação de custos e benefícios - Padronização e integração de sistemas - Treinamento da equipe - Manutenção e suporte contínuos Ao seguir estas etapas, você pode maximizar os benefícios da automação na engenharia de planta, melhorando a eficiência, a qualidade do produto e a segurança do trabalhador.

Article 1: Optimizing Plant Layout for Efficiency Discuss key principles of plant layout design, such as workflow, material handling, and space utilization Provide tips and strategies for arranging equipment, workstations, and storage to minimize wasted motion and maximize productivity Article 2: Incorporating Lean Manufacturing Principles into Plant Design Demonstrate how these principles can be applied to the physical layout of a manufacturing facility Share case studies of companies that have used lean techniques to streamline their plant operations Article 3: The Role of Technology in Modern Plant Layout Explore how emerging technologies like automation, robotics, and data analytics are transforming plant layout and design

These are basic tasks that should be followed on, not only an automation front, but all-around. Before even assessing the plant needs, find the company strategy to find out what is necessary for a plant’s automated integration. The creation of an OEE will create efficiency overall.

Undestand the process and the engineering. Ask yourself the question "How could we improve process?" Do research to find out if there is a better system on the market or design improvements yourself with your engineering team. Calculate the saving and benefits gained compared to the cost of the upgrade and the long term savings or costs.

By integrating these technologies, you can improve production rates and product quality while ensuring worker safety. Additionally, automation offers significant cost savings through reduced labor and maintenance costs. It enhances scalability and flexibility, enabling plants to quickly adapt to changes in production demands. Furthermore, automation supports sustainability by optimizing resource use and minimizing waste, contributing to environmental goals. Embracing these advancements ensures that your plant remains competitive and capable of meeting future challenges.

To further articulate this, is to understand the pros/cons of the transmission protocol and handler/rule engine for this data to be accessible on the EON. With this layout, connecting all devices and tags are easy and accessible at one ubiquitous Source of Truth, otherwise a Unified NameSpace. This will also translate into any/all states of your business.

These are the best forms of revolutionary modern art of plant engineering with the seamless essential of effective communication of devices and sensors for the operability and efficiency for reliability and durability equipments.

What about cyber security ? This most of the times dictates decentralised (dcs like) organised process control. IOT for me is still "nice for at home" environment.

IoT integration goes beyond simple connectivity; it creates a smart ecosystem where every component contributes to overall efficiency. By leveraging IoT, plants can achieve unprecedented levels of operational visibility and control. Real-time data from sensors allows for immediate adjustments and proactive maintenance, significantly reducing downtime. Furthermore, IoT-enabled predictive analytics empower decision-makers to foresee and mitigate potential issues before they become critical. Embracing IoT not only enhances current operations but also paves the way for continuous improvement and innovation.

Everything you run through R&D must go through a lab environment that will test the conditions to their capacity’s threshold. Without truly knowing this, there is too much risk putting it into Development into Production.

Os materiais avançados estão transformando diversos setores com suas propriedades superiores, como maior resistência, leveza e durabilidade. Eles possibilitam inovações em áreas como medicina, energia e tecnologia, resultando em produtos mais eficientes e sustentáveis. O uso desses materiais impulsiona o progresso tecnológico e abre novas fronteiras para o desenvolvimento industrial e científico.

This is something that is highly on track within my company. We have a full time team looking for ways to reduce our waste, while focusing on the ESG and sustainability-aspect. One of our main setbacks is each site’s footprint. With this limitation, your main solar and wind is insufficient for our energy needs. Of course, we have not ruled out and/or exhausted all of our possibilities.

Adopting energy-efficient technologies requires a holistic approach. It's essential to conduct comprehensive energy audits to identify areas of inefficiency and prioritize interventions. Implementing smart meters and energy management systems can provide real-time insights into energy consumption patterns, enabling targeted improvements. Additionally, fostering a culture of energy awareness among employees and incorporating energy efficiency into the plant's core operational strategy can lead to significant long-term savings and environmental benefits. By committing to energy efficiency, plants can enhance their competitiveness while supporting global sustainability efforts.

L'efficienza energetica è fondamentale per un futuro sostenibile. Riducendo il consumo di energia, non solo abbassiamo i costi operativi, ma anche l'impatto ambientale. Tecnologie avanzate e pratiche di gestione ottimizzate permettono di utilizzare le risorse in modo più intelligente, promuovendo una crescita economica verde e responsabile.

One company that we have great interest in is Phaedra. They not only make the site more efficient but log predictive maintenance through analytics and make it, so that, there is a one way communication using OPC-UA with our Brokers. We have yet to try this on a live site but are looking forward to it.

Predictive analytics how beneficial is the analytics when the equipment lasts 10+ yrs, (? Will predictive analytics? Predict that far out or is it just guessing, our Pm’s are annually) I work with VFD’s and Soft Starters that are 17 yrs old, the IGBT’s on VFD’s starting to fail (no longer supported Radwell is great for obsolete parts) and SS the Scr’s are starting to fail (Spec sheet for scr’s not too hard to find) if I change 1, I change them all, test and then change and test again with operations. As far as the vibration analysis, they have to be calibrated annually and some mfgs suggest can be every 2 yrs when the vibration sensor is alarming when motor is off, IMO, they should be sent out and calibrated every yr.