ARC's Tom Fiske APC Best Practices Presentation @ 2009 ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, FL.
APC and Local Optimization
Definitions
APC
• Online real-time control
• Popular method: linear multivariable control
Optimization
• Online real-time to determine optimum setpoints
• Rigorous first-principle models
• Empirical models
• Offline or open loop for advisory
• Rigorous or empirical models
• Ad-hoc analytic tools
• Statistical methods
The purpose of the research was to develop an
understanding of how process manufacturers around
the world are using APC to create a sustainable
competitive advantage. The survey was designed to
capture information about the current status of APC
usage.