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Debutanizer Column (Distillation Column) monitoring AI

Effective monitoring of a debutanizer column is essential for maximizing the LPG content in the top product and optimizing overall distillation performance. Continuous monitoring of the C4 fraction in the bottom products ensures process efficiency and quality control. Implementing a predictive model to estimate the butane fraction in the bottoms enhances performance by allowing for real-time adjus...

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%O2 Prediction in the Flue Gas in Furnace Operations AI

In the domain of fired heater operations, accurate monitoring and prediction of oxygen levels in flue gases play a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency and safety. This project focuses on conducting correlation and trend analysis to identify key process parameters (KPIs) that influence oxygen concentrations in flue gases. By examining factors such as fuel composition, combustion temper...

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Order fill projection AI

Predicting the end-of-cycle (EOC) for a heat exchanger due to fouling is a persistent challenge for refineries. By proactively forecasting when a heat exchanger requires cleaning, refineries can implement risk-based maintenance planning, optimizing processing rates, and reducing operating and maintenance costs. Historically, engineers had to manually combine data entries in spreadsheets, spending ...

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Batch Tracking and Cycle Time Analysis AI

Reducing cycle time in batch manufacturing is challenging due to the complexity of defining and analyzing process phases to identify variations and idle times between batches. Additionally, pinpointing areas for process and capital improvements requires detailed understanding and analysis. Effective batch tracking and cycle time analysis are essential to uncover inefficiencies, minimize idle times...

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Filter Membrane Predictive Maintenance AI

Ineffective Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures or fouling of filter membranes can lead to various operational challenges, including increased cycle times, lost yield, or poor product quality. Additionally, detecting and modeling long-term deterioration in filter membrane performance poses significant challengess. This use case focuses on developing predictive maintenance strategies for filter membran...

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Asset Utilization (OEE) Monitoring AI

Asset Utilization (OEE) Monitoring aims to analyze the performance of batch processes by identifying time spent in various phases. This analysis helps reduce unproductive process time, such as during cleaning and maintenance, and highlights differences in manual re-cleaning events between shifts. By quantifying opportunities to reduce waiting times, OEE monitoring supports improved efficiency and ...

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Identification, Categorization, & Reporting of Performance Losses AI

Manufacturing companies must systematically track, categorize, and report performance losses to identify inefficiencies and justify improvement projects. This process enables the identification of underperforming elements within the production line and provides a basis for targeted enhancements. By doing so, companies can streamline operations, enhance productivity, and allocate resources more eff...

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Accelerate Biopharmaceutical Scale-Up AI

Accelerating the scale-up of biopharmaceutical production is essential for bringing new therapies to market more quickly and cost-effectively. Predicting cell growth accurately at scale, based on data from laboratory and pilot studies, is a complex task. This complexity is compounded by the need to integrate data from various sources. Streamlining this scale-up process can significantly reduce dev...

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Heat Exchangers Performance Monitoring AI

Predicting the end-of-cycle (EOC) for a heat exchanger due to fouling is a persistent challenge for refineries. By proactively forecasting when a heat exchanger requires cleaning, refineries can implement risk-based maintenance planning, optimizing processing rates, and reducing operating and maintenance costs. Historically, engineers had to manually combine data entries in spreadsheets, spending ...

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Pump Health Monitoring AI

Inability to detect and anticipate pump performance issues can result in prolonged shutdowns, revenue loss, and potential environmental or safety hazards.