2008 Annual Meeting
(249e) Smart Manufacturing Plants: Advances and Priorities
Authors
Humphrey, J. L. - Presenter, J. L. Humphrey & Associates
Seibert, A. F., The University of Texas at Austin
Lewis, J. C., ConocoPhillips
Farone, J. P., Dow Chemical (retired)
Smart Plants prevent problems before they occur. Advances and priorities for Smart Plants will be presented. Included will be a discussion of the importance of accurate real time material and heat balances around individual processes. A Smart Plant Case Study will be presented showing a quick pay-out for an energy saving opportunity.