2016 AIChE Spring Meeting and 12th Global Congress on Process Safety

(106c) Getting Your Automation Project Approved

Justifying automation projects is critical for approval.  Benefits need to be identified and financial gains determined. Obsolescence may be a reality, but just trying to replace the equipment will not guarantee a ‘green light’ to move the project forward. This workshop will focus on early justification/planning process, estimating the financial value (benefits/costs) and how to perform the return calculations.  Real world examples from several industries will be covered.