2025 Spring Meeting and 21st Global Congress on Process Safety

(79b) Driving Operational Excellence with Real-Time Dynamic Digital Twins: A Case Study in VCM Production

Authors

Hyeonjun Jo, SIMACRO
The adoption of advanced Real-Time Digital Twin solutions is revolutionizing the way chemical manufacturing processes are monitored, optimized, and managed. This presentation explores the innovative application of a real-time Digital Twin platform, seamlessly integrating process simulation, machine learning, and augmented reality, to enhance operational performance in vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production.

The case study illustrates:

  1. How the integration of a dynamic process simulation model with real-time data provides a holistic view of plant operations, enabling rapid and accurate decision-making.
  2. Practical use cases where advanced visualization tools enhance operator understanding and situational awareness.
  3. The implementation of predictive analytics and optimization strategies to achieve significant improvements in energy efficiency, production stability, and overall sustainability.

Leveraging a robust software framework like ProcessMetaverseTM, the solution bridges the gap between digital innovation and physical operations, offering an interactive environment where real-time insights drive continuous process improvement.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the potential of Digital Twins to address complex operational challenges and will leave with actionable strategies for deploying similar solutions in their processes.