The far-reaching impact of digitalisation on the fertilizer industry
Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M communication is yet to mark its anchored presence in fertilizer production, though these are commonly observed buzzwords circumrotating around fourth industrial revolution. Over the last decade, chemical industry is observed to be lagging behind on digitalization issues in comparison to other important industrial sector, and fertilizer industry is not even awakening to adopt disruptive transformation. The question then surfaces as to how the fertilizer industry can succeed in the transformation to 4.0, and leverage its benefit in amplifying plant efficiency?
The efficient future of the fertilizer industry is yet to be materializing. Plant operators must meet the ongoing need to integrate cutting edge technology with production cycles. In parallel, they need to develop new value-added propositions, often with innovative service elements, and often in specialist target markets.
Companies are likely to pour money into the Internet of Things (IoT), and one area of particular interest to investors is IoT connected factories. Fact.MR expects smart factory set-up in fertilizer sector has potential to bring down risks related costs down by almost 18%, and increase plant efficiency by over 14%, just by utilizing existing proven technologies, The digital impact on the fertilizers industry is direct and far-reaching.
First Casale Lem™ Melamine Plant in Operation
The first melamine plant with integrated urea production unit, incorporating Casale’s LEM™ process for GSFC (India) is now on stream.
This presentation provides the details of this successful project and the tight cooperation between GSFC and Casale, which are the key drivers of the excellent performance the plant consistently delivers, in addition to a robust design.
Utilizing an Innovative Digital Connected Platform to Improve Reformer Operations.
A major ammonia producer benefitted over $1MM US dollars by utilizing OnPoint’s Smart Combustion™ solutions to digitally transform primary reformer operations. Utilizing Ember™ software’s smart connect platform, enhanced with ZoloSCAN™ analyzer’s direct firebox combustion measurements, allowed operations to improve key performance metrics in the areas of safety, reliability, and production. This presentation will cover the implementation and operations of the technologies and a case study showing how they were used to optimize combustion inside the primary reformer and the results achieved.
Methods for Optimizing the Pump to its System for Improved Reliability and Efficiency
Pumping system performance, efficiency and reliability are highly influenced by the system they supply.
In the past, the focus has been placed on individual component efficiency, but the focus must be on the entire system.
Pump system reliability and performance are affected by many factors, such as hydraulic and system conditions (valves, piping, elevation and installation) and operation (automatic throttling, multiple pump operation).
This presentation will explore how to optimize your pumping system and the benefits of achieving Pump System Optimization.