Abstract
Off-line utility system optimizers for
large process plants are now common place. However, the use of these optimizers
for operations optimization is usually limited
by the need for trained personnel to run these
programs and the difficulty of getting the data
to the programs. Consequently the benefits
realized are intermittent at best. Continuous
savings can be realized by converting these
programs to on-line mode. This conversion
however is nontrivial.
This paper presents a practical approach to
this conversion. This approach has been
successfully applied to a steam subsystem
optimizer for one of Union Carbide's plants.
Nath, R.; Libby, D. J.; Marcinkowska, A. R.; Skarke, S. C.; Thomasson, M. J.; Worsham, B. A. (1988). Experiences with On-Line STEAMPOP. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /92362.