DEMAND SPECIFICATION FOR PLANT-WIDE OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESSING PLANTS

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Inventor(s)

Christopher J. Webb of Scottsdale AZ (US)

Constantin Marius Anghelea of Bucharest (RO)

DEMAND SPECIFICATION FOR PLANT-WIDE OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESSING PLANTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240319717 titled 'DEMAND SPECIFICATION FOR PLANT-WIDE OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESSING PLANTS

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for optimizing operations of a processing plant using rundown blending to achieve target parameters and product specifications within specific production durations.

Optimization of operations at a plantwide level
Utilization of rundown blending for optimization
Ensuring product specifications are met within production durations
Projecting operational constraints for upstream components
Achieving optimal operations based on current properties and volumes
Planning for future production of target products

Potential Applications: - Chemical processing plants - Food processing facilities - Pharmaceutical manufacturing plants

Problems Solved: - Ensuring efficient and effective operations in processing plants - Meeting target parameters and product specifications - Optimizing production durations

Benefits: - Increased efficiency in plant operations - Improved product quality and consistency - Enhanced production planning and scheduling

Commercial Applications: Optimizing operations in processing plants can lead to cost savings, improved product quality, and increased production output, making this technology valuable for various industries.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method compare to traditional optimization techniques in processing plants? 2. What are the key factors to consider when implementing this optimization strategy in a processing plant?

Original Abstract Submitted

embodiments of the present disclosure provide for improved optimization of operations of a processing plant. in this regard embodiments optimize, at a plantwide level, operations of a processing plant that utilizes rundown blending to optimize target parameter(s) while ensuring that product specifications of volumes of target products to be produced will be met within particular production durations of product runs. some embodiments project operational constraints for upstream components, such as multiple headers, to achieve such optimal operations based on current properties and volumes of current products in rundown blenders of a processing plant, and product plan data for any number of target products to be produced over a future period of time.