ADVANCED CONTROL ― WHERE ARE WE HEADED?

摘要

Smart sensors, smart transmitters, smart controllers, smart tools, etc., seem to be everywhere. Advanced control technology for combustion systems is increasingly providing cost-effective boiler performance optimization and emis-sions reduction. As the technology matures, the benefits can be multiplied by optimizing not only individual operating systems, but entire plants and even extensive generating and distribution networks. Now that most firing equipment has been retrofit with distributed control systems (DCS), there are numerous opportunities to add hardware and software products that can be easily applied and result in improved operation. In addition, performance monitoring can now be achieved at a level of detail never before possible. The products available include advanced sensors and optimization software.