Upgrade of predictive multivariable control for a delayed coker

The new multivariable controller at Chevron's El Segundo delayed coker, now online for over a year, has increased unit profitability by some $1 million a year.  The benefits achieved by the new fractionator and gas recovery system multivariable predictive controler include a more profitable yield structure.

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David J Anderson, Chevron Products Company
Dennis I Cima, Aspen Technology Inc.

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1998 / Q1

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Topic:
Automation, Control, Instrumentation and Simulation

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