The process industry is concerned with the processing of bulk resources (pulp and paper, crude oil, and natural gas) into other value added products, the material flow is continuous and often fluid based, and the equipment most often operates in steady-state. The process industry is dominated by raw material and energy costs. Minimizing these costs is essential for profitability, making development of process technology and efficient methodologies as important as product development. The session will focus on improved control strategies for the process industry.
