Process Management and Control Trends 1996, 1996 Process Control, Electrical & Info. Conference Proceedings
Process management has greatly improved through the use of process databases. These databases provide a uniform mill information system by linking the different control systems and process areas together. The trends in process management are discussed in detail with a focus on applications. Process control is the key to competitive advantage according to mill management. The main focus areas are quality control and production control. The trends in process control are discussed from a mill perspective. This paper is based on extensive surveys of the pulp and paper industry on a worldwide basis.