PC TEchnology Takes Over Paper Machine Automation Systems, 1998 Process Control, Electrical & Info. Conference Proceedings
The relentless march of PC technology into the pulp & paper industry continues unabated. It is establishing itself into all areas of Process Control & Information Systems with new levels of performance, operating systems, networking, software tools, applications, and lower cost. One area of high interest is the potential for integration of multiple systems into a common uniform solution on paper machines. The ability to integrate best-in-breed products and solutions in a single window operating environment without extensive software modifications has never been more apparent. Previous technology methods and their limitations leading up to today’s PC solutions will be explored.