Reaping the Rewards of a Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics Program, 2004 Paper Summit, Spring Technical & International Environmental Conference, (including Papermakers; Process Control, Electrical & Information; Product & Product Quality)

The ideal factory environment is one that has near 100% service delivery and negligible unplanned downtime. Under these conditions, a plant is the most efficient, productive and profitable. What is the best way to achieve these conditions? Although many options are available, a continuous, on-line monitoring system is one of the most effective ways to significantly increase productivity. When properly implemented, these systems allow real time production data (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow rate) to be collected, monitored and analyzed around the clock. This ability gives manufacturers a comprehensive view of process line activity that is unprecedented in scope, detail and accessibility. This presentation will use real paper industry examples to discuss the benefits and cost savings of implementing continuous control system monitoring (CCSM), and how to choose the right type of on-line monitoring system for your organization.