Process streams data storage (extensive/intensive properties) Discrete and continuous plant data storage (e.g., on/off flows, tank heels)
Off-line database
Process configuration (e.g., equipment operational limits)
Process engineering
System design
Allowing for redundant measurements
Process modeling and control
Reliable inferences to noncritical product qualities MPC regarding feed forward on components blend indices Blending RTO technology Ratio control including fall-back strategies
Oil movement system
Integration to refinery production scheduling Automated plant operation management (i) Tanks: swings, heel qualities, and stratification detection (ii) Line ups: flushing, valve position, and pipe quality tracking
Data validation
Real-time data reconciliation on flows On-line analyzer data validation on ASTM analyzers
