Articles Covered in this Issue:
1. Introduction to IIoT and its applications in the chemical industry
Rohit Pimpley, Forbes Marshall Ltd
Defines and explains IIoT and outlines some of the key applications in the chemical industry.
2. Digital transformation of the chemical industry
G Ganapathiraman, ARC Advisory Group, India
Digitisation is transforming the chemical industry and IIoT is one great development of this that is expected to bring about enormous change by significantly reducing the complexity of working. In what all ways IIoT impacts and enables the chemical industry are described.
3. A Real-world approach to the IIoT for process reliability
Bart Winters, Francois Leclerc, Honeywell Process Solutions
Operating at optimal efficiency is important for process plants. IIoT enables plant operators to improve process reliability through analysis of captured data. This article describes how IIoT can support continuous improvement and address previously unsolved problems to improve plant availability, safety, and reliability.
4. Piping stress analysis primer
S. Raghava Chari – Consultant
A comprehensive dossier on piping stress from the sources of such stresses to its management and on preventing failures. Detailed very well through case studies and useful do’s and don’ts.
