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Description

Apromon is a web-based software solution designed for assessing the performance of PID loop controls, including both primary and Advanced Process Control (APC) loops. It offers a comprehensive evaluation for individual loops, cascade configurations, APC loops, and even for signals that only have a process variable (PV) without a connected controller. One of Apromon's standout features is its ability to automatically translate various types of controllers—such as those for flow, pressure, temperature, and level—into a unified “grade” factor, similar to the scores teachers assign to students during evaluations. This grading system ranges from 0 to 100, where 100 represents optimal performance and 0 signifies the lowest. Furthermore, Apromon operates continuously, ensuring that performance metrics are consistently calculated and stored without any interruptions, unlike some competing products that may overlook certain tags during monitoring. This relentless dedication to performance tracking guarantees that users have real-time insights into their control systems' efficiency at all times.

Description

Advanced Process Control (APC) provides a highly efficient solution for enhancing your plant's performance without requiring any hardware modifications. By implementing an APC application, you can stabilize operations while simultaneously optimizing production or energy usage, leading to a deeper insight into your production processes. This term encompasses a wide array of methods and technologies that complement fundamental process control systems, which are primarily constructed using PID controllers. Some examples of APC technologies include LQR, LQC, H_infinity, neural networks, fuzzy logic, and Model-Based Predictive Control (MPC). An APC application continually optimizes plant operations every minute, round-the-clock, seven days a week, ensuring consistent efficiency. Among these technologies, MPC stands out as the most widely adopted within the industry, as it utilizes a process model to forecast the plant's behavior for the near future, typically ranging from a few minutes to several hours ahead, thus providing a strategic advantage in operational planning. Through the continual refinement of processes, APC not only improves efficiency but also contributes to long-term sustainability goals.

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Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
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Customer Support

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Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

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Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

PiControl Solutions

Founded

1992

Country

United States

Website

www.picontrolsolutions.com/products/apromon/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Inca Tools

Country

Netherlands

Website

www.incatools.com/advanced-process-control/

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