Question
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What areas of expertise are needed to mitigate constraints in plant/facility staffing levels?
Oct-2024
Answers
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Marie Duverne, Axens, marie.duverne@axens.net
Several key areas of expertise leveraging technology and technical assistance can help mitigate plant/facility staffing levels. Solutions provided in this field include data analytics capabilities through Axens’ proprietary Connect’In digital capability, including:
- Access to technical assistance that can connect you with experts who have up-to-date knowledge on the latest technologies and best practices, which may not be available in-house.
- Advanced process control (APC) systems: Implementing APC technology can optimise refinery operations, reducing the need for constant manual adjustments and allowing fewer operators to manage more complex processes efficiently.
- Digital twin technology: Creating virtual replicas of refinery units enables remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimisation of operations with reduced on-site personnel.
- By outsourcing certain technical functions, plant managers can keep their permanent staff focused on core business activities while relying on external experts for specialised tasks. In view of that, leveraging cloud platforms proposed by technology suppliers or process licensors for knowledge sharing, remote troubleshooting, and expert consultation can provide on-demand technical assistance without requiring additional on-site staff. Implementing AI/ML algorithms on these platforms for process optimisation, anomaly detection, and decision support can enhance operator effectiveness and reduce the need for constant supervision.
Oct-2024
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