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News Release from: Pavilion Technologies
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 22 November 2004
Dyckerhoff selects advanced process
control
Pavilion Technologies has been selected by Dyckerhoff to implement kiln and mill advanced process control (APC) across several sites in Europe.
Pavilion Technologies has been selected by Dyckerhoff to implement kiln and mill advanced process control (APC) across several sites in Europe Pavilion's advanced process control (APC) systems will enable Dyckerhoff to stabilise production while further increasing the company's use of alternative fuels, consistently reducing operating costs and supporting the company's culture of continuous improvement said Pavilion
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Dyckerhoff is using alternative fuels in a considerable amount for cement kiln operation.
As part of Pavilion's Valuefirst program, Dyckerhoff piloted an initial kiln project at the company's site in Lengerich, Germany.
The company chose to address an important issue for many cement manufacturers - reliable and increased use of alternative fuels without compromising production performance goals.
The initial solution controlled a pre-calciner that handled three different fuels.
Based upon the success of this pilot project and the estimated return on investment of less than two years, the company elected an enterprise deployment of Pavilion's APC solutions across the cement production process.
"Pavilion's APC has demonstrated significant value to our operations through improving our utilisation of alternative fuels?, said Herbert Reckziegel, Director of the Technical Department at Dyckerhoff.
"Pavilion offers with the Process Perfecter a very good tool for optimisation of the cement manufacturing process".
"Their approach delivers value to the customer, speed of implementation and low total cost of ownership?, he added.
Process Perfecter addresses pressing needs in the cement industry.
Pavilion's multivariable model predictive control cement solutions will enable Dyckerhoff to maximise the use of alternative fuels, stabilise production and enhance quality while minimising the effects of process upsets to maximise efficiency.
"This partnership with an industry leader like Dyckerhoff confirms there is a better way to address the everyday needs of cement manufacturers?, said Pavilion's president and chief executive officer Ralph Carter.
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