Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software,
today announced that Samsung TOTAL Petrochemicals has realized
significant benefits from the deployment of Pavilion's Model
Predictive Control (MPC) polymer solution to optimize production on
its A-Train polypropylene line at the company's Daesan, Korea
facility. Samsung TOTAL selected Pavilion's polymer solution to
increase production, enhance product consistency and reduce raw
materials consumption. In less than nine months, Samsung TOTAL has
realized a payback on their investment. This marks the 10th polymer
control solution deployed at four Samsung TOTAL Petrochemicals sites
worldwide. Based on the success of this project, Samsung TOTAL
recently elected to deploy Pavilion's polymer solution on the B-Train
polypropylene line.
"Pavilion's polymer control solution has helped Samsung TOTAL
bring more, high-quality polypropylene to a booming Asian market
quickly," said Graeme Burnett, executive vice president, Samsung
TOTAL. "This is critical, as it moves us closer to attaining our
corporate goal of increasing our market share in Asia and the Middle
East by 20 percent by 2010."
Samsung TOTAL selected Pavilion's polymer solution based on
Pavilion's proven record of delivering results for leaders in the
polymer industry. Through Pavilion's ValueFirst(R) customer engagement
methodology, an in-depth benefits analysis of the company's production
process was conducted. The team identified significant benefits that
supported Samsung TOTAL's key business objectives. Specifically,
Samsung TOTAL wanted to achieve better control of the reactor,
extruder and transition process -- complex phases in polypropylene
production that are critical for increasing throughput, maintaining
product consistency and minimizing raw materials consumption. The
A-Train is a 150 KMT line based upon Mitsui's Hypol I process
technology.
As a result of the Pavilion polypropylene MPC solution, Samsung
TOTAL surpassed the expected benefits, achieving 140 percent ROI
within one year. Key benefits include:
-- Production increase of 3.1 percent due to the elimination of
bottlenecks
-- Production rate increase of 5.7 percent at the extruder
-- Product consistency and process improvements of 27 percent
-- Enhanced predictive measurement accuracy with an average melt
flow rate (MFR) accuracy rate of 95 percent
With more commercial applications than any other supplier,
Pavilion Technologies is a recognized leader in delivering model
predictive control technology to the polymer industry. Deployed on
every major process technology and on all major catalyst types,
Pavilion polymer solutions have an unrivaled track record of superior
performance. To date, Pavilion's polymer control solutions have been
adopted by more than 84 lines and more than 103 reactors worldwide.
"Pavilion Technologies is committed to delivering immediate and
measurable value to the world's leading polymer companies," said Ralph
Carter, CEO, Pavilion Technologies. "The swift return on investment
that Samsung TOTAL achieved further validates that commitment and
demonstrates how Pavilion helps polypropylene manufacturers meet
global market demands."
About Pavilion's Polymer Solution
Pavilion's polymer solution addresses the most difficult
challenges facing polymer manufacturers including increased customer
demands, rising feedstock and energy prices and increased competition.
Based on Pavilion's innovative and proven model predictive control
technology, the polymer solution delivers optimization across key
areas of the production process including the reactor, extruder and
silo, allowing manufacturers to push the process closer to operating
constraints while enhancing product quality. In addition, Pavilion
provides real-time environmental management and production performance
management. These applications leverage the company's strong domain
expertise and the powerful Pavilion8(TM) software platform for
modelling, control, monitoring, analysis, visualization, warehousing
and integration. As a result, customers achieve faster time-to-value
and greater long-term value than alternative solutions.
About SAMSUNG TOTAL Petrochemicals Co. (www.samsungtotal.com)
Formed in 2004 as a joint venture of Samsung General Chemicals Co.
and Total SA, SAMSUNG TOTAL Petrochemicals Co. is strengthening
competitiveness by offering top quality products and unique services.
Taking this approach, the company is determined to grow and prosper
along with the customer. SAMSUNG TOTAL operates a large petrochemical
complex, consisting of 14 separate plants, at Daesan, in Korea's
Chungnam Province. Output ranges from olefins to polyolefins
(polypropylene, polyethylene, etc.), base petrochemicals (styrene
monomer, etc.), byproduct fuels, solvents and other downstream
petrochemicals used in everyday life.
About Pavilion Technologies (www.pavtech.com)
Pavilion Technologies' model-based software drives profitability
for leading manufacturers like Cemex, Dyckerhoff AG, Glacial Lakes
Energy, NOVA Chemicals, Nestle, SABIC Europe and TOTAL Petrochemicals.
Based on the most powerful predictive modeling software in the
industry, Pavilion's solutions improve production processes to
facilitate quick response to market demands, continuous reduction of
costs, consistent achievement of quality targets, and enhanced
environmental quality. With a commitment to delivering the highest ROI
in the industry, Pavilion's ValueFirst(TM) customer engagement
methodology ensures Predictable Results. Guaranteed(R).
Pavilion, Pavilion Technologies, Pavilion8 are registered U.S.
trademarks of Pavilion Technologies, Inc.
