Case Studies
Braskem Reduces Energy Usage by 20% with Aspen DMC3
Overview
Analytics & Modeling - Process Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration | |
Chemicals | |
Process Manufacturing | |
Energy Management System Process Control & Optimization | |
System Integration Training | |
Operational Impact
Lowered energy usage by 20 percent, increased production rates and reduced process variability | |
Implemented with existing internal resources and over a shorter time frame, leading to faster, proven results | |
Set new records for improving energy usage KPIs, leading to two internal awards | |
Quantitative Benefit
20% reduction of energy spent per ton of ethylene | |
10% decrease in reflux in the deethanizer column | |
5% reflux decrease in the second C2/C3 splitter column | |