Guys,
I am in a total fustration condition and i am looking for feedback from everyone to help me out.
We have a PLC based DCS architecture on our oil platform i.e. PLC's are doing the job of DCS like F&G, PSD, ESD, PCS. I know that PLC do a good job in controlling a process but lacks the capability of a true DCS (advance process control like Statistical process control, Maintanance, production optimisation, alarm handling/rationalisation, industrial network security etc etc).
PLC's were never made to take over as DCS, i appreciate that with time they are getting better and better with some advanced control features but are never a good choice to control an entire plant. I need to convince my management to move out of PLC based system into a more robust and capable DCS (Delta V, Honeywell Experion or Yokogawa)
Please can confirm that the above statement that i have made is valid and share your views on this. Thanks in advance.
I am in a total fustration condition and i am looking for feedback from everyone to help me out.
We have a PLC based DCS architecture on our oil platform i.e. PLC's are doing the job of DCS like F&G, PSD, ESD, PCS. I know that PLC do a good job in controlling a process but lacks the capability of a true DCS (advance process control like Statistical process control, Maintanance, production optimisation, alarm handling/rationalisation, industrial network security etc etc).
PLC's were never made to take over as DCS, i appreciate that with time they are getting better and better with some advanced control features but are never a good choice to control an entire plant. I need to convince my management to move out of PLC based system into a more robust and capable DCS (Delta V, Honeywell Experion or Yokogawa)
Please can confirm that the above statement that i have made is valid and share your views on this. Thanks in advance.