Sterling Chemicals Selects Pavilion Technologies for Second Production Line; Pavilion's Process Perfecter Improves Ethylbenzene Production.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2003 Pavilion Technologies announced today that Sterling Chemicals has selected Pavilion's Process Perfecter(R) solution for the ethylbenzene Ethylbenzene is an organic chemical compound which is an aromatic hydrocarbon. Its major use is in the petrochemical industry as an intermediate compound for the production of styrene, which in turn is used for making polystyrene, a commonly used plastic material. line at its facility in Texas City, Texas. The solution is expected to reduce energy consumption during the manufacturing process. This marks the second Sterling line to install Pavilion's APC (1) (American Power Conversion Corporation, West Kingston, RI, www.apcc.com) The leading manufacturer of UPS systems and surge suppressors, founded in 1981 by Rodger Dowdell, Neil Rasmussen and Emanual Landsman, three electronic power engineers who had worked at MIT. solution; the first was installed on its styrene sty·rene n. A colorless oily liquid from which polystyrenes, plastics, and synthetic rubber are produced. Also called vinylbenzene. production line in 1997. "We chose Pavilion based on the company's proven ability to deliver a range of significant benefits -- from production yield to energy reduction," said Rick Crump, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. at Sterling Chemicals. "This type of solution positively impacts our entire business and improves our bottom line." Manufacturing companies across the industry are feeling the impact of rising natural gas prices. Pavilion's Process Perfecter provides an alternative that enables them to battle high energy prices, while having a positive impact on production simultaneously. This agreement is part of a decade-long relationship between the two companies. For the past six years, Pavilion's Process Perfecter advanced process control solution has been online at Sterling, increasing styrene production capability and decreasing energy use. "Sterling is an innovator in the industry. Pavilion is honored to have Sterling as a customer, and we look forward to the next decade of this partnership," said Pavilion President and CEO Ralph Carter. Since 1993, Sterling Chemicals has used Pavilion's environmental compliance solutions to achieve compliance monitoring and reporting goals. Sterling Chemicals was a key development partner for Envisage(tm) environmental portfolio manager, demonstrating the value of real-time emissions data capture, calculation and reporting. Sterling reported a material reduction in data reporting costs for compliance with this solution. "As a commodity chemicals supplier, we must continually seek every technological advantage available to reduce our costs," said Dennis Yieh, process control technologist at Sterling Chemicals. "Pavilion has provided world-class engineers and a leading suite of APC and predictive modeling technology to help us achieve our business goals." Pavilion's Process Perfecter software solution was the first commercially available dynamic, non-linear, multi-variable Model Predictive Controller (MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. ) and is widely applied in a number of multi-variable manufacturing environments. Process Perfecter combines steady-state optimization with model predictive control Model Predictive Control, or MPC, is an advanced method of process control that has been in use in the process industries such as chemical plants and oil refineries since the 1980s. to deliver an advanced process control (APC) solution capable of managing process set-points and transitions. Companies are able to increase production, improve product quality and reduce process variability with Pavilion's Process Perfecter solution. About Sterling Chemicals (www.sterlingchemicals.com) Houston, Texas-based Sterling Chemicals operates facilities for the manufacture of six commodity petrochemicals at its Texas City, Texas plant, including styrene, acrylonitrile acrylonitrile /ac·ry·lo·ni·trile/ (ak?ri-lo-ni´tril) a colorless halogenated hydrocarbon used in the making of plastics and as a pesticide; its vapors are irritant to the respiratory tract and eyes, may cause systemic poisoning, and are , acetic acid acetic acid (əsē`tĭk), CH3CO2H, colorless liquid that has a characteristic pungent odor, boils at 118°C;, and is miscible with water in all proportions; it is a weak organic carboxylic acid (see carboxyl group). , plasticizers plasticizers mostly triaryl phosphates, such as tricresyl, triphenyl phosphates, which are poisonous. See also triorthocresyl phosphate. , sodium cyanide and disodium iminodiacetic acid (DSIDA). Sterling generally sells its petrochemicals products to customers for use in the manufacture of other chemicals and products, which in turn are used in the production of a wide array of consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and and industrial products. About Pavilion (www.pavtech.com) Pavilion Technologies Inc. is the world's leading developer of advanced process control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions for global enterprises. Pavilion's solutions combine proven technology and deep industry expertise to deliver measurable benefits and recurring value to more than 350 companies worldwide, including BP, Fonterra, and Nestle. Pavilion Technologies Inc. is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. based in Austin, Texas, with offices serving every region of the world. |
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