TECHMATION is a global leader in integrated process control system analysis and loop tuning. We have over a decade of experience in providing customers with process control system optimization techniques, and the tools and training needed to apply them. In field testing thousands of control loops in plants worldwide, we have helped our customers optimize their installed regulatory control systems, greatly increasing product quality, reducing downtime and increasing bottom line profits.
Products, service, training and support worldwide Techmation provides products, service, training and support worldwide. The Protuner field proven open and closed loop testing procedures minimize process disturbances, yet records the necessary time domain data for complete analysis of the installed system.
Analysis of the test data identifies control equipment problems that need to be addressed, the interactive dynamics, feedforward or decoupling tuning parameters, and optimum P, PI, and PID tuning for each loop for various gain margin, phase margin, and damping factor specifications.
Experience has shown that using the Protuner will reduce by more than 80% the time required to manually tune loops by trial and error. It is also a proven fact that the Protuner removes much of the guess work out of troubleshooting dynamic problems and is easier to use than even the rule of thumb techniques. Whether your current system utilizes pneumatics, analog, single loop, PLC, or DCS based control - or a combination, Techmation can provide the solutions to optimize the dynamic performance of your currently installed control system. Using the Protuner will reduce by more than 80% the time required to manually tune loops by trial and error
Techmation is improving the regulatory control systems operation Process plants around the world continue to feel more competitive pressures along with an ever increasing demand for lower unit costs, higher quality, and increased profitability, while still having to comply with ever tighter regulatory standards on emissions. To help meet these goals, regulatory control systems are installed to control the hundreds, and sometimes thousands of individual variables relating to safety, productivity, and efficiency.
TECHMATION'S experience has found the following conditions in typical process plants:
30% of the controllers are typically operating in manual
65% of the controllers are poorly tuned or de-tuned to mask control related problems
50% of the control valve actuators, I/Ps/ and positioners are improperly calibrated
30% of the control valves exhibit excessive friction or stick slip characteristics
Many measurement instruments are improperly calibrated or incorrectly installed
20% of control systems are not properly configured to meet the control system objectives.

We offer state of the art solutions that can eliminate these problems and optimize the efficiency of your control system, while providing you a solid return on investment
"The productivity and safety of many industries could be doubled in many cases through the exploitation of state of the art instrumentation and control. Similarly, the raw material and energy cost of some processes could be cut in half merely through optimized controls. We have the tools, the knowledge, and the need to strive for these goals."
- Bela G. Liptak, Process Control Instrument Engineers Handbook

 

A variety of industries are already benefiting from our control system optimization capabilities

Power Generation Plants - Optimized regulatory control systems increase boiler efficiencies, reduce emissions, minimize trips, and provide for improved load following capabilities.
Refining - Optimized feedforward and feedback control results in reduced variability in each unit operation, increasing the quality of the control. The Protuner analysis tunes the individual loops and develops the mathematical dynamic models required to extend optimization to include the entire plant.
Mining and Metals - Optimized control systems provide for more efficient grinding circuits and furnace temperature control in many plants, substantially reducing energy cots. A system analysis typically reveals problem areas before they result in a shutdown and costly repairs.
Pulp and Paper - Optimized regulatory control systems have proven to reduce variability, improve quality and increase bottom line profits.
Chemical and Petrochemical - Tuning the regulatory controls for ramp and hold on batch reactors reduces batch time, saves energy and increases throughput and product quality.
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Protuner  testing and optimization of installed energy management systems has proven that 80% of the energy saving can be achieved through the optimization of the regulatory controller in the system.
A sampling of some of our Customers ....
Abbott Laboratories E.I. Lilly and Company
Anheuser Busch, Inc. M & M Mars
Arizona Public Service Mobil Oil
BP Oil Monsanto Company
Bailey Control Company Owens Corning Fiberglass
Boeing Advanced Systems Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co.
Boise Cascade Paper Company Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
British Steel Corporation H.J. Heinz Company
Texaco Refining Hoechst Celanese Company
3M Company Fort James Corporation
Union Camp Corporation Kimberly Clark Corporation
Weyerhaeuser Corporation Khalda Petroleum
The Dial Corporation Dow Chemical
E.I. Dupont Exxon Chemical
Florida Power & Light General Motors
Gaylord Container Corporation Joseph E. Seagram
Carnation Company Chevron USA Inc.
Conoco Westinghouse


See what some of them have to say about our Training.....


Techmation, Inc., is a member in good standing of ISA, Instrumentation Society of America, and TAPPI.


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