Software provides online plant modeling and optimization.
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ROMeo v3.0 integrates with plant's control infrastructure and facilitates construction of large models. Sensitivity analysis tool allows users to study cause-and-effect relationships between any input and output variable. With flow sheet modularity, engineers can import and export segments of flow sheet or copy and paste desired sections. XML-based reporting sub-system and Excel-based offline case analysis interface enable dissemination of information.
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SimSci-Esscor Announces Next-Generation Rigorous Online Modeling and Optimization Solution
ROMeo 3.0 New Features to Provide Enhanced Usability and Integration with Plant Control Infrastructure
LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 30, 2004 -- SimSci-Esscor, an operating unit of Invensys Systems, Inc., today announced the release of ROMeo 3.0, the next-generation of its online plant modeling and optimization solution for process facilities. Offering unprecedented new features and improved functionality, the solution enables easier implementation of optimization applications to allow plants to operate more closely to their maximum profitability.
Designed with enhanced usability in mind, ROMeo 3.0 provides an advanced modeling environment for experienced application engineers as well as novices. The new features offer easy integration with a plant's control infrastructure and facilitate uncomplicated construction of large models.
"To maintain a competitive advantage, a process plant requires a powerful solution that engineers can easily maintain on a daily basis to optimize processes, improve product yields and provide consistent quality," said Alastair Fraser, SimSci-Esscor's vice president of simulation, optimization and advanced process control. "With the help of our customers, SimSci-Esscor identified the features that were most critical to helping plants achieve these goals and added them to ROMeo, making it one of the best-in-class optimization solutions for the market."
The solution includes a new sensitivity analysis tool that allows users to study the cause-and-effect relationships between any input and output variable. Plants can use these tools to calculate the impact of variable inputs against their optimization objective function as well as to validate the results of the optimizer with advanced process control and planning systems.
With improved flow sheet modularity, engineers can import and export segments of a flow sheet or copy and paste desired sections of a flow sheet to allow easy development or troubleshooting of large models. Users can also treat a block diagram like a dynamic collection so it can be managed much like a sub-flow sheet.
ROMeo includes a flexible new XML-based reporting sub-system and Excel-based offline case analysis interface that enables easy dissemination of information, as well as a wider use of SimSci-Esscor's simulation technology across different functions in the plant. Engineers have the flexibility to create custom report templates and view select variables that are embedded on the process flow diagram or via the Web. The Excel-based off-line case study tool allows even novice users to run "what-if" case studies with ROMeo by providing direct access to all ROMeo model variables without requiring any programming experience.
The new component lumper and de-lumper feature enables users to lump components to reduce the total number in a stream or de-lump them back to their original set according to predefined rules. ROMeo also incorporates a new OPC captive historian and trending feature that allows direct access to raw plant data and the ability to average and trend data within the ROMeo environment. ROMeo 3.0 is immediately available through SimSci-Esscor's electronic software distribution Web site at www2.simsci.com/sim4me/esd/index.stm.
About SimSci-Esscor
SimSci-Esscor, an operating unit of Invensys plc, is a leader in the development and deployment of industrial process simulation software and systems for a variety of industries, including oil and gas production, petroleum refining, petrochemical and chemical manufacturing, electrical power generation, mining, pulp and paper, and engineering and construction. SimSci-Esscor solutions enable clients to minimize capital requirements, optimize facility performance, and maximize returns on investments in producing assets. SimSci-Esscor supports more than 750 client companies in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit the SimSci-Esscor Web site at www.simsciesscor.com.
About Invensys
Invensys is a global automation, controls and process solutions group. Products, services, expertise and ongoing support enable intelligent systems to monitor and control processes in many different environments. The businesses within Invensys help customers in a variety of industries perform with greater efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness. Industry areas of focus include hydrocarbons, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, rail, telecommunications, paper, food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals and personal care.
Process Systems provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimization of plant operation in the process industries. Featuring industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware and Marcam, Process Systems occupies a top-tier position in the DCS, safety, simulation and HMI markets. Products are installed in more than 100,000 plants worldwide. Serving process and batch industries, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, power and utilities and metals and mining, and also the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors, Process Systems is at the forefront of technological innovation, with new award-winning technologies such as ArchestrA, Digital Coriolis and DolPhin.
Also within the Invensys Group, APV specializes in process equipment engineered into systems and asset services for food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical and chemical clients. Eurotherm is a leading supplier of control and measurement instrumentation solutions and services to industrial and process customers. Rail Systems is a multinational leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety-related rail signaling and control systems. Climate Controls is a major provider of the components, systems and services used globally to make commercial and residential environments safer, more comfortable and more efficient. Appliance Controls has the broadest system and component offering for the appliance industry worldwide.
The Invensys Group is headquartered in the U.K. and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 39,000 employees operating in 60 countries, Invensys helps customers to improve their performance and profitability, building value for end users and shareholders alike. For more information, visit www.invensys.com.
Invensys, Wonderware; Foxboro; Marcam; Triconex; SimSci-Esscor; Dynsim; PRO/II; Digital Coriolus; DolPhin; APV; and Eurotherm, are trademarks or servicemarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. All other brands and product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
