PECM Issue 29 2017 | Page 54

All of the analogue data is also archived to the database, along with details of events, enabling production analysis reports to be generated. Data is recorded at specific intervals according to the particular process, and historically logged data is displayed in trend windows. This provides essential feedback on how the plant is performing so that set- up parameters can be refined to optimise product quality and plant efficiency. Detailed curve graphs representing production trends and can be printed according to defined or zoomed-in time ranges, or for the whole production period in general. 54 PECM Issue 29 With demand for biodiesel growing rapidly, there is a need for the suppliers in this new and dynamic industry to improve their efficiency. Thanks to its Movicon SCADA upgrade, Fox Petroli is now well placed to respond to growing demand, with the assurance of reliable, optimised processes and comprehensive historical analysis. www.products4automation.co.uk