Case Study
Cargill Saves Money, Improves Plant Reliability With AMS Suite Intelligent Device Manager
PHARMACEUTICAL For more information: www.assetweb.com Cargill Saves Money, Improves Plant Reliability With AMS TM Suite : Intelligent Device Manager RESULTS • 20% reduction on scrubber load by preventing nitrogen loss. • Documented savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars since 2001 through decreased process variability and improved reliability. • Savings through cost avoidance are even greater. APPLICATION Vitamin E Production Unit CUSTOMER Cargill Health and Food Technologies, Eddyville, Iowa CHALLENGE Built in 1996, the Cargill Vitamin E plant has nearly 1500 HART ® smart field devices connected to its distributed control system. In addition, about 350 FIELDVUE ® digital valve controllers, or smart positioners, are installed on control valves throughout the facility. During the