A experimental platform for process operation system based on data integration

The degree of automation is high in process industry. In order to find solutions to complicated technical problems in chemical product development and manufacture process, an experimental platform is presented for process operation system information integration. In this paper, the theory and methodology of information integration of process industry is discussed. A data integration model is presented based on XML and STEP technology. An automatic chemical platform is implemented based on information integration method. And the features of the platform are introduced. As a research platform to manufacture product in kilogram-scale, was designed especially for fine and specialties chemicals in batches. The function of process operation is investigated in coupled with computer aided monitoring and operation process optimization. Finally, in order to verify the information integration approach and the performance of the platform, a case study on nipagin ethyl ester process is carried out.