Abstract :
Batch processes, by their very nature, are rarely in a steady state for any great length of time. This constant change of plant and process state results in a level of complexity of the automation of the process that is not found in continuous processes such as refining. Applying the principles of batch automation and selecting a suitable control system and supplier is only part of the story. Managing a batch automation project requires considerations over and above those needed for the automation of a continuous process plant
