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Industry 4.0 - Digital transformation, ISA 95, digital twin

dc.contributor.advisorΣτεφανάκης, Αθανάσιος
dc.contributor.authorΛυκογιάννης, Γεώργιος
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-19T09:14:55Z
dc.date.available2023-07-19T09:14:55Z
dc.date.issued2023-07-11
dc.identifier.urihttps://polynoe.lib.uniwa.gr/xmlui/handle/11400/4731
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.26265/polynoe-4569
dc.description.abstractThe fourth industrial revolution represents a significant advancement in technology, encompassing AI, robotics, IoT, 3D printing, and other innovations. These advancements are driving transformative changes across industries, leading to the emergence of new business models, disruptions to established players, and major shifts in production, consumption, transportation, and delivery systems. To create a shared understanding and direction, it is essential to develop a global vision that recognizes the profound impact of technology on our economic, social, cultural, and human aspects, both now and in the future. According to Britannica, the industrial revolution refers to the shift from an agrarian and handicraft-based economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing. On the other hand, the fourth industrial revolution is characterized by the adoption of electronics and information technology to facilitate automation in production. It involves enhanced communication and connectivity, the utilization of new technologies, and the automation of manufacturing and industrial processes. In order to remain competitive and enhance profitability, oil and gas companies must embrace successful digital initiatives to cut costs and improve productivity. The oil and gas industry faces new challenges and opportunities due to geopolitical changes, resource discoveries, climate change, new energy sources, and emerging technologies. To address these trends, the industry needs to integrate and adapt large-scale changes effectively and explore more profitable energy sources. Additionally, there is a growing focus on leveraging information technology to minimize the environmental impact of oil and gas operations and promote sustainability. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), data analytics, big data, cloud computing, mobile applications, wireless networks, social media, and other digital technologies are driving the digital transformation and adding value to the industry's business environment. Smart refineries play a crucial role in maximizing the value of the entire supply chain in the chemical industry, from crude oil exploration to the production, transportation, storage, refining, and sale of oil products. Both digital refineries and intelligent refineries aim to extract the maximum value from the supply chain. The digital refinery serves as the foundation, utilizing process automation and IT management to enhance operations. The concept of a smart refinery is further extended with the idea of an intelligent refinery, which leverages extensive knowledge to optimize processes and production even further. The key outcomes of implementing an intelligent refinery include optimal control of production planning, scheduling, and operations; comprehensive lifecycle management and predictive maintenance; optimization of energy consumption throughout the plant; and integrated optimization of sales and logistics processes The journey towards digital transformation starts with the process of digitization, where physical objects or analog information are converted into their digital counterparts. Digitization serves as the foundational step and holds great significance in the overall process of digital transformation. By utilizing digital technologies and the data derived from digitized processes and interactions, digitization enables the improvement and implementation of various processes, making them more efficient and effective. By leveraging the data generated from digital transformation, companies can become more competitive, improve customer satisfaction, and create new revenue streams. The ANSI/ISA 95.00.0X series of standards was developed by the International Society of Automation (ISA) with the aim of establishing standardized practices and methods for integration between the enterprise level and the control level. These standards provide a framework for seamless communication and interaction between different systems, allowing for efficient information exchange and coordination between enterprise systems and industrial control systems. The standards promote interoperability and consistency, facilitating the integration of various functions and processes within an organization... The main goal was to solve the problems that came up as automated interfaces between enterprise level and control system level evolved, but also to cut costs and make sure everyone used the same terms, had the same requirements, and had the same specifications. ISA standard, describes and explain the interface content between enterprise operations, functions, or activities and manufacturing control operations. The main goal is to make interface terminology more uniform and consistent, to reach a high level of common language, and to reduce risks, costs, and other possible mistakes. The main focus is on how enterprise systems and control systems can be linked and work together with a high level of flexibility. Cutting-edge technology known as "digital twins" is poised to bring significant changes to the oil and gas industry. Digital twins are receiving considerable attention due to their potential benefits. A digital twin refers to a real-time, exact replica or simulation of a process, asset, or project. It is powered by a digital thread, which connects data from various stages of the product lifecycle. This integration of data enables the digital twin to provide valuable insights and analysis. By leveraging digital twins, the oil and gas industry can enhance operational efficiency, optimize asset performance, and make informed decisions based on real-time data. Digital twins drive oil and gas companies to an advanced level of insight into their operations that has never been seen before. This lets them improve performance, predict and stop problems before they happen, reduce downtime, and keep things running smoothly. Oil and gas operators are now trying to reach their full potential because of the promise of creating value. These assurances cover improved safety, reliability, foresight, and production optimization. With digital twins, oil and gas companies can proactively address potential issues and efficiently manage their operations. The true value of digital twin technology and its specific benefits can be difficult to measure, and there is a lack of consensus on how to effectively utilize this technology. Standardized reference architectures and measurement frameworks are needed to address these challenges and establish industry-wide standards. This will enable the oil and gas industry to realize the full potential of digital twins and reap their benefits. Digital twins offer a range of benefits, serving as virtual proxies or autonomous systems, depending on the specific application. A comprehensive digital twin framework incorporates modeling and analytics, enablement technology, and data. In the oil and gas industry, digital twins enable proactive asset management, allowing operators to anticipate and prevent potential issues, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and associated costs. This technology enhances operational efficiency and serves as a valuable asset for oil and gas companies.el
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dc.publisherΠανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικήςel
dc.rightsΑναφορά Δημιουργού - Μη Εμπορική Χρήση - Παρόμοια Διανομή 4.0 Διεθνές*
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.el*
dc.subjectIndustry 4.0el
dc.subjectDigital transformationel
dc.subjectStandard ISA 95el
dc.subjectDigital twinsel
dc.subjectΒιομηχανία 4.0el
dc.subjectΨηφιακό δίδυμοel
dc.subjectΨηφιακός μετασχηματισμόςel
dc.titleIndustry 4.0 - Digital transformation, ISA 95, digital twinel
dc.title.alternativeΒιομηχανική επανάσταση 4.0 - Ψηφιακός μετασχηματισμός – Πρότυπο ISA 95 – Ψηφιακό δίδυμοel
dc.typeΜεταπτυχιακή διπλωματική εργασίαel
dc.contributor.committeeΚονδύλη, Αιμιλία
dc.contributor.committeeKavadias, Kosmas
dc.contributor.facultyΣχολή Μηχανικώνel
dc.contributor.departmentΤμήμα Μηχανολόγων Μηχανικώνel
dc.contributor.masterΒιομηχανικά Συστήματα Πετρελαίου και Φυσικού Αερίου (MSc in Oil and Gas Process Systems Engineering)el


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