Yokogawa Innovations: Keeping Plants Efficient & Safe

Working in a plant can be hectic. Every morning, operators like me start by walking the floor, checking pumps, compressors, and other equipment. Alarms pop up, and you have to decide quickly what needs immediate attention. On top of that, there’s production schedules, energy management, and safety to consider.

That’s why we rely on Yokogawa automation solutions. These systems aren’t abstract or “futuristic”—they are tools that actually make day-to-day work more manageable. Using Yokogawa automation solutions, we can catch issues early, reduce downtime, and steadily improve plant operational efficiency.

CENTUM VP DCS: Keeping Processes Stable

In our plant, the CENTUM VP Distributed Control System (DCS) is the backbone. The latest Release 7.01 has made monitoring much easier. For example, last week we noticed a slight fluctuation in one of the chemical reactors. Thanks to CENTUM VP DCS, the system highlighted the exact equipment that needed attention, and we corrected it before production was affected.

The benefits are real:

• We maintain uptime above 99.9%, which means fewer surprises during shifts.

• Product quality stays consistent across different lines.

• With proper maintenance, the system can last 20–30 years, which saves costs over time.

After 50 years of continuous updates, the CENTUM series proves that a good Distributed control system (DCS) is still one of the most reliable ways to run a plant efficiently.