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INCA Architect: Configuration and simulation for APC

INCA Architect turns a model from INCA Discovery into a basic INCA MPC configuration by just importing the model
The communication between the MPC and the online process (DCS) is set up quickly
Correctness of the configuration is constantly monitored
Controller behavior can be inspected in the built-in simulation

All APC parameters are added automatically to the configuration with sensible default values
Variable information and transformations are carried over automatically from INCA Discovery
Inconsistencies in the parameter values are constantly monitored
Effect of changing tuning can be seen in the built-in simulation
Support in INCA MPC for common DCS blocks handles the interpretation of the MV status
Configuration of the (OPC) communication is done quickly with a few recipes generating the many links between values/parameters in the MPC and in the online process
User calculations let you provide the custom logic needed to handle non-standard situations
Comparing and merging other configurations allows you to cherry pick the changes you want while dropping the ones you do not need
You concentrate on the control problem, not on the software

Understanding the process is key!
Look beyond the controllers. Look at the process, the instruments, the actuators
Keep it simple
Organise mainteance. Mainteance is the key to harvest the benefits for many years
Involve operators in the MPC projects
Update documentation