Posts by Ian Nimmo

Adequately Address Abnormal Operations

Disclaimer: This article was originally published in Chemical Engineering Progress by Ian Nimmo in 1995. While the content reflects the technology and practices of that time, the core principles and insights remain relevant and valuable in today’s industry.   The U.S. petrochemical industry alone could save up to $10 billion/year by avoiding or at least better…

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What is the deal with High-Performance-HMI?

Something important in this title is the word high-performance, meaning it should deliver human performance improvements. Performance refers to the ability of an individual or a system to execute a task efficiently and effectively. In general, good performance is characterized by high speed, accuracy, and consistency in achieving the desired results. It can be measured…

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