Covestro Aims To Digitally Transform Production

May 22, 2019
Aveva announces new global agreement with Covestro to transform process engineering and simulation.

Engineering and industrial software provider Aveva signs a multi-million Euro agreement with polymer company Covestro to help digitally transform Covestro’s entire process engineering workflow. Covestro chose Aveva’s SimCentral Simulation Platform to replace legacy systems across the plant lifecycle to increase efficiency, according to Aveva.

Process simulation is the virtual modelling of production processes designed to help engineers understand their operations better and enable them to predict performance and optimize processes with a high degree of accuracy. With the SimCentral Simulation Platform, Covestro employees can collaborate across projects, engineering disciplines and locations. SimCentral is a process simulation platform developed from the ground up to support steady-state, fluid-flow and dynamic modelling, according to Aveva. It also integrates with engineering design tools in a single easy-to-use environment that spans the entire plant lifecycle.

“Aveva’s SimCentral Simulation Platform will help us to fundamentally change the way we use process simulation software from conceptual design to the engineering and operation of our plants. It’s a key part of our journey to digitally transform our production,” says Dr. Frank Döbert, head of production and technology, coatings, adhesives and specialties at Covestro.

Covestro provides polymer materials for applications ranging from insulation for refrigerators and entire buildings, laptop and cell phone cases to scratch-resistant and fast-drying vehicle coatings and soft foams for furniture and car interiors. 

For more information, visit: www.aveva.com

Sponsored Recommendations

Many facilities handle dangerous processes and products on a daily basis. Keeping everything under control demands well-trained people working with the best equipment.
Enhance the training experience and increase retention by training hands-on in Emerson's Interactive Plant Environment. Build skills here so you have them where and when it matters...
See how Rosemount™ 625IR Fixed Gas Detector helps keep workers safe with ultra-fast response times to detect hydrocarbon gases before they can create dangerous situations.
The Micro Motion 4700 Coriolis Transmitter offers a compact C1D1 (Zone 1) housing. Bluetooth and Smart Meter Verification are available.