Industrial process control (IPC) systems are widely used in various industries, such as chemical processing, oil and gas, and manufacturing, to monitor and control industrial processes. These systems typically consist of a network of sensors, actuators, and controllers that work together to maintain process variables within desired ranges. However, traditional IPC systems are often based on proprietary technologies, which can lead to vendor lock-in, high costs, and limited flexibility.
A case study was conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of OpenIPC in a real-world industrial setting. The study involved implementing OpenIPC in a chemical processing plant to monitor and control the temperature and pressure of a reactor.
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