SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF MACHINE SELECTION, INTEGRATION AND UTILIZATION
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1. An apparatus operable in an industrial automation environment, the apparatus comprising:
- a memory that retains instructions related to;
determining a current production rate of an industrial process;
predicting a theoretical capacity of the industrial process; and
creating a visualization of the current production rate or the theoretical capacity of the industrial process, the visualization employed to drive the industrial process from the current production rate to the theoretical capacity; and
a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to execute the instructions retained in the memory.
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Abstract
The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon.
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1. An apparatus operable in an industrial automation environment, the apparatus comprising:
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a memory that retains instructions related to; determining a current production rate of an industrial process; predicting a theoretical capacity of the industrial process; and creating a visualization of the current production rate or the theoretical capacity of the industrial process, the visualization employed to drive the industrial process from the current production rate to the theoretical capacity; and a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to execute the instructions retained in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method utilized in an industrial automation environment, comprising:
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determining a current production rate of an industrial process; predicting a theoretical capacity of the industrial process; and creating a visualization of the current production rate or the theoretical capacity of the industrial process, the visualization employed to drive the industrial process from the current production rate to the theoretical capacity. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system operable in an industrial automation environment, comprising:
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means for determining a current production rate of an industrial process; means for predicting a theoretical capacity of the industrial process; and means for creating a visualization of the current production rate or the theoretical capacity of the industrial process, the visualization employed to drive the industrial process from the current production rate to the theoretical capacity. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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