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... , which was established to evaluate the OIT program strategy, to provide guidance during the transition to the new IOF strategy, and to assess the effects of the change in program strategy on cross-cutting technology programs, that is, technologies applicable to several of the IOF industries. The panel was established to identify key processes and needs for improved manufacturing control technology, especially the needs common to several IOF industries; identify specific research opportunities for addressing these common industry needs; suggest criteria for identifying and prioritizing research and development (R&D)
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... . Common needs for process sensing include · measurement of temperature profiles in harsh processing environments · measurement of chemical composition/stoichiometry in harsh processing environments · measurement of physical attributes at high line speeds and high temperatures · monitoring of combustion processes Common needs for process controls include · methodologies to enable in-situ-level process controls · optimization at the plant or enterprise level · open-architecture software tools · adaptive control systems · methods and diagnostic tools for condition-based maintenance of process equipment To address all of these needs, the OIT program should include (1)
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... controls · the development of techniques and control architectures for using multiple, disparate process models in a cohesive and integrated way · the development of technology for process optimization and the plantwide integration of process controls · the evaluation of open-architecture control systems for large-batch and continuous processes typical of IOF industries the development and implementation of machine learning and adaptive controls . CRITERIA FOR IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITIZING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The panel recommends that OIT focus its research on the development of process sensors and control technologies that address the needs of the IOF industries.
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... · the development and validation of process models related to specific key processes that would facilitate moving from environment-level to in-situlevel control schemes · the development of actuators to control specific key process variables · the optimization of process control systems, especially using supervisory controllers and plantwide integration · the validation and implementation of improved sensor technologies and process control systems in large-scale processes Finally, the panel recommends that OIT program managers continue to coordinate interagency and intra-agency progress and plans in complementary technologies to avoid duplications. In addition to monitoring complementary programs, the panel recommends that OIT collaborate with four other organizations.
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... devices, fabrication processes, and applications; IOF industries should evaluate MEMS devices for sensing/control of industrial processes. Finally, OIT should collaborate with DOD programs (especially Army, Navy, and DARPA)


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