Honeywell Infrastructure: Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS)

In the 1970s, the introduction of the distributed control system, or DCS, marked an order of magnitude improvement in technology for the process industries. Honeywell led the way in DCS technology advancement then, and Honeywell is once again leading the way in game-changing technology with Experion, the industry’s first true Process Knowledge System™ (PKS).

What is a PKS? A true PKS is something entirely new and different from a traditional DCS. It is a complete, robust, collaborative production management solution, with a unified system architecture that integrates advanced applications across the entire facility. These knowledge-driven applications and diagnostics tools capture, manage and share organizational knowledge faster and easier than ever before to deliver results that match objectives for improved productivity, safety and profitability.  

For oil refineries, Experion improves operational efficiency by improving key processes throughout production including raw material recipes, process operations, product blending and recipe management. Its open technology provides a powerful platform that enables the full integration of control systems with business and decision-support systems employed at every level of the business—from field sensors, transmitters and safety and security systems, to supply chain and distribution optimization solutions. With a PKS, every decision-maker in the organization utilizes the same set of information in their process.

Experion helps ensure peace of mind for oil and gas companies by providing highly reliable applications that increase throughput, efficiency and profitability in the plant. The Experion infrastructure helps you achieve quantifiable results that are not possible with traditional automation systems. Honeywell is committed to continuing the technological evolution of advanced process control applications to help process manufacturers achieve their business goals and deliver a true competitive advantage in the marketplace.