Reserves for improving the efficiency of petrochemical production on the basis of “Industry 4.0”

Abstract

One of the current problems in the industrial complex is the issue of resource saving and energy efficiency, which is confirmed by the relevant government programs, strategies, regulatory documents. The solution of the problem of increasing the efficiency of the organization of production systems requires the definition and development of the necessary mechanisms, in particular, by automating production processes. The article analyses the key trends in the development of the concept of “industry 4.0” in the petrochemical industry. The factors influencing efficiency of the organization of production systems are revealed. The main directions promoting development and improvement of the organization of production are defined. It considers the basic tools of process improvements, process automation, petrochemical plants: work on the system of just-in-time, 5S system of rationalization of the workplace, different information systems, particularly ERP systems, CALS-technologies. Advantages of automation of production processes at the enterprises of petrochemical complex are defined.