50% GIVEAWAY IMPROVING YOUR BOTTOM LINE

PROJECT SAVINGS DISTRIBUTION EXAMPLE

THE FMC B&T FUEL B LENDING S YSTEM OFFERS NUMEROUS BENE-

FIT S TO OUR CLIENT S IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY. THE MAIN

BENEFIT S, DERIVED FROM IMPROVED COMPONENT USAGE,

REDUCED QUALIT Y GIVEAWAY, TANK MINIMIZATION, AND LABOR

30% LOW COST COMPONENT REDUCTION, CAPTURE AN ROI OF 5 M ILLION D OLLARS P ER Y EAR .

AND WITH VALUE-ADDED SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE COMPLETE

TURNKEY SOLUTIONS, CONSISTENT, PREDICTABLE QUALIT Y, AND

PROVEN PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES, ACHIEVING AN OPTI-

15% ON-LINE ANALYSIS
MAL BLEND AND IMPROVING REFINERY OUTPUT HAS NEVER BEEN
5% LABOR SAVINGS EASIER.

FC O UM P EL E TLE B L E N D I N G
S Y S T E M I N T E G R AT I O N
IN-LINE BLENDER | BLEND CONTROL SYSTEM | ON/OFF LINE OPTIMIZATION | ON-LINE PRODUCT ANALYSIS

ON SPEC. FROM START TO FINISH EASY INTERFACE TO ON-LINE ANALYZERS ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE MINIMIZE GIVEAWAY COSTS CONSISTENT, PREDICTABLE QUALITY IMPROVE REFINERY OUTPUT ENHANCE TANK UTILIZATION TRANSFER DIRECT TO LOAD-OUT

FMC BLENDING & TRANSFER WWW.FMCBLENDING.COM

20 N. WACKER DRIVE FMC BLENDING & TRANSFER IS AN ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CON-
SUITE 1300 S TRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM PROVIDING INTEGRATED BLENDING
CHICAGO, IL 60606 TECHNOLOGY, PROCESS CONTROLS, AND AUTOMATION TO COMPA-
PHONE: 312.861.6262 NIES IN THE PETROLEUM, LUBRICANT S, ADDITIVES, SPECIALT Y
FAX: 312.861.6335 CHEMICALS, PAINT S, SOAPS, DETERGENT S, AND PERSONAL CARE
FMCBLENDING@FMCTI.COM MARKET S.
 Environmental regulations. Stringent product specifications. Inventory constraints. The introduction of reformulated fuels. All these vari- At FMC Blending & Transfer we understand the total picture of fuel blending operations. As a full service engineering design and construction manage-
OVERVIEW

SERVICES
ables effect the bottom line of today's refineries. This is particularly true for refineries that employ a manually operated means of fuel
blending. To remain competitive within such a rigorous business model, optimal blending of refinery products is critical. FMC Blending
& Transfer offers an attractive fuel blending package designed to minimize p roduction c osts a nd g iveaways, r educe o n-hh and i nventory
requirements, a nd m aximize t he p roduction o f m ore v aluable p roducts all while improving the bottom line. This fuel blending package,
based on in-line blending operation, is a fully automated process utilizing state of the art software and analyzers to produce the most
economical blends to meet international environmental specifications and standards.
The fuel blending operation includes an in-ll ine b lender ( ILB) complete with FMC's Winblend S ystem S even controller which integrates
the on-ll ine p roduct a nalyzer and the b lend o ptimization s ystem w ith a dvanced p lanning a nd s cheduling s oftware.
ment firm we can evaluate process concerns, provide engineering design, supply integrated blending technology, and offer construction management
services under one single entity. Services include feasibility studies, conceptual design of manufacturing systems, detailed design of processing
plants, provision of manufacturing equipment, and full-service plant construction and commissioning.
FMC's continued success in implementing fuel blending systems is no coincidence. We are experts in linking all the elements of a fuel blending sys-
tem by providing a totally integrated approach. To our customers, we are more than just an equipment supplier. Instead we are solutions providers and
that allows us to integrate valuable process know-how into our fuel blending systems. The complete turnkey package, in addition to a skid-mounted
In-Line blender and blend control system, also includes detail engineering services (i.e. process flow diagrams, technical descriptions, plot plans,
operation and maintenance manuals) and a project manager to oversee all aspects of the project and guarantee completion on time and on budget.

INCREASE TANK UTILIZATION INCREASE THROUGHPUT

INTEGRATION IS THE KEY
REGULATE INVENTORY OPTIMIZE RECIPES REDUCE QUALIT Y GIVEAWAY MINIMIZE BATCH COST REDUCE LABOR COSTS MAXIMIZE PROFIT MARGINS

IN- LINE BLENDER
In-Line Blending is a process where all components are combined simul-
taneously (via blend loops) at the appropriate ratios and mixed in a com-
mon piping header for transfer to a final storage tank. The design of the
ILB is based on the optimized blend formula, taking into account the
availability and throughput of components processed in the refining unit.
Each blend loop utilizes appropriate equipment to provide the best per-
formance for the investment of fuel blending applications. The blend
loops are designed to achieve excellent repeatability over a wide flow
range. The number and size of each blend loop is determined by the com-
plexity of the formulation. The advantage of in-line blending is the signifi-
cant reduction in time to process blends, the elimination of mixing tanks
and the ability to control the quality of blended fuel through on-line
process analyzers during the blend cycle.
ILB DESIGN BASICS
•Control of the flow rate for multiple component streams
•Each blend loop is regulated according to its ratio to the total blend
•Components are mixed in-line in the discharge header
•On-spec product from start to shutdown
•Transfer direct to loading
BLEND CONTROL
FMC's blend control system (BCS), consists of integrated hardware and
software designed for the automation of Blending Control, Optimization
and Planning Systems. Running on a combination of PC's, PLC's, and
workstations, the BCS employs open architecture hardware supporting
multiple workstations and a Windows 2000 software platform with a
Microsoft SQL standard database management engine. Communications
interface between third party components, such as the plant MIS refiner,
the DCS control system, and the BCS will be supported over an Ethernet
data highway. The communications interface between lower level control
within the blending functions such as the PLC/Field equipment and ana-
lyzers will be supported over a local Ethernet data highway dedicated for
blending operations.
The BCS is based on three distinct and integrated layers for the control,
optimization, and planning of fuel blending. This control architecture fea-
tures FMC's regulatory blend controller--Winblend System Seven, directly
controlling the ILB, the Blend Optimization System with advanced sched-
uling and planning, and the On-lline Product Analyzer.
DISTRIBUTED
REMOTE I/O
ON-LINE SAMPLE
PROFIBUS DP
WINBLEND SYSTEM SEVEN
Provides the capabilities to ensure that the simultaneous blending of
multiple components is executed in exact accordance with the blend
recipe. Blend accuracy is limited only by the accuracy of the primary
flow measurement device. Winblend System Seven is interfaced with the
PLC and field equipment.
BLEND OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM
The optimization of recipes and planning is initiated in the Off-Line
Optimization and Scheduling system. This system runs independently of
the BCS systems and receives information on the blend component prop-
erties, prices, availability, etc. from the refinery planner. Once the
recipes and blend schedules have been developed in the Off-Line
Optimizer, the information is downloaded to a shared database for the
BCS and On-Line Optimizer systems. The On-Line Optimizer uses the
recipe and component property data as starting points when the blend
recipe is initiated by the BCS. All blending cycles are started from the
EXISTING
EXISTING TANK
REFINERY GAUGING
MIS SYSTEM
PLANT ETHERNET
BCS downloading a recipe from the Off-Line Optimizer. However, over
the course of the blend, the ratios of the components may be adjusted by
the On-Line Optimizer as a function of the change in blend characteris-
tics measured by the analyzers feeding the On-line Optimizer. The On-
Line Optimizer ensures that the blend will be controlled on-spec.
ON-LINE PRODUCT ANALYZER
Monitors and provides a physical reading of the characteristics and
properties of the blended product at the header. These readings are sent
to the Optimizer PC over a communications link to control the quality of
the blend and produce on-spec products.
COMPLETE SYSTEM INTEGRATION
The BCS is able to interface with other control systems (i.e. tank gauging
system, inventory management system, laboratory management system,
refinery information system) within the plant in a seamless manner.
All information at a glance: screenshot
from an Operator Station in the control room
ON-LINE/
OFF-LINE
OPTIMIZATION
WORKSTATIONS

ON-LINE WINBLEND
PLC ANALYZER SYSTEM 7

LOCAL ETHERNET
 Environmental regulations. Stringent product specifications. Inventory constraints. The introduction of reformulated fuels. All these vari- At FMC Blending & Transfer we understand the total picture of fuel blending operations. As a full service engineering design and construction manage-
OVERVIEW

SERVICES
ables effect the bottom line of today's refineries. This is particularly true for refineries that employ a manually operated means of fuel
blending. To remain competitive within such a rigorous business model, optimal blending of refinery products is critical. FMC Blending
& Transfer offers an attractive fuel blending package designed to minimize p roduction c osts a nd g iveaways, r educe o n-hh and i nventory
requirements, a nd m aximize t he p roduction o f m ore v aluable p roducts all while improving the bottom line. This fuel blending package,
based on in-line blending operation, is a fully automated process utilizing state of the art software and analyzers to produce the most
economical blends to meet international environmental specifications and standards.
The fuel blending operation includes an in-ll ine b lender ( ILB) complete with FMC's Winblend S ystem S even controller which integrates
the on-ll ine p roduct a nalyzer and the b lend o ptimization s ystem w ith a dvanced p lanning a nd s cheduling s oftware.
ment firm we can evaluate process concerns, provide engineering design, supply integrated blending technology, and offer construction management
services under one single entity. Services include feasibility studies, conceptual design of manufacturing systems, detailed design of processing
plants, provision of manufacturing equipment, and full-service plant construction and commissioning.
FMC's continued success in implementing fuel blending systems is no coincidence. We are experts in linking all the elements of a fuel blending sys-
tem by providing a totally integrated approach. To our customers, we are more than just an equipment supplier. Instead we are solutions providers and
that allows us to integrate valuable process know-how into our fuel blending systems. The complete turnkey package, in addition to a skid-mounted
In-Line blender and blend control system, also includes detail engineering services (i.e. process flow diagrams, technical descriptions, plot plans,
operation and maintenance manuals) and a project manager to oversee all aspects of the project and guarantee completion on time and on budget.

INCREASE TANK UTILIZATION INCREASE THROUGHPUT

INTEGRATION IS THE KEY
REGULATE INVENTORY OPTIMIZE RECIPES REDUCE QUALIT Y GIVEAWAY MINIMIZE BATCH COST REDUCE LABOR COSTS MAXIMIZE PROFIT MARGINS

IN- LINE BLENDER
In-Line Blending is a process where all components are combined simul-
taneously (via blend loops) at the appropriate ratios and mixed in a com-
mon piping header for transfer to a final storage tank. The design of the
ILB is based on the optimized blend formula, taking into account the
availability and throughput of components processed in the refining unit.
Each blend loop utilizes appropriate equipment to provide the best per-
formance for the investment of fuel blending applications. The blend
loops are designed to achieve excellent repeatability over a wide flow
range. The number and size of each blend loop is determined by the com-
plexity of the formulation. The advantage of in-line blending is the signifi-
cant reduction in time to process blends, the elimination of mixing tanks
and the ability to control the quality of blended fuel through on-line
process analyzers during the blend cycle.
ILB DESIGN BASICS
•Control of the flow rate for multiple component streams
•Each blend loop is regulated according to its ratio to the total blend
•Components are mixed in-line in the discharge header
•On-spec product from start to shutdown
•Transfer direct to loading
BLEND CONTROL
FMC's blend control system (BCS), consists of integrated hardware and
software designed for the automation of Blending Control, Optimization
and Planning Systems. Running on a combination of PC's, PLC's, and
workstations, the BCS employs open architecture hardware supporting
multiple workstations and a Windows 2000 software platform with a
Microsoft SQL standard database management engine. Communications
interface between third party components, such as the plant MIS refiner,
the DCS control system, and the BCS will be supported over an Ethernet
data highway. The communications interface between lower level control
within the blending functions such as the PLC/Field equipment and ana-
lyzers will be supported over a local Ethernet data highway dedicated for
blending operations.
The BCS is based on three distinct and integrated layers for the control,
optimization, and planning of fuel blending. This control architecture fea-
tures FMC's regulatory blend controller--Winblend System Seven, directly
controlling the ILB, the Blend Optimization System with advanced sched-
uling and planning, and the On-lline Product Analyzer.
DISTRIBUTED
REMOTE I/O
ON-LINE SAMPLE
PROFIBUS DP
WINBLEND SYSTEM SEVEN
Provides the capabilities to ensure that the simultaneous blending of
multiple components is executed in exact accordance with the blend
recipe. Blend accuracy is limited only by the accuracy of the primary
flow measurement device. Winblend System Seven is interfaced with the
PLC and field equipment.
BLEND OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM
The optimization of recipes and planning is initiated in the Off-Line
Optimization and Scheduling system. This system runs independently of
the BCS systems and receives information on the blend component prop-
erties, prices, availability, etc. from the refinery planner. Once the
recipes and blend schedules have been developed in the Off-Line
Optimizer, the information is downloaded to a shared database for the
BCS and On-Line Optimizer systems. The On-Line Optimizer uses the
recipe and component property data as starting points when the blend
recipe is initiated by the BCS. All blending cycles are started from the
EXISTING
EXISTING TANK
REFINERY GAUGING
MIS SYSTEM
PLANT ETHERNET
BCS downloading a recipe from the Off-Line Optimizer. However, over
the course of the blend, the ratios of the components may be adjusted by
the On-Line Optimizer as a function of the change in blend characteris-
tics measured by the analyzers feeding the On-line Optimizer. The On-
Line Optimizer ensures that the blend will be controlled on-spec.
ON-LINE PRODUCT ANALYZER
Monitors and provides a physical reading of the characteristics and
properties of the blended product at the header. These readings are sent
to the Optimizer PC over a communications link to control the quality of
the blend and produce on-spec products.
COMPLETE SYSTEM INTEGRATION
The BCS is able to interface with other control systems (i.e. tank gauging
system, inventory management system, laboratory management system,
refinery information system) within the plant in a seamless manner.
All information at a glance: screenshot
from an Operator Station in the control room
ON-LINE/
OFF-LINE
OPTIMIZATION
WORKSTATIONS

ON-LINE WINBLEND
PLC ANALYZER SYSTEM 7

LOCAL ETHERNET
 50% GIVEAWAY IMPROVING YOUR BOTTOM LINE
PROJECT SAVINGS DISTRIBUTION EXAMPLE

THE FMC B&T FUEL B LENDING S YSTEM OFFERS NUMEROUS BENE-

FIT S TO OUR CLIENT S IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY. THE MAIN

BENEFIT S, DERIVED FROM IMPROVED COMPONENT USAGE,

REDUCED QUALIT Y GIVEAWAY, TANK MINIMIZATION, AND LABOR

30% LOW COST COMPONENT REDUCTION, CAPTURE AN ROI OF 5 M ILLION D OLLARS P ER Y EAR .

AND WITH VALUE-ADDED SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE COMPLETE

TURNKEY SOLUTIONS, CONSISTENT, PREDICTABLE QUALIT Y, AND

PROVEN PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEES, ACHIEVING AN OPTI-

15% ON-LINE ANALYSIS
MAL BLEND AND IMPROVING REFINERY OUTPUT HAS NEVER BEEN
5% LABOR SAVINGS EASIER.

FC O UM P EL E TLE B L E N D I N G
S Y S T E M I N T E G R AT I O N
IN-LINE BLENDER | BLEND CONTROL SYSTEM | ON/OFF LINE OPTIMIZATION | ON-LINE PRODUCT ANALYSIS

ON SPEC. FROM START TO FINISH EASY INTERFACE TO ON-LINE ANALYZERS ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE MINIMIZE GIVEAWAY COSTS CONSISTENT, PREDICTABLE QUALITY IMPROVE REFINERY OUTPUT ENHANCE TANK UTILIZATION TRANSFER DIRECT TO LOAD-OUT

FMC BLENDING & TRANSFER WWW.FMCBLENDING.COM

20 N. WACKER DRIVE FMC BLENDING & TRANSFER IS AN ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CON-
SUITE 1300 S TRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM PROVIDING INTEGRATED BLENDING
CHICAGO, IL 60606 TECHNOLOGY, PROCESS CONTROLS, AND AUTOMATION TO COMPA-
PHONE: 312.861.6262 NIES IN THE PETROLEUM, LUBRICANT S, ADDITIVES, SPECIALT Y
FAX: 312.861.6335 CHEMICALS, PAINT S, SOAPS, DETERGENT S, AND PERSONAL CARE
FMCBLENDING@FMCTI.COM MARKET S.