Perimattic：2025化工制造自动化：从间歇式到连续化生产的高效转型白皮书（英文版）（28页）.pdf

1、Automation in Chemical Manufacturingfrom Batch to Continuous ProcessStriving towards EfficiencyMay 2025Table of ContentsIntroduction 2Ripple Effects of Economic Strain on Chemical Manufacturers5Trade Tensions and Its Impact on Chemical Manufacturing8Safety and Cost of Compliance10Cost of Compliance1

2、5Operational Efficiency in the Face of Inflation18Sustainability and Resource Optimization21Automation for Batch and Continuous Processes251Automation has long shaped the trajectory of chemical manufacturing.In the early days,this meant simple mechanisation:devices that could operate independently t

3、o save time or reduce physical labour.IntroductionBy the mid-20th century,the sector had embraced pneumatic and electronic controllers,setting the stage for fully automated processes.The rise of Programmable Logic Controller(PLCs)and distributed control systems(DCS)in the 1970s and 1980s further tra

4、nsformed operations,bringing consistent product quality and improved safety.Over time,automation evolved from task-based support to an essential operational framework in both batch and continuous manufacturing.2Continuous manufacturing adopted automation early across several stages,and batch process

5、ing has since followed with similar integrations.With AI,machine learning,IoT,and advanced analytics,theres enhanced responsiveness,scalability,and traceability.Its about preparing both shop floors and executive decision-making for an uncertain future.Volatility in global demand,aging infrastructure

6、,regional cost disparities,and sustainability pressures are reshaping strategic priorities.What is interesting,is that automation is now moving beyond mere streamlining of processes.For a sector valued at USD 6,182 billion in 2024 and expected to grow to USD 6,324 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 2.3%,t