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Mustang Engineering forms alliance with Cutler Technology

  • October 09, 2006
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October 9, 2006 - HOUSTON, TEXAS - Mustang Engineering, a subsidiary of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC, has formed an alliance with Cutler Technology Corporation to be the preferred independent service provider for CTC’s new [ADMC]™ adaptive multivariable controller and CTC-Sim operator training technology. The [ADMC] controller uses an open-loop model created by patented technology, minimizing issues with the PID controllers in the process control hierarchy. The open-loop model remains valid whether the valves are fully open or closed, typically capturing an additional 2-3% plant capacity that is unavailable with traditional multivariable controllers. The [ADMC] controller model also provides the core of CTC’s dynamic operator training simulator. The first commercial application of [ADMC] is currently running in a catalytic cracking unit at a Texas refinery and can be applied in downstream, midstream and upstream process facilities. CTC-Sim operator training simulators have been implemented at several sites in the Gulf Coast region.“Mustang is very excited about the advantages that CTC’s new technology brings to the process industry,” stated Don Colchin, manager of Mustang Automation and Control. “We believe this alliance will provide best-in-class applications along with a proven implementation methodology to deliver additional bottom-line results to our clients.”Cutler Technology was formed in 1999 by Dr. Charles R. Cutler. Dr. Cutler was the creator of Dynamic Matrix Control in the 1970’s and the founder of [DMC] Corp. in 1984. He has over 40 years experience and is considered the pioneer of industrial Advanced Process Control. Mustang’s Advanced Process Control (APC) practice provides independent APC services to the process industries, utilizing a variety of hardware and software solutions. Each project leader has more than 15 years experience applying today’s APC technologies. Mustang provides a broad range of design, automation, and information services to meet the full range of customer requirements for APC.Mustang is an independent services provider to the global oil, gas, and chemical industries. The company specializes in design, engineering, procurement, project management and construction management and offers these services through its six business units: upstream oil and gas, midstream, pipeline, automation and control, refining and petrochemicals, and process & industrial. Mustang has a staff of 3,300 worldwide, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Its U.S. offices are located in Houston; Tampa, Florida; Birmingham, Alabama; Savannah, Georgia; Monroe, Louisiana; Columbus, Ohio; Martinez, California; Philadelphia; Greenville, South Carolina; and Wilmington, Delaware. Wood Group is an international energy services company with approximately $3.0bn in sales, employing 18,000 people worldwide and operating in over 40 countries. The Group has three businesses - Engineering & Production Facilities, Well Support, and Gas Turbine Services - providing a range of engineering, production support, maintenance management and industrial gas turbine overhaul and repair services to the oil & gas, and power generation industries worldwide. Learn More

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