Smarter set points, greater profits: The power of ANDRITZ Real-Time Optimization (RTO)

ANDRITZ is a leading international technology group providing innovative plants, equipment, systems, services, and digital solutions for various industries. Committed to sustainability, ANDRITZ integrates advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and support customers in achieving their environmental goals.

Our digital portfolio combines advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, and real-time process optimization to enhance performance, efficiency, and profitability. One of its key offerings is ANDRITZ RTO (Real-Time Optimization), a solution designed to help plants achieve continuous, dynamic set point optimization for maximum economic benefit.

Optimizing beyond control

Many plants rely on Advanced Process Control (APC) to keep operations stable, adjusting process variables to stay within desired set points. But what if those set points could be continuously optimized for maximum economic benefit? That’s where ANDRITZ RTO comes in.

What is ANDRITZ RTO?

ANDRITZ RTO is a high-level optimization strategy that continuously fine-tunes set points across an entire plant to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve profitability. Unlike APC, which focuses on maintaining stability, RTO actively determines the most profitable way to run your process by considering real-time data, process constraints, and economic factors.

The power of set point optimization

Set points dictate how your process operates, but they aren’t always ideal. Traditional approaches rely on periodic manual adjustments or static targets that fail to account for changing conditions. RTO dynamically adjusts these targets in real time, ensuring your plant operates at peak efficiency under all conditions.

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Key benefits of ANDRITZ RTO

Maximize Net Metal Production (NMP): RTO guarantees your plant extracts the most value from raw materials, increasing overall recovery and profitability.
Reduce Operating Costs: By continuously optimizing parameters, RTO minimizes energy consumption, raw material waste, and process inefficiencies.
Improve Decision-Making: Operators and engineers receive on-the-spot recommendations on the most profitable operating conditions, allowing them to make better, data-driven decisions.
Enhance Product Quality: Consistent optimization leads to more uniform production quality, reducing variability and improving output.
Adapt to Changing Market Conditions: Whether it’s fluctuating raw material costs or shifts in demand, RTO adjusts operations to maintain optimal profitability.
Integrate Seamlessly with APC: While APC maintains process stability, RTO ensures those stable conditions are also the most profitable

Why now?

In a competitive industry where margins are tight, small efficiency gains can translate into significant financial impact. ANDRITZ RTO helps you unlock hidden value in your process—turning every adjustment into an opportunity for greater profitability.
Are you ready to move beyond maintaining stability and start optimizing for maximum profitability? Let’s talk about how ANDRITZ RTO can transform your operations.