Resources
Technical documentation, case studies, and insights on intelligent process control.
Technical Documentation
PLC Integration Guide: OPC UA
Step-by-step guide for connecting Acaysia to your existing PLC infrastructure via OPC UA and EtherNet/IP protocols.
MPPI Control: Theory and Practice
Deep dive into Model Predictive Path Integral control algorithms and their application to chemical reactor optimization.
Safety Architecture Overview
ASIL-D inspired safety design, SIL compatibility, and multi-layer failsafe architecture documentation.
Deployment Checklist
Complete pre-deployment, installation, and validation checklist for Shadow Mode through Closed-Loop Control.
API Documentation
Full REST API reference for the Acaysia control system, including historian access and configuration endpoints.
More documentation coming soon.
Case Studies
Specialty Chemicals: 1.8% Yield Improvement
How a specialty chemicals producer achieved measurable yield gains within the first quarter of deployment.
Petrochemical Refinery: Energy Reduction
Reducing energy consumption at a petrochemical refinery through adaptive MPPI control.
Pharmaceutical: Batch Consistency
Improving batch-to-batch consistency for a pharmaceutical manufacturer with physics-informed ML models.
More case studies in development.
Whitepapers
Gray-Box vs Black-Box Models in Process Control
Comparing physics-informed and pure data-driven approaches to chemical reactor modeling.
The Economics of 1% Yield Improvements
Quantifying the financial impact of small yield improvements at scale in chemical manufacturing.
Federated Learning for Chemical Processes
How federated learning enables cross-plant model improvement without sharing proprietary process data.
ISA/IEC 62443 Compliance Guide
Meeting industrial cybersecurity standards for AI-powered control systems in chemical manufacturing.
Blog & Updates
Introducing Acaysia
Our founding story and the vision for intelligent chemical reactor control.
Why Chemical Plants Need Adaptive Control
The case for moving beyond fixed PID parameters to ML-guided adaptive control.
Building Our Playground Reactor
A behind-the-scenes look at how we built our in-house test reactor for rapid iteration.
Seamless PLC Integration via OPC UA
Technical deep-dive into how Acaysia connects to industrial PLCs without disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of chemical reactors does Acaysia support?
Acaysia supports a wide range of chemical reactors including batch reactors, continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTR), plug flow reactors, and specialty reactors used in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
How does MPPI control differ from traditional PID control?
MPPI (Model Predictive Path Integral) control uses machine learning and predictive optimization to anticipate reactor behavior and make optimal decisions, unlike traditional PID which only reacts to current errors. This results in better yield, energy efficiency, and faster response to disturbances while maintaining safety.
Is Acaysia compatible with existing PLC systems like Rockwell and Siemens?
Yes, Acaysia integrates seamlessly with existing PLCs from Rockwell, Siemens, and other major vendors via standard protocols including OPC UA and EtherNet/IP. No rip-and-replace required - it's a drop-in solution.
What is Shadow Mode and how does deployment work?
Shadow Mode is the first phase of deployment where Acaysia observes your reactor operations without making control decisions. This allows the ML model to learn your specific process. The system then progresses through Advisory Mode (recommendations only) before optional Closed-Loop Control with full automation.
How quickly can the failsafe system respond to issues?
Acaysia's failsafe system responds in under 1 second, automatically reverting to proven PID control or safe shutdown procedures when anomalies are detected. This ensures enterprise-grade safety for all operations.
What kind of ROI can we expect from implementing Acaysia?
Typical customers see 1%+ yield improvement and 2-5% energy reduction. For a mid-size chemical plant, this can translate to hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual savings, with payback periods often under 12 months.
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