RESEARCH ON THE RELEVANCE OF IMPLEMENTING THE INTERNET OF THINGS AS A COMPONENT OF AUTOMATION IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Abstract

The paper considers the results of research into the relevance of introducing such innovative technology as the Internet of Things (IoT) into the chemical industry. Modern chemical enterprises pay special attention to automation and control tools. This is important not only from the point of view of obtaining high-quality final products, but also for maintaining specified technological modes, analyzing the condition of equipment and production safety in general. Therefore, most large enterprises that produce mineral fertilizers, chemical reagents, etc. use SCADA systems for automation and monitoring. The rapid development of technologies has made it possible to introduce an IoT monitoring system into various areas of business, which is investigated in the article. The paper provides a comparative analysis of the differences in controlling production processes using SCADA systems and the modern innovative concept of IoT. The purpose of the article is a comprehensive study of the possibilities and prospects for the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in chemical production by applying methods of search, analysis, comparison and generalization of data from information sources. Methodology. To achieve the set goal, a systematic analysis of scientific publications, articles and technical reports was carried out, devoted to the features of the Internet of Things (IoT) architecture, the practice of its implementation in various industries, as well as the advantages and challenges associated with the use of this technology. This approach allowed us to form a holistic picture of the potential of IoT in the field of chemical production and to objectively assess the relevance of its implementation in the context of modern Ukrainian realities. The method of comparing control technologies used in the work makes it possible to assess the similarities and differences of SCADA and IoT. Scientific novelty. The article presents a comparative characteristic of control technologies according to the following parameters: purpose and functions, architecture, data types, management and control, scalability, application in the chemical industry. Special attention is paid to assessing the feasibility of integrating IoT into existing automated production process control systems. Conclusions. Each of the control and management, monitoring and data processing systems (SCADA and IoT) has its own advantages and disadvantages. It has been determined that for the high-quality operation of a modern chemical enterprise it is advisable to apply the advantages of both technologies, creating a high-quality environment optimized for both process automation and data analysis.