A process control system uses a data collection and distribution system and an asset utilization suite to collect data or information pertaining to the assets of a process plant from various sources or functional areas of the plant including, for example, the process control functional areas, the maintenance...http://www.google.de/patents/US20020077711?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020077711 - Fusion of process performance monitoring with process equipment monitoring and control
