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==Typical applications== Distributed control systems (DCS) are dedicated systems used in manufacturing processes that are continuous or batch-oriented. Processes where a DCS might be used include: * [[Chemical plant]]s * [[Petrochemical]] plants, refineries, [[Oil platform]]s, [[FPSO]]s and [[LNG]] plants * [[Pulp and paper mill]]s (see also: [[Quality Control System QCS for paper, board and tissue machines|quality control system QCS]]) * Boiler controls and [[power plant]] systems * [[Nuclear power plant]]s * [[Environmental control system]]s * [[Water management]] systems * [[Water treatment]] plants * [[Sewage treatment]] plants * Food and [[food processing]] * [[Agrochemical]] and [[fertilizer]] * Metal and mines * [[Automobile manufacturing]] * [[Metallurgical]] process plants * [[Pharmaceutical]] manufacturing * [[Sugar refining]] plants * [[Agriculture]] applications
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