Energy: Industrial energy control: The computer takes charge: Limited intelligence will suffice for local control, but computers are needed for overall system control

Everyone knows that managing our energy-related activities is essential, but the need is particularly great for industry. Steel and aluminum plants are highly energy intensive, and pulp and paper processing consumes more power per ton of output than any other major industry. Especially in these vital areas, energy management must be effective and, toward that end, will require multilevel controls.