This paper deals with certain novel and appealing computer-aided process engineering (CAPE) solutions to improve flexibility, controllability, and operability of olefins plants. It shows the use of detailed kinetic schemes, developed and validated by Professor Sauro Pierucci and his colleagues at the Chemical Engineering group at Politecnico di Milano, to produce new effective tools for reliable and accurate dynamic simulation and dynamic real-time optimization methodologies. Preliminary results and tangible benefits are explained for a steam cracking furnace
