Seadrift's first computer 1961
46 years ago everything was shiny and new. It was the Olefins II start-up. Construction had just finished and everything was still and quiet, only the pneumatic instruments could be heard hissing. Behind the control room was a room full of glistening cabinets containing the world's first process control computer, a Daystrom Model 046 .
The pictures here are of the salvaged front panel from that computer. This article is to be continued. The contribution of your Olefins II memories are solicited. We would like to hear stories from the Olefins II operating department. Does anyone remember when Richter shut down #11 Compressor several days in a row while working on the computer ? Bill Richter
