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| September 29, 2010 |
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Boiler drum level control
By Jerry Gilman for InTech
Drum level control is critical to good boiler operation, as well as safe boiler operation. Boiler damage due to low water level is one of the largest claims to insurance companies. Proper drum level control minimizes downtime and cost.
Machine design software generates open source Mechatronics program code
By Bill Lydon for Automation.com
Mechatronics Concept Designer enables the entire development team to collaborate more effectively to design, simulate, and build a complete machine and allows the team to identify and correct issues early, before they become costly problems. To implement a design, the software generates the control application code in the PLCopen XML standard format to create programs for controllers.
The cost of economic recovery
By Thomas Schwieters for InTech
As we receive mixed messages and conflicting economic data, forecasts in all directions from self-proclaimed experts, and as we witness the deterioration of currencies around the world, one has to wonder what an economic recovery really is. What does it look like, and how will we be prepared once the return of capital spending starts in earnest?
FIRST: Where everyone can turn pro
By Dean Kamen for InTech
Science has always mattered to those of us old enough to realize how much we have achieved in a relatively short period of time. But are we creating a culture to ensure that we have captured the hearts and minds of the generations that follow? Will they come to know that science is really the language of discovery, learned through curiosity, imagination, and inspiration? In short, are we doing enough to make science cool?
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| Product Sponsorship: Tridium |
 Niagara is creating better buildings…
that are smarter, use less energy, are more efficient, have lower operating costs, are safer and contribute to a sustainable environment. |
| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) Emerson measures fuel viscosity on tanker ship
Viscomaster meter improves fuel efficiency by accurately measuring viscosity, density and temperature of the heavy fuel oil (HFO) that supplies the vessel's main and auxiliary engines.
ABB controls Boliden's Aitik copper mine in Sweden
ABB supplied gearless mill drives, System 800xA controls, and 650 high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives.
Tridium manages energy in real estate building
Tridium's Niagara Framework is driving real-time energy management and control of Glenborough's 12-story Class-A commercial office, and providing energy usage data to guide daily decision making.
_thumb.jpg) Northern Ireland Water installs Thermo Fisher LIMS
SampleManager LIMS is used to manage more than 150,000 samples per year taken from reservoirs, water treatment works and directly from the taps in consumers’ homes.
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| Resources |
ABB publishes brochure on pressure transmitter
Four-page full-color brochure covers the Safety 2600T pressure transmitter.
FIPA publishes Vacuum Components catalog
292 page catalog contains more than 100 new products.
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| White Papers |
Alarm Response Management
By GE Intelligent Platforms
Too many alarms can just be a nuisance, but alarms requiring a correct emergency response can be dangerous. Alarm Response Management software, which layers easily on top of existing HMI/SCADA systems, enables companies to take action on alarms by guiding operators through the proper steps.
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_thumb.jpg) Software Toolbox Updates OmniServer Data Acquisition Software
OmniServer now offers support for OPC UA, providing the ability to acquire data from miscellaneous, non-standard devices such as barcode readers, scales, printers, gauges and other instruments. |
_thumb.jpg) National Instruments Introduces PXIe-4331 Data Acquisition Module
PXIe-4331 is a simultaneous high-speed bridge input module that provides signal conditioning for dynamic measurements from strain, pressure, torque and load sensors. |
_thumb.jpg) Grace releases VoltageVision Medium Voltage Indicator
VoltageVision R-1VH/R1VL increases safety for workers performing mechanical or electrical maintenance on medium voltage equipment by helping to ensure isolation of electrical energy. |
_thumb.jpg) Emerson enhances CSI 9420 Wireless Vibration Transmitter
Enhancements deliver more detailed information for machinery analysis via Emerson's Smart Wireless network. |
_thumb.jpg) GE adds Audit Trails and eSignatures to Proficy Workflow
Version 1.5 includes the ability to generate audit reports for the topics configured for auditing, as well as reports on the electronic signatures performed in workflows. |
_thumb.jpg) Beckhoff releases TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation robot software
The PC-based control platform unites PLC, Motion Control and robotics all on one multi-tasking hardware and software platform. |
_thumb.jpg) Omron STI introduces OS32C Safety Laser Scanner
OS32C Safety Laser Scanner has a 270° detection angle that enables a single scanner to provide presence detection, including two warning zones and one safety zone, on two sides of a machine. |
_thumb.jpg) Tridium announces JACE-600 building automation controller
JACE-600 embedded controller/server combines control, supervision, data logging, alarming, scheduling and network management functions with Internet connectivity and web serving capabilities. |
_thumb.jpg) Exele adds Alarm Analytics to TopView Software
Alarm Analytics provides local and remote alarm history analysis through interactive tables and charts. |
MatrikonOPC releases OPC Universal Connectivity Server
Server allows vendors and OEMS to provide secure connectivity to every major control system and application on the market. |
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| Company & Organization News |
ABB and Dresser Masoneilan collaborate on emergency shutdown valves
The two will develop an integrated process to monitor, test and manage emergency shutdown valves (ESDV) during all operational conditions, from normal plant operations to abnormal situations.
FDT Group updates FDT standard
FDT 2.0 includes.NET and FDT Express development environments.
AVEVA announces migration path from SPI/INtools
Path enables process plants to upgrade entire instrumentation and control design systems from Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI/INtools) to AVEVA's Instrumentation technology.
Fluke to donate test equipment to schools
Fluke will donate $65,000 worth of test instruments to schools and training programs for teaching students to diagnose and repair sophisticated industrial process control systems.
ABB announces Smart Grid Center of Excellence in Raleigh, North Carolina
Engineering, R&D and Demonstration lab to be housed on N.C. State University’s Centennial Campus in Raleigh.
Hannover Messe Wind 2011 nearly doubles
Deutsche Messe is expecting registrations for more than 12,000 square meters of display space at Wind 2011 - a big jump on the 7,000 square meters occupied by the 155 companies who exhibited at Wind 2009.
ARC predicts growth in High Power AC Drives Market
ARC expects the high power AC drives market to experience healthy growth during the forecast period through 2014.
ARC says DCS market is recovering
So far, 2010, has not shown significant growth over 2009, but it looks like conditions are gradually improving.
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| Project News |
National Instruments to supply hardware and software to Vitrociset
Vitrociset will integrate NI hardware and software into its service packages for organizations developing sophisticated physics projects such as particle accelerators and fusion devices.
Invensys to supply optimization software to Thai Oil
Invensys will implement its SimSci-Esscor ROMeo optimization software to improve the real-time performance of Thai Oil’s refinery operations.
Ethernet Direct supplies Ethernet Switches for Surveillance in Jordan
Gigabit Managed Switches with 6 port 10/100/1000T and 2 SFP ports will be deployed in Jordan state security & surveillance applications.
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Collaborative Process Automation Systems
By Martin Hollender
Providing a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in Collaborative Process Automation Systems (CPAS), this book discusses topics such as engineering, security, enterprise connectivity, advanced process control, plant asset management, and operator efficiency. The author covers the system architecture and infrastructure required for a CPAS, as well as important standards like OPC and the ISA-95 series of standards.
 Control of Boilers, 2nd Edition
By S.G. Dukelow
A classic resource that helps reduce boiler operating costs through a detailed, comprehensive, and applicable explanation of all aspects of boiler processes. It presents the basics of boiler control, the interrelationships of the process characteristics, and the dynamics involved, with significant emphasis on start-up, shut-down, flame monitoring, and safety interlock measures. Designed for professionals with a good understanding of boiler jargon, thermodynamics, control concepts, and math fundamentals.
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| Events, Seminars & Training |
Grounding in Instrumentation Systems - Webinar
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Terminologies, types of grounding systems, and shielding relevant to grounding are areas of emphasis.
Noise Reduction in Signal and Power Circuits - Webinar
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
This web seminar will cover noise sources, methods to reduce signal noise, power noise sources (including harmonics), and techniques used both to reduce power line noise and maintain power quality.
Other Upcoming Events:
- ISA Automation Week - October 4-6, 2010
- YAPFEST 2010 - October 5, 2010
- Remote 2010 Conference & Expo - October 18-20, 2010
- GridWeek - October 18-21, 2010
- Invensys OpsManage'10 - October 18-22, 2010
- SUBNET User Group Conference 2010 - October 24-28, 2010
- Rockwell Automation Process Solutions User Group (PSUG) - November 1-2, 2010
- Safety Automation Forum - November 2, 2010
- Automation Fair - November 3-4, 2010
- Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS - November 16, 2010 - November 17, 2010
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