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| October 6, 2010 |
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| Featured Articles |
Reducing process variability
By Joseph S. Alford for InTech
Some plant automation groups sometimes struggle to obtain approval of major expenditures in process control. This article discusses the value of plant automation from a different perspective—that of reducing plant operation and product variability. Variability is the source of significant inefficiency in many plant operations.
Position Sensors: A look into the Photoelectric, Proximity and Limit Switch Markets
By David A. B. Laing for Automation.com
Earlier this year, VDC Research Group’s Industrial Automation and Control Practice teamed up with Automation.com and other Industrial Automation and sensor industry partners to conduct a survey on the position sensing market. This article will provide readers with a few selected insights into the Photoelectric, Proximity and Limit Switch markets.
Enclosure purging and pressurization
By Chris Romano for InTech
Purging and pressurizing systems is one of the most versatile explosion protection methods. These systems are based on the principle that in Zone 1 or 2, Division 1 or 2, the gas mixture in the ambient atmosphere, which may ignite under certain circumstances, is removed from the housing by an initial purge process.
Optimize. Innovate. Sustain.
By Automation.com
Honeywell Process Solutions India organized its annual User Meet on 30th & 31st Aug 2010 at Madh Island, Mumbai on the theme of ‘Optimize. Innovate. Sustain.’ The event saw an overwhelming participation from companies across all industry segments and focused on providing solutions to increase business performance & protect automation investments.
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| Application Stories |
_thumb.jpg) Emerson’s Wireless network boosts production at Northstar Bluescope Steel
Replacing traditional wired network with wireless for control and monitoring has improved operations and worker safety in harsh environment.
_thumb.jpg) Refinery in Kuwait converts 1,750 steam traps
Shauiba Refinery in Kuwait converted 1,750 mechanical traps to GEM Venturi Orifice design. The hot condensate header pressure dropped from highs of 175 psig to just 90 psig.
Design software helps drill spindle exceed 400,000 rpm
Opera motor design software package is helping Air Bearings extend the speed of spindle motors beyond 400,000 RPM.
_thumb.jpg) Beijer supplies HMIs to AMP Systems & Control
UK-based machine builder installed Beijer iX Panel HMIs on an industrial oven and a food handling and conveyor system.
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| Resources |
_thumb.jpg) Fluke produces Vibration Testing and Maintenance Video
The video describes how vibration testing with a Fluke 810 can be the first step in a more proactive approach to mechanical maintenance.
_thumb.jpg) ABB publishes guide for selecting magmeter liners and electrodes
Technical reference guide provides comprehensive information and data for selecting magmeter liners, electrodes, and grounding rings.
_thumb.jpg) Allied publishes 2011 Catalog
The 2011 Catalog showcases more than 120,000 products from over 300 suppliers.
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| White Papers |
Rockwell publishes Intelligent Motor Control Centers white paper
White paper explains how advanced intelligent motor control centers (MCCs) provide process application users with critical information that ultimately helps minimize – and prevent – downtime.
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| New Products |
_thumb.jpg) Emerson enhances AMS Suite software
AMS Suite now combines predictive intelligence with asset reliability information and decision support, for smarter business decisions. |
_thumb.jpg) Fluke introduces family of clamp meters
Clamp meters meet every requirement for testing and maintaining electrical systems, industrial equipment and controls, and HVAC. |
_thumb.jpg) Acromag announces USB Isolator Shields
USB-Isolator provides a protective barrier between connected USB devices to prevent equipment damage or errors from ground loops, high-voltage spikes, or conducted noise. |
_thumb.jpg) Dwyer introduces Series BBV-2 5-Valve Block & Bleed Manifold
Model BBV-2 body is forged from bar stock 316 stainless steel and designed to withstand repeated open and close operations. |
_thumb.jpg) ProSoft releases Industrial Cellular Service Packages
With these service packages, RadioLinx Industrial Cellular modems are delivered pre-activated and ready to install out-of-the-box. |
_(196_x_250)_thumb.jpg) Siemens announces Sitrans FST020 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter
The clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter is designed for basic applications that only require flow reading functionality along with easy communication capabilities. |
_thumb.jpg) Phoenix Contact announces DSL and cellular Industrial modems
The cellular modems transmit Ethernet and I/O data over the mobile phone network. The DSL modem transmits data up to 30 Mbps. |
_thumb.jpg) PPT VISION Announces IMPACT M-Series Embedded Vision System
M-Series allows users to perform up to four unique inspections that can be initiated independently—at different times or simultaneously—utilizing a single vision processor. |
_thumb.jpg) AMCI enhances Size 11 Resolvers
Enhancements include radiation hardened, submersible, and gearhead units. |
_thumb.jpg) Nexen Group announces RB Series rail brakes
RB Series brakes provide secure holding and fast response time for a broad range of linear motion control applications. |
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| Company & Organization News |
ISA Announces ISA Automation Week 2011
ISA Automation Week 2011: Technology and Solutions Event will be held at the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama, USA, on 17-20 October, 2011.
Emerson reduces barriers to productivity
At the 2010 Emerson Global Users Exchange conference, Emerson demonstrated the latest results of its commitment to using innovative technology to reduce the complexity of customers' jobs.
European Funds Drive SCADA Market says Frost & Sullivan
Major investments in the electric utility and water and wastewater sectors will drive the European supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) market.
Emerson wireless networks meet FIPS-197 security standard
Emerson’s Smart Wireless solutions have been certified by NIST to meet government Federal Information Processing Standard-197 (FIPS-197) requirements.
Emerson's Smart Wireless technology enabling reliable control
As technology evolves, users are now moving beyond mainstream monitoring applications to gain the benefits of wireless measurements for control in harsh and remote environments.
Siemens to acquire Site Controls
Site Controls is a provider of enterprise-wide energy management solutions for multi-site commercial businesses.
FIRST, Automation Federation, and ISA Promote STEM Education
The three will promote the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for students in kindergarten through high school (K-12).
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| Project News |
Siemens to automate Georgetown County
Siemens will peform lighting, building automation and HVAC retrofits and upgrades to some 71 county buildings and recreational facilities.
Yokogawa to control Thermal Power Plant in Saudi Arabia
Yokogawa will be supplying CENTUM VP control systems, ProSafe-RS safety instrumented systems, device management software packages, and a simulator.
Innovasic supplies Ethernet chip for Advantech's PACs
Innovasic's System on a Chip solution enables integration of EtherNet/IP in APAX-5000 series PACs.
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| Featured ISA Books |
 Essentials of Modern Measurements and Final Elements in the Process Industry: A Guide to Design, Configuration, Installation, and Maintenance
By Gregory K. McMillan
This comprehensive resource aims to increase awareness of the opportunities afforded by modern measurement instruments and final elements, and to show how to get maximum benefit from the revolution in smart technologies. It builds an understanding of the fundamental aspects of measurements, measurement instruments, and final elements for applications in the process industry. The terminology and ideas presented provide a firm foundation for lowest life-cycle cost and best automation system performance.
 Alarm Management: Seven Effective Methods for Optimum Performance
By Bill R. Hollifield and Eddie Habibi
This comprehensive resource combines more than a decade of research with the experiences of many alarm management professionals to bring you field-proven methodologies that have helped industrial plants around the world improve their alarm management systems. This book describes how properly designed and maintained alarm systems can drastically help improve plant safety, reliability, and profitability.
Browse more Books on ISA's website. |
| Events, Seminars & Training |
Molex offers eLearning Online Educational courses
Online courses range from “Basic Connector Engineering” to “RF Connectors and Technology.”
ISA’s November 2010 Training Schedule
Classroom Training
- Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (EC52)
1-2 November - Burbank, CA USA
- Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)
1-5 November - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
- Advanced Design and SIL Verification (EC54)
3-4 November - Burbank, CA USA
- PLC/PAC Automation: Basic Structure, Programming, Installation, and Maintenance (TC30P)
8-12 November - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
- Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)
8-12 November - Houston, TX USA
- Introduction to Sample Conditioning System Technology and Component Specification (SP03P)
9-11 November - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
- Advanced Operation of Digital (Smart) Transmitters and Digital Valve
Controllers (TS16)
15-19 November - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
- Advanced Operation of Digital (Smart) Transmitters (TS17)
15-17 November - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
- Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments (TI25)
15-19 November - Burbank, CA USA
- Maintaining Pneumatic Components in Measurement and Control (TI06)
16-20 November - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
- Advanced Operation of Digital Valve Controllers (TS18)
18-19 November - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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