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March 2010 |
Sponsor: Distech Controls |
Innovative Solutions for Greener Buildings
Distech Controls offers a unique, wireless battery-less solution to increase flexibility and promote sustainable building automation systems. Our wireless battery-less sensors and switches for temperature, humidity, lighting etc. are powered by energy harvesting. They can be placed on any type of surface, without requiring wiring or drilling, thus reducing time and costs for installation, retrofits and room layout changes while preserving architecture and materials
For more information about our Innovative Solutions for Greener Buildings, visit
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Sponsor: Real Time Automation |
Get your Old Devices on Your New Network
Feeling the pressure to get legacy Modbus, DeviceNet, and Serial Devices on to BACnet/IP? Find the Quickest, and Easiest way to move legacy device data into your Building Automation System. For more information on solution designed for simple integration click here. Networking Solutions Made Simple, that’s what we do best.
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Sponsor: Tridium |
Welcome to the 2010 Niagara Summit
Join the Niagara Community and industry professionals May 2 – 4 in Las Vegas as they come together to exchange and share experiences on automation infrastructure technology, device-to-enterprise integration and find out about the latest advances on how devices integrate, connect and create interoperable environments.
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| Featured Articles |
Products of Interest from AHR 2010
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com
There were a number of new and interesting building automation products demonstrated at AHR Expo 2010. This is a review of the products that caught my interest. My areas of product interest included energy conservation, alternative energy, and sustainability. Not surprisingly, hundreds of exhibitors were featuring energy-efficient solutions.
Review and Highlights from 2010 AHR Expo
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com
The 2010 AHR Expo held on January 25-27, 2010 in Orlando Florida was a busy event. Exhibitors and attendees were upbeat but cautious about the economy. Major areas of interest included energy conservation, government stimulus, alternative energy, and sustainability. Not surprisingly, hundreds of exhibitors were featuring energy-efficient solutions and there were a variety of educational sessions on that topic.
Smart grid: A value proposition for industry
InTech, February 2010
By Dave Hardin
New transmission lines, distribution systems, electric cars, and smart meters in homes are all well and good, but they have not been very interesting to industries such as manufacturing. Maybe it is time to reconsider involvement.
Green Buildings: Protecting The Environment
Industrial Automation Asia, December 2009
By Augustine Quek
With the rising tide of environmentalism, green buildings will be the norm in eco-cities of the future.
Raising Your Intelligent Building’s IQ
Automated Buildings, February 2010
By Mark A. Ascolese, EDSA
To help lower energy consumption, intelligent building designers are taking steps towards a more systemic view of building operations, like intelligent heating and cooling controls, automated control of energy-hog systems, and improved management of power-intensive “hot spots” like data centers.
Net-zero Energy Buildings Becoming More Common
Building Operating Management, February 2010
By Greg Zimmerman
The idea of buildings producing as much energy as they use each year is an idea whose time is nearing. In fact, experts say, net-zero energy buildings is the next big movement in green design.
Boiler Controls: Low-Cost/No-Cost Energy Conservation
Maintenance Technology, January 2010
By Gary Burger, HVACR Heritage Centre Canada
The boiler installer sets up your boiler controls. As far as energy savings are concerned, however, this way of operating is the absolute pits. That's because owner/operators rarely change those original settings later on.
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| Application Stories |
Cimetrics supplies energy management system to AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical company, deployed the Infometrics continuous monitoring-based commissioning program in its Fairfax, Delaware research facility.
Neutral building management system in facilities of German federal authorities
By Wonderware
A Wonderware FactorySuite system, based on OPC, provides a building management system for Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben (Federal Institute for Realty Projects) in Berlin, Germany.
HygienicMaster electromagnetic meters monitor energy home
Seven meters monitor closed solar-thermal loop, a closed radiant floor loop with a single smart pump, and an open domestic hot water loop.
Every last drop
Intech, December 2009
By Jeff Krbec
An energy recovery system in the Falkland Islands transfers exhaust gas heat from electric power generators to heat a school and hospital. The system is controlled by a Rockwell Automation PLC.
Monitoring the Grid
Automated Buildings, November 2009
By Camille Caron, Matrox Graphics
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) controls the 850 miles of transmission line in its service territory with a SCADA system from Open Systems International.
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| White Papers |
Automation and the Smart Grid: Energy Management Today
By Opto 22
This white paper takes a look at electrical power in the United States today, investigates the nature of the Smart Grid, and suggests ways that small and medium-sized companies can - without waiting for future technological development - gather energy data and control electrical energy costs today.
Facilities Management Solutions
By Jim Bishop, Wonderware
The biggest problem in building automation, identified by organizations like LonMark and Echelon, is the proprietary distribution models offered by established Building Automation System (BAS) suppliers. This white paper describes Wonderware’s Facilities Management Software Solution.
Tuning the Forgotten Loop
By Steve Rubin, Longwatch
The “forgotten loop” has been the operator, who is typically trained to “average” parameters to run adequately under most steady-state conditions. “Advanced tuning” of the operator could yield even better outputs, with higher quality, fewer errors and a wider response to fluctuating operating conditions. This paper explores the issue of improving operator actions, and a method for doing so.
Motor Control Maximizes HVAC System Efficiency
By Rockwell Automation
White paper reveals how to cost-effectively and efficiently convert HVAC systems without costly, complex changes to the existing system.
Smart Automation, Smart Building
By Ethernet Direct
Brief paper describes the elements of Building Automation Systems, including a diagram that shows how it all fits together.
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| Resources & Literature |
Fluke announces live chat service for thermography
Live chat service quickly answers questions Fluke customers may have about thermal imaging and Fluke thermography tools.
IEC launches portal for global standards for Smart Grid
European Power Engineer, December 2009
With the launch of its web portal "IEC Global Standards for Smart Grid," the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) provides the basis for building safe and efficient Smart Grid projects.
CoR Advisors helps building owners cope
CoR Advisors consulting group includes professionals who have extensive experience in successfully deploying integrated technology solutions for office buildings.
ASHRAE publishes "Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Buildings"
Book provides the rationale for making economic decisions related to improving and sustaining energy efficiency in existing buildings. Price: $69.
EnOcean Alliance publishes spec for energy-harvesting wireless sensors
Jointly produced by EnOcean Alliance members, the public specification is accessible to everyone and presently contains 50 equipment profiles for building automation.
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| Featured Training |
Answers for Infrastructure and Industry (AFI)
March 23, 2010 - March 24, 2010
Location: Vienna, VA
This two-day, no-cost event features practical seminars on technology, best practices and emerging trends, as well as a hands-on technology showcase and networking opportunities designed to answer the toughest questions facing businesses today.
Boiler Control Systems Engineering
April 12, 2010 - April 14, 2010
Location: Resarch Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course covers the boiler components and their purpose. ISA symbols used in boiler control, how to identify the engineering and control of boilers using theses symbols, and a method of presenting the engineering.
Burner Management Systems Engineering Using NFPA Code 85 and ANSI/ISA77
April 15, 2010 - April 16, 2010
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course covers the safe start-up, monitoring, and shut-down of multiple burner boiler furnaces. It also discusses causes of furnace explosions and the relationship of burner management systems and boiler control systems. Prior attendance at ISA ES15 Course or an understanding of boilers and boiler control is assumed.
Introduction to Boiler Control Systems
June 10, 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
This seminar will give process control system engineers, managers, project engineers, operators, and technicians in boiler houses and power plants, a basic understanding of boiler operation and control.
Honeywell Users Group (HUG) Americas Symposium
June 13, 2010 - June 17, 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
HUG symposium features hands-on demonstrations of the latest technology, one-to-one interaction with products experts, and group discussions with other Honeywell users.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Australia Fears Power Rate Increases
Manufacturers’ Monthly, February 2010
By Rebekka Wake
The ongoing debate over Australia’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme has generated widespread uncertainty inside the factories of industrial Australia. According to a recent report by the state's pricing regulator, electricity prices are set to rise between 58 and 62% over the next three years.
Harris Poll finds public has little awareness of smart grid or smart meters
Electric Light & Power, February 2010
Utility companies across the U.S. are committing billions of dollars in projects to upgrade the electric grid and install new meters in homes and businesses. Yet two thirds of Americans have never heard the term "smart grid" (68 percent) and 63 percent have not heard of smart meters.
ISA issues Call for Papers for Water/Wastewater Symposium
ISA issued a Call for Papers for the Water/Wastewater Automatic Controls Division Symposium (WWAC) to be held 3-5 August 2010 in Orlando, FL. The deadline for abstract submittals is 16 April 2010.
SUBNET to provide Substation Intelligence Training
Courses help SCADA engineers and other utility personnel evaluate, test, implement and troubleshoot multi-vendor substation communication devices.
EnOcean and BACnet to develop spec for wireless building systems
BACnet International and the EnOcean Alliance will develop a vendor independent gateway specification for integrating wireless energy-harvesting nodes into BACnet for building automation and control.
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| Project News |
Rockwell Automation to make University of Iowa green
Rockwell Software will help university staff determine optimal production levels for steam, chilled water and electricity generation to help reduce energy consumption, costs and environmental impact.
Florida A&M University Going Green with Siemens
Siemens will deliver to students and faculty a more comfortable interior environment with better management of heating, ventilation and air conditioning and lighting.
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| Featured Events |
Hannover Messe 2010
April 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Location: Hannover, Germany
The world's leading showcase for industrial technology is staged annually in Hannover, Germany. Italy to be featured as its official Partner Country. In 2010 the spotlight will be on industrial automation, energy, technology, industrial subcontracting and cutting-edge technologies.
ASHRAE Conference Offers Guidance on Cutting Energy Waste
April 19, 2010 - April 20, 2010
Location: New York, NY
To guide the building community and government in reducing energy use, ASHRAE is hosting Existing Buildings in Urban Areas: Dramatically Cutting the Energy Waste, a conference that will address theoretical and practical matters associated with major improvements in the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
2010 Niagara Summit
May 2, 2010 - May 4, 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
The Niagara Summit is an open exchange and conference that focuses on technology, integration and connecting diverse systems and smart devices. The event is one of the largest gatherings of industry professionals and practitioners developing applications and deploying solutions built around open, interoperability, integration and connectivity.
Automation Technology Egypt 2010
May 10, 2010 - May 12, 2010
Location: Cairo, Egypt
The conference is mainly aimed at demonstration of advanced developments in the domain of automation and information technologies in industry and new opportunities for business development.
ISA Automation Week
October 4, 2010 - October 6, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
ISA Automation Week 2010 will feature intensive educational and applications-based technical conference sessions delivered by subject matter experts. Discrete and process automation professionals will have a chance to learn innovative techniques and solutions for creating more efficient, productive, and economical manufacturing processes.
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