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April 2010 |
| Sponsor: Nemalux |
Nemalux LED Lighting
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| Sponsor: ASI |
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Choices in panel cooling
Plant Services, March 2010
By Doug Wilson
Choosing the appropriate and most cost-effective and energy-efficient cooling solution from the many types available requires knowledge of the individual strengths and weaknesses of the most commonly used designs.
The Path to Protection
Control Engineering Asia, March 2010
By Paul Haake, Chloride North America
Engineers are employing more electronic equipment, much of it adopted from non-industrial applications, and almost all of it more sensitive to electrical disturbances than the equipment being replaced. These are then mixed with the inherently poor power environment of an industrial facility and aging power generation and distribution facilities. |
| Product Sponsor: Noren Products |
 Noren Products Heat Exchangers
Noren's heat exchangers remove heat from sealed electronic enclosures and panels without exposing the internal components to the harsh environment outside. |
Puls issues weather caution
Control Engineering Europe, March 2010
Puls UK has cautioned electrical equipment manufacturers, asking them to consider the effects cold weather has on the operation of products. The company claims power supplies used to run equipment outdoors are particularly vulnerable to freezing temperatures.
Situation Critical
Control, March 2010
By Ian Nimmo, User Centered Design Services
A control room environment is needed that proactively supports operator alertness, does not contribute to fatigue or distractions and supports the operators in all the tasks they have to perform. This includes non-DCS tasks such as report writing, MOC, performance improvement, training, etc.
New Control Room Management Regulations Require Structured Management Approach
Pipeline & Gas Journal, February 2010
By W. R. Byrd, RCP
On Dec. 3, 2009, PHMSA published its final regulations for control room management (CRM). This article describes the applicability of the regulation to various types of facilities and notes key differences in the rules for gas pipelines versus liquid pipelines.
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| Sponsor: ISA |
Online Instructor-Assisted Training
ISA CyberU, online-instructor-led training, is a flexible multi-week course of study that allows you, the busy professional, to complete an ISA course at your convenience, any time and any place. As a CyberU student, you will acquire skills and expertise that are in high demand in today’s marketplace. Download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions, review instructor feedback and more - all at your convenience.
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| White Papers |
Effective Cooling of Process Control Panels
By Doug Wilson, Noren Products
Choosing the appropriate and most cost and energy efficient cooling solution from the many types available requires knowledge of their individual strengths and weaknesses, and the ability to match that to the operational environment.
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| Resources & Literature |
ASI publishes connector brochure
The brochure presents features of the inserts, hoods, housings and accessories of ASI's heavy-duty connectors.
ISA publishes Online ISA Directory of Automation
This valuable resource—the top purchasing guide in the automation field—is available to ISA’s members from a link on the ISA homepage.
Siemon adds online educational resource for cabling
Website helps IT network and data center professionals understand the benefits of shielded twisted-pair copper cabling.
Dytran can build custom sensor cable bundles
Bundles are available with various connectors, configurations, number of cables to be bundled, the length, cable material and any special protective covering or coatings that may be required.
Echoflex releases $149 energy harvesting evaluation kit
The kit includes building blocks for fully-integrated systems: energy generation, energy conditioning and storage, sensor power balance, low power timers and a microprocessor for OEM custom development.
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| Application Stories |
MCI Electrotechnics employs explosion-proof enclosures
MCI Electrotechnics uses explosion-proof enclosures from Cooper Crouse-Hinds to protect a variety of electrical equipment destined for offshore and onshore oil, gas and petrochemical applications.
HMC Products uses Grace Thru-Door Ethernet Switch
The E5 is mounted on the outside of the Pouchmaster packaging machine, thereby enhancing compliance to NFPA 70E.
Hand In Hand: Integrating Electrical & Automation Systems
Industrial Automation Asia, December 2009
By Peter Tubaas and Martin Stamnestro, ABB
At the StatoilHydro Snøhvit liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, the electrical control and supervision System (ECSS) communicates with a wide range of equipment and ensures a stable power supply to the LNG facility.
ABB helps protect Avatar movie data
ABB protects the supercomputer center of New Zealand digital effects company Weta Digital – makers of Avatar and other blockbuster movies – from power grid disturbances.
Speed and Performance Inside and Outside the Control Panel
By Dennis Tafoya, Weidmuller
Emerson needed a circuit breaker that needed to respond very quickly to overloads or short circuit conditions to protect field devices such as solenoid valves and chromatographs, and it had to be approved for use in hazardous locations.
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| Featured Training |
ISA Central Arizona Section Tabletop & Training
May 13, 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Arizona's only Instrument and Control Tabletop Exhibit, Four great training sessions, and lunch is provided. Training sessions:
1. PV Solar System Design and Installation
2. Control of multiple GenSets
3. Field Instruments - current technology
4. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - current technology
RSTechED 2010
June 6, 2010 - June 11, 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA
RSTechED is an advanced software training event in manufacturing automation. More than 120 unique technical sessions, hands-on labs and customer presentations are specifically designed for those interested in learning to effectively leverage existing automation investments and create the architecture for continuous optimization, competitive differentiation and sustainable production.
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| Company & Organizational News |
ARC says prices are coming down on automation products
One element contributing to the price erosion is that controllers are rapidly becoming an automation commodity in some sectors.
GAMBICA warns that IEC 61439 needs more testing
Manufacturers working to the new standard still need to exercise a high level of skill and caution in relation to the ratings they adopt for components used in their assemblies.
Pepperl+Fuchs acquires Walsall Limited
Walsall specializes in the development and manufacture of enclosures and electromechanical equipment for use in hazardous areas.
Market for operator panels to recover as OEMs and SIs die
ARC says the current economic situation has resulted in consolidation among companies that buy operator panels. For example, in 1988 there were roughly 30,000 OEMs and system integrators in the auto industry; by 2000, there were 5,600 suppliers left.
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| Project News |
ABB to control solar power plant in Spain
ABB will supply substations, power and automation equipment to a 13 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant in northern Spain.
ABB to automate mill and pipe production plant in Saudi Arabia
ABB will supply a System 800xA control system, plus a switchgear substation, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, motors and variable-speed drives.
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| Featured Events |
ABB Automation & Power World 2010
May 18, 2010 - May 20, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Automation & Power World was designed with a specific focus - to provide engineers and business leaders with a single event where they can experience and learn the latest in Automation and Power technology, and more importantly how it can benefit their business' profitability.
Siemens Industry 2010 User Conference
June 8, 2010 - June 10, 2010
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Be a part of the 2010 Siemens User Conference. An Automation User Community event where Siemens users, partners, industry thought-leaders, and professionals come together to discuss challenges and strategies.
Instrumentation & Controls Expo & Training 2010
August 19, 2010
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
I/C Expo 2010 Expo & Training is free to all who pre-register online and who are involved with instrumentation, controls and process automation, 40-60 process instrumentation and controls companies will be exhibiting state-of-the-art equipment and conducting training and demonstrations on site. A Career Fair will be conducted at the Expo.
International Manufacturing Technology Show
September 13, 2010 - September 18, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show management will host the first-ever Industry Inspiration Day as part of the September 13 kick-off for the all-new IMTS Industry & Technology Conference.
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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