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July 2008 |
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| Featured Articles |
Geometry Unifies Process Control, Production Control & Alarm Management
Geometric Process Control (GPC) combines the three key plant applications of Process Control, Production Control (i.e. Achievement of Business Objectives such as producing in-spec product, maximizing Yield or Recovery, minimizing waste and many other Key Performance Indicators) and Alarm Management. Substantial economic and safety improvements result
The uses and merits of process simulation
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, July 2008
Establishing the financial gains associated with a process simulator is best achieved by quantifying the losses associated with not having one: loss of design quality, loss of operator competence and loss of production time. The long-term advantages of process simulation then become evident as investments that can save money.
Unlocking the Secret Profiles of Batch Reactors
Control, July 2008
By Greg McMillan
Nearly all chemical and biological reaction rates depend upon the concentrations of the reactants, and quality depends upon the resulting product and byproduct concentrations. The best kept secret of batch reactors is the concentration profiles.
Analyzing Closed-Loop Behavior with Convolution
Control Engineering, July 2008
By Vance VanDoren
The second in a two-part series explaining how linear process behavior can be predicted mathematically.
Measuring Return on Automation
Automation World, June 2008
By Gary Mintchell
When operations managers and engineers evaluate how to improve manufacturing processes, they often look at implementing new or improved automation systems. They know the operational benefits the system is designed to bring—improved quality, less waste, reduced manpower, increased productivity, faster product changeover and the like. They may not have even thought about the larger financial ramifications to the corporation.
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| Resources & Literature |
Free Electrical Design Trial Software
EPLAN improves the engineering design times, costs and quality of Electrical Control Systems, Fluid Power Systems, and Instrumentation & Control Systems.
Omron STI publishes Machine Safety Engineering Guide
This 1500+ page two-volume set details Omron STI's complete family of machine and process safety solutions, and contains more than 225 pages of educational resource material.
Emerson publishes Pressure Regulator Application Guide
Application Guide provides information on the principles of various products and applications such as liquids, process gases, fuel gases, sanitary, and tank blanketing.
ISA publishes patent reference book
The book describes the various types of intellectual property, how to protect the property, retain it as an asset, and respect the intellectual property of others.
National Instruments offers 6,000 drivers for control
Instrument drivers make it easy for users to connect to and control stand-alone instruments from more than 275 vendors.
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| | Application Stories |
ABB Chosen To Give Polypropylene Plant Optimum Regulatory Control
Process Industry Informer, June 2008
ABB’s Loop Performance Manager (LPM) software is giving Petroquimica Cuyo’s, Mendoza, Argentina polymer plant improved productivity. Besides its usefulness for loop tuning activities and process insight through its model building capabilities ABB’s LPM software is helping the Mendoza facility operate at peak efficiency and meet its market demands.
China's Yellow River project
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, July 2008
Control of the river is via a Wonderware Industrial Application Server, InTouch human machine interface (HMI) software and SuiteVoyager portal software
Emerson and Celulosa Arauco commission pulp mill in Chile
Process and Control Today, July 2008
Emerson helped Celulosa Arauco strengthen its pulp supply capability by digitally integrating the world’s largest “smart” pulping mill at Nueva Aldea in central Chile. PlantWeb digital architecture includes DeltaV systems and FOUNDATION fieldbus networking.
SCADA Software Keeps Eye on Big Picture
Control, July 2008
By Jim Montague
Two end users describe how they used GE Fanuc’s Proficy HMI/SCADA—iFix 4.5 to upgrade older iFix software in water treatment plants.
Memphis Biofuels goes online
InTech, July 2008
By John Arnold and Don Mack
Memphis Biofuels converted a former chemical processing plant into one of the nation’s largest capacity production facilities of biodiesel within 90 days.
The Siemens DCS with HMI was a vital component in meeting the startup goal, because it allowed engineers to make configuration changes on the fly.
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| | Featured Training |
Hazardous Area Instrumentation Training Course - Electronic Download
This is a self-paced training course which covers all aspects of instrumentation and automation systems used in hazardous (classified) locations.
Emerson’s PlantWeb University Online Learning Center
Free web-based training includes more than 40 brief, practical courses on new automation technologies and strategies. Topics include implementing fieldbus, wireless technology, safety instrumented systems, streamlining maintenance, improving equipment effectiveness, and enhancing plant efficiency.
A&WMA Offers Environmental Webinars
A&WMA will present two Webinars: “Environmental Risk Management,” August 6 at 2:00 p.m. EST, and “A Small Problem: The New NSR PM 2.5 Rule,” August 27 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Advanced Gas Turbine and Centrifugal Compressor Technology
September 29 to October 3, 2008 Houston, Texas
This course is divided into two parts. The first comprises design and general operation and maintenance characteristics of centrifugal compressors; the second part is gas turbines in a combined cycle power plant. The last day of the course is devoted to the computation of the performance characteristics of centrifugal compressors and gas turbines.
Gas Turbine Technology and Planned Optimization of Combined Cycle Power Plants
November 17 to 21, 2008 London, England
This course is divided into two parts. The first encompasses design and general operation and maintenance characteristics of gas and steam turbines in a combined cycle power plant. The last day of the course discusses the computation of the performance characteristics of the combined cycle plant and the characteristics of the plant. Entire Five Day Course: £3,000.00
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| | Product Announcements |
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ABB releases cpmPlus Loop Performance Manager
Loop Performance Manager software collects, optimizes, tunes and monitors the performance of a control loops. |
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Honeywell enhances Experion for safety
Enhancements allow plant operators to carefully coordinate process control, safety shutdown and fire and gas mitigation steps. |
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Control Microsystems announces SCADAPack 330 and 334 controllers
Both units are programmed with TelePACE ladder logic, ISaGRAF (IEC61131-3) and C/C++, and support up to 32 independent C++ applications. |
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Emerson enhances AMS Suite to simplify set up of Smart Wireless networks
AMS Device Manager 9.5 provides a common interface for users to manage their wired and wireless instruments and valves without in-depth site surveys or blueprints. |
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NI introduces three FieldPoint Controllers
NI cFP-2220, cFP-2210 and cFP-2200 controllers include a 400 MHz PowerPC processor and Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS). |
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GE Fanuc enhances Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0
Enhancements include a new look and feel, and failover, charting and Historian functions. |
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Opto 22 introduces SNAP TEX wiring accessories
SNAP TEX mounting and wiring accessories include terminal extender cables, breakout boards, wiring harnesses, and other components for mounting and wiring automation, control and I/O systems. |
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Search all Products by keyword, category, manufacturer or release date. | | Company & Organizational News |
ABB appoints Joseph Hogan CEO
Hogan is currently CEO of GE Healthcare and is a member of the GE Senior Executive Council. He will join ABB on September 1, 2008.
Honeywell honored by Chinese Automation Association
Honeywell was honored by the Chinese Association of Automation as one of 2007's “Best 10 Automation Enterprises”
InduSoft achieves Microsoft Gold status for fifth straight year
InduSoft attained Gold Certified status in ISV/Software Solutions, Mobility Solutions, Business Process and Integration, and Custom Development Solutions.
ARC says Process Safety System market to grow 12%
The worldwide market, which is around $1.4 billion in 2007, is expected to grow 12% per year to over $2.5 billion in 2012.
Wonderware announces Innovation Partner Program
Companies participating in the Innovation Partner Program will use the Wonderware System Platform software as the foundation for implementations of customer automation and information projects.
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| Application News |
Honeywell to provide operator training system to UOP
Honeywell and UOP will provide simulation software that trains refinery operators how to best run UOP processes used in the production of fuels and petrochemicals.
New control platform to increase production efficiency, flexibility
Control Engineering Europe, July 2008
PA Resins AB has ordered a new automation system based on ABB’s System 800xA to improve the operations of its phenolic and amino resins plant in Perstorp, Sweden. The new system will reportedly help increase overall productivity, as well as integrate the plant’s production and business systems.
Bulgarian Pulp Mill to Triple Capacity with Digital Automation
Control Engineering Europe, July 2008
The Svilosa pulp mill, located on the banks of the Danube near the town of Svishtov in Northern Bulgaria, will digitally automate an expanded recovery boiler and fiberline with Emerson’s PlantWeb digital plant architecture.
Matrikon supplies Alarm Management to LyondellBasell Europe
All LyondellBasell production facilities in Europe will integrate and use Matrikon’s Alarm Management software suite with a variety of different control systems.
Invensys to supply simulation to Biodiesel plant in Sweden
Swedish bio-refinery SunPine AB, will use Invensys SimSci-Esscor's PRO/II simulation software for modeling a new biodiesel refining operation in Piteå, Sweden. The new plant converts crude biooil byproducts of pine pulping into second-generation biodiesel for shipment to diesel refining facilities.
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| Featured Events |
2008 Siemens Automation Summit
July 23 -25, 2008 Chicago, IL
The 2008 Siemens Automation Summit has presentations from industry experts and analysts, and customer case histories which detail the benefits of Siemens products.
Water and Wastewater and Automatic Controls Division Symposium
August 5-7, 2008 Orlando, FL
Forums, sessions, and social events for professionals working in the water, wastewater, automatic control, test measurement, and chemical and petroleum industries.
Pharmatex 2008
September 16-18, 2008 Cork, Ireland
Annual event provides an insight into the future of technology, innovation and corporate strategy within the pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical sector.
Emerson Exchange
September 29 - October 03, 2008 Washington, DC
More than 325 workshops and short courses, plus management sessions, technology exhibits, industry forums, and educational opportunities.
ISA Expo
October 14-16, 2008 Houston, Texas
Organized around six core automation and control themes, ISA EXPO 2007 provides attendees a content-rich environment that offers unlimited opportunity for exploration of key technologies, professional growth, and interaction with likeminded professionals.
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