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August 2010 |
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ISA CyberU Fall Semester starting this September
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| Featured Articles |
Creating a Virtual, More Efficient Plant
Automation.com, August 2010
By Paul Hodge
In today’s plants, operators are faced with an ever-increasing number of servers that are used to perform various functions within a facility. Each of those servers has an incremental burden around things like maintenance, space, power and cooling. Platform virtualization is a technology that allows multiple operating systems to share a single hardware server, thus decreasing maintenance and operational costs.
Software: Show Some Skepticism
Chemical Processing, July 2010
By Andrew Sloley
In the past two weeks alone, four examples of seriously wrong calculated results crossed my desk. Each came from standard, commercially available process simulators.
3 Reasons Linux Is Preferred for Control Systems
Automation.com, July 2010
By Krista Duty, Inductive Automation
Linux has long been on the "wishlist" for control systems. Until now, most systems have been locked-in to the Windows operating system due to reliance on classic OPC. The name of the game is changing, however, with the arrival OPC-UA. The new standard was designed for cross-platform compatibility, which makes room for Linux to gain popularity in the automated control industry.
Industry Perspectives from Honeywell User Group 2010
Automation.com, July 2010
By Bill Lydon
Review the industry perspectives, technology and solutions from HUG Americas 2010. Highlights include an overview of five megatrends identified by Norm Gilsdorf, Honeywell's commitment to legacy products, training and service, and introduction of a new RTU, safety remote IO, in-controller batch manager, and turbo machine controller. Plus, see an example of control system virtualization.
Platform Migration: A Search for Opportunity
Automation World, July 2010
By James R. Koelsch
No one likes receiving those letters saying that your controls platform is so obsolete that its manufacturer will no longer be supporting it. It forces companies to ask, “What should we do about it? How do we migrate to a more up-to-date platform without ripping out wires and installing all new equipment?”
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Using the Latest Batch Management Technology to Improve Business Results
By Honeywell
This paper considers typical requirements for safe and manageable batch control systems, and provides guidance for users who seek the latest process automation technology while making the most of existing plant assets and intellectual property.
Select the Proper Enclosure for washdown environments
By Hoffman
Washdowns will remove all waste materials and residue from processing systems and controls, thereby preserving product quality. However, establishing a suitable washdown environment for the application at hand requires numerous steps.
Advantages of a PC Based HART Communicator
By Michael B. Fersky, ProComSol
The HART Foundation’s SDC-625 standard defines PC-based HART communicators, and all DDs must comply with it. So what’s the difference between a $7,000 handheld HART communicator and a PC-based one?
Upgrading Your DCS: Why You May Need to Do It Sooner Than You Think
By Chad Harper, MAVERICK Technologies
The decision to upgrade a DCS is like the decision to upgrade your laptop or PC. Transferring files and programs is never easy, but using an outdated machine is even more of a chore. Support grows obsolete, old systems prove incompatible with new products, and speed and storage become major problems. Efficiency suffers as a result.
Solutions for Small Specialty Chemical Sites
By Honeywell
White paper describes Honeywell’s Experion LS solution for small batch manufacturing sites.
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| Resources & Literature |
ABB brochure details Torbar pitot tube flowmeters
Brochure lists features and benefits, general specifications, typical applications, and successful fluids measured.
Emerson introduces Micro Motion online community
Micro Motion Online Community provides a forum for exploring measurement challenges, discussing Coriolis flow and density applications, and sharing best practices to optimize user processes.
ABB announces Parts Fingerprint service
Parts Fingerprint is a spare parts management optimization service for ABB process automation systems and products.
Endress+Hauser announces Applicator Tool for flow sizing
The Applicator tool helps instrument and control engineers select the appropriate flow instrumentation for various process conditions and for specific wastewater, potable water and cement applications.
Brooks Instrument introduces flow Blog
Blog provides a venue for processing audiences in various industries to share their ideas and opinions regarding all types of flow, pressure and level products and applications.
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| Application Stories |
Agrochemical Operation Reduces pH Maintenance Hours By 50%
Agrochemical producer saved $450,000 per year by switching to Endress+Hauser’s pH analyzers. Specifically, maintenance labor was reduced by 50% and consumable usage was cut by 60%.
Batch to the Future
Control, July 2010
By Jim Montague
Pigment dispersions manufacturer plasticolors uses predictive-adaptive material transfer control to continuously tighten the accuracy of its filling batches on the fly.
Safety And The Environment -- "Zero" Really Adds Up
Chemical Processing, July 2010
By Kim Hoyt, Huntsman
Project Zero went live in May 2009 and now is deployed at more than 70% of the plant with complete coverage expected this summer. It's already markedly improved the number of defects captured and reduced redundant efforts.
Coriolis Mass Flowmeters Used To Measure Bulk Condensate In Gas Field
Pipeline & Gas Journal, July 2010
By Mark Davis, Jerry E. Stevens and Michael Keilty
Shell understood the technical limitations of positive displacement technology and proposed a new approach for bulk condensate measurement using Coriolis flowmeters from Endress+Hauser for the Pinedale Anticline natural gas field in Wyoming.
Emerson improves productivity at Cambrex Profarmaco
Cambrex Profarmaco of Milan, Italy, successfully implemented Emerson's DeltaV digital automation system, AMS Suite, Rosemount instruments and meters, and Micro Motion F-Series Coriolis mass flowmeters.
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| Featured Training |
PACSystems High Availability Hands-On Workshop
August 10, 2010
Location: Rochester Hills, MI, USA
This workshop will demonstrate the critical capabilities and unique technology of GE Intelligent Platforms’ PACSystems RX3i High Availability. The RX3i system provides bump-less switchover, high-speed logic execution, and high-speed data synchronization to handle simple to complex applications. In addition, powerful productivity tools reduce development and system commissioning.
What Does 'Web Based' Really Mean and Why Is It Secure?
August 26, 2010
10:00 AM - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Time Zone
There's different definitions for what "web based" means. In the industrial automation control industry, it's important to know what is and isn't web based, and why knowing the difference has an impact on plant production and efficiency, as well as the always-present question—"Is it secure?"
Belden to conduct mission critical network design seminar
The Network Design Seminar will be held September 19-22, 2010, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel in Orlando, FL. Attendees will learn how to reduce costs and installation time with a highly resilient network design. Price: $900.
PLC/PAC AUTOMATION: Advanced System Integration, Programming and Design
September 13, 2010 - September 17, 2010
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course defines Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Process Automation Controllers (PAC) architecture, configuration, and programming from out-of-the-box to actual installation.
Honeywell Experion PKS-OPC Implementation, Security & Troubleshooting - Houston
September 20, 2010 - September 24, 2010
Location: Houston, TX, United States
The OPC Training Institute and Honeywell partnered to host training that specifically targets the Honeywell Experion PKS implementation of OPC. Learn about Honeywell Experion PKS working with OPC, troubleshooting/repairing DCOM problems, ensuring security. This training enables students to delve into DCOM configuration and diagnostics with Honeywell Experion PKS.
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| Company & Organizational News |
ABB orders up, revenues down in Q2
ABB’s orders grew 5 percent in the second quarter of 2010, led by increases of more than 20 percent in each of the company’s automation divisions.
Virus affecting Simatic WinCC SCADA systems
The Trojan, which spreads via USB sticks and uses a Microsoft security breach, can affect Windows computers from XP upward.
ARC says PLC and PAC Market May Rebound
The PLC and PLC-based PAC market declined significantly across the world in 2009 and ARC thinks it might be coming back--but it's not sure.
Blending Honeywell & Matrikon
Automation.com, July 2010
By Bill Lydon
The acquisition of Matrikon by Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) makes sense for Honeywell considering how it adds products, knowledge, and know-how to the HPS family. Honeywell completed the acquisition of Matrikon, which will be integrated with the Advanced Solutions business of Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS)
ARC says Process Safety System Market Will grow in 2011
Safety System market growth, which has been tempered by the world economic downturn, is expected to rebound next year.
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| Project News |
Honeywell to upgrade Dolphin Energy's Plant in Qatar
Honeywell will upgrade nine Experion servers and 45 Experion stations at the gas processing plant at Ras Laffan to improve the facility’s efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
ABB to supply cpmPlus Expert Optimizer for lime kiln in Sweden
ABB's cpmPlus Expert Optimizer solution will be installed in Nordkalk’s Köping plant in Sweden.
Emerson to control Shell floating LNG facility
Emerson will be responsible for providing the strategy, design, and engineering of the process control and monitoring technologies to support the production facility.
Honeywell to control Abu Dhabi Gas plant
Honeywell to supply wireless instrumentation, Experion DCS, Safety Manager, UniSim simulation software, and a LIMS to Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company.
ABB to automate water projects in the Sahara
ABB will supply a System 800xA and instrumentation, plus power transformers and related products for one of Algeria’s biggest water projects in the Sahara region.
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| Featured Events |
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.
Answers for Industry (AFI) Conference
August 24, 2010 - August 25, 2010
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Designed for manufacturers, engineers, OEMs, integrators and end users, the AFI conference is two days of seminars, networking, best practice sharing and a technology showcase.
AADECA 2010
August 31, 2010 - September 3, 2010
Location: Buenos Aires, ARGENTINE
"AADECA 2010, Semana del Control Automático" comprises the XXII Argentine Automatic Control Congress, the 19th Argentine Automation Fair, short courses and technical training.
Automation 2010
September 21, 2010 - September 24, 2010
Location: Mumbai, India
Automation 2010 will highlight products trends, services and solutions in the field of: Factory Automation, Process Automation & Control System, Field Instrumentation, Robotics, Drives & Various Bus Technology, Building Automation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics
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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