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Nightmare Recovery  
Control Engineering, March 2012
By David McCarthy, TriCore
How to avoid nightmare system integration projects: When an automation project is far astray, there may be a point where you must call in reinforcements to clean up rather than scrap it.

The quest for operational efficiency
Process & Control, February 2012
By Simon Ellam, Siemens Industry Automation
Operational efficiency is the ability for an organisation to execute its tactical plans while maintaining a healthy balance between costs and productivity.

Monitoring Control Loop Performance
Power, February 2012
By Jacques F. Smuts, OptiControls, et al
Control loop performance-monitoring software can improve loop performance at electric power plants by automatically collecting data, assessing several aspects of loop performance, and providing the results in reports and user interfaces.

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Emerson introduces Measurement Validation Diagnostic for temperature transmitter
Diagnostic detects temperature measurement and process abnormalities, allowing users to take preventive action to avoid unnecessary shutdowns, process inefficiencies and safety issues.

Maple Systems Introduces HMC Combination HMI and PLC
HMC accepts up to five plug-in I/O modules with varying configurations of digital and analog inputs and outputs.

Softing enhances OPC UA .NET Development Toolkits
Enhancements in V1.00 of the Toolkit offer increased usability through an optimized application programming interface (API), improved documentation, and additional sample projects.

Canary Labs enhances data historian
Version 9.5 enhancements include expansion of data replication, extended communications, a Mobile Application, add-ins for Microsoft Excel and support for historical aggregates.

Other Product Announcements

• Managing Obsolete Technologies: Strategies and Practices
• Symbion enhances Symbion-EX Process Analytical Software
• Aalborg introduces TIO Flow Totalizer
• ICONICS enhances GENESIS64 HMI/SCADA software
• Endress+Hauser Introduces Installed Base Audit Program
• Wavelength announces PTC embedded temperature controller

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McCrometer Adds Live Chat to Web Site
The online Live Chat system allows customers to communicate directly with flow measurement experts.

EGE releases on-line sensor product finder
Using the product finder, customers can now make a pre-selection according to medium type, medium temperature, sensor material and design, voltage supply, connection type and ATEX category.

Harmonization of Pump Schemas with ISO 15926
Fiatech has published "Harmonization of Pump Schemas with the ISO 15926 Reference Data Library." The report provides an exploratory analysis of the work required to harmonize three technical activities.

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ABB control system keeps ammonia levels in check  
Instrumentation, March 2012
Alpheus Environmental installed ABB control and measurement equipment to regulate effluent flows into the receiving sewage treatment works at Basildon. The enhanced performance improved operations and will reduce future costs on site.

Industrial PC streamlines SCADA system and reduces costs  
Trimax Systems, a California-based system integrator, upgraded the SCADA system at the WRCRWA facility owned by Western Municipal Water District with Phoenix Contact’s Valueline industrial PCs.

New Technology for Analyzing HF Alkylation Processes  
Control, February 2012
By Mark Clark, ConocoPhillips, and Steve West, Invensys
The ConocoPhillips refinery in Sweeny, Texas, uses the Invensys ACA.HF system for optimization of the alkylation process.

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Using Guided Wave Radar in Steam loops
Automation.com, March 2012
By Keith Riley and Ravi Jethra, Endress+Hauser
White paper addresses the application of Guided Wave Radar to measure level in steam loops, including discussions of how this technology functions and differs from more traditional forms of level indication.

5 Questions You Must Ask to Reduce Downtime & Improve OEE
Automation.com, March 2012
By Inductive Automation
In this white paper you'll learn what analysis methods are most effective to discovering downtime causes and events. You'll also get insights into critical issues that will boost your overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Installing Automation in Hazardous Areas
Automation.com, January 2012
By Advantech
This paper compares, contrasts and explains IEC and NEMA classification standards, and then explains how to protect automation system components using one of the three main methods of protection: Energy Limiting, Containment and Segregation.

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US Plastic Industry Set to Grow with $30 Billion Investment in New Factories
Oil Price, March 2012
Chevron Phillips Chemical, a new joint venture company between Chevron and ConocoPhillips, believes that the plastic industry could invest $30 billion into constructing factories within the U.S. to convert natural gas into plastics such as ethylene.

Rise in Valve Shipments Signals Growth in Economy  
Valve Magazine, February 2012
By Kate Kunkel
The VMA says for the third year in a row, shipments for the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry are forecast to grow, rising to about $4 billion in 2012. That’s a rise of about 2.2% from 2011 levels of $3.915 billion and equal to the industry’s 10-year peak in 2008.

Honeywell opens office in Dubai
The full-service office will support Process Solutions and Scanning & Mobility businesses.

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ABB to control paper mill in South Africa
ABB will supply switchgear, MCCs, Profibus instrumentation, drives and an 800xA control system to Sappi Southern Africa.

Honeywell to control Turkish paper mill
Honeywell will supply its Experion MX Quality Control System (QCS) and Experion Process Knowledge Control System (PKS) at a new paper mill based in Kütahya, Turkey.

Emerson to automate offshore platform in the Caspian Sea
Emerson will supply a PlantWeb system, including Foundation fieldbus communications, digital automation systems, asset management software, and intelligent field devices.

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Boiler Control Systems Engineering (ES15)
April 23, 2012 - April 25, 2012
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course covers boiler components and their purpose. Additionally, the course explains the 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.

Flow School - Introductory
May 1, 2012 - May 3, 2012
Location: Chalfont, PA
The Endress+Hauser introductory course to flow will provide maintenance and engineering personnel with a basic understanding of numerous flow technologies, plus in-depth training on magnetic and Coriolis flow meters.
Price: $1200.00

MYNAH Releases MiMiC Debutanizer Operator Training  
The Training Package provides a complete environment for teaching safe and effective operations of distillation columns.

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Hannover Messe 2012
April 23, 2012 - April 27, 2012
Location: Hannover, Germany
Boasting eight flagship trade fairs with exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world, HANNOVER MESSE will once again confirm its unique global standing in 2012. It remains without rival as a showcase of industrial technology, with more world firsts on display and more integrated solutions than elsewhere.

6th Annual Global Refining Summit 2012
May 21, 2012 - May 23, 2012
Location: Barcelona, Spain
The 6th Annual Global Refining Summit 2012 is the most important annual event for anyone involved in the refining and processing of hydrocarbons. The conference provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from top executives from the leading industry operators.

58th International Instrumentation Symposium
June 4, 2012 - June 8, 2012
Location: La Jolla, CA, USA
The event offers technical information and training in the traditional areas of measurements/sensors, instrumentation systems, data and advanced system/sensor technology and other state-of-the-art areas. Attendees will gain insight into critical technical topics including: electronic instrumentation, wireless technology, cyber security, aerospace systems, process measurement and control and more.

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