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Control Systems and Cyber Security
Control Engineering Europe, December 2008
By Karl Williams, Invensys Process Systems
The security threats and vulnerabilities we see today are wide ranging, often complex, and are not always well understood, particularly what impact if any they may have on an individual system, part of a system, or production facility itself.
Using a system integrator vs. doing it yourself
Plant Engineering, November 2008
By Ray Bachelor, Bachelor Controls
For a project with potential for substantial return or savings, the cost of the systems integration resource may be small compared to the lost opportunity associated with waiting or delays caused by internal schedule conflicts.
Get the Most HMI for the Dollar
Control Engineering, November 2008
By Ken Keiser, Siemens Energy & Automation
Frugal plant upgrades lead to connecting multiple controllers to the same HMI, allowing for the addition of new functionality and solving obsolescence problems without busting the budget.
Integrators Morph into Engineering Firms
Control, October 2008
By Dan Hebert
Automation companies are missing out on a significant slice of revenue by not offering process/mechanical and civil/structural work with their automation projects.
Do PLCs Eliminate Need for a DCS?
By Bill Lydon, Contributing Editor
In the past it was fairly easy to determine whether a PLC or a DCS was right for an application but in recent years this has become more difficult. It is argued that more powerful PLC products coupled with new software tools provide an integrated process control system rivaling a distributed control system (DCS) for process control applications.
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Enterprise Mobility Barometer: Manufacturing Industry Whitepaper
By Motorola
This whitepaper shares the results of the Enterprise Mobility Market Barometer study that are specific to manufacturers. The study provides the industry's deepest view into the IT decision maker and mobile worker mindset via direct feedback from over 6000 IT decision-makers and more than 2500 mobile workers.
Longwatch publishes white paper on Video Process Monitoring
“Video Process Monitoring” white paper discusses the newest trend in HMI/SCADA: Embedding video into an HMI screen, so operators can actually see what is happening in a process plant, along an assembly line, or in remote areas.
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SICK system checks and measures packages
Process & Control Today, December 2008
SICK Dimensioning Weighing and Scanning (DWS) systems, incorporating bar code scanners, weigh scales and separation conveyors, is boosting profitability through automated revenue recovery and warehouse efficiency and accuracy. The UK depot in Colnbrook, Berkshire, handles some 2,000 parcels a day.
Tailor-made solution ups speed and reliability
Control Engineering Europe, January 2009
Accuracy and speed were the essential requirements for a processing line at a window and door manufacturer. MKM built an integrated single-stage robot processing line, with customization to a standard NUM CNC controller.
Moore DCS Application upgrade
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, December 2008
By Wonderware Southern Africa
Replacing or upgrading old control systems is usually done with sombre deliberation. In the case of the Moore DCS application upgrades at ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Pretoria plant, however, things were decidedly rosier as a result of using Wonderware technology.
Control system offers reliability at multi-product chemical plant
European Chemical Engineer, December 2008
Degussa Evonik’s chemical manufacturing giant replaced its problematic UNIX -based control system with a Siemens PCS7 OS control system. The PCS7 OS was swapped over and tested within a three week period.
WDDM development expands power and hydraulic systems
World Oil, November 2008
By Mamdouh Farouk and Mohamed Gaber, Burullus Gas Co
The West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) offshore field wanted to add seven wells, but ran into a problem with power to the control system, communications and hydraulics. Here’s the analysis they made of hydraulic supplies, electrical power supplies, communications, electrical, satellite (VSAT) link, umbilical configuration and additional qualification requirements.
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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.
Opto 22 Intelligent Remote I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms
Are you looking to expand the I/O capabilities of your Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix system?
AIMCAL expands Converting School courses
Courses focus on real-world problem solving for experienced converting professionals such as engineers, lead operators, foremen, and maintenance personnel.
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ARC says DCS market in Latin America continues to grow
The DCS market in Latin America will grow at an annual rate of close to 10% through 2012, reaching a total size of almost $1.5 billion.
Honeywell appoints Norman Gilsdorf president of Process Solutions Business
Gilsdorf was formerly vice president and general manager of the Process Solutions business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He replaces Jack Bolick, who retired from Honeywell.
Optimation to merge with Total Systems Design
The companies expect to consummate an agreement shortly after the first of the year, after which TSD will operate as a subsidiary of Optimation.
BlueCielo acquires stake in Brazilian reseller PONTODOC
Established in 1997 in Brazil, PONTODOC is an established specialist in providing and implementing the InnoCielo suite of engineering content management solutions.
All quiet on the western front?
Power Engineering International, November 2008
By Nigel Blackaby
The market conditions have also provided fertile ground for the emergence of Chinese EPC contractors and many in the industry regard this as the start of a trend that will see the Chinese players becoming an influential force in international power project development in future.
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IPS to upgrade LNG plant in Spain
Control Engineering Europe, December 2008
Invensys Process Systems will upgrade control and automation systems at a LNG terminal and regasification plant in Barcelona, Spain. IPS will upgrade the site from an existing Metso DCS Max1+ to its Foxboro I/A Series technology and InFusion enterprise control system.
Yokogawa to supply DCS to Savannah River Project
Managed by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), the PDCF facility will convert weapons grade plutonium and uranium into fuel rods to be used for electrical power generation.
ABB to provide process and electrical systems for Wygen III Power Station -
System 800xA to provide the Wyoming coal-fired power plant with significant improvements in energy efficiency and cost savings.
ICS Triplex to control Subsea Compression Pilot Project
The AADvance system will provide anti-surge and safety control for subsea compression units, which are located half a mile below sea level at the Ormen Lange gas field off the coast of Norway.
Invensys Process System to provide automation and safety services to Saipem
IPS will provide Foxboro I/A distributed process control and Triconex safety systems for emergency shutdown and F&G applications on a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) structure.
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ARC's Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Sustainable Manufacturing Forum
Orlando, February 2-5, 2009
Sustainable manufacturing is a socially, environmentally, and resource-responsible approach to manufacturing. ARC's Forum defines sustainability in terms that are actionable for a manufacturing business. Learn the strategies, technologies, and practices to address your company’s challenges for sustainability.
Greenhouse Gas Measurement Symposium
March 23-24, 2009 San Francisco, CA.
The symposium will provide a forum to discuss novel concepts in GHG emission source measurement, measurement-based modeling, and surrogate-monitoring assessment.
ABB Automation & Power World
March 24-26, 2009 Orlando, FL
Event merges ABB Automation World and ABB Power World into one comprehensive users conference and exhibition.
Sensors Expo & Conference
June 8-10, 2009 Rosemont, IL
The 2009 Conference Program will offer 18 tracks with an expanded focus on data acquisition, data analysis, wireless, M-2-M and communications.
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