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March 2010 |
| Sponsor: Honeywell |
Honeywell DCS Reliability for Smaller Sites
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| Featured Articles |
Applying Advanced Process Control Principles to Power Generation
By Carl Hosier, Honeywell Process Solutions
Many manufacturing facilities have taken to integrating plant subsystems with their DCS to maximize productivity and improve overall efficiency. Applying this same concept to power generation could help electricity and steam generators streamline production in a way that makes sense to both their pocketbooks and the regulators.
Instrumentation as a Foundation for Profit
Control, February 2010
By Julie Fraser, Cambashi
Control engineers know the value of instrumenting production processes. It's about time the executives understood that, too.
IT in manufacturing: Part 2: Managing disparate information assets
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, February 2010
By Deon van Aardt, Wonderware Southern Africa
Each functional area of a manufacturing company must have access to the select information it needs from the other functional areas if all the departments are to integrate as one company rather than operating as disparate business units.
Reduce the risk of system migrations
Control Engineering Europe, February 2010
By Frank Prendergast, Schneider Electric
Continually updating programmable logic control (PLC) systems can help facilities be more efficient, accommodate evolving needs, and better meet customer requests and deadlines. But an upgrade project is also one fraught with risk when it gets underway, and even after it is complete.
3D digital versatility enhances design of subsea control systems
Oil & Gas Engineer, February 2010
3D digital prototyping cuts time-to-market for subsea control systems. You can first draw all the equipment that has to go inside - whether it's a PC, wiring, terminals, VDUs and so on - and then assemble them in 3D so you know they will fit.
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| Sponsor: ISA |
ISA Automation Week
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Enhance your professional reputation while gaining powerful market exposure for your organization by sharing your technical expertise at ISA Automation Week 2010. ISA is now accepting abstract submittals for consideration to present at this prestigious technical conference and product showcase. Closes: 16 April 2010
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| White Papers |
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.
Capital Ideas for the Times
By Wayne Filichowski, AVS Systems
Manufacturers must free working capital and re-commission fixed assets. This white paper discusses five capital ideas for optimizing manufacturing performance including: Pull working capital out of operations; raise fixed asset turnover rates; go green; optimize total cost of quality; and fully utilize human capital.
Driving Continuous Improvement Through Delay Accounting
By Paul Cooper, Schneider Electric
Experience has shown that while a delay accounting system's integrity may be sound, if the correct workflow breaks down (possibly because of data flooding) or if the data is simply perceived to be incorrect, the underlying system is often incorrectly considered the cause.
Applying Wireless to EtherNet/IP Automation Systems
By Gary Enstad & Jim Ralston, Prosoft Technology
While EtherNet/IP has many advantages, cable installation is often expensive, and communications to remote sites or moving platforms may not be reliable or cost-effective. Wireless Ethernet technologies have emerged that can now reliably reduce network costs while
improving plant production.
Managing Information throughout the Asset Lifecycle
By Russ Novak, ARC
Sponsored white paper explains how Mustang Engineering’s AVEVA NET solution is gradually replacing the old warehouse model of data collection with a modern information management solution.
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| Resources & Literature |
ISA publishes new edition of Industrial Network Security book
Industrial Network Security, 2nd Edition, by David J. Teumim, tells managers, engineers, technicians, and operators how to keep industrial networks secure amid rising threats from hackers, disgruntled employees, and even cyberterrorists.
Automation, Systems, and Instrumentation Dictionary
No technical library is complete without this comprehensive dictionary covering the entire vocabulary of automation, systems, and instrumentation. This authoritative fourth edition contains the latest trends in industrial instrumentation and automation. References relevant to ISA and IEC standards are included throughout, along with illustrations to enhance the definitions of more difficult terminology. With CDROM.
Siemens announces Converting Toolbox automation tools
Converting Toolbox is a set of standardized automation tools for the integration of various machine components that previously had to be performed individually.
ABB Start-Up and Commissioning Services brochure
Brochure provides an overview of ABB's start-up and commissioning services.
ISA publishes Collaborative Process Automation Systems book
The book discusses topics such as engineering, security, enterprise connectivity, advanced process control, plant asset management and operator efficiency.
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| Application Stories |
Night Train bound for Australia
What’s New in Process Technology, February 2010
Shamic Sheetmetal in Australia manufactures sheetmetal products such as kiosks, car parts and electrical cubicles using Night Train FMS technology from Finn-Power. It allows the sheetmetal fabrication plant to run shifts that are practically unmanned.
The World's Largest Foundation Fieldbus Project
Control, February 2010
By B. R. Mehta, et al
The Jamnagar Export Refinery Project greenfield refinery in India, with 20,000+ Foundation fieldbus tags, is one of the world's largest FF sites. Equipment was supplied by Invensys and MTL.
Integrating Controls for Hydrogen Production
Control Engineering, February 2010
By David Crump, Opto 22
With control products from five different vendors in use at its virtual power plant, Sotavento relied on programmable automation controllers to connect analog and digital I/O across its enterprise.
Controlling Diesel Hydrotreaters
Control Engineering, January 2010
By James R. Ford and Robert K. Poag, Maverick
How Maverick used APC on a Foxboro DCS to solve a chronic and burdensome operating problem on an ultra-low sulfur Diesel hydrotreater.
Petrochemical Efficiency
Control Engineering, December 2009
A process control system from Honeywell delivered six weeks ahead of schedule drives efficiency for SABIC’s Ibn Zahr facility; designed production levels were reached in less than one week.
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| Featured Training |
Cyber Security for Automation, Control, and SCADA Systems
April 5, 2010 - May 28, 2010
Time Zone
Open standards such as Ethernet and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to cyber attacks. This course provides a detailed look at how the ANSI/ISA99 standards can be used to protect your critical control systems.
PROFIBUS One-day Training Class - Richmond
April 14, 2010
Location: Richmond, VA, USA
The training class is specifically designed to be a technical overview of PROFIBUS technology providing both new and existing users with a comprehensive understanding of the design, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of PROFIBUS. The training class also provides an introduction to related technologies including PROFIsafe, PROFINET, and IO-Link.
Industrial Wireless Systems
May 13, 2010
Location: New Richmond, WI, USA
This course will cover the most relevant details associated with industrial wireless systems with an emphasis towards how the various technological choices coexist, interoperate and interact with each other. Numerous examples of real-world deployments are covered for facilities such as SCADA systems, petrochemical plants, electrical power generation, and transmission systems.
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 |
Honeywell signs ten system integrators in Germany
The integrators will sell and support Experion LS process control system for small to medium-sized manufacturers.
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group opens office near NYC
The office will service consumer products and pharmaceutical clients located in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Honeywell signs distributor in Puerto Rico
Coneco de Puerto Rico will be the primary regional distribution channel for Honeywell in the Caribbean.
CSIA announces new members
CSIS announced recertified members, new associate members and new partner members.
Rockwell Automation endorses 45 process control system integrators
Process industry system integrators include 18 Latin American Solution Provider partners.
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| Project News |
Honeywell to upgrade control system at waste incineration plant in France
Honeywell’s Experion will be used to control Valorly’s Rillieux-la-Pape incineration system, which transforms waste into both thermal and electrical energy.
Automation solution for new power plant in Greece
HazardEX, February 2010
ABB won an order from power plant contractor Rodax to design, engineer, supply and commission a complete distributed control system (DCS) solution for a new 427-megawatt, gas-fired thermal power plant on the island of Evia, in eastern Greece.
GE Intelligent Platforms to control Qatar Steel
GE will supply Proficy software including Plant Applications, Historian, iFIX and Portal rolled out in a phased format led by a significant pilot project.
JMP Engineering to supply SCADA system to Waterloo
JMP Engineering will provide a SCADA system for the Manitou Drive Biosolids Dewatering Facility and Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ontario, Canada.
Emerson to control Johnsonburg, PA, wastewater treatment plant
Equipment includes PlantWeb, Ovation control system, cyber security, AMS software, and pressure, flow, level and pH/ORP sensors with HART transmitters.
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| Featured Events |
Hannover Messe 2010
April 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Location: Hannover, Germany
The world's leading showcase for industrial technology is staged annually in Hannover, Germany. Italy to be featured as its official Partner Country. In 2010 the spotlight will be on industrial automation, energy, technology, industrial subcontracting and cutting-edge technologies.
Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show
May 17, 2010 - May 19, 2010
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
MMTS allows side-by-side evaluations of equipment, accessories and supplies from machine tool manufacturers and distributors in Canada. MMTS also includes a factory automation focus including control systems, software and hardware, assembly technology and test/inspection.
4th Annual Global Refining Summit 2010
May 17, 2010 - May 19, 2010
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Global Refining Summit should be attended by all senior executives working within the hydrocarbon refining and processing industry
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.
Automation & Robotics World Show 2010
August 26, 2010 - August 29, 2010
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Automation & Robotics World Show 10, the country's most awaited exhibition gives a way to success to the new innovations and opportunities for that vast industrial segment comprising of power, Pharmaceutical, Terminal Automation, and Tank Farm Automation.
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