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News, Articles, Products & Resources for the Automation of Chemical Manufacturing and Processing

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Articles

Market Levels Rising in the Process Level Measurement & Inventory Tank Gauging Segments  - 05/11/12
Automation.com, May 2012
By J Timothy Shea, Senior Analyst
Due to expected increasing demand for level measurement and inventory tank gauging technologies as tools to help companies to continue to improve operational efficiencies, increase productivity, gain greater control over inventories and enhanced accuracy, VDC is forecasting a 5.2% CAGR through 2016.
Sensors Improve Pump Performance and Provide Protection  - 05/21/12
Pumps & Systems, May 2012
By Craig McIntyer, Endress+Hauser
Pump monitoring instrumentation is often not included with installations, but proper sensors can protect a pump and help with efficient operation.
Pipeline Security: New Technology For Today’s Demanding Environment  - 05/21/12
Pipeline & Gas Journal, May 2012
By Adrian Fielding, Honeywell
New sensing solutions provide greater visibility into the pipeline network and buy operators additional time before an event occurs, allowing for repairs, evacuations or a security response to reduce potential damage or losses.
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White Papers

Long-Term Instrument Control and Connectivity Solutions  - 05/03/12
Automation.com, May 2012
By National Instruments
The key to developing long-term instrument control applications is software and hardware that enable seamless connectivity to any instrument in an application and offer built-in capabilities for advanced data analysis and presentation. The two decisions, the instrument and the software, should be independent of each other.
The Internet of Things  - 02/27/12
Automation.com, January 2012
By Advantech
The commercial and home uses of the Internet of Things are increasing on a daily basis. In the world of Automation and Control, the opportunities are quite literally endless, but several broad areas come immediately to mind.
Installing Automation in Hazardous Areas  - 02/27/12
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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Application Stories

New applications for positive displacement pumps  - 05/21/12
Asian Engineer, May 2012
By Eugene McCarthy
The process industry is finding uses for positive displacement pumps that are very different from traditional applications.
Controllers tackle all aspects of plant operation  - 05/21/12
Process Engineer, May 2012
La Vichimica in Italy specialises in the reprocessing of solvents from different process industries, notably pharmaceuticals. ControlCare Field-based Control System (FCS) from Endress+Hauser controls the process.
Chemical manufacturer implements mobile SCADA solution  - 05/13/12
Process & Control, April 2012
Allessa Chemie uses EXTEND7000 Mobile SCADA at its Frankfurt-Fechenheim manufacturing operation. The solution was purchased in order to more effectively monitor the consistency of energy distribution levels within its main 400V plant power supply.
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Resources & Literature

General Monitors Video Explains Photoacoustic Gas Analyzer  - 05/24/12
Product video explains the PA4000 Monitor’s gas detection principle and its application in a wide range of hazardous industrial environments.

SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, 4th Edition - $109.00
After completing these 15 self-study units, readers should be conversant with SCADA nomenclature and architecture, understand the basic technology of the system’s building blocks, understand its limitations, understand how it can benefit particular operations, and have a basis for selecting appropriate SCADA technology for their operational requirements.
Safety Instrumented Systems: Design, Analysis, and Justification, 2nd Edition - $99.00
This revised best-seller addresses the increased realization that today’s engineering systems - and the computers used to control them - are capable of large-scale destruction. This book is a practical how-to text on the analysis, design, application and installation of safety instrumented systems.
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Training News

ExperTune introduces Virtual Classroom for PID Training  - 04/18/12
The interactive training is provided by a live instructor, and includes hands-on practice using ExperTune’s “Virtual Classroom.”
MYNAH Releases MiMiC Debutanizer Operator Training  - 03/09/12
The Training Package provides a complete environment for teaching safe and effective operations of distillation columns.
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Training & Seminars

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Automation Cartoons - May 2, 2012
Otto suggests implementation of unifying recipe management system for plants.   Details
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Featured Products

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Product Announcements

Honeywell announces Intuition Executive software  - 05/09/12
Intuition Executive delivers enterprise-wide information management, decision support and collaboration tools to help companies achieve operational excellence.
 
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS introduces NSD tupH coating for aluminum motors NORD DRIVESYSTEMS introduces NSD tupH coating for aluminum motors  - 05/09/12
NSD tupH is a surface treatment for aluminum that withstands chemical cleaning treatments used in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
 
Georg Fischer introduces Double-See Double Containment Vinyl Piping Georg Fischer introduces Double-See Double Containment Vinyl Piping  - 05/07/12
Double-See pressure-rated double containment system for transporting hazardous liquids conforms to ASME B31.3 test inspection requirements.
 
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Company & Organization News

HART Seeks Nominees for HART Plant of the Year Award  - 05/24/12
End users and manufacturers from all world areas are encouraged to enter their plant or customer’s plant for recognition. Nominations will be accepted through 15 July 2012.
MESA International and WBF want to Merge  - 05/23/12
MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association)and WBF (The Organization for Production Technology) entered into an agreement to merge the two organizations.
Thermon Opens Manufacturing Building in San Marcos, Texas  - 05/23/12
Thermon builds heat tracing products for process industries, including energy, chemical processing and power generation.
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Project News

ABB to upgrade automation at Styron  - 05/01/12
ABB will update Styron facilities on a global basis with System 800xA process automation control and safety instrumented systems.
Honeywell to control Pucheng Clean Energy Chemical Company  - 03/15/12
Honeywell will supply Experion PKS control system, Safety Manager, Unisim Operator Training System and Field Device Manager for five coal chemical sites in China.
GENPRO buys more AVEVA PDMS design software  - 03/06/12
GENPRO will be using AVEVA PDMS on a number of large projects in the rapidly growing Brazilian chemical, petrochemical and nuclear sectors.
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Event News

Sensors Expo covers MEMS Technology  - 04/01/12
Sensors Expo takes place June 6-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Siemens Announces 2012 Automation Summit Program  - 04/01/12
Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman, also known as “The Wingman,” will provide the keynote address during the 2012 Automation Summit at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel, June 25-28.

Events

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