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Allan Kern

Allan Kern

Allan Kern, PE, has 35 years of process control experience. He has authored numerous papers on topics ranging from field instrumentation, safety systems, and loop tuning to multivariable control, inferential control, and expert systems. From 2001 to 2008, Allan served as automation leader at a major Middle Eastern refinery, where his responsibilities included deployment and performance of multivariable control systems. Since 2005, Kern has published more than a dozen papers on multivariable control performance. In 2012, he became an independent process control consultant serving clients worldwide.
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  • Thumbnail for ABB to enhance process and power management for Philippines petrochemical facility

    ABB to enhance process and power management for Philippines petrochemical facility

    The scope of supply includes 69kV high voltage air-insulated switchgear, UniGear medium-voltage switchgear, MNS low-voltage switchgear, power and distribution transformers, a capacitor bank, soft starter, IS-limiters and a process power management system.
    By: ABB
    29 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for HARTING announces support for CADENAS-Zuken interface

    HARTING announces support for CADENAS-Zuken interface

    HARTING is the first component vendor to actively support the CADENAS-Zuken interface, providing component information for ECAD applications to customers.
    By: Harting Inc. Of North America, Harting Inc. Of North America
    29 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for As Easy as CNC

    As Easy as CNC

    By John Mitchell, CP Automation In modern computer numerical control (CNC) machines, there may be less need to replace cutting tools in these machines, but there’s more complexity to their upkeep. This article explains how poor power quality can cause recurrent issues for CNC machines.
    29 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Exida announces FSE 211 – IEC 61508 – 'An Introduction to Functional Safety' self-paced training course

    Exida announces FSE 211 – IEC 61508 – 'An Introduction to Functional Safety' self-paced training course

    The course provides a comprehensive overview of the IEC 61508 requirements needed to ensure functional safety for electrical/electronic and programmable electronic systems.
    By: exida
    29 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Endress+Hauser announces new German production facility

    Endress+Hauser announces new German production facility

    The building focuses on a sustainable energy concept, including a photovoltaic system installed on the roof that provides enough electricity to completely power the basic production load.
    By: Endress+Hauser, Inc.
    29 October, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Cincoze announces DS-1200 series of embedded computer

    Cincoze announces DS-1200 series of embedded computer

    Based on Cincoze’ CMI & CFM technology, it allows users to expand I/O and functionalities through ready-to-use modules, such asGbE/PoE ports, serial ports, optical isolated digital I/O and power ignition function
    29 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for JVL announces 3000W MAC motor series

    JVL announces 3000W MAC motor series

    MAC motors are complete servo systems including an AC servo motor, hall-sensors, encoder, power supply, driver and positioning controller and Nano-PLC
    By: Servo2Go.com Ltd.
    29 October, 2018
    Sponsored By Servo2Go.com Ltd.
  • Thumbnail for Siemens announces Simocode pro V PN GP motor management system with Profinet connection

    Siemens announces Simocode pro V PN GP motor management system with Profinet connection

    The Simocode pro motor management system monitors, protects and controls constant-speed motors, and is equipped with predictive maintenance functions.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    29 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Micronor introduces MR430 fiber optic position sensor system

    Micronor introduces MR430 fiber optic position sensor system

    A MR430 Absolute Encoder System consists of the MR430-1 DIN Rail Mount Controller and MR431 Rotary Sensor. The Controller offers a number of built-in interfaces for ease of insertion in the engineer’s design – including SSI, RS485/Modbus RTU, Digital Set Point, and programmable 4-20mA and ±10V analog outputs.
    By: Micronor Inc.
    29 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for What Types of Process Control Models are Best?

    What Types of Process Control Models are Best?

    First principle models can be used to gain a deeper understanding of cause and effects, process relationships, process gains, and the response to abnormal situations.
    By: Gregory K. McMillan
    29 October, 2018 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Indegy partners with RSA to enhance industrial network security

    Indegy partners with RSA to enhance industrial network security

    The companies have completed testing which is intended to assure customers that both solutions can bidirectionally share information to detect, respond and mitigate security threats across their entire attack surface, including industrial control system (ICS) devices.
    26 October, 2018 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Emerson helps Alberta refinery enhance automation technology

    Emerson helps Alberta refinery enhance automation technology

    Using elements of Emerson’s Project Certainty methodology, North West Redwater Partnership reduced global automation engineering complexity and completed the instrumentation and control scope for refinery automation.
    By: Emerson
    26 October, 2018 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces updates to process safety logic-solver platforms

    Rockwell Automation announces updates to process safety logic-solver platforms

    The AADvance fault-tolerant system and Trusted fault-tolerant system utilizing the common SIS Workstation software are designed help producers meet the requirements of their process safety functions
    By: Rockwell Automation
    26 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for IDTRONIC releases Cylindrical Reader M30 UHF

    IDTRONIC releases Cylindrical Reader M30 UHF

    The reader has a variety of interface solutions for integration into existing systems. The RS-232 COM interface is a serial port suited for connection to monitors, POS terminals, measuring instruments, or printers.
    26 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for AAEON introduces FWS-2276 desktop network appliance

    AAEON introduces FWS-2276 desktop network appliance

    The FWS-2276 board and chassis is compatible with the existing FWS-2272, and both appliances handle Software Defined-WAN (SD-WAN), Virtual Customer Premise Equipment (vCPE) technology, Unified Threat Management (UTM), Virtual Private Networking (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS, IPS), Firewall technology, and Load Balancing applications.
    By: AAEON Electronics, Inc.
    26 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Matrox announces Matrox Professional Services offering

    Matrox announces Matrox Professional Services offering

    Matrox Professional Services offer in-depth support to customers, helping to recommend best methods and practices, and guide customers through their vision project development.
    By: Matrox Imaging
    26 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for H2W Technologies introduces VCS13-108-LB-01-MCF voice coil positioning stage

    H2W Technologies introduces VCS13-108-LB-01-MCF voice coil positioning stage

    The load cell with signal conditioner (100 N capacity, 1 N resolution) allows for 1-100 N of push/pull force feedback. It comes supplied with a recirculating ball linear bearing.
    26 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Balluff introduces M18 inductive proximity sensors

    Balluff introduces M18 inductive proximity sensors

    The stainless steel sensing face fights failure from impact, abrasion, and erosion while Factor 1 technology extends the sensing range to 8mm, even when flush-mounted in metal, for additional mechanical protection.
    26 October, 2018
  • Thumbnail for AutoQuiz: Design Specifications for Building Automation Systems

    AutoQuiz: Design Specifications for Building Automation Systems

    Energy management, access control, lighting control, asset management, communications, life safety, fire alarm, and HVAC controls are all of interest when designing a building automation system
    By: Joel Don
    26 October, 2018 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for 10 Cost-Cutting Flow Measurements

    10 Cost-Cutting Flow Measurements

    Learn why improving the accuracy of ten fluid flow & level measurements enhances process control and quality while lowering cost.
    By: FCI - Fluid Components International
    25 October, 2018 | 1 minute
    Sponsored By FCI - Fluid Components International
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