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Perform the calculation using dimensional analysis from conversion tables 33.9 ft water equals one atmosphere equals 14.696 lbf /in2 (psi).

Key challenges facing shale gas producers relate to the safety, reliability, efficiency, and flexibility of their operations.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things into manufacturing has seen several companies, many - like Dell - not previously associated with manufacturing, working to leverage the new technologies to enhance the industry with connected industrial solutions

By Scott Hollis, PAS Global Process control networks (PCNs) in critical infrastructure sites − refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities − all have potential danger swimming just below the surface in the form of undiscovered vulnerabilities.

To improve the diesel engine performance, a high-pressure rail injection system has been shown to pay a vital role in reducing diesel pollution.

By Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director, EU Automation For smaller businesses, investing in new technology can be daunting, especially where robotics and automation are concerned. This article discusses the features of robotics that are most useful for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The volts-per-hertz ratio (V/Hz) controls the torque of a motor.

In part 1 of the Beginner's PLC Overview, we talked about what PLCs are, their history, and how they work. This article will get a little deeper into the PLC's Central Processing Unit (CPU).

By Steve Mulder, Rockwell Automation Packaging end users are eager to better understand their operations, improve productivity and keep up with competitive pressures. This article discusses how smart, secure and Ethernet-enabled packaging machines are working to give end users a competitive edge

Data historians are key to capturing a facility’s business-critical performance information & are a driving force behind the Industrial Internet of Things.

By Don Pham, IDEC The processing power, data storage and I/O handling capabilities of micro PLCs allow them to be used as the main automation driver for complex machines, processing lines, or even an entire plant or facility.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The convergence of IT and OT, to create more effective operations throughout the company, was evident throughout the conference presentations and discussions, and this reflects many of the recent trends in the manufacturing industry.

When creating detailed control narratives for existing controls, use established standards and industry best practices.

By Anthony Borges, PINpoint Information Systems There are many common challenges manufacturers face on their assembly lines which must be overcome to produce quality products in the most efficient way. It is after-all the assembly line where products are born, from physical actions, or process steps performed by both line workers and machines.

For the sake of ease and safety, Industry recognized it is better for an operator to monitor and control processes in a more convenient and protected place

By Jeff Carr, Ultra Consultants When assessing the current value of a legacy ERP system, the primary focus should be whether the legacy features and functions adequately support the business - not just the current state of business but the anticipated future state too.

A new type of self-tuning, dual-mode adaptive fractional order PID controller for a quadruple tank process

If you are interested in learning about PLCs and/or PACs, but you are not sure where to start, then this Beginner's PLC Overview blog series has been written for you!

By John Krajewski III, Schneider Electric Human Machine Interfaces started as point solutions, but are now progressing to company-wide Operations Management Interfaces to leverage Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 strategies.

DCS selection for an industrial application is critical to the successful integration of plant assets, people & processes for improved business operations.