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Automated Load Shedding Over Smart Grids
Automation.com, June 2010 by Andy Stadheim, President of Barix Technology The flexibility of the smart grid and the many tools and devices available can be used to build a manageable and effective load shedding system. -
ABB to purchase K-TEK
ABB will acquire K-TEK, which will join the Measurement Products business unit within ABB’s Process Automation division. -
AVEVA acquires ADB Systemer
The ADB Oil & Gas business consists of a team of experienced industry professionals that have been providing plant operators with comprehensive Integrity Management solutions for more than 20 years. -
Honeywell to improve safety of Ethylene Plant in Norway
The scope of work includes the immediate installation of four Safety Manager systems and three redundant C300 controllers at the plant, located in Rafnes, Norway. -
Energy Engineering and Management White Paper
By Jeff Soplop, Rockwell Automation Algorithmic approach to energy management uses real-time data collection and predictive modeling capabilities to enhance decision making, reduce consumption and increase efficiency -
Mettler Toledo X-ray inspection works in China
The Zhangzhou Gang Chang Can Food Company uses GlassCheK x-ray to remove glass, stone, metal and high-density plastic contaminants. -
Emerson improves productivity at Cambrex Profarmaco
Cambrex Profarmaco of Milan, Italy, successfully implemented Emerson's DeltaV digital automation system, AMS Suite, Rosemount instruments and meters, and Micro Motion F-Series Coriolis mass flowmeters. -
Honeywell MES to improve production for Plastic Films Maker
AET will use Honeywell’s OptiVision Business Logic software to control production costs by better forecasting its raw material usage, improving its planning and scheduling processes and managing production execution and quality. -
ARC Report says Live Video Maximizes Operator Performance
ARC says that adding video to HMI operator stations in automation and process control can play an important role in improving a company’s ergonometrics, while also enhancing safety, security, and regulatory compliance. -
Printing Press builder solves Profibus communication problem
The signal quality on the PROFIBUS network was insufficient to sustain a robust communication link. Lowering the baud rate to 1.5 MBit/s immediately fixed the signal quality level on the affected machines. -
Chem/Petrochem & Refinery Shutdowns and Turnarounds Conference
This event demonstrates and delivers information relating to acquiring and maintaining the skilled workforce and manpower, efficient planning and scheduling of turnarounds. -
Max Machinery updates flow meter web site
Web site has an emphasis on flow meter applications. -
Smart Wireless improves furnace operations at Ternium Siderar
Emerson's Smart Wireless network is helping deliver improved furnace operation and safety at Ternium Siderar’s steelmaking facility in San Nicolás Argentina. -
Flow-Cal to Provide EFM Validation to El Paso E&P
Flow-Cal’s Enterprise application suite will enable El Paso personnel to transform their data from “field” quality to “custody transfer” quality. -
K-TEK obtains SIL2 rating for BETA pressure and temperature switches
BETA switches are certified to the exacting IEC 61508 safety standard. -
System migration projects begin with strategic supplier partnerships
Automation.com, May 2010 By John Boville, Schneider Electric Companies are partnering with their supplier of electrical distribution, automation and control products and solutions to ensure seamless process changeovers. -
EtherCAT Group adds CANopen to Drive Profile
The EtherCAT Slave Sample Code now includes the CANopen drive profile according to the ETG implementation guideline. -
Syngenta monitors heat exchangers with Smart Wireless
Using wireless devices based on WirelessHART, Syngenta expects $25-$50K in annual raw materials savings through cost-effective monitoring of heat exchangers. -
ABB offers to increase stake in India subsidiary
The aim of the investment is to facilitate the long-term development of ABB’s business in India.
