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IET releases technical program for its 2016 EVI-GTI and PIWG conference
Drawing on the expertise and insights of some of the world’s leading gas turbine experts and specialists, the technical program will showcase instrumentation techniques, developments and applications within gas turbines measurement and control systems. -
OSI's SCADA system selected to support Spain's hydro generation assets
The newly acquired SCADA system will replace and merge two independent Spectrum 4.5.1 systems into one system to allow centralized control, operation and maintenance of all hydro generation assets in Spain. -
ABB increases efficiency of EPCC's cement production lines in Saudi Arabia
The project upgraded the existing 75 MV Switchgear Panels to the latest protection relay generation, and integrated the power supply systems with the ABB 800xA automation system already in place. Commissioning was completed in February 2016. -
Program announced for Wind Energy Conference in Alberta, Canada
Hosted by the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Hannover Fairs (Canada), the conference will highlight wind energy commitments, opportunities and innovations across all regions of Canada. -
Heliatek integrates Heliafilm technology in Kandil Steel's new facility
The project was funded and managed by Kandil Steel, a leading steel provider in Egypt. The company is working on new solutions for distributed energy generation because of rising energy prices and declining government subsidies -
OG&E selects OSI technology for Advanced Distribution Management System
The OSI ADMS would provide an integrated real-time solution that enables OG&E to implement the next generation of advanced smart grid capabilities. -
Three ASHRAE professional building certifications earn ANSI accreditation
Accreditation was approved May 23 for ASHRAE’s Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) and Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) -
CarrefourSA implements COPA-DATA's zenon for energy management
The solution for fully automated retail markets consisted of implementing central and remote SCADA servers with the ability to handle large numbers of parameters, installing new energy meters, automation panels and PLC control panels. For CarrefourSA, zenon was the best solution. -
ISA releases preliminary program for Power Industry Division (POWID) and EPRI Symposium
The 59th Power Industry Division (POWID) and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Symposium will be held 27-30 June 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina USA. -
ABB appoints Sami Atiya as Head of Discrete Automation and Motion
Atiya served Siemens for 18 years in the US and Europe, most recently since 2011 as CEO of the Mobility and Logistics division and as CEO of the Computer Tomography unit from 2008 to 2011. -
War of the Currents: AC/DC Power & Direct Current in the Data Center
By Darren Halford, EU Automation George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison, arguably two of the brightest minds in science, engaged in a decade-long vendetta over alternating (AC) and direct (DC) electrical currents. This article discusses the war of the currents and its implication on modern data centers. -
Schneider Electric appoints Annette Clayton as President & CEO - North America Operations
In addition to her new role as President and CEO of Schneider Electric’s largest operating region, Clayton will continue to serve as the Group’s Chief Supply Chain Officer leading the Global Supply Chain organization. -
Tajj Group chooses Menzel to replace defective motors
Menzel Elektromotoren GmbH was chosen to replace defective motors after an internet search. The original motors had failed after only two years of operation, because they were unable to withstand the loads and high temperatures in the pumping station. -
ISA releases abstract call for 2016 Process Control and Safety Symposium and Exhibition
The ISA program committee calls for process industry leaders, particularly in the chemical and energy processing fields, to submit abstracts for presentation consideration prior to July 22 -
Precision Path announces manufacturing industry survey
Users of portable metrology systems are invited and encouraged to take the survey, which will address usage scenarios and issues impacting industries, such as automotive, power generation, oil and gas, and any related field that manufactures precision parts that require in-place measurement. -
GE works with Nigerian manufacturers to develop large scale industries
The Manufacturing Association of Nigeria inaugurated its Large Corporation Group, which will come up with policy recommendations that will lead to a conducive economic and social climate for the operation and development for large scale industries in Nigeria. -
Emerson helps Longview power plant provide cleaner, more-efficient energy
Emerson contributed to the turnaround by providing automation technologies and services that help Longview provide enough reliable, affordable electricity to power more than 500,000 homes. -
Technovision implements AVEVA’s engineering & design solution
Technovision has plans to use AVEVA’s IE&D solutions in all of its projects, to achieve its objectives of optimum engineering schedules, accurate and cost-effective design, and the elimination of clashes, errors and omissions that create costly surprises during construction. -
Rotork Midland assists Drax with Europe's largest decarbonization project
Rotork provided Drax Group, the largest conventional power station in the UK, with 200 automated wagons as part of Drax's conversion from coal to sustainable biomass -
Schneider partners with Univ. of Connecticut to create storm outage prediction model
UConn’s analytics model will be integrated into Schneider’s WeatherSentry Online (WSO) platform, enabling utilities to better understand the expected impacts of storms on their utility infrastructure and to make smarter decisions in preparing for storms.
