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Compressed air management program includes plant-wide analysis, real-time process control and pneumatic system design in a single integrated solution.

VPFR infrared windows were used as accessories in a 50,000 Amp 6 cycle arc resistance test, and the windows were shown to contain the effects of the blast.

The partnership will provide a platform for cost-effective solutions will help deliver even more energy-efficient, intelligent building control systems.

Users can research problems and read application notes and case studies on building maintenance issues such as air quality, HVAC problems and energy management.

According to the report, these practices can help reduce energy and raw material costs, reduce risk, reduce costs associated with future carbon or other emissions taxes, improve public image, and increase customer acceptance.

Software assists users in calculating chain drive configurations and selecting suitable chains for motion control and conveyor applications.

More than 160 organizations have joined the South Carolina Engineering Cluster. The cluster has two goals: promoting engineering as a career for students and promoting the South Carolina engineering industry.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 171-2008 provides manufacturers a standard way of testing HVAC devices for earthquake-prone areas.

Website has information on Bosch Rexroth’s “green technologies” to reduce waste, stimulate development of alternative energy sources and encourage greater use of renewable resources.

“Video Process Monitoring” white paper discusses the newest trend in HMI/SCADA: Embedding video into an HMI screen, so operators can actually see what is happening in a process plant, along an assembly line, or in remote areas.

By Jim McMahon J.T.M. Food Group’s switch from manual cold storage warehousing to an automated storage and retrieval system cut energy usage by 66 percent.

Fingerprint service is a two-week assessment focused on improving site productivity, reliability practices and maintenance costs.

ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180-2008 addresses inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems.

Church has faith in Barix products for control, automation and security applications.

Honeywell will expand the plant’s existing DCS, add a UniSim operator training simulator, and improve plant security.

The Operations and Performance Management Professional Certification (OPMP) demonstrates knowledge of the management of facility operations and maintenance.

The Arc Flash Information Resource Center provides employers, plant managers, and safety personnel with a clear guide to arc flash safety regulations and procedures in an easy-to-follow format.

Could it be that high fuel prices, the weak dollar and crises in the U.S. manufacturing industry are creating opportunities? Andy Chatha of ARC Advisory Group thinks so. He says the U.S. industry has suddenly become competitive on the world market, and companies are no longer moving operations overseas. Instead, many are expanding their facilities, and he predicts a boom in automation right here in the U.S.

Guide describes specific tasks to successfully implement the commissioning process for HVAC&R systems.

ABB reported record orders, revenues and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the second quarter of 2008, with net income reaching $975 million.