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Part 1 focuses on key concepts, terminology and models, and will serve as a foundation for additional standards currently in development in the ISA99 series.

Free, multi-part series of application notes explain how to control test instruments using Linux.

The simulators will be used to equip the power generator’s new Luminant Training Academy, which is located in Tyler, Texas, and officially opened in July 2007.

The new agreement extends the Chemoprojekt license to use SimSci-Esscor's simulation, modeling and optimization solutions.

KOMPAS-3D LT V9 is a functionally reduced version of KOMPAS, and can be downloaded for free.

ISA-TR61804-4 (104.00.02)-2007, Function Blocks (FB) for Process Control - Part 4 was approved by ANSI.

Invensys will continue to resell and support the full range of Comos plant engineering lifecycle management modules on a global basis.

Heat-treating system from Can-Eng Furnaces uses RA control technology to help customer reduce programming and design time by 50 percent.

ISA published ANSI/ISA-61804-3 (104.00.01)-2007, Function Blocks (FB) for Process Control - Part 3: Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL).

The Kingfisher PLUS+ Series RTU embeds the ISaGRAF 5 control software, so it support boths the IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 standards.

Advanced dynamic simulation technology will enable BFLP to train operators on all aspects of plant operations.

The solution includes SimSci-Esscor DYNSIM process simulation and FSIM Plus controls simulation, supporting a variety of operator training functions.

France's Largest SolidWorks distributor to sell and support Seemage CAD content management software.

Invensys will implement the Operator Training Simulation (OTS) system for Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass LNG receiving terminal being built in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The OTS will train control room operators, operating supervisors and other plant equipment operators.

"IEC 61499 Function Blocks for Embedded and Distributed Control Systems Design," by Valeriy Vyatkin, is a practical guide for component-based development of distributed embedded and control systems as proposed by the new international standard. Each chapter is designed as an independent study unit, making the book ideal for use in university courses, industrial training, or self-study.

ISaGRAF is compatible with Beck's IPC@CHIPR SC123/SC143 series of embedded web controllers. By using ISaGRAF 5, IPC@CHIPR users have the option of using the IEC 61499 standard to easily create distributed control applications.

"New Directions in Bioprocess Modeling and Control" focuses on the benefits that models offer before they are put online. Based on years of experience, the authors reveal that significant improvements can result from the process knowledge and insight that are gained when building experimental and first-principle models for process monitoring and control.

The "Next Generation CAD Configurators Save Time and Money" whitepaper details five key trends in the manufactured products market that have converged to create a new opportunity for manufacturers and distributors. The white paper explains how the company's comfigurator software helps.

Invensys will provide a comprehensive SimSci-Esscor operator training simulator (OTS) to PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical Company for an integrated refinery and chemical revamping project, which will process imported sour crude from Kazakhstan. By using the system, PetroChina Dushanzi will be able to enhance the knowledge and competency of the operator, reduce the startup time and shutdown period, and improve quality by reducing off-spec product.