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Emerson helps prevent unplanned shutdowns at SSE power plant
Rosemount Analytical wireless conductivity transmitters are being used to detect changes in boiler condensate conductivity which could be caused by cooling-water leaks in the turbine’s condenser. -
Metso to control Finland’s largest pellet-fired heat plant
The plant currently under construction will be used as a peak load and reserve plant to replace the use of existing oil- and gas-fired boiler plants. -
K-TORK actuators survive 10 years in coal-fired power plants
Rotork K-TORK vane type valve actuators solved a difficult flow control application found in many coal-fired power plants – high-pressure bottom ash spray valve control. -
John Kay of Rockwell Automation Named IEEE Fellow
Kay is recognized for his contributions to arc-resistant medium-voltage control and protection technologies. -
Emerson offers free online tool for WirelessHART network planning
This free web-based application allows users to upload an image of their plant to design a customized wireless network using IEC-approved WirelessHART network standards. -
Endress+Hauser acquires SpectraSensors
SpectraSensors in Houston, Texas, develops, manufactures and distributes laser-based gas analytical instrumentation. -
Trends and Products from Hannover Messe 2012
Automation.com, June 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Hannover Messe provides a unique event to directly see a wide range of automation technology, its application on a wide range of equipment, and the opportunity to talk with users. These are trends and products from the fair that I think are worth noting. -
Phu My Power installs AVEVA ERP
AVEVA NET was installed at the Phu My 3 Power Plant Project in Vietnam. -
Rockwell Automation Controls Power at Ann Arbor Water Treatment Plant
The plant installed Rockwell Software RSPower Plus software and four Allen- Bradley PowerMonitor devices to check power consumption, and now saves more than $30,000 per year. -
Organic Photovoltaics: Forecasts for the Next Decade
The market share for organic photovoltaics will rise to $630 million by 2022. The market growth will be predominantly driven by electronics and off-grid developing world applications. -
Barking Power uses Emerson's Wireless in power plant
Emerson’s Smart Wireless technology helps identify potential problems and improve plant availability and efficiency of its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in London. -
SUBNET Passes DNP3 Level 2 Conformance Testing
The software is used by utilities to report information to regulatory bodies, such as NYISO, ISONE, CAISO, MISO and PJM. -
Metso to automate waste to energy plants in Europe
Metso will supply automation technology for greenfield waste-to-energy plants in Italy, Estonia and the UK. -
Wood Group GTS completes gas turbine inspection
Wood Group completed a major inspection and life time assessment of a Siemens gas turbine for DONG Energy A/S at the H.C. Ørsted Power Station, situated at Sydhavnen in Copenhagen, Denmark. -
NEMA Publishes Circuit Breaker Test Procedures
The first new edition in twenty four years, ANSI/NEMA C37.50 covers the test procedures for enclosed low-voltage ac power circuit breakers. -
SUBNET Provides Substation Automation for EPRI Project
SUBNET provided substation automation solutions for the Electric Power Research Institute's Secure Remote Access project, to help create a more intelligent and secure grid. -
ABB publishes flow measurement brochure
The brochure covers the benefits of each flowmeter type, covering typical applications in process, oil and gas, power, hygienic, and water industries. -
InduSoft Introduces Free Online Video Training
SCADA/HMI videos give users direct online access to training. The video training site currently offers two training modules that provide instruction on subjects ranging from alarms to trends. -
OSI to supply SCADA system to power company in Chile
OSI will supply a SCADA/EMS system to replace a legacy Siemens system at Transelec, the largest transmission company in Chile. -
Echelon Embraces Open Architecture on New Terms
Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor As Ethernet has gained popularity in the industry and systems have evolved, the nature of Echelon's business has changed. The company has been building a business position centered on energy metering and smart grid.
