Resources for Continuous & Batch Processing
Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Technical Solution Design Principles
- White Paper
This white paper is focused on helping readers understand in detail the Open Industry 4.0 solution reference architecture framework for interoperability. It provides a dive deep into key design principles of its members defined and supported end to end solutions
What Do Engineers Need to Know about Encoders and Motors for Oil & Gas?
- White Paper
Position sensors and motors are crucial components in oil and gas equipment and must operate day in and day out in some of the most challenging conditions.
Understanding The Basics: A Guide to Gas Spring Application
- White Paper
An explanation of what a gas spring is, component parts, and how they are both constructed and operate. It gives the reader a basic understanding of the workings and terminology used when specifying gas springs.
Industrial IoT Trends: WSN, LPWAN & Cloud Platforms
- White Paper
Wireless sensor networks (WSN), low power wide area networks (LPWAN) and cloud-based platforms are driving growth for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT)
Advancing Automation: Sensors & Instruments
- Ebook
Learn the latest about Sensors & Instruments from industry leaders including how smart transmitters enable smart sensors, powering wireless instruments and sensors, and how sensors and systems enable the computer-controlled production of automobiles in this edition of Advancing Automation.
The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement - 4th Ed.
- White Paper
The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement examines the gas flow measurement market on both a worldwide and regional basis. It covers each flow technology used for gas flow measurement.
A Guide to Customized PROFINET Validation
- White Paper
While serial bus systems will continue to play an important role in the future, solutions based on Industrial Ethernet are becoming increasingly common with Industry 4.0 applications. The focus is less on cable measurements, signal levels or signal shapes, but in the case of standards such as PROFINET, utilization and the greatest possible availability of the networks are the focus of interest.
Monitoring Mechanical Behavior of Reciprocating Compressors
- White Paper
By Istec
In this whitepaper we focus on the mechanical health and behaviour of reciprocating compressors with four important indicators; impact, temperature (valves and bearings), vibration and rod drop. Table 1 shows the typical measurements for reciprocating compressors.
Smart Transmitters Enable Smart Sensors
- White Paper
Instrument transmitters became smart by integrating digital technologies, paving the way for instrument sensors to acquire a similar level of intelligence. As we move into the future, digital technology will continue to provide more information from instruments.
What is An Energy Audit?
- White Paper
The aim of an energy audit is to reduce usage and improve performance. It is becoming a standard practice for large industrial locations as well as smaller operations
Advancing Automation: Control Systems
- Ebook
Learn the latest from industry leaders on everything from open automation systems for packaging machines to specifying process control systems using IEC 62603 in this Control Systems edition of Advancing Automation from Automation.com.
InTech Focus: Final Control Elements
- Ebook InTech Focus
This edition of InTech Focus centers on fundamentals related to final control elements, including of troubleshooting the control loops related to them, understanding how to calculate rated capacity, eliminating valve noise, and understanding ISA100 wireless valve control.
Advancing Automation: Manufacturing Software
- Ebook
Automation.com has teamed with industrial innovators to showcase efficiency and productivity technologies within manufacturing operations. IoT gateways, cloudbased MES and more are covered in this Manufacturing Software ebook.
Advancing Automation: Safety Innovations
- Ebook
This ebook is dedicated to promoting workplace safety strategies and new technologies. With articles and tips devoted to safety, this ebook has the tools and resources to help ensure an incident-free workplace.
InTech Focus: Temperature & Pressure 2019
- Ebook InTech Focus
This issue of InTech Focus covers the fundamentals of essential automation components, such as instrumentation, final control elements, networks, drives, and more.