Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Process Control System",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Clustering and process control networks from
Citect, which we summarised at the time by saying "The latest version of CitectScada offers all the cost reduction benefits of clustering; but what is clustering, and how are its benefits applicable to process environments? Paul Hurst
explains".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Optimisation software supplied for process system from
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK: "Intune software will allow GE Fanuc customers to effectively tune their process control loops to optimise their systems and achieve the results they need".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Hima Paul Hildebrandt
concerning its HIMatrix F30 compact controller
- take a look at Automation integrated into safety system
which says: "The combustion engineering centre at BASF Aktiengesellschaft commissioned HIMA to install a safety-related automation system for the burner controller in a thermal exhaust cleaning plant".
Take a look also at the news release from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK, Automation agreement reached,
as well as Platform eases alarm handling from Siemens Automation and Drives,
and Process control system improves reliability from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK.
See also:
US $62 million power plant contract signed
(July 2007)
ABB's will supply a System 800xA control installation, with boiler protection, and all instrumentation, to E.ON's 1100MW hard-coal-fired power plant
Control system handles steel mill data
(April 2007)
Matrix Technologies faced was contracted to upgrade the Level 2 supervisory process control system for a basic oxygen furnace at one of AK Steel's mills
Safety controllers added to ethylene plant
(March 2007)
Shell's Moerdijk has been revamped, which involved replacing the old safety equipment with 17 safety-related H51q controllers made by HIMA Paul Hildebrandt
Chemical manufacturer makes flowmeter choice
(March 2007)
The chemical manufacturing company has chosen Krohne's Optimass 7000 Coriolis Mass flowmeters for its laboratories and production plants
News on the EDart flx process control system from RJG
(January 2007)
Process control system is ideal for moulders looking for an affordable entry-level system that provides automated part containment
Coriolis mass flowmeters pass comparative test
(December 2006)
A leading international supplier of coatings and plastics additives has chosen to use Krohne's Optimass 7000 Coriolis mass flowmeters in its laboratories and production plants
Imaging system isn't fooled by glass reflection
(November 2006)
Imaging system is designed to monitor one-side coated flat glass and addresses a rapidly increasing need as low-E glass becomes more widely used in the construction industry
Diagnostics are key to fieldbus adoption
(October 2006)
When Roche started construction of a new 25,000 tonne per annum vitamin E production plant in 2001 the decision was made to use fieldbus technology
Ageing platform control system set for upgrade
(October 2006)
Invensys has been awarded a project to enable migration of the ageing Emerson Fisher Provox system on the Kittiwake production platform in the central North Sea to a Foxboro I/A Series system
Online viscometer maintains polymer composition
(October 2006)
For Polyacryl Iran Corp, the benefits of the Hydramotion XL7 online viscometer were evident as soon as it was installed
Character recognition and energy monitor on show
(September 2006)
Industrial Technology Systems will be launching a novel 21 CFR 11 compliant Cognex partner product on Stand C12 at the PPMA Show 2006
Integration is key to refinery automation contract
(August 2006)
Multi-million-dollar automation contract awarded for the grassroots Laffan Refinery under construction at the Ras Laffan City in Qatar
Temperature transmitters are fit for SIL2 duties
(August 2006)
YTA series temperature transmitters have been certified compliant with the requirements of the IEC61508 international safety standard for Safety Integrity Level 2
The importance of pressure dewpoint measurement
(August 2006)
Moisture can cause serious damage in compressed air systems, and so pressure dewpoint measurement is an important preventive measure
Dosing pump claims outstanding flexibility
(August 2006)
The Delta precision diaphragm dosing pump features an innovative pump drive system to give outstanding flexibility in dosing and control
Partnership benefits Profinet and Profibus
(August 2006)
Profibus International welcomes the partnership between Emerson Process Management and Siemens Automation and Drives
Emerson and Siemens to Enhance Offerings
(July 2006)
Global leaders to exchange technology that will extend interoperability and end-user benefits
News on the Simatic PCS7 Process Control System from Siemens Automation and Drives
(June 2006)
The University of Cambridge has developed an unique Internet-based system to facilitate experiments that can be conducted remotely over the web
Upgrade programme offers mesh incentives
(June 2006)
The Foxboro unit of Invensys Process Systems has announced an upgrade incentive programme for users of the thousands of existing Nodebus-based I/A Series automation systems installed around the world
Flowmeters guarantee beer stays on recipe
(June 2006)
Grolsch has fitted out its new state-of-the-art brewery at Enschede in Holland with a range of flowmeters from Krohne
Five common mistakes when selecting a valve
(June 2006)
This review is based on an original guest article appearing on ValveExperts written by Andy Ryan of Plast-O-Matic Valves
Control system keeps watch over viscosity
(May 2006)
A new PLC-based viscosity control system that controls up to 10 stations, provides three trend plots for each and allows adjustment during operation is being introduced by Norcross Corporation
Instrumentation workshop goes on tour
(May 2006)
Two-day workshop on practical instrumentation for automation and process control will run in June in Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cork and Dublin
Compressor control cuts carbon emissions
(May 2006)
An energy efficiency improvement programme at the Britvic Beckton bottling plant has led to substantial energy savings and a positive impact on the company's carbon emissions allocation
MOST releases Matrix v.8.0
(April 2006)
MTL Open System Technologies (MOST) has announced the release of its Matrix v.8.0 process control system that features integration with Invensys Wonderware ArchestrA technology
Fertiliser plant to use mesh network automation
(March 2006)
Invensys Singapore and Invensys Middle East have secured a US $3.8 million contract to supply a mesh network-based Foxboro automation system for use on a major fertiliser project in Oman
Batch weight indicator won't break the bank
(February 2006)
The SY045 batch weight indicator responds to market demands for a low-cost weight indicator
Iron Ore picks Invensys for concentrator
(January 2006)
Iron Ore of Canada has selected Invensys Process Systems to implement a mesh network-based Foxboro automation system for beneficiation processes at its Labrador City iron ore concentrator
Kuwait Oil picks Invensys for expansion
(January 2006)
Invensys selected to supply I/A series mesh network-based Foxboro automation system for updating and expansion at two Kuwait Oil crude oil gathering centres
Control system improves batch processes
(November 2005)
Dynea UK has purchased the latest System 800xA control system to improve and update its existing system used for its urea-formaldehyde resins and adhesives process
Electronic pressure transmitter is compact
(November 2005)
The UPA21 electronic pressure transmitter is compact and robust, and is ideal for applications where cost and performance are particularly important
Pressure transmitter handles harsh environments
(October 2005)
ABB has expanded its 2600T pressure transmitter range with the addition of a new device suitable for use in harsh process environments
Process control system upgrades belt production
(October 2005)
The new advanced CR600XP process control system is part of a major controls upgrade for MBL (USA) Corp, a subsidiary of the Japanese corporation Mitsuboshi Belting
Controls ordered for flue desulphurisation system
(September 2005)
Emerson Process Management has been awarded a $1.8 million contract to install controls for a new flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) system at Unit 3 of Cinergy Corp's Gibson Generating Station