Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Process Control Systems",
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 Chemicals company receives efficiency boost from
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Proficy Process Systems will be controlling Xinneng Energy's three process lines, producing one million tons of dimethyl ether per year".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Electronic keys improve safety and accountability from
Euchner (UK): "A Euchner EKS system has been integrated into each of six process terminals for soap production at the Hirtler company".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Orbitform
concerning its Forming, fastening, joining and assembly equipment
- take a look at Intelligent machines aid fastener applications
which says: "Precision forming, fastening, joining and assembly equipment is backed up by an expert staff of specialists".
Take a look also at the news release from ISA, Engineering study guide released,
as well as Cost effective predictive maintenance explained from Wilcoxon Research,
and Controller gains new security certification from Invensys Triconex.
See also:
Website teaches visitors about EDDL
(April 2007)
ISA's Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) standards committee has released a new website promoting understanding of the technology
Fieldbus multiplexer supports temperature inputs
(April 2007)
MTL's 9331-TI fieldbus multiplexer can reduce installed costs by as much as 70% per point when compared to traditional single-temperature inputs
Control system to replace ageing Vax
(March 2007)
Industrial Technology Systems has won a contract to replace a supervisory control and tracking system at Sellafield with a more reliable, robust and maintainable alternative
Infra-red scanners monitor metals industries
(March 2007)
The Landscan LSP10, LSP20 and LSP21 infra-red linescanner heads cover the temperature spectrum from 200 to 1400C
Flush transducers handle high-viscosity fluids
(December 2006)
Flush diaphragm pressure sensors have screw-in style pressure fittings so that they can be installed in locations where space is limited or there is small diameter pipe work
Digital amplifiers increase load cell accuracy
(November 2006)
Synectic Design was one of the first manufacturers to build digital amplifiers, and the depth of understanding and range that is offered reflects this
Security for SCADA and process control systems
(October 2006)
MTL and Byres Security announces a cooperative agreement to develop, manufacture and distribute a revolutionary new product for securing both new and legacy SCADA and process control systems
Industrial Ethernet made intrinsically secure
(October 2006)
MTL and Byres Security have announced a co-operative agreement to develop, manufacture and distribute a revolutionary new product for securing both new and legacy Scada and process control systems
Solenoid valves join full-service offering
(October 2006)
Synectic Design can offer its customers solenoid valves at a competitive price and ensure the purchasing of such auxiliary items is as convenient as possible
Analysers help prolong the life of lubricants
(October 2006)
Two new products from Parker Hannifin remove engineers' reliance on external laboratory services for accurate solid particle contamination analysis of liquids
Expansion for process control training
(September 2006)
Business Industrial Network has expanded its relationship with Control Station in response to the industry's growing need for process control training services
Ikea enlists materials support
(September 2006)
Ceram has helped Ikea in an improvement programme for one of its major tableware supplier factories
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
Partnership benefits Profinet and Profibus
(August 2006)
Profibus International welcomes the partnership between Emerson Process Management and Siemens Automation and Drives
Air Liquide prefers Yokogawa
(July 2006)
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has been selected by Air Liquide Engineering as a strategic preferred system supplier of process control systems for its air separation units and syngas (HYCO) systems
Should your plant rely on lightning rods?
(June 2006)
Lightning Eliminators and Consultants argues that 250-year old lightning rod technology is unsuitable for protecting modern computing equipment and other sensitive electrical/electronic devices
Moisture sensor aids hydraulic systems reliability
(June 2006)
A novel senor helps eliminate the problems caused by moisture forming in the hydraulic oils that are used in mobile hydraulic equipment and in industrial plant
Platform is economical for control and safety
(May 2006)
A decentralised, modular I/O and control platform is economical for standard control functions and/or safety-related functions in mid-range and high-end automation projects
Interface allows software interoperability
(May 2006)
Yokogawa Electric has gained 'Powered by SAP NetWeaver' qualification from SAP
Conference deadline extended until May
(April 2006)
The Fieldbus Center has extended the deadline for submitting presentation proposals for the Instrumentation Education, Training and Development Conference in League City, Texas
Integrated functions in process modelling software
(March 2006)
Process automation modelling system provides integrated diagram, text and data handling functions for the design, specification, simulation and documentation of process control systems
Open standard to aid oil and gas optimisation
(March 2006)
Invensys Process Systems took part in a presentation and panel discussion on a new open standard for digital technology for production optimisation in the oil and gas industry at Digital Energy 2006
Choice of interfaces for graphics displays
(March 2006)
Graphic displays, with Fieldbus or serial interfaces and touch keys, have 240 x 128 pixel backlit LCD, which can display text or graphics, with five membrane touch keys integrated into the IP65 facia
Displays are ready for industrial applications
(March 2006)
Mitex industrial graphics and alphanumeric displays are available with a choice of fieldbus or serial interfaces
Engineering firm goes to origins for name change
(February 2006)
Sheffield-based engineering design and manufacturing specialist changes its name to reflect its roots in British engineering
Achema 2006 set to break records
(January 2006)
There are expected to be 4000 exhibitors from 50 countries and nearly 200,000 visitors from 100 nations at Achema 2006 from 15th to 19th May in Frankfurt am Main
Conference to discuss impact of training
(January 2006)
The Fieldbus Center at Lee College will host an Instrumentation Education, Training and Development Conference in Clear Lake, Texas, on 17th and 18th August 2006
Collaboration aims to make future history
(December 2005)
More than 15 years of co-operation between Aucotec and various parts of the Siemens combine has led to a number of success stories
Linear encoders offer easy PLC interface
(November 2005)
A new family of linear encoders, developed by Newall Measurement Systems specifically for automation applications, made their world debut this week at the SPS/IPC/Drives exhibition in Germany
New developments in Profibus and Profinet
(November 2005)
Dr Volker Oestreich, Executive Director of the PI Support Centre, provides updates on a number of issues affecting the process industry, including security, hybrid applications and wireless
Meetings focus on machinery health management
(October 2005)
Emerson Process Management is to demonstrate the integration of Machinery Health Management products and services into the Emerson Asset Optimisation offering at UK customer presentations
B and R boosts revenue by 15%
(October 2005)
Automation specialist Bernecker and Rainer Industrie-Elektronik increased revenue by 15% to Eur 175 million for the fiscal year ending on 30th June 2005
Monitors keep watch over asset performance
(October 2005)
A novel series of novel asset performance management solutions enable users to monitor, predict and effectively manage both the availability and utilisation of their industrial assets
Infra-red pyrometers respond to new requirements
(September 2005)
Series 200 are high performance, digital, infra-red pyrometers designed with the OEM company in mind