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Listing of all 146 news releases from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation):

Streamlined interface connects business systems

ECS provides a streamlined, single-point interface for vertical integration between plant and enterprise business systems for improved productivity.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 8 May 2008)

Controllers extend oil platform life by ten years

 User application article   New Fire and Gas and PSD Safety Systems from ABB will help extend the life of one of BG's major North Sea production platforms, as well as exploit new oil and gas reserves in the area.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 April 2008)

Expansion for Didcot instrumentation factory

Move to the new premises was essential to allow growth and comes in advance of the launch of a new range of ABB Aztec branded products.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 4 April 2008)

Safety system integration gains seal of approval

Functional safety management system complies with international standards and has all the relevant documentation, functional safety assessments and company specific safety life cycle phases.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 March 2008)

Guide to temperature transmitter selection

Guide explains the main factors involved in selecting a temperature transmitter for an application, covering areas such as sensor selection, protection and data collection.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (10 March 2008)

Automation contract signed for fertiliser plant

ABB will provide engineering, procurement, supply of equipment and materials, construction, commissioning and start-up services, as well as overall project management for SQM's new plant.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 7 March 2008)

Control system simplifies gas terminal operation

The System 800xA extends the scope of traditional control systems to include all automation functions in a single operations and engineering environment,

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 4 February 2008)

Italians award contract for oil processing plant

ABB will provide engineering, design, commissioning, construction and startup services, as well as overall project management supervision.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (22 January 2008)

Companies co-operate on Profinet development

ABB and Phoenix Contact aim to develop Profinet as a global industrial standard across the complementary manufacturing areas of process and discrete automation.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 4 January 2008)

Safety first for temperature transmitters

The TTH300 and TTF330 can be used in LNG storage, furnace control, surface measurement and offshore installations.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (18 December 2007)

Controller meets industry-defined best practices

Achieving MUSIC certification confirms that the AC 800M meets industry-defined best practices for safety, reliability and security.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 5 December 2007)

Meters get the measure of Australian gas

 User application article   Venturi meters provide a much lower permanent pressure loss than the equivalent orifice plate meters while maintaining comparable accuracy.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 November 2007)

Modular temperature sensors suit varied uses

ABB Limited has expanded its temperature measurement range with a new generation of sensors for process industry applications.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (15 November 2007)

Flow profiling guide eases meter selection

Understanding the fluid's flow profile is crucial to ensuring that the flow meter you select will match your needs, but it can be a confusing task.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (14 November 2007)

Brochure details after-sales support

The Instrumentation Service Brochure provides plant operators with all they need to know to ensure that their equipment continues to deliver optimum efficiency.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 8 November 2007)

GBP 60,000 temperature sensing order placed

 User application article   ABB engineered its products to fit the applications by supplying the standard transmitters with nonstandard mountings.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (24 October 2007)

30-year old actuators receive refurbishment

 User application article   Continuously operating ABB actuators can perform maintenance-free for long periods, making them ideal for industries such as power generation.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 9 October 2007)

Company retains DCS market lead

The oil and gas, refining and power industries superseded the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries as the fastest growing DCS markets in 2006.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (26 September 2007)

Pressure transmitters resist corrosion

ABB's 364 pressure transmitter range is now available with a 316L stainless steel housing and bracket as standard.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (26 September 2007)

Petrochemical company makes automation choice

 User application article   The automation project is based on ABB's T-MAC software integrated with System 800xA Extended Automation.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 3 September 2007)

Scalable system optimises life sciences

Guides provide instrument advice

US $4 million automation contract signed

Free guide explains temperature terms

Company makes presentations at conference

Safety expert status awarded

Data recorders gain batch functionality

Flow meters go on display

Acquisition includes water monitor range

Support keeps flow meters running after 20 years

Automation alliance expands

Control system set for Chinese styrene production

Ergonomic workstation fitted at oil and gas site

Flow meters aid water and wastewater management

Control system improves visibility of furnace

Controllers aid Bahrain gas dehydration

Chinese mine orders control system

Flowmeters can be installed with no mains power

Sonatrach awards oilfield automation contract

JWF Instrumentation is new northern partner

Control system to help cut Chinese emissions

Korean petrochemical company signs for control

Easy guide to pH measurement

pH probes prove their worth

Akzo Nobel orders batch control system

Flow meter transmitters clock up half a million

Packaged systems analyse water chemistry

Meter verification system set for showing

Venturi meters set for Saudi duties

Analytical package monitors nuclear power

Analytical system is ready packaged - in a cabin

Actuators pass the test of power station upgrade

Electronic water meters add GSM option

Control system addresses nine million I/O channels

Tetra Pak adopts extended automation

Electronic recording pays dividends

Monitors keep check on trihalomethanes

Water facility upgrade cheaper due to swirl meters

Brochure details temperature transmitter equipment

Integrated control system to boost gas production

Videographic recorders in alarming development

ABB joins utilities database

BP orders North Sea upgrade

ABB to upgrade blast furnace controller

Sensor improvement for flowmeter

Tony Hoyle joins ABB from Siemens

Safety conference draws a big crowd

Control system improves batch processes

Alliance website offers i-Pod Mini

Pressure transmitter handles harsh environments

Analysers and flowmeters set for IWEX outing

Putting the squeeze on compressed air costs

Wallchart is handy guide to project management

Meter cuts the cost of flow measurement

Differential pressure flowmeters for Kazhakstan

UV analyser provides online automatic monitoring

Oil and gas industry portfolio on show in Aberdeen

Pressure transmitters aid nuclear safety

Conference covers safety standards and regulations

Safety system spans the entire loop

Quality justifies control system upgrade

Controllers have power to spare for gas upgrade

Flowmeters and analysers lead water display

Wallchart simplifies flowmeter selection

Temperature transmitters simplify programming

Transmitters aid interface level measurement

Guide busts through safety standards jargon

Caspian Sea project showcases new technologies

Chart recorder adds time-saving features

Analysers gain Profibus DP option

Flow rigs ready for Chinese calibration

Offshore platform to use Foundation Fieldbus

System provides access to 6 years worth of data

Production monitoring boosts equipment efficiency

Wallchart explains IEC61508 compliance

When it comes to safety, IEC61508 has it covered

ABB's partners for real time production software

Alliance takes control of nuclear waste reduction

Workshops show real-time production intelligence

Data recorder provides a triple treat

Speedy uptake for latest automation system

Flow meters help 100% recycling at Shotton Paper

Software searches out production capacity

Flowmeter boosts dosing accuracy

Guide shows the way through Fieldbus confusion

Strong sales start for new automation system

Catalogue reflects expanded instrumentation range

Recorders tune in for power station upgrade

flow meters send data via GSM messaging

Thirteen key facts for process engineers

Analysers gain conductivity option

Temperature transmitters ride Foundation Fieldbus

Monitors keep check on nitrates

Handy hints for measuring pH

Information extends functionality of automation

Instrumentation technology at MTEC 2004

Flow meters attract capital allowances

A new era in data recording

Pressure transmitters provide comprehensive range

Is it time you checked your pressure transmitters?

Dissolved oxygen transmitters go online

Analysers help improve Chinese water quality

Large-scale flowmeter set for Scotland

Monitors to check power station hydrogen usage

Guide to ATEX-associated jargon

Flowmeter calibration certified accurate

Flowmeters find Middle East water success

Analysers warn of process-critical events

New site looks at big issues

Instrumentation alliance covers the UK

United Utilities meets guidelines for abstraction

Recorder has FDA regulations covered

Controllers improve Belgian oven control

Recorders meet FDA requirements

Analysers to improve water quality

Analysers help keep Chinese water clean

Oxygen analyser helps keep boilers burning cleanly

Designing safer chemical processes

Integrated system controls fertiliser production

Cowdroy takes over pulp and paper outfit

BPB Paperboard calls on ABB for refit

Software is "Industrial IT certified" by ABB

ABB accelerates software certification

Robot improves labelling process at paper mill

Oil and gas asset optimisation questions answered

Fast answer to turbo problem helps shipping firm

 

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