Process Control
Update on control and safety systems for turbomachinery
All plant workers want to reduce the safety risk associated with turbomachinery operation while avoiding nuisance trips. The goal is to run machines in an efficient manner. In this context, safety ris..
Yokogawa, Murata partner to develop wireless communication modules
Yokogawa Electric and Murata Manufacturing Co. have entered into an agreement in which Murata will develop communication modules for ISA100 Wireless field wireless devices.
Nexant, ChemVision form new alliance to support petrochemicals in Brazil
Together, ChemVision’s 30-plus years of regional work experience and Nexant’s extensive international capabilities provide a unique strategic collaboration that dramatically builds on the in-depth consulting services Nexant has provided to the Brazilian market for more than 30 years.
HP Automation Strategies: Virtualization in process automation systems
Virtualization involves separating an information technology (IT) resource from specific physical hardware. This is usually managed by a specialized software layer called a hypervisor, which provides ..
HP Automation Safety: It is easier to sit on the couch than go exercise
I like a routine each morning where I get up early and work on long-term projects—important tasks that lack the urgency of a short deadline, like reading that new safety critical systems book, wr..
HP Industry Perspectives: Cyber bullies continue to be a menace
Cyber security is still a critical issue that the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) must address. Speaking at the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers Q&A and Technology forum in Denver, ..
Honeywell unveils new US demonstration center for industrial controls
The center includes a plant control room outfitted with Honeywell’s Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) Orion Console. The console is a completely new interface that uses the integration of larger screens, touchscreen displays, mobile device capabilities and other technologies to assist operators .
ABB expands Oklahoma automation, R&D facility
The facility expansion will enable ABB to support flow measurement and process automation for the shale-driven oil and gas industry.
Metso to upgrade Borealis automation in Finland
Metso will carry out automation and emergency shutdown system extensions to the existing Metso DNA system when the polyethylene plant is upgraded with third-generation technology.
Emerson Exchange ’14: Free PIDPlus licenses available via HART
PIDPlus technology offers real-time control using WirelessHART measurement and actuator devices with a digital control system (DCS).
- BASF starts up the world’s first production plant for 3D-printed catalysts in Ludwigshafen 3/19
- Haffner Energy receives rapid bookings for CORE100 clean-fuel production units 3/19
- ABB launches EmissionVision to automate advanced gas leak detection 3/19
- Ebara Elliott Energy partners with NuScale Power for use of advanced nuclear technology to power petrochemical plants 3/19
- bp agrees to sell 12-MMtpy Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch Group 3/19
- Sumitomo Corporation, “K” LINE and NYK Line conclude MoU for new build ammonia bunkering vessel operation in Singapore 3/19
