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  • Looking at Ovation in a Whole New Way

    Jim Cahill
    One of the exciting improvements coming in Ovation 4.0 is a significant overhaul to the human machine interface (HMI). The rise of renewables, and their integration into more and more power generation portfolios has made operations more complex than ever. Consequently, HMIs have had to evolve alongside to give operators access to their wide scope […]

  • Tracking in Ovation Control Logic

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s David Adkins presented What is Tracking in Ovation Control Logic? at the 2024 Ovation User Group Conference.

  • Realizing the Potential of Renewable Energy

    Jim Cahill
    Renewables are a primary topic of discussion at Emerson’s 2024 Ovation Users Group conference in Pittsburgh, and in a presentation by James Fraser, Brett Benson, Ole Binderup, and Matthew Roberts, attendees could quickly see why. The group shared the many ways the energy landscape is changing, and first and foremost among them is the rise […]

  • Diving Into Ovation Green SCADA

    Jim Cahill
    We’ve talked a lot in this space about the benefits of Emerson’s Ovation Green SCADA—built-for-purpose renewable energy software that provides a top-down approach to view, monitor, control, and optimize a wide variety of renewable energy and storage assets, across a single piece of equipment or even a full fleet of assets. It can do some […]

  • Revitalizing Wind Generation

    Jim Cahill
    It’s not surprising that with the modern focus on renewable energy, discussions around wind turbines have been common at Emerson’s 2024 Ovation Users Group. Fortunately, there has been plenty of content for the people looking to pursue or improve their own wind generation operations. One standout was Ole Binderup’s presentation on wind turbine optimization—a critical […]

  • What’s Coming in Ovation 4.0

    Jim Cahill
    One of the most eagerly anticipated events at Emerson’s 2024 Ovation Users Group conference was a sneak peek into the new features and functionality coming in Ovation 4.0, and attendees were not disappointed. Emerson’s Kimberly Costlow shared a glimpse into the new capabilities just over the horizon. A new view One of the most exciting […]

  • Curating Control Over Simulations

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s Corey Moniot presents the Ovation Curation Tool–Maintain Control of Your Simulation at the 2024 Ovation User Group Conference.

  • True Cybersecurity Relies on Quality Engineering

    Jim Cahill
    One of the key highlights of Emerson’s Ovation Users’ Group is the wealth of outside perspectives users are exposed to across the week in Pittsburgh. Tuesday morning’s Cyber-Informed Engineering session was no exception. Virginia Wright, program manager for the Cyber-Informed Engineering program at Idaho National Laboratory shared her expertise with the audience, introducing what, to […]

  • Improving Cybersecurity in the Water Industry

    Jim Cahill
    At the 2024 Ovation Users Conference, Emerson’s Alejandro Cruz presented Power & Water Cybersecurity Suite (PWCS)—Mapping to the NIST & CISA Cyber Action Recommendations.

  • Mapping the Future of Industrial Software

    Jim Cahill
    Day one of the Emerson Exchange Users’ Conference featured Monil Malhotra , vice president of industrial software, sharing the roadmap for Emerson’s industrial software offerings. Monil explored the reasons and the path forward for Emerson’s initiative to bring standalone software under one umbrella—meeting user needs from end to end. Today’s process manufacturers are faced with a data tsunami. More devices can collect…

  • Improving Water Cycle Energy Reliability

    Jim Cahill
    Water utilities are challenged to reliably produce and distribute safe, drinkable water to the communities they serve. It’s an energy-intensive process to accomplish this. In a North America Clean Energy article, How the Shift to Distributed Energy Resources Impacts the Water-Power-Carbon Nexus , Emerson’s Jason Blackburn shares how: …two major challenges—water scarcity and water quality—are impacting access to clean…

  • Extending the Digital Twin for More Sustainable Power Generation

    Jim Cahill
    Anyone paying attention to power—and probably even those who aren’t—are well aware that the way electricity is generated and delivered is rapidly changing. While the traditional combined cycle power facilities on the generation side we have come to depend on will be with us for a long time, new sustainable sources of renewable and distributed energy such as wind, solar, battery and green hydrogen are changing the grid…

  • Managing the Changing Energy Mix

    Jim Cahill
    The power industry has been in a state of transition for many years as more and more intermittent, renewable sources of energy come onto the grid. In a LinkedIn article, The Future of Power: How We Evolve “Current-Gen” Technology , Emerson’s Power & Water business president Bob Yeager describes how to manage through this transition. Bob opens: The power industry is certainly at a transition point, most notably driven…

  • Ovation Users’ Conference: Addressing the Needs of Tomorrow’s Markets Today

    Jim Cahill
    Day two of the Ovation Users’ Group conference opened with Jaime Foose , vice president of global sales and marketing for Emerson’s power and water solutions business, sharing how Emerson is addressing the needs of tomorrow’s markets today. Jaime emphasized that everyone is being challenged to make bold changes during these transitional times. We are doing just that by enabling versatile software and subscription models…

  • Ovation Users’ Conference: Reimagining a More Sustainable Tomorrow

    Jim Cahill
    Mark Bulanda , executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business and the keynote speaker for this year’s Ovation Users’ Group opened the conference with a topic that resonated across all speakers: how automation software is helping companies accomplish their commitments to improved performance and, by association, sustainability. Emerson will achieve net zero status by 2045 Mark started by sharing Emerson…

  • Looking Into the Future with Your Digital Twin

    Jim Cahill
    Some of the most exciting advancements in automation software and analytics are happening in simulation. As Monil Malhotra recently shared in an interview with Jim Montague at Control magazine, data analytics are everywhere, and the information we pull from that data is driving incredible technology advancements that are changing the way plants operate. Perhaps one of the most exciting advancements is the predictive…

  • Driving Electrical Power Grid Sustainability

    Jim Cahill
    Let’s wind down this week with a look at the growing complexity in electrical power generation and distribution networks. Advancing technology plays an important role in managing this complexity for grid resiliency and reliability. This 3-minute YouTube video, Emerson Sustainable Grid Solutions shares ways that grids with unpredictable renewable energy can be transformed into predictable, reliable power through real…

  • Microgrid Control Solution for Resilient Performance

    Jim Cahill
    As the northern hemisphere closes in on the winter months, the resiliency of our electrical power grids is a concern, especially here in Texas which experienced significant outages due to extreme cold last winter. In an Electric Energy Online (EET&D) article, Maximizing Microgrid Resilience Through Integrated Automation Strategies, Emerson’s Rick Kephart shares ways for businesses and other facilities to develop contingencies…

  • Making Sense of Cybersecurity

    Jim Cahill
    Identifying the right cybersecurity solutions can be overwhelming. It seems as though every week we’re alerted to a new cybersecurity breach impacting another industry. Unsurprisingly, organizations across the globe—particularly those in critical infrastructure such as power and water providers—are responding by quickly acting to better secure their operations and assets against external intrusion. However, there are…

  • Ovation Users’ Conference – It’s a Pleasure to be of Service

    Jim Cahill
    In an Ovation Users’ Conference panel discussion between Glenn Heinl , vice president of Lifecycle Services; Mike Brown , manager of lifecycle proposals; Jaime Foose , director of security solutions and lifecycle shared services; and Hugo Ibarra , manager of west regional projects, participants looked at how the power and water industries  are changing to sustain the infrastructure of the globe, and at the upcoming technologies…

  • Ovation Users’ Conference – How Collaboration Leads to Success

    Jim Cahill
    If there has been one constant topic of the 2021 Ovation Users’ Conference, it has been that change is everywhere, and the message from Monil Malhotra , vice president of North America projects and sales and Steve Graf , director of North America sales was no exception. Change is particularly striking in power because it has been a slow and stable industry for so long. Monil explained that change in the power industry…

  • Ovation Users’ Group – Balancing Change

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s 2021 virtual Ovation Users’ Group Conference opened with Bob Yeager , president of power & water solutions, and Rick Kephart , vice president of technology, sharing a glimpse into the expanding needs of the changing power and water industries. Bob and Rick shared that modern automation systems are about more than just control. Today’s providers are looking for holistic software and technology that form a comprehensive…

  • Case Study: Modernization of Black Start Power Unit Drastically Increases Reliability

    Jim Cahill
    Scientists have warned for decades that climate change can trigger more frequent and intense weather-related events, such as heatwaves and hurricanes which could cause disruptions to power generation and supply. One major U.S. utility digitally transformed a designated black start gas turbine generator to ensure reliable restoration of their electric system in the event of a widespread outage or full loss of power. …

  • Implementing Strong Cybersecurity Best Practices Reduces Cyber Risks

    Jim Cahill
    The importance of cybersecurity has escalated in response to remote work brought on by the global pandemic. Increased connectivity requires organizations to digitally transform operations to support a more sustainable, safer and healthier future. The recent intrusion at the City of Oldsmar water treatment system in Florida underscores the importance of having a strong cybersecurity posture. Periodic reviews of cyber…

  • Strategies for Remote Power Plant Operations

    Jim Cahill
    In an Emerson Exchange Americas Virtual Series industry forum, Power: Strategies for Tomorrow’s Utility, Emerson’s Brett Benson and James Nyenhuis joined two professionals in the electric power industry to discuss how the power industry is: …looking to new digital technologies to improve reliability, reduce costs, and increase operational flexibility of their plants and fleets. One method utilities are exploring is…

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