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  • Operations Management Blog: US FDA Quality Metrics Guidelines Update

    Jim Cahill
    Author: Eric Kuebler Since the Continued Process Verification (CPV) guidance in 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been talking quality and verifying process state of control. Now the FDA is getting around to defining what that looks like and what data they want to verify quality. However, the FDA’s push is leaving more questions than answers about what specific date they need, how they will…

  • DeltaV Blog: DeltaV Backup Application

    Larry Griffin
    Jason Villamil shares a new item in the DeltaV Application Exchange . The DeltaV Backup Application Configuration Tool provides a complete backup solution for most DeltaV customer implementations. DVDCS Backup also has backup support for Emerson Process Management’s AMS Intelligent Device Manager and ValveLink applications. Thanks for sharing Jason!

  • DeltaV Blog: Process Control Using Wireless Sensors and Actuators

    Terry Blevins
    Over the last 10 years I have worked with a number of technologists from the process industry on various aspects of control using wireless field devices. Much of this work is summarized in the book Wireless Control Foundation – Continuous and Discrete Control for the Process Industry . Recently Mark Nixon (Emerson) and Willy Wojsznis (Emerson), Professors Deji Chen (Tongji University) and Song Han (University of Connecticut…

  • Safety Instrumented Systems Blog: Verification in the IEC 61511 Safety Lifecycle

    Jim Cahill
    I received a great question about the application of the IEC 61511 safety lifecycle . The person noted that a question was raised after the safety integrity level (SIL) study and safety requirements specification (SRS) had been performed. The question is about the verification of these and who would need to perform them. I turned to Emerson’s Russell Cockman on the SIS [safety instrumented system] Functional Safety…

  • DeltaV Blog: Wireless Event-Based Control

    Jim Cahill
    As wireless communications technology continues to mature, applications have expanded from monitor only to monitor and control. In an earlier post, Event-Based Control in a Wireless World, I mentioned that presentations given by Emerson’s Terry Blevins and Willy Wojsznis and co-authored by Mark Nixon. Here are the recorded presentations: Model Predictive Control With Event Driven Operation (20:10) – Willy Wojsznis…

  • DeltaV Blog: Controlling with Wireless Devices and MPC

    Jim Cahill
    Wireless standards for instrumentation go back to September 2007 when the HART Communications Foundation (now FieldComm Group ) announced the official release of the HART 7 specification. This specification included the WirelessHART protocol . As we have chronicled in many posts in the Wireless category here on the blog, this technology has opened up many new opportunities for process manufacturers and producers to…

  • DeltaV Blog: Model Predictive Control With Event Driven Operation

    Terry Blevins
    Willy Wojsznis, Mark Nixon and I co-author the paper Model Predictive Control With Event Driven Operation for the “ 1st European Experts’ Workshop On Emerging Trends In Event Based Systems ” . In this paper we address how wireless measurements have been successfully used in the application of MPC in the control of a Divided Wall Column (DWC) at the UT, JJ Pickle research center. The paper presentation Willy Wojsznis…

  • DeltaV Blog: Increasing Project Efficiencies in Control System Modernizations

    Jim Cahill
    As members of the “baby boom” generation retire and remove their deep experience from process manufacturers and producers, sometimes the remaining staff knows little of the inner workings of the control systems. Many of these distributed control systems and PLCs that have been in service for decades have become “ black boxes ” in which the current staff is fearful to touch. There is a need to modernize these systems…

  • DeltaV Blog: Event Based Control Applied to Wireless Throttling Valves

    Terry Blevins
    Willy Wojsznis, Mark Nixon and I co-author the paper Event Based Control Applied to Wireless Throttling Valves for the “ 1st European Experts’ Workshop On Emerging Trends In Event Based Systems ”. In this paper we address the performance achieved in a flow lab using an industrial size prototype wireless throttling valve in closed loop control of a liquid flow process. The paper presentation I gave in the workshop…

  • DeltaV Blog: Industrial Advances in Wireless and Event Driven Control

    Terry Blevins
    Last month Willy Wojsznis and I attended the “ 1st European Experts’ Workshop On Emerging Trends In Event Based Systems ”. This workshop was held on the campus of AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland. For this workshop, Willy and I co-authored two papers with Mark Nixon that addressed how event triggered execution is used in wireless control. In my next two blogs I will provide more information…

  • DeltaV Blog: Honeywell_ST700FF_Rev4 – DeltaV Interoperability Test

    Larry Griffin
    In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Honeywell ST700FF Rev4 has passed the rigorous and comprehensive testing of the DeltaV Stress Test labs. Using the Device Installation Kits for Emerson Products website at  http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/documentation/deviceinstallkits/Pages/deviceinstallkitsearch.aspx , these fieldbus device files are now available for use.

  • DeltaV Blog: New DeltaV Virtual Studio Product Data Sheet

    Larry Griffin
    DeltaV Virtual Studio makes it easy to create and maintain virtual DeltaV systems for development, testing, training and on-line production. Learn more in our DeltaV Virtual Studio product data sheet . (1.12MB PDF)

  • DeltaV Blog: Invited Talk – FDI, EDDL, and the FieldComm Group

    Terry Blevins
    Marty Zielinski, Chair of the FieldComm Group’s Strategic Technology Committee, was the invited speaker for the ISA104 Teleconference Meeting held on March 16th, 2015. In his talk Marty discussed the relationship of the Field Device Integration (FDI) standard, IEC 62769, the EDDL international standard IEC 61804 and the FieldComm group. He noted that as of July, 2015 the FieldComm Group will assume maintenance and support…

  • DeltaV Blog: Improving Operator Performance via Human Factors Research

    Jim Cahill
    Safe operations are a top priority for process manufacturers and producers. One major area affecting process and personnel safety is the capabilities and performance of plant operators. The Center for Operator Performance (COP) consortium brings together: …a diverse group of industry, vendor, and academia representatives addressing human capabilities and limitations with research, collaboration, and human factors engineering…

  • DeltaV Blog: Narrated Wireless and Event-Based Control Advancements Presentations

    Jim Cahill
    Yesterday, we highlighted presentations on wireless and event-based control technology advancements by Emerson’s Terry Blevins , Willy Wojsznis and Mark Nixon . Terry and Willy presented these advancements at the First International Conference on Event-Based Control, Communication, and Signal Processing in Krakow, Poland. Here are narrated YouTube videos of the three presentation: Industrial Advances in Wireless…

  • DeltaV Blog: Event-Based Control in a Wireless World

    Jim Cahill
    The First International Conference on Event-Based Control, Communication, and Signal Processing was held June 17-19, 2015 in Krakow, Poland and took place on the campus of AGH University of Science and Technology . Some of the world leaders in Event-Based Control attended and talked in the conference. From the US, Professor Cassandras, Boston University , Professor Tsividis, University of Minnesota , Professor Antsaklis…

  • Operations Management Blog: Conference Room Pilots to Generate Involvement in MES Projects

    Jim Cahill
    Author: Jonathan Lustri As a Life Sciences consultant , I get involved in many different aspects of MES [manufacturing execution system] projects. In a recent project, I helped define the project execution plan. I knew Emerson’s biotech customer was highly concerned about the overall usability of the solution design as well as the acceptance of the solution by the operators. In this particular case, the Syncade…

  • Operations Management Blog: Conference Room Pilots to Generate Involvement in MES Projects

    Jim Cahill
    Author: Jonathan Lustri As a Life Sciences consultant , I get involved in many different aspects of MES [manufacturing execution system] projects. In a recent project, I helped define the project execution plan. I knew Emerson’s biotech customer was highly concerned about the overall usability of the solution design as well as the acceptance of the solution by the operators. In this particular case, the Syncade…

  • Operations Management Blog: Conference Room Pilots to Generate Involvement in MES Projects

    Jim Cahill
    Author: Jonathan Lustri As a Life Sciences consultant , I get involved in many different aspects of MES [manufacturing execution system] projects. In a recent project, I helped define the project execution plan. I knew Emerson’s biotech customer was highly concerned about the overall usability of the solution design as well as the acceptance of the solution by the operators. In this particular case, the Syncade…

  • Operations Management Blog: Conference Room Pilots to Generate Involvement in MES Projects

    Jim Cahill
    Author: Jonathan Lustri As a Life Sciences consultant , I get involved in many different aspects of MES [manufacturing execution system] projects. In a recent project, I helped define the project execution plan. I knew Emerson’s biotech customer was highly concerned about the overall usability of the solution design as well as the acceptance of the solution by the operators. In this particular case, the Syncade…

  • Operations Management Blog: Conference Room Pilots to Generate Involvement in MES Projects

    Jim Cahill
    Author: Jonathan Lustri As a Life Sciences consultant , I get involved in many different aspects of MES [manufacturing execution system] projects. In a recent project, I helped define the project execution plan. I knew Emerson’s biotech customer was highly concerned about the overall usability of the solution design as well as the acceptance of the solution by the operators. In this particular case, the Syncade…

  • DeltaV Blog: AUMA Aumatic AC 01.2 Rev2 FF Passes Emerson – DeltaV Interoperability Test

    Larry Griffin
    In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the AUMA Aumatic AC 01.2 Rev2 has passed the rigorous and comprehensive testing of the DeltaV Stress Test labs. Using the Device Installation Kits for Emerson Products website at  http://www2.emersonprocess.com/en-US/documentation/deviceinstallkits/Pages/deviceinstallkitsearch.aspx , these fieldbus device files are now available for use.

  • DeltaV Blog: New Spanish Version of the DeltaV SIS System Overview Brochure

    Larry Griffin
    With increasingly stringent regulations and international-standard best practices, safety instrumented systems perform a critical role in providing safer, more reliable, process operations. Learn more in the Spanish localization of our DeltaV SIS System Overview Brochure . (796KB PDF)

  • DeltaV Blog: New DeltaV History Analysis Product Data Sheet

    Larry Griffin
    DeltaV History Analysis allows you to view DeltaV historical data from any computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer from anywhere in the world.. Learn more in our DeltaV History Analysis product data sheet . (835KB PDF)

  • DeltaV Blog: New M-series DeltaV™ Controller Interface for PROVOX™ I/O Product Data Sheet

    Larry Griffin
    DeltaV Controller Interface for PROVOX I/O greatly reduces control system switching costs, by connecting the new DeltaV system to installed PROVOX I/O. Learn more in our M-series DeltaV™ Controller Interface for PROVOX™ I/O product data sheet . (417KB PDF)

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