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DeltaV Blog:
New Tools in the Application Exchange
Larry Griffin
We have new items in the DeltaV Application Exchange : Joel Kaliel shares the Enhanced Smart Switch Class which adds a Composite Block to provide enhanced Smart Switch diagnostics over and above default Emerson Smart Switch Class. We also get a new template, the DeltaV Template for Harold Beck Profibus PA Actuator , a template for setting up the Profibus slots and signals for Beck Profibus PA Actuators.
12 Nov 2014
DeltaV Blog:
optek-Danulat-GmbH_C_HC4xxx_C8xxx_Rev1 – DeltaV Interoperability Test
Larry Griffin
In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the optek-Danulat-GmbH C HC4xxx C8xxx Rev 1 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
12 Nov 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Press Release: Emerson to automate BP-operated Shah Deniz Stage 2 operations in Azerbaijan
Larry Griffin
Main Automation Contractor services and standardization of control and safety systems help reduce project risk for gas production and processing operations AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 5, 2014) – BP has awarded Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a contract in excess of US$40 million to be the Main Automation Contractor for the Shah Deniz Stage 2 development project in the Azerbaijan sector…
7 Nov 2014
Safety Instrumented Systems Blog:
Digital Protocol Diagnostics and Risk Analysis
Jim Cahill
In an earlier post, Wired Versus Wireless Risk Analysis for Process Instrumentation Measurements , we highlighted the fault tree methodology for performing risk analysis on wired and wireless instrumentation. Emerson’s Jonas Berge added a thoughtful comment which I wanted to bring out and share in this post. Jonas Berge Director, Applied Technology I attended their workshop. It was great. At 9:30 in the video Ed…
5 Nov 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Press Release: Emerson enhances distributed control system to help users improve automation efficiency and performance
Larry Griffin
DeltaV™ v13 release helps users reduce capital cost and risk, improve operations performance, and provide stronger security to protect investments AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 29, 2014) — Emerson Process Management has released version 13 (v13) of the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) to deliver greater efficiency and performance for process control applications. New features focus on integration, advanced alarm management…
30 Oct 2014
Safety Instrumented Systems Blog:
Wired Versus Wireless Risk Analysis for Process Instrumentation Measurements
Jim Cahill
How does wireless communications compare against wired communications for process instrumentation? That was the subject of an Emerson Exchange presentation by Kenexis’ Ed Marszal and Emerson’s Gary Hawkins . Their presentation, Risk analysis of wired versus wireless transmission of process measurements was recently narrated by Ed as an encore presentation and uploaded to YouTube. In this 30:31 video, Emerson Exchange…
27 Oct 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Adjusting Model Predictive Controller Response
Jim Cahill
Knowledge sharing need not be limited to one week conferences like the recent Emerson Exchange conference . I mention this to highlight an excellent discussion thread in Emerson Experts Forum in the Emerson Exchange 365 community. The thread, MPC [Model Predictive Control Penalties opens with this question: What should I understand for “Penalty on Move” and “Penalty on Error”? Is there a way to calculate these? …
21 Oct 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Press Release: Emerson releases enhanced application for virtualization environment
Larry Griffin
DeltaV ™ Virtual Studio v2.3 integrated application provides easy-to-use solution for virtualized control systems; increased options for system availability and disaster recovery AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 15, 2014) — With the release of DeltaV Virtual Studio v2.3, Emerson expands the virtualization capabilities in the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) for easy implementation and management of on-line production…
16 Oct 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Invensys Foxboro Eckardt 240 Level Star FF Rev 8 – DeltaV Interoperability Test
Larry Griffin
In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Invensys Foxboro Eckardt 240 Level Star FF Rev 8 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
13 Oct 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Expanding the Use of DeltaV Advanced Control
Jim Cahill
Friday is a Meet the Experts day at Emerson Exchange where a multitude of panels are assembled to field questions from the user community. I'm in the "Expanding the Use of DeltaV Advanced Control" panel with a great line up of advanced control technologists and practitioners. The panel includes Emerson's Terry Blevins, Will Wojsznis, and Lou Heavner, Spartan Control's Terry Chmelyk, and Weyerhaeuser's Chris McNabb.…
10 Oct 2014
DeltaV Blog:
GraphEx.tbx Configuration Tool in the Application Exchange
Larry Griffin
Karstein Leotama shares a new item in the DeltaV Application Exchange . The GraphEx.tbx Configuration Tool will capture the screenshot of multiple graphics at one time. Thanks for sharing Karstein!
9 Oct 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Center for Operator Performance Survey on Effectiveness of Large Screens in Control Rooms
DeltaVFans
The Center for Operator Performance www.operatorperformance.org is conducting a survey to assess the effectiveness of large screens in control rooms, based on users’ current large screen usage and design. Our mission is to raise the performance level of operators. As Emerson Exchange 2014 attendees, you are invited to take this survey. This is the link to the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/25G8YJV It should…
3 Oct 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Biffi FF2000v4 Rev 3 – DeltaV Interoperability Test
Larry Griffin
In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Biffi FF2000v4 Rev 3 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.
2 Oct 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Should my dynamic alarming logic suppress or disable alarms?
Kim Van Camp
In a DeltaV system an alarm can be inhibited using either the Enable (ENAB) or Suppression (OPSUP) field. And in the case of standard alarms, such as the HI_ALM, there is a third method of inhibiting an alarm called conditional enabling. So the question arises which one is best? Let’s begin with a few definitions. The ISA-18.2 alarm standard defines an alarm as an audible and/or visible means of indicating to the operator…
30 Sep 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Rotork Profibus DPV1 Rev 1 – DeltaV Interoprability Test
Larry Griffin
In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Rotork Profibus DPV1 Rev 1 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.
30 Sep 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Innovative Uses and Proven Results with HART Digital Communications Protocol
Jim Cahill
You may have seen the recent news of the HART Communications Foundation and the Fieldbus Foundation merging to form the FieldComm Group. Ted Masters , President and CEO of the FieldComm Group noted: …the creation of FieldComm Group is an unprecedented opportunity to build upon existing technologies and develop a single future vision toward harmonization of standards for the process automation industry worldwide. …
23 Sep 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Press Release: Emerson to help North West Redwater reduce emissions at advanced, low-carbon refinery
Larry Griffin
Industry experience, expertise, and technology innovation drove selection for $86 million automation project in western Canada. AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 22, 2014) – Canada’s North West Redwater Partnership has selected Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), to provide automation services and technology for the first phase of the innovative Sturgeon refinery northeast of Edmonton, Alberta…
23 Sep 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Emerson Exchange 2014
Terry Blevins
This year Emerson Exchange will be held October 6 – 10, 2014 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center , Orlando, Florida. More than 400 Workshops and Short Courses are planned this year. I am a presenter in the following workshops that focus on control using wireless field devices. 4-1892 Using Wireless Throttling Valves in Column Control Wednesday, Oct 8th 11-11:45 Gaineville 2 Thursday, Oct 9th 4:15-5pm…
22 Sep 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Press Release: Emerson completes burner management system migration for Sasol
Larry Griffin
Sasol increases plant safety and reliability with migration to DeltaV SIS™ process safety system AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 17, 2014) — Emerson Process Management has successfully completed a DeltaV SIS burner management system migration project in Sasol’s integrated chemical plant in Sasolburg, South Africa. Sasol is a global energy and chemical company that produces fuel, oil, gas, polymers, chemicals, and fertilizers…
18 Sep 2014
Operations Management Blog:
Successfully Automating Terminal Operations
Jim Cahill
July/August 2014 Tank Storage magazine Making an operational step change in a production process involves a clear vision and people, processes and tools to execute the vision. A July/August 2014 Tank Storage magazine article, Automating terminal operations...
17 Sep 2014
DeltaV Blog:
GE Sensing GF868/XGM868i Rev 2 Fieldbus Device Files
Larry Griffin
In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the GE Sensing GF868/XGM868i Rev 2 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. Read
17 Sep 2014
Operations Management Blog:
Successfully Automating Terminal Operations
Jim Cahill
July/August 2014 Tank Storage magazine Making an operational step change in a production process involves a clear vision and people, processes and tools to execute the vision. A July/August 2014 Tank Storage magazine article, Automating terminal operations , highlights the story of Vopak transforming their operations from remote manual to fully integrated. Emerson’s Cor Vermeijs and Chris Amstutz collaborated with…
17 Sep 2014
Operations Management Blog:
Successfully Automating Terminal Operations
Jim Cahill
July/August 2014 Tank Storage magazine Making an operational step change in a production process involves a clear vision and people, processes and tools to execute the vision. A July/August 2014 Tank Storage magazine article, Automating terminal operations , highlights the story of Vopak transforming their operations from remote manual to fully integrated. Emerson’s Cor Vermeijs and Chris Amstutz collaborated with…
17 Sep 2014
Operations Management Blog:
Successfully Automating Terminal Operations
Jim Cahill
July/August 2014 Tank Storage magazine Making an operational step change in a production process involves a clear vision and people, processes and tools to execute the vision. A July/August 2014 Tank Storage magazine article, Automating terminal operations , highlights the story of Vopak transforming their operations from remote manual to fully integrated. Emerson’s Cor Vermeijs and Chris Amstutz collaborated with…
17 Sep 2014
DeltaV Blog:
Customization and automated distribution of DeltaV Analyze alarm report data
Kim Van Camp
Are you a DeltaV Analyze user? If so, are you looking for an easier way to merge data from the individual ‘Alarm Statistics’ reports that it creates, to automatically produce customized reports for multiple operator positions over extended periods of time, and have them automatically emailed? The XLReporter for DeltaV Analyze from SYTech can help you do that. It provides a ready-to-use method to historize report data…
15 Sep 2014
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