https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/en-USTelligent Community 13https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/properly-sizing-surge-protection-devicesMon, 03 Mar 2025 21:04:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:631ecb13-28aa-4f16-9abe-35e002c8187aJim CahillSurge protective devices (SPDs) are designed to protect against electrical overvoltage surges. But how do you ensure they are correctly sized for the protection required by electrical devices? In a Plant Engineering article, How to properly size surge protective devices , Emerson’s Mark Dziedzic shares how to specify an SPD and better understand the ratings associated with the application. Surge protective devices are essential for protecting electrical equipment from voltage spikes that exceed normal peak voltage levels. These spikes can cause significant damage or failure to equipment if not adequately mitigated. SPDs are designed to absorb and redirect these surges, ensuring the safety and longevity of electrical systems. When specifying an SPD, it is crucial to understand the various ratings associated with its application. The main performance values and ratings include: Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) : This rating indicates the maximum voltage the SPD can handle continuously without degrading its performance. Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) : This rating measures the clamping voltage level, the voltage level at which the SPD starts to conduct and limit the surge. Nominal Discharge Current (In) : This rating represents the current level the SPD can handle during a surge event without being damaged. Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) : This rating indicates the maximum short-circuit current the SPD can safely withstand. The article emphasizes that a higher surge current (kilo-amperes, kA) rating does not necessarily mean better protection. Instead, the appropriate rating should be based on the specific requirements of the electrical system. Mark explains that the: … UL1449 standard was developed to take the ambiguity out of the marketplace and ensure proper protection with a level playing field. However, it has undergone many changes over the years and any SPDs (or filters) installed in your facility or equipment prior to 2009 should be examined for compliance. It’s essential that: …SPDs should be installed at all levels of the electrical distribution system. This is known in the electrical industry as cascading or layering. IEEE refers to it as “protection in depth.” Recommendations from the IEEE Standard 1100 include: …cascading levels of protection from the service entrance to distribution and branch panels, and even protection for individual critical loads. The closer to the service entrance, the more robust the device should be rated. This protection in-depth strategy protects the facility and critical loads. In recommending a kA per phase rating a general rule of thumb – “the 3-2-1 rule of thumb” applies: The service entrance should be 300 kA, distribution panels 200 kA, and finally branch panels can be 100 kA per phase. This approach provides additional suppression from large transients and reduces let-through voltages, which are the voltages that appear on the equipment side of an SPD during a surge event. Cascading also helps suppress more frequently generated internal transients. Mark explains that no proven equation or calculator for determining the exact surge current rating is needed. Instead, recommendations from manufacturers and industry standards should be considered. Read the article for more on the common misconceptions, types 1 through 5 surge protection devices, and best locations where these SPDs should be applied. Visit the Power Protection section on Emerson’s Appleton website for more information on the SolaHD surge protection and filtering devices designed to clamp high-voltage spikes off to a level acceptable by even the most sensitive electronic equipment. The post Properly Sizing Surge Protection Devices appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.discrete automationElectrical Components & LightingMark Dziedzicsurge protection deviceSolaHDAppletonhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/preventing-costly-corrosionMon, 21 Oct 2024 20:47:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:03620a23-4d72-4ce8-8ec6-b31de4bf596aJim CahillAccording to the World Corrosion Organization , corrosion around the globe causes damage of $2.5 trillion USD annually. A technical article, Corrosion is a Powerful Destructive Force. Prevention is Key highlights this statistic and explains how money can be saved by preventing this corrosion: …including the cost of lost productivity because of outages, delays, failures, and litigation; labor; and new equipment to replace failed parts, directly improves profitability. In the United States petrochemical refining industry, its: …annual direct cost of corrosion is estimated at $3.7 billion. Of this total, maintenance-related expenses are estimated at $1.8 billion, vessel turnaround expenses at $1.4 billion, and fouling costs are approximately $0.5 billion. Stainless steel and coated ferrous metals are used in most industrial electric products. Ferrous metals are quite susceptible to corrosion. Coatings: …must be applied properly and protected against damage during installation and use. The zinc surface on galvanized steel serves both as a protective coating and, if damaged, a sacrificial anode that will corrode in preference to the exposed steel. The galvanization process for iron and steel products: …can greatly improve corrosion-resistance in wet or weather-exposed environments. In particular, galvanized cast iron and nonstainless steel products are often used in wet and weather-exposed locations with the expectation that they can safely remain in service for many years. This process: …creates a metallurgical bond between the zinc coating and the underlying steel or iron. This bond provides much stronger adhesion than any type of paint, including epoxies. The galvanized surface forms in multiple layers, with zinc and iron alloyed in varying ratios. The outer layer of pure zinc is relatively ductile, while the inner layers are progressively harder – harder than steel, in fact. These qualities combine to provide excellent resistance to both impact and abrasion, helping protect against surface damage. Another approach is to use an epoxy powder coating. It: …uses an electrostatic process to apply a finish to metallic parts in a dry state. Once applied, the finish is heat-cured to create a finish that is thicker, tougher, more even on all outer surfaces and edges, and more durable than most paints. This makes epoxy powder coat one of the preferred protection choices for oil and gas, wastewater and other harsh, corrosive industrial applications. The article highlights using a triple coating as the best defense against corrosion. These coats include a zinc electroplate followed by a chromate dip, followed by an epoxy powder coat. Read the technical article for more on testing performed on Appleton electrical products and for more on these coating methods. Visit the Appleton section on Emerson.com for more on the corrosion protection built into Appleton products. The post Preventing Costly Corrosion appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.corrosion controlElectrical Components & LightingCorrosionAppletonhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/network-connected-led-lighting-for-energy-savings-and-safetyTue, 09 May 2023 14:25:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6eb09530-9532-49aa-8fb5-82a7099de80cJim CahillMost manufacturing and production facilities, whether indoor or outdoor, are filled with lights to provide a safe work environment during non-daylight hours. LED lighting has significantly improved energy utilization compared with traditional lighting options. Lighting has also gotten smarter by becoming network enabled. An Appleton whitepaper, The Next Step in Digital Transformation: Connected LED Lighting in Hazardous Industrial Locations , highlights how this network connectivity helps improve energy performance while maintaining sufficient lighting for safe operations. The whitepaper opens by highlighting the opportunity: While it may be common knowledge that LED lighting is up to 65 percent more energy efficient than the traditional HID [high-intensity discharge] or HPS [high-pressure sodium] systems found in the majority of hazardous locations, plant managers may not be aware that connecting LED lighting to the network further reduces costs by as much as another 60 percent due to energy-saving controls, the ability to analyze energy consumption patterns, and the improved visibility into luminaire health monitoring that reduces maintenance requirements and production downtime. HID lighting has challenges because it is: …costly to replace, maintain and dispose of, and even more expensive to run since these energy-guzzling devices, which require an extended warmup period to come up to full output, are typically “always on” 24/7/365. To make matters worse, HID cannot be equipped with occupancy and daylight harvesting sensors, or programmed dimming. HPS lighting: …impacts the safety of employees, resulting in fatigue and issues with concentration, performance, and motivation. Workers receive about 85 percent of their information through their sense of sight, making lighting critical to the avoidance of slips, trips and falls, for example, that result in over 1 million visits to the ER each year. Network-enabled or connected lighting: …refers to a system of luminaires equipped with sensors that are linked to a network, allowing them to transmit and receive data. Connected lighting has been rapidly adopted in commercial buildings where it captures valuable insights into energy usage and enables users to make real-time adjustments to lighting levels for improved efficiency, comfort and safety. Sensors attached to the luminaires can also gather data on occupancy, humidity and temperature. When combined with LED technology, a networked lighting system in a commercial building can typically pay for itself in less than two years due to better space utilization and energy savings. Commissioning LED lighting inside Plantweb Insight lets you monitor facility energy usage and detect occupancy, harvest daylight, and schedule for optimal efficiency Read the whitepaper for more on how the Appleton Mercmaster Connect LED Luminaire rated for Class I, Division 2, and Zone 2 hazardous locations, together with Plantweb Insight analytics , help to deliver improved energy performance, and enhanced personnel safety through occupancy detection, daylight harvesting, and time-based scheduling. The post Network-Connected LED Lighting for Energy Savings and Safety appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Electrical Components & Lightinghttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/network-connected-led-lighting-for-energy-savings-and-safety-376317618Tue, 09 May 2023 14:25:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:d48a4912-35ad-44ba-842d-c5bef5f4bdf4Jim CahillMost manufacturing and production facilities, whether indoor or outdoor, are filled with lights to provide a safe work environment during non-daylight hours. LED lighting has significantly improved energy utilization compared with traditional lighting options. Lighting has also gotten smarter by becoming network enabled. An Appleton whitepaper, The Next Step in Digital Transformation: Connected LED Lighting in Hazardous Industrial Locations , highlights how this network connectivity helps improve energy performance while maintaining sufficient lighting for safe operations. The whitepaper opens by highlighting the opportunity: While it may be common knowledge that LED lighting is up to 65 percent more energy efficient than the traditional HID [high-intensity discharge] or HPS [high-pressure sodium] systems found in the majority of hazardous locations, plant managers may not be aware that connecting LED lighting to the network further reduces costs by as much as another 60 percent due to energy-saving controls, the ability to analyze energy consumption patterns, and the improved visibility into luminaire health monitoring that reduces maintenance requirements and production downtime. HID lighting has challenges because it is: …costly to replace, maintain and dispose of, and even more expensive to run since these energy-guzzling devices, which require an extended warmup period to come up to full output, are typically “always on” 24/7/365. To make matters worse, HID cannot be equipped with occupancy and daylight harvesting sensors, or programmed dimming. HPS lighting: …impacts the safety of employees, resulting in fatigue and issues with concentration, performance, and motivation. Workers receive about 85 percent of their information through their sense of sight, making lighting critical to the avoidance of slips, trips and falls, for example, that result in over 1 million visits to the ER each year. Network-enabled or connected lighting: …refers to a system of luminaires equipped with sensors that are linked to a network, allowing them to transmit and receive data. Connected lighting has been rapidly adopted in commercial buildings where it captures valuable insights into energy usage and enables users to make real-time adjustments to lighting levels for improved efficiency, comfort and safety. Sensors attached to the luminaires can also gather data on occupancy, humidity and temperature. When combined with LED technology, a networked lighting system in a commercial building can typically pay for itself in less than two years due to better space utilization and energy savings. Commissioning LED lighting inside Plantweb Insight lets you monitor facility energy usage and detect occupancy, harvest daylight, and schedule for optimal efficiency Read the whitepaper for more on how the Appleton Mercmaster Connect LED Luminaire rated for Class I, Division 2, and Zone 2 hazardous locations, together with Plantweb Insight analytics , help to deliver improved energy performance, and enhanced personnel safety through occupancy detection, daylight harvesting, and time-based scheduling. The post Network-Connected LED Lighting for Energy Savings and Safety appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.LED lightingPlantWebWirelessHARTElectrical Components & LightingAppletonhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/network-connected-led-lighting-for-energy-savings-and-safety-176166795Tue, 09 May 2023 14:25:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:7d2f1202-564c-455d-8ab7-018b35781a93Jim CahillMost manufacturing and production facilities, whether indoor or outdoor, are filled with lights to provide a safe work environment during non-daylight hours. LED lighting has significantly improved energy utilization compared with traditional lighting options. Lighting has also gotten smarter by becoming network enabled. An Appleton whitepaper, The Next Step in Digital Transformation: Connected LED Lighting in Hazardous Industrial Locations , highlights how this network connectivity helps improve energy performance while maintaining sufficient lighting for safe operations. The whitepaper opens by highlighting the opportunity: While it may be common knowledge that LED lighting is up to 65 percent more energy efficient than the traditional HID [high-intensity discharge] or HPS [high-pressure sodium] systems found in the majority of hazardous locations, plant managers may not be aware that connecting LED lighting to the network further reduces costs by as much as another 60 percent due to energy-saving controls, the ability to analyze energy consumption patterns, and the improved visibility into luminaire health monitoring that reduces maintenance requirements and production downtime. HID lighting has challenges because it is: …costly to replace, maintain and dispose of, and even more expensive to run since these energy-guzzling devices, which require an extended warmup period to come up to full output, are typically “always on” 24/7/365. To make matters worse, HID cannot be equipped with occupancy and daylight harvesting sensors, or programmed dimming. HPS lighting: …impacts the safety of employees, resulting in fatigue and issues with concentration, performance, and motivation. Workers receive about 85 percent of their information through their sense of sight, making lighting critical to the avoidance of slips, trips and falls, for example, that result in over 1 million visits to the ER each year. Network-enabled or connected lighting: …refers to a system of luminaires equipped with sensors that are linked to a network, allowing them to transmit and receive data. Connected lighting has been rapidly adopted in commercial buildings where it captures valuable insights into energy usage and enables users to make real-time adjustments to lighting levels for improved efficiency, comfort and safety. Sensors attached to the luminaires can also gather data on occupancy, humidity and temperature. When combined with LED technology, a networked lighting system in a commercial building can typically pay for itself in less than two years due to better space utilization and energy savings. Commissioning LED lighting inside Plantweb Insight lets you monitor facility energy usage and detect occupancy, harvest daylight, and schedule for optimal efficiency Read the whitepaper for more on how the Appleton Mercmaster Connect LED Luminaire rated for Class I, Division 2, and Zone 2 hazardous locations, together with Plantweb Insight analytics , help to deliver improved energy performance, and enhanced personnel safety through occupancy detection, daylight harvesting, and time-based scheduling. The post Network-Connected LED Lighting for Energy Savings and Safety appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/network-connected-led-lighting-for-energy-savings-and-safety-1652039735Tue, 09 May 2023 14:25:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:bd28f0db-2b09-437e-900f-e35d94d612dbJim CahillMost manufacturing and production facilities, whether indoor or outdoor, are filled with lights to provide a safe work environment during non-daylight hours. LED lighting has significantly improved energy utilization compared with traditional lighting options. Lighting has also gotten smarter by becoming network enabled. An Appleton whitepaper, The Next Step in Digital Transformation: Connected LED Lighting in Hazardous Industrial Locations , highlights how this network connectivity helps improve energy performance while maintaining sufficient lighting for safe operations. The whitepaper opens by highlighting the opportunity: While it may be common knowledge that LED lighting is up to 65 percent more energy efficient than the traditional HID [high-intensity discharge] or HPS [high-pressure sodium] systems found in the majority of hazardous locations, plant managers may not be aware that connecting LED lighting to the network further reduces costs by as much as another 60 percent due to energy-saving controls, the ability to analyze energy consumption patterns, and the improved visibility into luminaire health monitoring that reduces maintenance requirements and production downtime. HID lighting has challenges because it is: …costly to replace, maintain and dispose of, and even more expensive to run since these energy-guzzling devices, which require an extended warmup period to come up to full output, are typically “always on” 24/7/365. To make matters worse, HID cannot be equipped with occupancy and daylight harvesting sensors, or programmed dimming. HPS lighting: …impacts the safety of employees, resulting in fatigue and issues with concentration, performance, and motivation. Workers receive about 85 percent of their information through their sense of sight, making lighting critical to the avoidance of slips, trips and falls, for example, that result in over 1 million visits to the ER each year. Network-enabled or connected lighting: …refers to a system of luminaires equipped with sensors that are linked to a network, allowing them to transmit and receive data. Connected lighting has been rapidly adopted in commercial buildings where it captures valuable insights into energy usage and enables users to make real-time adjustments to lighting levels for improved efficiency, comfort and safety. Sensors attached to the luminaires can also gather data on occupancy, humidity and temperature. When combined with LED technology, a networked lighting system in a commercial building can typically pay for itself in less than two years due to better space utilization and energy savings. Commissioning LED lighting inside Plantweb Insight lets you monitor facility energy usage and detect occupancy, harvest daylight, and schedule for optimal efficiency Read the whitepaper for more on how the Appleton Mercmaster Connect LED Luminaire rated for Class I, Division 2, and Zone 2 hazardous locations, together with Plantweb Insight analytics , help to deliver improved energy performance, and enhanced personnel safety through occupancy detection, daylight harvesting, and time-based scheduling. The post Network-Connected LED Lighting for Energy Savings and Safety appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/guide-for-interpreting-hazardous-area-electrical-requirements-833280739Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:33:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:6daac002-8274-4830-9c31-073b1372a1a9Jim CahillFor U.S. manufacturers and producers, the National Electric Code (NEC) governs how the installation of electrical components in hazardous areas needs to be performed. Here is the history of the NEC from the National Fire Protection Association. In 1897, NFPA 70 ® , National Electrical Code ® (NEC ® ) , set the foundation for—and remains the world’s leading authority on—electrical safety in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Revisions to the NEC have been made over time, including in 2020 and recently again in 2023. Here are the changes in 2020. The 2020 NEC ® featured important changes related to emergency disconnects, ground-fault circuit interrupter protection, surge protection, and a myriad of other topics related to electrical safety, including: Exterior Emergency Disconnects: Helps to improve electrical safety for emergency responders at one- and two-family dwelling installations. Deenergizing Panel Boards: Revises service disconnect rules to help increase electrical worker safety. Marinas and Boatyards: Updates ground-fault protection and leakage-current measurement device requirements. Power Over Ethernet: Adapts NEC requirements to meet the installation practices of new and evolving technologies. Conducting Load Calculations: Modernizes the tables currently in use for calculations to reflect improvements in energy efficiency. Reorganization of Article 310: Includes new user-friendly numbering for important ampacity tables Exposed Cables and Conductors: Adds new general requirement covering cables and conductors installed exposed on ceiling surfaces and sidewalls. A comprehensive 212-page guide, Interpreting the Requirements of Articles 500-516 of the NEC ® was put together by Emerson’s Appleton brand team to offer extensive help in determining NEC requirements for the use of electrical products in hazardous locations. It’s important to note that all Appleton products intended for use in Class I, Class II, and Class III locations are designed to conform to the relevant requirements in NEC ® Sections: 7(A) Explosionproof. Class I, Division 1 7(G) Nonincendive, Class I, Division 2 7(B) Dust Ignitionproof, Class II, Division 1 7(C) Dusttight, Class II, Division 2, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 In the introductory General Information section the guide defines hazardous locations. A hazardous (classified) location exists when a manufacturing, storage or handling process provides a fuel, consisting of a flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapors, combustible liquid-produced vapors, combustible dust, combustible flying or fiber, or some combination of these three elements; and these flammable components can be mixed with enough oxygen from the ambient air to form an explosive atmosphere between the LFL and UFL. Standards written by organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ® ) and the American Petroleum Institute (API ® ) define the requirements for classification of hazardous locations. The goes on to share information on the design of explosionproof equipment and the variations of threaded and non-threaded joints to achieve the requirements for the hazardous location. This post only scratches the surface of interpreting these NEC articles 500-516. If you’re involved in the design and installation of electric devices in hazardous locations, this comprehensive guide will help you achieve the requirements outlined in the NEC. The post Guide for Interpreting Hazardous Area Electrical Requirements appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.electrical groundingSafetyElectrical Components & LightingElectrical FittingsNational Electric CodeAppletonhazardous areahttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/guide-for-interpreting-hazardous-area-electrical-requirements-1981537624Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:33:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:862036b1-9bb8-4faa-a326-a25c7bb114ceJim CahillFor U.S. manufacturers and producers, the National Electric Code (NEC) governs how the installation of electrical components in hazardous areas needs to be performed. Here is the history of the NEC from the National Fire Protection Association. In 1897, NFPA 70 ® , National Electrical Code ® (NEC ® ) , set the foundation for—and remains the world’s leading authority on—electrical safety in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Revisions to the NEC have been made over time, including in 2020 and recently again in 2023. Here are the changes in 2020. The 2020 NEC ® featured important changes related to emergency disconnects, ground-fault circuit interrupter protection, surge protection, and a myriad of other topics related to electrical safety, including: Exterior Emergency Disconnects: Helps to improve electrical safety for emergency responders at one- and two-family dwelling installations. Deenergizing Panel Boards: Revises service disconnect rules to help increase electrical worker safety. Marinas and Boatyards: Updates ground-fault protection and leakage-current measurement device requirements. Power Over Ethernet: Adapts NEC requirements to meet the installation practices of new and evolving technologies. Conducting Load Calculations: Modernizes the tables currently in use for calculations to reflect improvements in energy efficiency. Reorganization of Article 310: Includes new user-friendly numbering for important ampacity tables Exposed Cables and Conductors: Adds new general requirement covering cables and conductors installed exposed on ceiling surfaces and sidewalls. A comprehensive 212-page guide, Interpreting the Requirements of Articles 500-516 of the NEC ® was put together by Emerson’s Appleton brand team to offer extensive help in determining NEC requirements for the use of electrical products in hazardous locations. It’s important to note that all Appleton products intended for use in Class I, Class II, and Class III locations are designed to conform to the relevant requirements in NEC ® Sections: 7(A) Explosionproof. Class I, Division 1 7(G) Nonincendive, Class I, Division 2 7(B) Dust Ignitionproof, Class II, Division 1 7(C) Dusttight, Class II, Division 2, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 In the introductory General Information section the guide defines hazardous locations. A hazardous (classified) location exists when a manufacturing, storage or handling process provides a fuel, consisting of a flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapors, combustible liquid-produced vapors, combustible dust, combustible flying or fiber, or some combination of these three elements; and these flammable components can be mixed with enough oxygen from the ambient air to form an explosive atmosphere between the LFL and UFL. Standards written by organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ® ) and the American Petroleum Institute (API ® ) define the requirements for classification of hazardous locations. The goes on to share information on the design of explosionproof equipment and the variations of threaded and non-threaded joints to achieve the requirements for the hazardous location. This post only scratches the surface of interpreting these NEC articles 500-516. If you’re involved in the design and installation of electric devices in hazardous locations, this comprehensive guide will help you achieve the requirements outlined in the NEC. The post Guide for Interpreting Hazardous Area Electrical Requirements appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/guide-for-interpreting-hazardous-area-electrical-requirements-25637153Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:33:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:92ae9321-aceb-4df2-a6de-8e0fe98b2989Jim CahillFor U.S. manufacturers and producers, the National Electric Code (NEC) governs how the installation of electrical components in hazardous areas needs to be performed. Here is the history of the NEC from the National Fire Protection Association. In 1897, NFPA 70 ® , National Electrical Code ® (NEC ® ) , set the foundation for—and remains the world’s leading authority on—electrical safety in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Revisions to the NEC have been made over time, including in 2020 and recently again in 2023. Here are the changes in 2020. The 2020 NEC ® featured important changes related to emergency disconnects, ground-fault circuit interrupter protection, surge protection, and a myriad of other topics related to electrical safety, including: Exterior Emergency Disconnects: Helps to improve electrical safety for emergency responders at one- and two-family dwelling installations. Deenergizing Panel Boards: Revises service disconnect rules to help increase electrical worker safety. Marinas and Boatyards: Updates ground-fault protection and leakage-current measurement device requirements. Power Over Ethernet: Adapts NEC requirements to meet the installation practices of new and evolving technologies. Conducting Load Calculations: Modernizes the tables currently in use for calculations to reflect improvements in energy efficiency. Reorganization of Article 310: Includes new user-friendly numbering for important ampacity tables Exposed Cables and Conductors: Adds new general requirement covering cables and conductors installed exposed on ceiling surfaces and sidewalls. A comprehensive 212-page guide, Interpreting the Requirements of Articles 500-516 of the NEC ® was put together by Emerson’s Appleton brand team to offer extensive help in determining NEC requirements for the use of electrical products in hazardous locations. It’s important to note that all Appleton products intended for use in Class I, Class II, and Class III locations are designed to conform to the relevant requirements in NEC ® Sections: 7(A) Explosionproof. Class I, Division 1 7(G) Nonincendive, Class I, Division 2 7(B) Dust Ignitionproof, Class II, Division 1 7(C) Dusttight, Class II, Division 2, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 In the introductory General Information section the guide defines hazardous locations. A hazardous (classified) location exists when a manufacturing, storage or handling process provides a fuel, consisting of a flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapors, combustible liquid-produced vapors, combustible dust, combustible flying or fiber, or some combination of these three elements; and these flammable components can be mixed with enough oxygen from the ambient air to form an explosive atmosphere between the LFL and UFL. Standards written by organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ® ) and the American Petroleum Institute (API ® ) define the requirements for classification of hazardous locations. The goes on to share information on the design of explosionproof equipment and the variations of threaded and non-threaded joints to achieve the requirements for the hazardous location. This post only scratches the surface of interpreting these NEC articles 500-516. If you’re involved in the design and installation of electric devices in hazardous locations, this comprehensive guide will help you achieve the requirements outlined in the NEC. The post Guide for Interpreting Hazardous Area Electrical Requirements appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/guide-for-interpreting-hazardous-area-electrical-requirementsFri, 28 Apr 2023 15:33:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:d909ec76-ab2c-4ce0-9d8a-ae6c1c81de1eJim CahillFor U.S. manufacturers and producers, the National Electric Code (NEC) governs how the installation of electrical components in hazardous areas needs to be performed. Here is the history of the NEC from the National Fire Protection Association. In 1897, NFPA 70 ® , National Electrical Code ® (NEC ® ) , set the foundation for—and remains the world’s leading authority on—electrical safety in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Revisions to the NEC have been made over time, including in 2020 and recently again in 2023. Here are the changes in 2020. The 2020 NEC ® featured important changes related to emergency disconnects, ground-fault circuit interrupter protection, surge protection, and a myriad of other topics related to electrical safety, including: Exterior Emergency Disconnects: Helps to improve electrical safety for emergency responders at one- and two-family dwelling installations. Deenergizing Panel Boards: Revises service disconnect rules to help increase electrical worker safety. Marinas and Boatyards: Updates ground-fault protection and leakage-current measurement device requirements. Power Over Ethernet: Adapts NEC requirements to meet the installation practices of new and evolving technologies. Conducting Load Calculations: Modernizes the tables currently in use for calculations to reflect improvements in energy efficiency. Reorganization of Article 310: Includes new user-friendly numbering for important ampacity tables Exposed Cables and Conductors: Adds new general requirement covering cables and conductors installed exposed on ceiling surfaces and sidewalls. A comprehensive 212-page guide, Interpreting the Requirements of Articles 500-516 of the NEC ® was put together by Emerson’s Appleton brand team to offer extensive help in determining NEC requirements for the use of electrical products in hazardous locations. It’s important to note that all Appleton products intended for use in Class I, Class II, and Class III locations are designed to conform to the relevant requirements in NEC ® Sections: 7(A) Explosionproof. Class I, Division 1 7(G) Nonincendive, Class I, Division 2 7(B) Dust Ignitionproof, Class II, Division 1 7(C) Dusttight, Class II, Division 2, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 In the introductory General Information section the guide defines hazardous locations. A hazardous (classified) location exists when a manufacturing, storage or handling process provides a fuel, consisting of a flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapors, combustible liquid-produced vapors, combustible dust, combustible flying or fiber, or some combination of these three elements; and these flammable components can be mixed with enough oxygen from the ambient air to form an explosive atmosphere between the LFL and UFL. Standards written by organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ® ) and the American Petroleum Institute (API ® ) define the requirements for classification of hazardous locations. The goes on to share information on the design of explosionproof equipment and the variations of threaded and non-threaded joints to achieve the requirements for the hazardous location. This post only scratches the surface of interpreting these NEC articles 500-516. If you’re involved in the design and installation of electric devices in hazardous locations, this comprehensive guide will help you achieve the requirements outlined in the NEC. The post Guide for Interpreting Hazardous Area Electrical Requirements appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.electrical groundingSafetyElectrical Components & LightingElectrical FittingsNational Electric CodeAppletonhazardous areahttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/lowering-energy-consumption-with-industrial-led-lighting-2057851381Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:4763ad87-b685-4af7-b5ba-f29cf659c3beJim CahillWe highlight many ways to reduce energy consumption here. Moving from high-intensity discharge (HID) technology to LED technology is an excellent way to lower electrical energy consumption. This quick 2:37 YouTube video, Appleton IHC LED Luminaire Overview Video , shows how these luminaires can illuminate heavy industrial facilities with harsh operating conditions and with ceiling heights of 50 feet or greater.  This lighting solution can handle high-temperature environments with a maximum ambient temperature rating of 70 °C or 158 °F. Lighting options are available in various lumen output levels (50K, 60K, 75K, 90K lumens) and four light distribution patterns (very narrow, narrow, medium, very wide) to address a wide range of applications and minimize the number of luminaires required. Lighting color temperatures range include 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K to meet a wide range of lighting specifications. These luminaires have flexible power options, including 120 to 277VAC, 125 to 300VDC, and 277 to 480VAC, capable of dimming at 0-10 volts. Numerous mounting options are available to lower installation labor costs. Beyond the energy savings, these luminaires provide long-term reliability in high heat to lower maintenance costs. Visit the Appleton IHC LED Luminaire page for more on these luminaires and the LED Lighting Technology section on Emerson.com for additional LED lighting solutions to address your applications. The post Lowering Energy Consumption with Industrial LED Lighting appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/lowering-energy-consumption-with-industrial-led-lighting-975155026Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:4b1afc45-229e-4e4d-8311-0c83de7aa414Jim CahillWe highlight many ways to reduce energy consumption here. Moving from high-intensity discharge (HID) technology to LED technology is an excellent way to lower electrical energy consumption. This quick 2:37 YouTube video, Appleton IHC LED Luminaire Overview Video , shows how these luminaires can illuminate heavy industrial facilities with harsh operating conditions and with ceiling heights of 50 feet or greater.  This lighting solution can handle high-temperature environments with a maximum ambient temperature rating of 70 °C or 158 °F. Lighting options are available in various lumen output levels (50K, 60K, 75K, 90K lumens) and four light distribution patterns (very narrow, narrow, medium, very wide) to address a wide range of applications and minimize the number of luminaires required. Lighting color temperatures range include 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K to meet a wide range of lighting specifications. These luminaires have flexible power options, including 120 to 277VAC, 125 to 300VDC, and 277 to 480VAC, capable of dimming at 0-10 volts. Numerous mounting options are available to lower installation labor costs. Beyond the energy savings, these luminaires provide long-term reliability in high heat to lower maintenance costs. Visit the Appleton IHC LED Luminaire page for more on these luminaires and the LED Lighting Technology section on Emerson.com for additional LED lighting solutions to address your applications. The post Lowering Energy Consumption with Industrial LED Lighting appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.LED lightingElectrical Components & LightingluminaireAppletonhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/lowering-energy-consumption-with-industrial-led-lighting-1180818251Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:bb71f6cb-81fa-40b1-8fb6-460df58b3d62Jim CahillWe highlight many ways to reduce energy consumption here. Moving from high-intensity discharge (HID) technology to LED technology is an excellent way to lower electrical energy consumption. This quick 2:37 YouTube video, Appleton IHC LED Luminaire Overview Video , shows how these luminaires can illuminate heavy industrial facilities with harsh operating conditions and with ceiling heights of 50 feet or greater.  This lighting solution can handle high-temperature environments with a maximum ambient temperature rating of 70 °C or 158 °F. Lighting options are available in various lumen output levels (50K, 60K, 75K, 90K lumens) and four light distribution patterns (very narrow, narrow, medium, very wide) to address a wide range of applications and minimize the number of luminaires required. Lighting color temperatures range include 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K to meet a wide range of lighting specifications. These luminaires have flexible power options, including 120 to 277VAC, 125 to 300VDC, and 277 to 480VAC, capable of dimming at 0-10 volts. Numerous mounting options are available to lower installation labor costs. Beyond the energy savings, these luminaires provide long-term reliability in high heat to lower maintenance costs. Visit the Appleton IHC LED Luminaire page for more on these luminaires and the LED Lighting Technology section on Emerson.com for additional LED lighting solutions to address your applications. The post Lowering Energy Consumption with Industrial LED Lighting appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/lowering-energy-consumption-with-industrial-led-lightingThu, 16 Mar 2023 18:50:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:8f3f1ddb-7553-45ea-9a0d-89f597f6b9d3Jim CahillWe highlight many ways to reduce energy consumption here. Moving from high-intensity discharge (HID) technology to LED technology is an excellent way to lower electrical energy consumption. This quick 2:37 YouTube video, Appleton IHC LED Luminaire Overview Video , shows how these luminaires can illuminate heavy industrial facilities with harsh operating conditions and with ceiling heights of 50 feet or greater.  This lighting solution can handle high-temperature environments with a maximum ambient temperature rating of 70 °C or 158 °F. Lighting options are available in various lumen output levels (50K, 60K, 75K, 90K lumens) and four light distribution patterns (very narrow, narrow, medium, very wide) to address a wide range of applications and minimize the number of luminaires required. Lighting color temperatures range include 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K to meet a wide range of lighting specifications. These luminaires have flexible power options, including 120 to 277VAC, 125 to 300VDC, and 277 to 480VAC, capable of dimming at 0-10 volts. Numerous mounting options are available to lower installation labor costs. Beyond the energy savings, these luminaires provide long-term reliability in high heat to lower maintenance costs. Visit the Appleton IHC LED Luminaire page for more on these luminaires and the LED Lighting Technology section on Emerson.com for additional LED lighting solutions to address your applications. The post Lowering Energy Consumption with Industrial LED Lighting appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.LED lightingElectrical Components & LightingluminaireAppletonhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/electrical-and-lighting-technology-roadmapTue, 25 Oct 2022 12:58:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:ae973a83-a5d5-4bcd-bf3d-2ef04358929eJim CahillAt the 2022 Emerson Exchange conference, Emerson’s Harish Shinde and Lisa Nowak shared a roadmap for Emerson’s electrical fixtures and lighting technology advancements. Energy efficiency plays a significant role in sustainability initiatives, and lighting is an important area to investigate. Harish opened by highlighting the three main segments in the electrical & lighting business. Electrical & construction materials, Power quality & distribution, and heating cable systems. Lisa showed the portfolio’s advancement of lighting offerings over the past half decade. Harish shared how the SolaHD uninterruptible power supplies have been reduced in size and increased in efficiency. Current challenges with power supplies are that they provide no health diagnostics but run to failure. The SolaHD power supplies embed diagnostics that support predictive maintenance. Power supplies can be proactively managed. One important measurement is the ambient temperatures in the cabinets where they and the other electronics are located. High temperatures can reduce the lives of the equipment. Another important measurement is load. Measuring the current to a motor can diagnose early problems with the motor in the event of rapid changes or load spikes. Redundancy is another significant capability for many applications. Diagnostics can provide a warning if the load exceeds a single power supply’s maximum, thus no longer acting as a redundant pair. For example, if a 10amp pair of power supply has a load of more than ten amps, even though they can support 20 amps, an alert will notify them that they are no longer redundant. Lisa discussed lighting solutions that can enhance safety & reliability, are network integrated, and support custom monitoring and reporting. Lighting can reduce when no personnel is in the area and return to necessary brightness when they are in the area. The data from the networked lights can feed ESG reporting requirements. The Mercmaster Connect provides integrated dimming control for a wide range of Appleton lights. It also can give occupancy sensing and daylight control. LED lighting can provide much more vibrant and accurate color lighting than traditional HID [high-intensity discharge] lighting. Typical drivers to upgrade lighting are improving safety, reducing maintenance costs, and greater energy efficiency. Lisa next discussed electrical solutions. Powertite lock collars disable the ability to disconnect electrical power. PlexPower Stainless Steel Enclosures provide easy access and meet the requirements for explosion proof applications. Visit the links above more information on these solutions for lighting and electrical applications. The post Electrical and Lighting Technology Roadmap appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Harish ShindeLisa NowakemrexEmerson ExchangeElectrical Components & LightingSolaHDAppletonhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/electrical-and-lighting-technology-roadmap-699727324Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:58:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:e1b5fb4e-84c7-4cbc-98b7-2eaab08c32fbJim CahillAt the 2022 Emerson Exchange conference, Emerson’s Harish Shinde and Lisa Nowak shared a roadmap for Emerson’s electrical fixtures and lighting technology advancements. Energy efficiency plays a significant role in sustainability initiatives, and lighting is an important area to investigate. Harish opened by highlighting the three main segments in the electrical & lighting business. Electrical & construction materials, Power quality & distribution, and heating cable systems. Lisa showed the portfolio’s advancement of lighting offerings over the past half decade. Harish shared how the SolaHD uninterruptible power supplies have been reduced in size and increased in efficiency. Current challenges with power supplies are that they provide no health diagnostics but run to failure. The SolaHD power supplies embed diagnostics that support predictive maintenance. Power supplies can be proactively managed. One important measurement is the ambient temperatures in the cabinets where they and the other electronics are located. High temperatures can reduce the lives of the equipment. Another important measurement is load. Measuring the current to a motor can diagnose early problems with the motor in the event of rapid changes or load spikes. Redundancy is another significant capability for many applications. Diagnostics can provide a warning if the load exceeds a single power supply’s maximum, thus no longer acting as a redundant pair. For example, if a 10amp pair of power supply has a load of more than ten amps, even though they can support 20 amps, an alert will notify them that they are no longer redundant. Lisa discussed lighting solutions that can enhance safety & reliability, are network integrated, and support custom monitoring and reporting. Lighting can reduce when no personnel is in the area and return to necessary brightness when they are in the area. The data from the networked lights can feed ESG reporting requirements. The Mercmaster Connect provides integrated dimming control for a wide range of Appleton lights. It also can give occupancy sensing and daylight control. LED lighting can provide much more vibrant and accurate color lighting than traditional HID [high-intensity discharge] lighting. Typical drivers to upgrade lighting are improving safety, reducing maintenance costs, and greater energy efficiency. Lisa next discussed electrical solutions. Powertite lock collars disable the ability to disconnect electrical power. PlexPower Stainless Steel Enclosures provide easy access and meet the requirements for explosion proof applications. Visit the links above more information on these solutions for lighting and electrical applications. The post Electrical and Lighting Technology Roadmap appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/electrical-and-lighting-technology-roadmap-1747412146Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:58:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:457c0ca6-8a2b-42b1-9b10-c4e545284bbdJim CahillAt the 2022 Emerson Exchange conference, Emerson’s Harish Shinde and Lisa Nowak shared a roadmap for Emerson’s electrical fixtures and lighting technology advancements. Energy efficiency plays a significant role in sustainability initiatives, and lighting is an important area to investigate. Harish opened by highlighting the three main segments in the electrical & lighting business. Electrical & construction materials, Power quality & distribution, and heating cable systems. Lisa showed the portfolio’s advancement of lighting offerings over the past half decade. Harish shared how the SolaHD uninterruptible power supplies have been reduced in size and increased in efficiency. Current challenges with power supplies are that they provide no health diagnostics but run to failure. The SolaHD power supplies embed diagnostics that support predictive maintenance. Power supplies can be proactively managed. One important measurement is the ambient temperatures in the cabinets where they and the other electronics are located. High temperatures can reduce the lives of the equipment. Another important measurement is load. Measuring the current to a motor can diagnose early problems with the motor in the event of rapid changes or load spikes. Redundancy is another significant capability for many applications. Diagnostics can provide a warning if the load exceeds a single power supply’s maximum, thus no longer acting as a redundant pair. For example, if a 10amp pair of power supply has a load of more than ten amps, even though they can support 20 amps, an alert will notify them that they are no longer redundant. Lisa discussed lighting solutions that can enhance safety & reliability, are network integrated, and support custom monitoring and reporting. Lighting can reduce when no personnel is in the area and return to necessary brightness when they are in the area. The data from the networked lights can feed ESG reporting requirements. The Mercmaster Connect provides integrated dimming control for a wide range of Appleton lights. It also can give occupancy sensing and daylight control. LED lighting can provide much more vibrant and accurate color lighting than traditional HID [high-intensity discharge] lighting. Typical drivers to upgrade lighting are improving safety, reducing maintenance costs, and greater energy efficiency. Lisa next discussed electrical solutions. Powertite lock collars disable the ability to disconnect electrical power. PlexPower Stainless Steel Enclosures provide easy access and meet the requirements for explosion proof applications. Visit the links above more information on these solutions for lighting and electrical applications. The post Electrical and Lighting Technology Roadmap appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Harish ShindeLisa NowakemrexEmerson ExchangeElectrical Components & LightingSolaHDAppletonhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/electrical-and-lighting-technology-roadmap-1080909931Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:58:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:7654c13e-c12e-4f5f-92d3-e8ab8a89601eJim CahillAt the 2022 Emerson Exchange conference, Emerson’s Harish Shinde and Lisa Nowak shared a roadmap for Emerson’s electrical fixtures and lighting technology advancements. Energy efficiency plays a significant role in sustainability initiatives, and lighting is an important area to investigate. Harish opened by highlighting the three main segments in the electrical & lighting business. Electrical & construction materials, Power quality & distribution, and heating cable systems. Lisa showed the portfolio’s advancement of lighting offerings over the past half decade. Harish shared how the SolaHD uninterruptible power supplies have been reduced in size and increased in efficiency. Current challenges with power supplies are that they provide no health diagnostics but run to failure. The SolaHD power supplies embed diagnostics that support predictive maintenance. Power supplies can be proactively managed. One important measurement is the ambient temperatures in the cabinets where they and the other electronics are located. High temperatures can reduce the lives of the equipment. Another important measurement is load. Measuring the current to a motor can diagnose early problems with the motor in the event of rapid changes or load spikes. Redundancy is another significant capability for many applications. Diagnostics can provide a warning if the load exceeds a single power supply’s maximum, thus no longer acting as a redundant pair. For example, if a 10amp pair of power supply has a load of more than ten amps, even though they can support 20 amps, an alert will notify them that they are no longer redundant. Lisa discussed lighting solutions that can enhance safety & reliability, are network integrated, and support custom monitoring and reporting. Lighting can reduce when no personnel is in the area and return to necessary brightness when they are in the area. The data from the networked lights can feed ESG reporting requirements. The Mercmaster Connect provides integrated dimming control for a wide range of Appleton lights. It also can give occupancy sensing and daylight control. LED lighting can provide much more vibrant and accurate color lighting than traditional HID [high-intensity discharge] lighting. Typical drivers to upgrade lighting are improving safety, reducing maintenance costs, and greater energy efficiency. Lisa next discussed electrical solutions. Powertite lock collars disable the ability to disconnect electrical power. PlexPower Stainless Steel Enclosures provide easy access and meet the requirements for explosion proof applications. Visit the links above more information on these solutions for lighting and electrical applications. The post Electrical and Lighting Technology Roadmap appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/fluid-control-and-pneumatics-at-the-emerson-exchange-105757923Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:42:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:f90aaf4e-6b71-482c-aa00-087e4ac19e80Jim CahillIt’s been great to see face-to-face industry conferences returning. Already this year, I’ve had a chance to attend the 4C Health, Safety & Environmental conference here in Austin, Texas, and the ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida. It is also great news that the Emerson Global Users Exchange Americas will be face-to-face for the first time since 2019, this October 24-28, in the Dallas, Texas area. Registration for this conference is now open . For manufacturing processes requiring fluid control, pneumatics, electrical components & lighting, there are several great sessions by Emerson experts. Some include: Optimizing Beverage Fermentation Set up with Valve Selection and Automation by Amit Patel How Colgate-Palmolive & Emerson Are Reimagining Utilities with IIoT by Amit Patel DX Compressed Air Monitoring for Energy Optimization and Process Improvement by Jan Edler and Erik Liebscher Dispense, Monitor & Maintain – A Smart Beverage Dispensing Solution Compliant to NSF Standards by Georges Mankarious Decarbonizing Industrial Equipment Through Hydrogen High-Pressure Solutions by Akilah Doyle Some other sessions led by users and other industry experts will include: Achieving increased safety and reliability through redundant architecture How our products allowed a steel company to reduce carbon footprint innovating its production process Strengthen WirelessHART network reliability with Appleton Connected Lighting You can get a sense of some of these presentations, such as the Colgate-Palmolive IIoT case study, by checking out the Packaging World article, Air Flow Monitoring Supports Colgate-Palmolive’s Sustainability Initiatives . It shares how they optimized their compressed air usage by performing continuous monitoring. This monitoring enables energy-wasting leaks to be detected sooner to drive efficiency improvements. This IIoT-based solution also enables the pneumatic processes, for example, the packaging machinery, to use compressed air more efficiently. Saving energy is key to their sustainability efforts to lower their carbon footprint. Beyond this small sampling of presentation sessions, the Oct. 24-28 Emerson Exchange conference will include industry forum sessions, product roadmaps, meet the experts’ panels, technology roundtables, technology & solution exhibits, educational courses, and social networking events. Explore the agenda and check out a sampling of video presentations from the last face-to-face event in 2019 to give you a flavor of why you’ll want to join us. Register today , and I’ll see you there! The post Fluid Control and Pneumatics at the Emerson Exchange appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/electrical-components-lighting/b/electrical-components-lighting-blog/posts/fluid-control-and-pneumatics-at-the-emerson-exchangeFri, 17 Jun 2022 15:42:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:edfccacf-f02f-46e4-8155-8b4424cc2b93Jim CahillIt’s been great to see face-to-face industry conferences returning. Already this year, I’ve had a chance to attend the 4C Health, Safety & Environmental conference here in Austin, Texas, and the ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida. It is also great news that the Emerson Global Users Exchange Americas will be face-to-face for the first time since 2019, this October 24-28, in the Dallas, Texas area. Registration for this conference is now open . For manufacturing processes requiring fluid control, pneumatics, electrical components & lighting, there are several great sessions by Emerson experts. Some include: Optimizing Beverage Fermentation Set up with Valve Selection and Automation by Amit Patel How Colgate-Palmolive & Emerson Are Reimagining Utilities with IIoT by Amit Patel DX Compressed Air Monitoring for Energy Optimization and Process Improvement by Jan Edler and Erik Liebscher Dispense, Monitor & Maintain – A Smart Beverage Dispensing Solution Compliant to NSF Standards by Georges Mankarious Decarbonizing Industrial Equipment Through Hydrogen High-Pressure Solutions by Akilah Doyle Some other sessions led by users and other industry experts will include: Achieving increased safety and reliability through redundant architecture How our products allowed a steel company to reduce carbon footprint innovating its production process Strengthen WirelessHART network reliability with Appleton Connected Lighting You can get a sense of some of these presentations, such as the Colgate-Palmolive IIoT case study, by checking out the Packaging World article, Air Flow Monitoring Supports Colgate-Palmolive’s Sustainability Initiatives . It shares how they optimized their compressed air usage by performing continuous monitoring. This monitoring enables energy-wasting leaks to be detected sooner to drive efficiency improvements. This IIoT-based solution also enables the pneumatic processes, for example, the packaging machinery, to use compressed air more efficiently. Saving energy is key to their sustainability efforts to lower their carbon footprint. Beyond this small sampling of presentation sessions, the Oct. 24-28 Emerson Exchange conference will include industry forum sessions, product roadmaps, meet the experts’ panels, technology roundtables, technology & solution exhibits, educational courses, and social networking events. Explore the agenda and check out a sampling of video presentations from the last face-to-face event in 2019 to give you a flavor of why you’ll want to join us. Register today , and I’ll see you there! The post Fluid Control and Pneumatics at the Emerson Exchange appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Fluid Control & PneumaticsemrexAkilah DoyleEmerson ExchangeJan EdlereventElectrical Components & LightingAmit PatelGeorges MankariousErik Liebscher