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A Glimpse into Future Control Systems

Jim Cahill

Let’s end this week before Thanksgiving here in the U.S. with a vision, “…on how plant managers, operators, and engineers may digitally transform the way plants and teams operate.”, with this 3-minute YouTube video, DeltaV Technology for Next-Generation Operations . Technologies shown in this vision include facial recognition for secure operator login, voice & gesture user interface for simplified operations, application…
- 22 Nov 2019
Industry 4.0-Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast

Jim Cahill

At the Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2019 in Singapore, Emerson’s Jonas Berge shared his views on the Industrial Internet of Things as one of the key enablers for Industry 4.0 . In this quick 3:22 YouTube video, Industrial Automation Asia Interview with Mr Jonas Berge, Emerson , Jonas notes that many manufacturers do not want to extend their digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives beyond the boundaries…
- 19 Nov 2019
Improving Control Valve Reliability through Valve Condition Monitoring

Jim Cahill

Sumitaka Ichiki An Asian refiner sought to improve reliable operations around their control valves a decade ago. I caught up with Emerson’s Sumitaka Ichiki who shared the story of their journey to more reliable operations. Using the Fisher FlowScanner valve diagnostic software, they analyzed the dynamic response of many of their critical valves. Based on their findings, they decided to see if they could improve performance…
- 18 Nov 2019
Principles-Driven and Data-Driven Operational Analytics

Jim Cahill

Manufacturers & producers are addressing industry challenges using technology and digitization. With initiatives such as Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0, they are changing manual practices and moving towards automatic, digital, and data-driven ways of working. Manasi Menon I caught up with Emerson’s Manasi Menon on the role analytics plays in digital transformation initiatives. These businesses want to use analytics…
- 15 Nov 2019
Principles-Driven and Data-Driven Operational Analytics

Jim Cahill

Manufacturers & producers are addressing industry challenges using technology and digitization. With initiatives such as Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0, they are changing manual practices and moving towards automatic, digital, and data-driven ways of working. Manasi Menon I caught up with Emerson’s Manasi Menon on the role analytics plays in digital transformation initiatives. These businesses want to use analytics…
- 15 Nov 2019
Principles-Driven and Data-Driven Operational Analytics

Jim Cahill

Manufacturers & producers are addressing industry challenges using technology and digitization. With initiatives such as Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0, they are changing manual practices and moving towards automatic, digital, and data-driven ways of working. Manasi Menon I caught up with Emerson’s Manasi Menon on the role analytics plays in digital transformation initiatives. These businesses want to use analytics…
- 15 Nov 2019
Optimizing Well Performance in Unconventional Shale Using Cloud-Enabled Multiphase Flow Meters

Jim Cahill

Upstream oil & gas producers face unique challenges in measuring their production compared with other industries. What comes from a well is a changing mix of oil, gas, produced water, and sediment. Traditionally, test separators have been used to periodically check an individual well’s performance. These well tests are performed on a periodic basis. Sturle Haaland I caught up with Sturle Haaland , Emerson’s Roxar…
- 13 Nov 2019
WirelessHART—Digital Transformation-Enabling Technology

Jim Cahill

The FieldComm Group : …is a global standards-based non-profit member organization consisting of leading process end users, manufacturers, universities and research organizations that work together to direct the development, incorporation and implementation of communication technologies for the process industries… In addition to HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication technologies, FieldComm Group is responsible for…
- 1 Nov 2019
WirelessHART—Digital Transformation-Enabling Technology

Jim Cahill

The FieldComm Group : …is a global standards-based non-profit member organization consisting of leading process end users, manufacturers, universities and research organizations that work together to direct the development, incorporation and implementation of communication technologies for the process industries… In addition to HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication technologies, FieldComm Group is responsible for…
- 1 Nov 2019
WirelessHART—Digital Transformation-Enabling Technology

Jim Cahill

The FieldComm Group : …is a global standards-based non-profit member organization consisting of leading process end users, manufacturers, universities and research organizations that work together to direct the development, incorporation and implementation of communication technologies for the process industries… In addition to HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication technologies, FieldComm Group is responsible for…
- 1 Nov 2019
Scalable Approaches to Refinery Digitalization

Jim Cahill

Tonya Wyatt Ron Fleissman Refineries are not the first to jump on new technology trends given their need for stable and predictable operations for such a complex process. But as technology continues to advance, scalable ways to try, prove and grow solutions that create value are possible. In a Hydrocarbon Processing article, An evolving approach to digitalization , Emerson’s Tonya Wyatt and Ron Fleissman share ways…
- 29 Oct 2019
Rapid Technology Advancements Fueling Digital Transformations

Jim Cahill

Doug White Why all this talk about digital transformation? It really boils down to the pressure manufacturers and producers are under to remain profitable, yet do so ever more safely, efficiently, and reliably. This pressure coupled with amazing technology advancements in just the last few years are driving this rethinking and actions companies are taking. In an earlier post this week, Fostering Profitability through…
- 18 Oct 2019
Rapid Technology Advancements Fueling Digital Transformations

Jim Cahill

Doug White Why all this talk about digital transformation? It really boils down to the pressure manufacturers and producers are under to remain profitable, yet do so ever more safely, efficiently, and reliably. This pressure coupled with amazing technology advancements in just the last few years are driving this rethinking and actions companies are taking. In an earlier post this week, Fostering Profitability through…
- 18 Oct 2019
Rapid Technology Advancements Fueling Digital Transformations

Jim Cahill

Doug White Why all this talk about digital transformation? It really boils down to the pressure manufacturers and producers are under to remain profitable, yet do so ever more safely, efficiently, and reliably. This pressure coupled with amazing technology advancements in just the last few years are driving this rethinking and actions companies are taking. In an earlier post this week, Fostering Profitability through…
- 18 Oct 2019
Fostering Profitability through Digital Transformation

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s Doug White shares his expertise on how refiners and petrochemical producers can digitally transform their organizations to enhance profitability in a dynamic market at the 2019 AFPM Operations & Process Technology Summit . Doug opened showing the Gartner Group’s hype cycle and asking where Digital Transformation fits. Lot’s of hype and some disillusionment from some early products. So what’s new about digital…
- 16 Oct 2019
Cloud-based IIoT Heat Exchanger Fouling Monitoring

Jim Cahill

At the AFPM Operations & Process Technology Summit, Emerson’s Marcio Donnangelo teamed with a leader of a major refiner to present their experiences with cloud-based IIoT heat exchanger optimization and how it improved process performance. Today, maintenance on heat exchangers has been performed on a schedule every 1-5 years or during scheduled turnarounds. Technology has now enabled a better way—a predictive approach…
- 15 Oct 2019
Cloud-based IIoT Heat Exchanger Fouling Monitoring

Jim Cahill

At the AFPM Operations & Process Technology Summit, Emerson’s Marcio Donnangelo teamed with a leader of a major refiner to present their experiences with cloud-based IIoT heat exchanger optimization and how it improved process performance. Today, maintenance on heat exchangers has been performed on a schedule every 1-5 years or during scheduled turnarounds. Technology has now enabled a better way—a predictive approach…
- 15 Oct 2019
Cloud-based IIoT Heat Exchanger Fouling Monitoring

Jim Cahill

At the AFPM Operations & Process Technology Summit, Emerson’s Marcio Donnangelo teamed with a leader of a major refiner to present their experiences with cloud-based IIoT heat exchanger optimization and how it improved process performance. Today, maintenance on heat exchangers has been performed on a schedule every 1-5 years or during scheduled turnarounds. Technology has now enabled a better way—a predictive approach…
- 15 Oct 2019
AFPM Summit Cybersecurity and IIoT

Jim Cahill

Marcelo Donnangelo At the AFPM Operations & Process Technology Summit , Emerson’s Eric Braun and Marcio Donnangelo presented on cybersecurity considerations in implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) -based architectures. Marcio opened noting that the opportunity to improve operational performance globally for manufacturers and producers is valued at $1 Trillion USD per year. Easy to install and use Industrial…
- 14 Oct 2019
AFPM Summit Cybersecurity and IIoT

Jim Cahill

Marcelo Donnangelo At the AFPM Operations & Process Technology Summit , Emerson’s Eric Braun and Marcio Donnangelo presented on cybersecurity considerations in implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) -based architectures. Marcio opened noting that the opportunity to improve operational performance globally for manufacturers and producers is valued at $1 Trillion USD per year. Easy to install and use Industrial…
- 14 Oct 2019
Clearing Up Digital Transformation Myths

Jim Cahill

I just Googled “digital transformation” and saw it returning about 34,900,000 results—so there is no shortage of information out there. But what if your company imperative is to digitally transform your manufacturing or production operations due to market pressures or other business drivers? There are a lot of myths you must navigate around. Shane Hale Brian Joe Jim Montague , Executive Editor for CONTROL magazine…
- 10 Oct 2019
Clearing Up Digital Transformation Myths

Jim Cahill

I just Googled “digital transformation” and saw it returning about 34,900,000 results—so there is no shortage of information out there. But what if your company imperative is to digitally transform your manufacturing or production operations due to market pressures or other business drivers? There are a lot of myths you must navigate around. Jim Montague , Executive Editor for CONTROL magazine is hosting a webinar with…
- 10 Oct 2019
Clearing Up Digital Transformation Myths

Jim Cahill

I just Googled “digital transformation” and saw it returning about 34,900,000 results—so there is no shortage of information out there. But what if your company imperative is to digitally transform your manufacturing or production operations due to market pressures or other business drivers? There are a lot of myths you must navigate around. Jim Montague , Executive Editor for CONTROL magazine is hosting a webinar with…
- 10 Oct 2019
Applying Design Thinking and Collaboration

Jim Cahill

Just over a decade ago, Emerson announced the formation of a Human Centered Design Institute . Its goal was to: …make products that are not only reliable, compatible and cost-effective, but also bring about a significant improvement in ease-of-use and workforce productivity. Over this past decade, this human-centered design (HCD) approach has been applied to software, hardware, systems and solutions across the…
- 7 Oct 2019
IIoT Cybersecurity Considerations at AFPM Operations and Process Technology Summit

Jim Cahill

Eric Braun Marcio Donnangelo At the upcoming October 14-16, 2019 AFPM Operations & Process Technology Summit , Emerson’s Eric Braun and Marcio Donnangelo will present on the subject of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) cybersecurity considerations. I’ll preview a few things from their presentation and invite you to join their session on Monday, October 14, at 11am if you plan to be in San Antonio, Texas. Eric…
- 3 Oct 2019