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  • Positioner Pneumatic Pressure Bleed in Throttling Control Valves

    Jim Cahill
    With the emphasis on improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, process manufacturers have turned to pneumatic low-bleed and zero-bleed valve positioners. Emerson’s Riyaz Ali copied me on an email about a recent article that mentioned a zero-bleed valve positioner. Riyaz noted that positioners mounted on valves used in throttling applications need to be dynamic in operation. He gave an example…

  • Positioner Pneumatic Pressure Bleed in Throttling Control Valves

    Jim Cahill
    With the emphasis on improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, process manufacturers have turned to pneumatic low-bleed and zero-bleed valve positioners. Emerson’s Riyaz Ali copied me on an email about a recent article that mentioned a zero-bleed valve positioner. Riyaz noted that positioners mounted on valves used in throttling applications need to be dynamic in operation. He gave an example…

  • Positioner Pneumatic Pressure Bleed in Throttling Control Valves

    Jim Cahill
    With the emphasis on improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, process manufacturers have turned to pneumatic low-bleed and zero-bleed valve positioners. Emerson’s Riyaz Ali copied me on an email about a recent article that mentioned a zero-bleed valve positioner. Riyaz noted that positioners mounted on valves used in throttling applications need to be dynamic in operation. He gave an example…

  • Positioner Pneumatic Pressure Bleed in Throttling Control Valves

    Jim Cahill
    With the emphasis on improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, process manufacturers have turned to pneumatic low-bleed and zero-bleed valve positioners. Emerson’s Riyaz Ali copied me on an email about a recent article that mentioned a zero-bleed valve positioner. Riyaz noted that positioners mounted on valves used in throttling applications need to be dynamic in operation. He gave an example…

  • Accurate Level Measurement for Efficient & Reliable Boiler Performance

    Jim Cahill
    If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase “ heat rate ” used in the electrical power generation industry, it means the amount of heat energy in BTUs as input to the turbine generators divided by the amount of electricity generated in kilowatts. Accurate level measurement in the boiler drums and feedwater heaters is critical to optimize efficiency and run the turbines reliably over time. Matt Brummer Level Product Specialist…

  • Accurate Level Measurement for Efficient & Reliable Boiler Performance

    Jim Cahill
    If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase “ heat rate ” used in the electrical power generation industry, it means the amount of heat energy in BTUs as input to the turbine generators divided by the amount of electricity generated in kilowatts. Accurate level measurement in the boiler drums and feedwater heaters is critical to optimize efficiency and run the turbines reliably over time. Matt Brummer Level Product Specialist…

  • Accurate Level Measurement for Efficient & Reliable Boiler Performance

    Jim Cahill
    If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase “ heat rate ” used in the electrical power generation industry, it means the amount of heat energy in BTUs as input to the turbine generators divided by the amount of electricity generated in kilowatts. Accurate level measurement in the boiler drums and feedwater heaters is critical to optimize efficiency and run the turbines reliably over time. Matt Brummer Level Product Specialist…

  • Accurate Level Measurement for Efficient & Reliable Boiler Performance

    Jim Cahill
    If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase “ heat rate ” used in the electrical power generation industry, it means the amount of heat energy in BTUs as input to the turbine generators divided by the amount of electricity generated in kilowatts. Accurate level measurement in the boiler drums and feedwater heaters is critical to optimize efficiency and run the turbines reliably over time. Matt Brummer Level Product Specialist…

  • Impressions from CERAWeek 2017

    Jim Cahill
    CERAWeek is “…the premier annual international gathering of energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, leaders from the technology, financial, and industrial communities – and energy technology innovators.” I’ll be here this week in Houston, Texas to bring some of the themes and concerns by those involved in energy. The Twitter hashtag #CERAWeek provides a real-time steady stream of news…

  • Impressions from CERAWeek 2017

    Jim Cahill
    CERAWeek is “…the premier annual international gathering of energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, leaders from the technology, financial, and industrial communities – and energy technology innovators.” I’ll be here this week in Houston, Texas to bring some of the themes and concerns by those involved in energy. The Twitter hashtag #CERAWeek provides a real-time steady stream of news…

  • Impressions from CERAWeek 2017

    Jim Cahill
    CERAWeek is “…the premier annual international gathering of energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, leaders from the technology, financial, and industrial communities – and energy technology innovators.” I’ll be here this week in Houston, Texas to bring some of the themes and concerns by those involved in energy. The Twitter hashtag #CERAWeek provides a real-time steady stream of news…

  • Impressions from CERAWeek 2017

    Jim Cahill
    CERAWeek is “…the premier annual international gathering of energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, leaders from the technology, financial, and industrial communities – and energy technology innovators.” I’ll be here this week in Houston, Texas to bring some of the themes and concerns by those involved in energy. The Twitter hashtag #CERAWeek provides a real-time steady stream of news…

  • Optimizing Energy Usage in Multi-Fuel Boilers

    Jim Cahill
    Steam is a critical part of many process manufacturing processes and the energy to produce it can be a significant source of operational costs. I recently caught up with process automation hall-of-fame member Greg McMillan and Emerson’s Scott Pettigrew at the Emerson Exchange conference here in Austin. Greg and Stan Weiner had recently interviewed Scott in a ControlGlobal.com article, Boilers as fast as can be . …

  • Optimizing Energy Usage in Multi-Fuel Boilers

    Jim Cahill
    Steam is a critical part of many process manufacturing processes and the energy to produce it can be a significant source of operational costs. I recently caught up with process automation hall-of-fame member Greg McMillan and Emerson’s Scott Pettigrew at the Emerson Exchange conference here in Austin. Greg and Stan Weiner had recently interviewed Scott in a ControlGlobal.com article, Boilers as fast as can be . …

  • Optimizing Energy Usage in Multi-Fuel Boilers

    Jim Cahill
    Steam is a critical part of many process manufacturing processes and the energy to produce it can be a significant source of operational costs. I recently caught up with process automation hall-of-fame member Greg McMillan and Emerson’s Scott Pettigrew at the Emerson Exchange conference here in Austin. Greg and Stan Weiner had recently interviewed Scott in a ControlGlobal.com article, Boilers as fast as can be . …

  • Optimizing Energy Usage in Multi-Fuel Boilers

    Jim Cahill
    Steam is a critical part of many process manufacturing processes and the energy to produce it can be a significant source of operational costs. I recently caught up with process automation hall-of-fame member Greg McMillan and Emerson’s Scott Pettigrew at the Emerson Exchange conference here in Austin. Greg and Stan Weiner had recently interviewed Scott in a ControlGlobal.com article, Boilers as fast as can be . I…

  • Optimizing Energy Usage in Multi-Fuel Boilers

    Jim Cahill
    Steam is a critical part of many process manufacturing processes and the energy to produce it can be a significant source of operational costs. I recently caught up with process automation hall-of-fame member Greg McMillan and Emerson’s Scott Pettigrew at the Emerson Exchange conference here in Austin. Greg and Stan Weiner had recently interviewed Scott in a ControlGlobal.com article, Boilers as fast as can be . I…

  • Optimizing Energy Usage in Multi-Fuel Boilers

    Jim Cahill
    Steam is a critical part of many process manufacturing processes and the energy to produce it can be a significant source of operational costs. I recently caught up with process automation hall-of-fame member Greg McMillan and Emerson’s Scott Pettigrew at the Emerson Exchange conference here in Austin. Greg and Stan Weiner had recently interviewed Scott in a ControlGlobal.com article, Boilers as fast as can be . I…

  • Optimizing Energy Usage in Multi-Fuel Boilers

    Jim Cahill
    Steam is a critical part of many process manufacturing processes and the energy to produce it can be a significant source of operational costs. I recently caught up with process automation hall-of-fame member Greg McMillan and Emerson’s Scott Pettigrew at the Emerson Exchange conference here in Austin. Greg and Stan Weiner had recently interviewed Scott in a ControlGlobal.com article, Boilers as fast as can be . …

  • Steam Management and Optimization

    Jim Cahill
    At the Emerson Exchange conference in Austin, Emerson’s Jim Dunbar presented Steam Management and Optimization. His abstract: Sipchem facility includes utility plant supplying steam to seven downstream production plants. Utility plant was struggling with reliability issues that had caused a ripple effect throughout the entire facility causing significant production loss. SipChem consulted Emerson and based on recommendations;…

  • Steam Management and Optimization

    Jim Cahill
    At the Emerson Exchange conference in Austin, Emerson’s Jim Dunbar presented Steam Management and Optimization. His abstract: Sipchem facility includes utility plant supplying steam to seven downstream production plants. Utility plant was struggling with reliability issues that had caused a ripple effect throughout the entire facility causing significant production loss. SipChem consulted Emerson and based on recommendations;…

  • Steam Management and Optimization

    Jim Cahill
    At the Emerson Exchange conference in Austin, Emerson’s Jim Dunbar presented Steam Management and Optimization. His abstract: Sipchem facility includes utility plant supplying steam to seven downstream production plants. Utility plant was struggling with reliability issues that had caused a ripple effect throughout the entire facility causing significant production loss. SipChem consulted Emerson and based on recommendations;…

  • Steam Management and Optimization

    Jim Cahill
    At the Emerson Exchange conference in Austin, Emerson’s Jim Dunbar presented Steam Management and Optimization. His abstract: Sipchem facility includes utility plant supplying steam to seven downstream production plants. Utility plant was struggling with reliability issues that had caused a ripple effect throughout the entire facility causing significant production loss. SipChem consulted Emerson and based on recommendations;…

  • Identifying Energy Saving Opportunities

    Jim Cahill
    Last week in a post, Reducing Demand Charges in Energy Bills , we highlighted the opportunity for process manufacturers and producers to optimize energy costs. Today, we’ll look at how to better identify these opportunities for energy savings. Emerson’s Bill Thackston explained to me that even in these current times of low energy prices that it is worth another look at your bill, comparing your year on year demand…

  • Identifying Energy Saving Opportunities

    Jim Cahill
    Last week in a post, Reducing Demand Charges in Energy Bills , we highlighted the opportunity for process manufacturers and producers to optimize energy costs. Today, we’ll look at how to better identify these opportunities for energy savings. Emerson’s Bill Thackston explained to me that even in these current times of low energy prices that it is worth another look at your bill, comparing your year on year demand…

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