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  • Knick StratosPro Rev 1 – DeltaV Interoperability Test

    In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Knick StratosPro 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.
  • Hardware in the Loop Simulation for Process Control

    Felipe Fakir Systems Engineer Emerson’s Felipe Fakir shared a whitepaper with me, Hardware in the Loop Simulation for Industrial Process Control , which he and colleagues attending São Paulo State University in Brazil had written. Their abstract [I’ve added hyperlinks]: Real-time simulation for control loop design and operators training systems (OTS) are increasingly being used in the process industry due to some advantages…
  • New DeltaV Analyze Product Data Sheet

    The DeltaV Analyze enables you to review alarm system performance vs. EEMUA-191 and ISA-18.2 benchmarks.
  • E+H Cerabar S Rev 7 and Levelflex FMP5X Rev 1 and 2 – DeltaV 7.4 Interoperability Test

    In Emerson’s continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the E+H Cerabar S Rev 7 and Levelflex FMP5X Rev 1 and 2 have 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 device files are now available
  • New Tools in the Application Exchange

    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.
  • optek-Danulat-GmbH_C_HC4xxx_C8xxx_Rev1 – DeltaV Interoperability Test

    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
  • Press Release: Emerson to automate BP-operated Shah Deniz Stage 2 operations in Azerbaijan

    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…
  • Press Release: Emerson enhances distributed control system to help users improve automation efficiency and performance

    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…
  • Adjusting Model Predictive Controller Response

    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? …
  • Press Release: Emerson releases enhanced application for virtualization environment

    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…
  • Invensys Foxboro Eckardt 240 Level Star FF Rev 8 – DeltaV Interoperability Test

    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
  • Expanding the Use of DeltaV Advanced Control

    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.…
  • GraphEx.tbx Configuration Tool in the Application Exchange

    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!
  • Center for Operator Performance Survey on Effectiveness of Large Screens in Control Rooms

    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…
  • Biffi FF2000v4 Rev 3 – DeltaV Interoperability Test

    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.
  • Should my dynamic alarming logic suppress or disable alarms?

    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…
  • Rotork Profibus DPV1 Rev 1 – DeltaV Interoprability Test

    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.
  • Innovative Uses and Proven Results with HART Digital Communications Protocol

    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. …
  • Press Release: Emerson to help North West Redwater reduce emissions at advanced, low-carbon refinery

    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…
  • Emerson Exchange 2014

    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…
  • Press Release: Emerson completes burner management system migration for Sasol

    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…
  • GE Sensing GF868/XGM868i Rev 2 Fieldbus Device Files

    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
  • Customization and automated distribution of DeltaV Analyze alarm report data

    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…
  • Regulatory and Model Predictive Control Difference?

    Over in LinkedIn’s Process Control group, a question was asked : What is the difference between regulatory and model predictive control. Is it possible that MPC work as stand alone without regulatory control? Emerson’s Chowyang Neo offered: Chowyang Neo Sales & Marketing Manager Regulatory Control generally refers to good old PID loop control. Gaps between the SP and PV known as errors are being fed to a PID…
  • New Operator Tool from the Center for Operator Performance

    Chemical Processing reports in an recent article about a new tool from the Center for Operator Performance and University of Texas at Austin. The tool works like an early warning system for process upsets. In field testing, it recognized a multistage compressor surge event hours before the event occurred. "The tool now is being tested on distillation tower flooding, fired heater (furnace) operation and flaring. These…