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Jim Cahill
- 12 Jun 2019
Valves Blog: Advancing RFID-Based Productivity in Process Manufacturing

New technologies usually become more broadly adopted as multiple suppliers adopt the technology and provide interoperability. Standards efforts help to define common requirements into a specification for suppliers to follow in their technology development programs. Shannon Jelken Today, industries such as warehouses, airlines and others employ radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology for increased productivity...
Jim Cahill
- 20 May 2019
Valves Blog: Sizing and Selecting Control Valves for Desuperheaters

According to Wikipedia, superheated steam is steam: …at a temperature higher than its vaporization (boiling) point at the absolute pressure where the temperature is measured. It has: …tremendous internal energy that can be used for kinetic reaction through mechanical expansion against turbine blades and reciprocating pistons, that produces rotary motion of a shaft. The value of superheated steam in these applications...
Jim Cahill
- 10 Apr 2019
Valves Blog: Avoid Operational Issues with Proper Control Valve Selection

Because they directly touch the process flow, control valves play a significant role in the stability, robustness and variability in the process. One bad-acting control valve can create large problems for safe and reliable operations. James Beall At last week’s AIChE Spring Meeting , Emerson’s James Beall presented Specifying Control Valve Performance to Achieve Desired Process Performance. In his comprehensive presentation...
Jim Cahill
- 10 Apr 2019
Valve Controllers & Positioners Blog: Avoid Operational Issues with Proper Control Valve Selection

Because they directly touch the process flow, control valves play a significant role in the stability, robustness and variability in the process. One bad-acting control valve can create large problems for safe and reliable operations. James Beall At last week’s AIChE Spring Meeting , Emerson’s James Beall presented Specifying Control Valve Performance to Achieve Desired Process Performance. In his comprehensive presentation...
Jim Cahill
- 29 Jan 2019
Valves Blog: Augmented Reality-Based Remote Valve Assistance

The phrase digital transformation can conjure up an image of massive changes over a short timeframe. But the reality is that we’ve been undergoing a digital transformation in our personal lives for decades. Things like remote control devices, wireless communications, access to information, etc. have all grown in scope and ease of access. Little changes and improvements spread out over time have brought we are to where...
Jim Cahill
- 29 Jan 2019
Valves Blog: Augmented Reality-Based Remote Valve Assistance

The phrase digital transformation can conjure up an image of massive changes over a short timeframe. But the reality is that we’ve been undergoing a digital transformation in our personal lives for decades. Things like remote control devices, wireless communications, access to information, etc. have all grown in scope and ease of access. Little changes and improvements spread out over time have brought we are to where...
Jim Cahill
- 19 Dec 2018
Valve Controllers & Positioners Blog: Simplifying Safety Valve Proof Testing

A safety instrumented function (SIF) within a safety instrumented system (SIS) consists of a sensor, logic solver, and final element. As part of the IEC 61511 global safety standard, these elements within the SIF must be tested during the operational phase of the safety lifecycle. Of the 3 elements, the final control element, typically a safety valve, has mechanical movement which must be tested. In a Processing magazine...
Jim Cahill
- 19 Dec 2018
Valve Controllers & Positioners Blog: Simplifying Safety Valve Proof Testing

A safety instrumented function (SIF) within a safety instrumented system (SIS) consists of a sensor, logic solver, and final element. As part of the IEC 61511 global safety standard, these elements within the SIF must be tested during the operational phase of the safety lifecycle. Of the 3 elements, the final control element, typically a safety valve, has mechanical movement which must be tested. In a Processing magazine...
Jim Cahill
- 13 Dec 2018
Valve Controllers & Positioners Blog: Partial Stroke Test for Final Elements—Diagnostic Coverage Factors

Author: Riyaz Ali Partial stroke test is one of the viable means to check mechanical integrity of Final Element of Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) loop. Generally, end users struggle on question of credit of PST for improvement in SIL (Safety Integrity Level). IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 define diagnostic coverage factors (DCF), but do not provide a prescriptive way to estimate the number applied in real process...
Jim Cahill
- 13 Dec 2018
Valves Blog: Partial Stroke Test for Final Elements—Diagnostic Coverage Factors

Author: Riyaz Ali Partial stroke test is one of the viable means to check mechanical integrity of Final Element of Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) loop. Generally, end users struggle on question of credit of PST for improvement in SIL (Safety Integrity Level). IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 define diagnostic coverage factors (DCF), but do not provide a prescriptive way to estimate the number applied in real process...
Jim Cahill
- 13 Dec 2018
Valves Blog: Partial Stroke Test for Final Elements—Diagnostic Coverage Factors

Author: Riyaz Ali Partial stroke test is one of the viable means to check mechanical integrity of Final Element of Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) loop. Generally, end users struggle on question of credit of PST for improvement in SIL (Safety Integrity Level). IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 define diagnostic coverage factors (DCF), but do not provide a prescriptive way to estimate the number applied in real process...
Jim Cahill
- 13 Dec 2018
Valve Controllers & Positioners Blog: Partial Stroke Test for Final Elements—Diagnostic Coverage Factors

Author: Riyaz Ali Partial stroke test is one of the viable means to check mechanical integrity of Final Element of Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) loop. Generally, end users struggle on question of credit of PST for improvement in SIL (Safety Integrity Level). IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 define diagnostic coverage factors (DCF), but do not provide a prescriptive way to estimate the number applied in real process...
Jim Cahill
- 28 Nov 2018
Valves Blog: What to Look for in Control Valve Technology to Positively Impact Your Bottom Line

Author: Vincenzo Sipala How Plant Downtime Effects Your Bottom Line Due to improper control valve selection, the valve trim pictured above was damaged by solids from the fluid, which was originally specified as clean. Keeping an intricate process plant at maximum productivity for multiple decades is no easy feat. Operations downtime caused by unscheduled maintenance issues continues to be a major cause of concern...
Jim Cahill
- 28 Nov 2018
Valves Blog: What to Look for in Control Valve Technology to Positively Impact Your Bottom Line

Author: Vincenzo Sipala How Plant Downtime Effects Your Bottom Line Due to improper control valve selection, the valve trim pictured above was damaged by solids from the fluid, which was originally specified as clean. Keeping an intricate process plant at maximum productivity for multiple decades is no easy feat. Operations downtime caused by unscheduled maintenance issues continues to be a major cause of concern...
Jim Cahill
- 26 Nov 2018
Valves Blog: Hydraulic Actuators for Regulating Large and Quick-Stroking Time Valves

Author: Stefano Belletti Process plants, not only in the oil and gas sector, are becoming increasingly complex in a competitive environment. Therefore, the performance of regulating and modulating valves is also an area where we need to focus our attention to improve the process and optimize costs. Precision, reliability, speed of operation, and fail-safe capabilities are among the most critical aspects of the...
Jim Cahill
- 26 Nov 2018
Valves Blog: Hydraulic Actuators for Regulating Large and Quick-Stroking Time Valves

Author: Stefano Belletti Process plants, not only in the oil and gas sector, are becoming increasingly complex in a competitive environment. Therefore, the performance of regulating and modulating valves is also an area where we need to focus our attention to improve the process and optimize costs. Precision, reliability, speed of operation, and fail-safe capabilities are among the most critical aspects of the...
Jim Cahill
- 19 Nov 2018
Valves Blog: Proper Valve Selection and Control Strategies in Food and Beverage Processes

Temperature control is a critical factor for many food & beverage processes. In a Flow Control magazine article, Selecting Valves for Food and Beverage Applications , Emerson’s Blake Coleman highlights the importance of the right valves and proper tuning to get optimum performance. Blake opens with what poor control may mean: …the best-case result would be lost efficiency, with worst case a completely unusable...
Jim Cahill
- 19 Nov 2018
Valves Blog: Proper Valve Selection and Control Strategies in Food and Beverage Processes

Temperature control is a critical factor for many food & beverage processes. In a Flow Control magazine article, Selecting Valves for Food and Beverage Applications , Emerson’s Blake Coleman highlights the importance of the right valves and proper tuning to get optimum performance. Blake opens with what poor control may mean: …the best-case result would be lost efficiency, with worst case a completely unusable...
Jim Cahill
- 16 Nov 2018
Valves Blog: Prevent Valve Delamination in Conventional Power Plants

Author: Paolo Tomaini Conventional power plants are being disrupted by an increasing demand for renewable energy. The priority in providing energy to the grid associated with the intermittent intrinsic nature of the renewable energy output is creating a shift from base-load power down to cycling in traditional plants and causing failures. The demand for renewables is only expected to grow over the next few decades...
Jim Cahill
- 16 Nov 2018
Valves Blog: Prevent Valve Delamination in Conventional Power Plants

Author: Paolo Tomaini Conventional power plants are being disrupted by an increasing demand for renewable energy. The priority in providing energy to the grid associated with the intermittent intrinsic nature of the renewable energy output is creating a shift from base-load power down to cycling in traditional plants and causing failures. The demand for renewables is only expected to grow over the next few decades...
Jim Cahill
- 16 Oct 2018
Valves Blog: Stabilizing Pressure Regulator Performance

In many areas of the industrialized world, natural gas transmission and distribution companies provide gas to commercial and industrial users, as well as many of us in our residences. For commercial users, such as apartment complexes, and industrial users, stable pressure is critical for operations. A 6-page whitepaper, Solving Instability Issues in Commercial and Industrial Natural Gas System Applications, explores...
Jim Cahill
- 16 Oct 2018
Regulators - Blog: Stabilizing Pressure Regulator Performance

In many areas of the industrialized world, natural gas transmission and distribution companies provide gas to commercial and industrial users, as well as many of us in our residences. For commercial users, such as apartment complexes, and industrial users, stable pressure is critical for operations. A 6-page whitepaper, Solving Instability Issues in Commercial and Industrial Natural Gas System Applications, explores...
Jim Cahill
- 16 Oct 2018
Valves Blog: Stabilizing Pressure Regulator Performance

In many areas of the industrialized world, natural gas transmission and distribution companies provide gas to commercial and industrial users, as well as many of us in our residences. For commercial users, such as apartment complexes, and industrial users, stable pressure is critical for operations. A 6-page whitepaper, Solving Instability Issues in Commercial and Industrial Natural Gas System Applications, explores...
Jim Cahill
- 16 Oct 2018
Regulators - Blog: Stabilizing Pressure Regulator Performance

In many areas of the industrialized world, natural gas transmission and distribution companies provide gas to commercial and industrial users, as well as many of us in our residences. For commercial users, such as apartment complexes, and industrial users, stable pressure is critical for operations. A 6-page whitepaper, Solving Instability Issues in Commercial and Industrial Natural Gas System Applications, explores...
Jim Cahill
- 2 Oct 2018
Valves Blog: Preventing Boiler Overpressure Conditions

At the 2018 Emerson Exchange conference, Emerson’s David Tuttle presented Preventing Overpressure Disasters in Supercritical Steam Generation. David comes to Emerson from the Crosby brand of valves that joined Emerson as part of the Pentair Valves & Controls acquisition. Boiler safety valves are the last line of defense against a catastrophic overpressure event. A safety valve opens at a preset pressure and discharges...