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Tips for New Process Automation Folks: Insights to Process and Loop Performance

Gregory K McMillan

The post, Insights to Process and Loop Performance , originally appeared on ControlGlobal.com's Control Talk blog. Here we look at a myriad of metrics on process and control loop performance and show how to see through the complexity and diversity to recognize the commonality and underlying principles. We will see how dozens of metrics simplify to two classes each for the process and the loop. We also provide a concise…
- 7 Jul 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Cybersecurity in the DeltaV Distributed Control System

Jim Cahill

Cybersecurity remains high on the list of issues for process manufacturers and producers to grapple with. In this 4:38 video, DeltaV Cybersecurity , Emerson’s Alexandre Peixoto discusses ways that cyber defenses are incorporated into the DeltaV distributed...
- 19 Jun 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Cybersecurity in the DeltaV Distributed Control System

Jim Cahill

Cybersecurity remains high on the list of issues for process manufacturers and producers to grapple with. In this 4:38 video, DeltaV Cybersecurity , Emerson’s Alexandre Peixoto discusses ways that cyber defenses are incorporated into the DeltaV distributed...
- 19 Jun 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Cybersecurity in the DeltaV Distributed Control System

Jim Cahill

Cybersecurity remains high on the list of issues for process manufacturers and producers to grapple with. In this 4:38 video, DeltaV Cybersecurity , Emerson’s Alexandre Peixoto discusses ways that cyber defenses are incorporated into the DeltaV distributed...
- 19 Jun 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Cybersecurity in the DeltaV Distributed Control System

Jim Cahill

Cybersecurity remains high on the list of issues for process manufacturers and producers to grapple with. In this 4:38 video, DeltaV Cybersecurity , Emerson’s Alexandre Peixoto discusses ways that cyber defenses are incorporated into the DeltaV distributed...
- 19 Jun 2017
Tips for New Process Automation Folks: How to Get the Most out of Control Valves

Gregory K McMillan

The post How to Get the Most out of Control Valves first appeared on the ISA Interchange blog site. This educational ISA webinar on control valves was presented by Greg McMillan in conjunction with the ISA Mentor Program . Greg is an industry consultant, author of numerous process control books, 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient and retired Senior Fellow from Solutia Inc. (now Eastman Chemicals). …
- 19 Jun 2017
Tips for New Process Automation Folks: Webinar Recording: How to Get the Most out of Control Valves

Gregory K McMillan

The post Webinar Recording: How to Get the Most out of Control Valves first appeared on the ISA Interchange blog site. This educational ISA webinar on control valves was presented by Greg McMillan in conjunction with the ISA Mentor Program . Greg is an industry consultant, author of numerous process control books, 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient and retired Senior Fellow from Solutia Inc. (now Eastman Chemical…
- 19 Jun 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Cybersecurity in the DeltaV Distributed Control System

Jim Cahill

Cybersecurity remains high on the list of issues for process manufacturers and producers to grapple with. In this 4:38 video, DeltaV Cybersecurity, Emerson’s Alexandre Peixoto discusses ways that cyber defenses are incorporated into the DeltaV ...
- 19 Jun 2017
Tips for New Process Automation Folks: Fixes for Deadly Deadband

Gregory K McMillan

While there are some cases where deadband is helpful, in most applications the effect is extremely detrimental and confusing. Deadband can arise from any sources either intentionally or inadvertently. Deadband creates deadtime and for certain conditions excessive and persistent oscillations. The increase in loop deadtime is the deadband divided by the rate of change of controller output. The increase in deadtime can…
- 4 Jun 2017
Tips for New Process Automation Folks: Fixes for Deadly Deadband

Gregory K McMillan

The post, Fixes for Deadly Deadband , first appeared on ControlGlobal.com's Control Talk blog. While there are some cases where deadband is helpful, in most applications the effect is extremely detrimental and confusing. Deadband can arise from any sources either intentionally or inadvertently. Deadband creates deadtime and for certain conditions excessive and persistent oscillations. The increase in loop deadtime…
- 4 Jun 2017
Implement & Build Blog: Process Automation and Big Data

Jim Cahill

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by the SyncSort team. Their enterprise software helps organizations collect, integrate, sort, and distribute their most important data. The interview, Expert Interview: Jim Cahill of Emerson Automation Solutions on Process Automation and Big Data is posted on the SyncSort blog. Here’s an excerpt from the interview when asked, “What are the most interesting applications…
- 24 May 2017
Implement & Build Blog: Process Automation and Big Data

Jim Cahill

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by the SyncSort team. Their enterprise software helps organizations collect, integrate, sort, and distribute these companies’ most important data. The interview, Expert Interview: Jim Cahill of Emerson Automation Solutions on Process Automation and Big Data is posted on the SyncSort blog. Here’s an excerpt from the interview when asked, “What are the most interesting applications…
- 24 May 2017
Implement & Build Blog: Process Automation and Big Data

Jim Cahill

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by the SyncSort team. Their enterprise software helps organizations collect, integrate, sort, and distribute these companies’ most important data. The interview, Expert Interview: Jim Cahill of Emerson Automation Solutions on Process Automation and Big Data is posted on the SyncSort blog. Here’s an excerpt from the interview when asked, “What are the most interesting applications…
- 24 May 2017
Emerson Automation Experts: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

Jim Cahill

Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…
- 24 May 2017
Emerson Automation Experts: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

Jim Cahill

Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…
- 24 May 2017
Emerson Automation Experts: Engineer’s Guide to Tank Gauging

Jim Cahill

Tank gauging is the process of measuring liquids in storage tanks to determine the volume and mass of the liquid. Typically, these measurements include level, temperature and pressure. A new user guide, The Engineer’s Guide To Tank Gauging is available to request for download. This 104-page guide explores tank gauging technologies, engineering standards and approvals, volume and mass assessment, accuracies and uncertainties…
- 24 May 2017
Tips for New Process Automation Folks: How to Overcome Challenges of PID Control and Analyzer Applications via Wireless Measurements

Gregory K McMillan

The post How to Overcome Challenges of PID Control and Analyzer Applications via Wireless Measurements first appeared on the ISA Interchange blog site. This article was authored by Greg McMillan , industry consultant, author of numerous process control books, 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient and retired Senior Fellow from Solutia Inc. (now Eastman Chemicals). Wireless measurements offer significant life-cycle…
- 22 May 2017
Tips for New Process Automation Folks: Deadtime, the Simple Easy Key to Better Control

Gregory K McMillan

Deadtime is the easiest dynamic parameter to identify and the one that holds the key to better control. Deadtime found visually or by a simple method can tell you what is limiting the ability of the loop and what the remedy is. In most loops, you as the automation engineer can gain a much greater understanding and make a dramatic improvement. You can become famous by Friday (assuming you read this on a Monday). You…
- 8 May 2017
Tips for New Process Automation Folks: Deadtime, the Simple Easy Key to Better Control

Gregory K McMillan

The post, Deadtime, the Simple Easy Key to Better Control , first appeared on ControlGlobal.com's Control Talk blog. Deadtime is the easiest dynamic parameter to identify and the one that holds the key to better control. Deadtime found visually or by a simple method can tell you what is limiting the ability of the loop and what the remedy is. In most loops, you as the automation engineer can gain a much greater understanding…
- 8 May 2017
Implement & Build Blog: Improving Project Performance with Dynamic Simulations and Operator Training Systems

Jim Cahill

Dynamic process simulations can be used across the lifecycle of a capital project from early verification studies of process designs to training the operators to prepare to operate the running facility. For offshore oil & gas production facilities these simulations are even more important given the remoteness, space limitations and transportation requirements for the project and operating teams. In an Offshore Engineer…
- 27 Apr 2017
Implement & Build Blog: Improving Project Performance with Dynamic Simulations and Operator Training Systems

Jim Cahill

Dynamic process simulations can be used across the lifecycle of a capital project from early verification studies of process designs to training the operators to prepare to operate the running facility. For offshore oil & gas production facilities these simulations are even more important given the remoteness, space limitations and transportation requirements for the project and operating teams. In an Offshore Engineer…
- 27 Apr 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Improving Process Safety through Human Factors Analysis

Jim Cahill

Wikipedia defines process safety as focusing on: …preventing fires , explosions and accidental chemical releases in chemical process facilities or other facilities dealing with hazardous materials such as refineries , and oil and gas ( onshore and off...
- 26 Apr 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Improving Process Safety through Human Factors Analysis

Jim Cahill

Wikipedia defines process safety as focusing on: …preventing fires , explosions and accidental chemical releases in chemical process facilities or other facilities dealing with hazardous materials such as refineries , and oil and gas ( onshore and off...
- 26 Apr 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Improving Process Safety through Human Factors Analysis

Jim Cahill

Wikipedia defines process safety as focusing on: …preventing fires , explosions and accidental chemical releases in chemical process facilities or other facilities dealing with hazardous materials such as refineries , and oil and gas ( onshore and off...
- 26 Apr 2017
Operate & Maintain Blog: Improving Process Safety through Human Factors Analysis

Jim Cahill

Wikipedia defines process safety as focusing on: …preventing fires, explosions and accidental chemical releases in chemical process facilities or other facilities dealing with hazardous materials such as refineries, and oil and gas (onshore and offsh...
- 26 Apr 2017