Extended functionalities for stable plant operations and improved maintenance efficiency
A new wave of more efficient, adaptable and intelligent plant operations is emerging as conventional control systems evolve into modern, open and modular automation ecosystems. Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President ABB Automation Technology, explains how ABB’s Automation Extended allows industrial organizations to fully embrace the opportunities of digitalization while futureproofing their operations.
Upgrading pneumatic control valves with digital capabilities can enhance process quality and efficiency. Though a full digital control system redesign might be prohibitive, integrating digital positioners and process controllers can offer many of the same benefits without requiring a complete overhaul. Author: Kieran Bennett, Industry Manager, Food & Beverage at Bürkert.
NOA cooperation for efficient and secure vertical communication at process automation production plants kicks off
Intrinsically safe optical liquid level switches for direct contact with flammable or explosive liquids
Compact device series with enhanced functionalities and adaptability
Digital Twin Platform in Conjunction with Digital Nameplates for the Process Industry Introduced at ACHEMA
Digital Plant Asset Management is a topic that often comes up in discussions about process engineering facilities. Today, while intelligent field devices might be the standard, system owners have yet to exploit their full potential. To provide the connectivity needed, Softing offers the right solutions with the smartLink product family.
Autonomous Wireless Sensor Nodes Provide Data via LoRaWAN
Monitoring and optimization for high availability applications up to ATEX Zone 2
Using a Smart Safety Test by safety specialist HIMA, specialty chemicals manufacturer Evonik in Marl, Germany, was able to increase the availability of a propene distillation unit. With the help of partial stroke tests on safety-relevant butterfly valves, the cycles between plant shutdowns can be extended from one to three years. The successful project is being acclaimed as groundbreaking because of its economic significance.
The new lab, in cooperation with IT security specialist genua, brings state-of-the-art OT security solutions within reach
For use in demanding applications where direct contact with flammable or explosive liquids is required
Enhanced process variable and diagnostic standardization for different field device technologies.
New plug-ins support efficient and flexible safety controller programming
The promise of a network in the field of process plants with Ethernet-APL as enabling technology causes users to develop high expectations. This article provides insights into how to adopt the technology and the first steps that they should be taking in order to ensure success in practice.
Variable mechanical thermostat for ATEX and SIL applications
Sensor self-assessment and data logging functions for Oxygen Analyzer that significantly reduce operating costs
1’’ or 2’’ process connections for measuring ranges up to 1000 l/min
Reliable and compact level monitoring with overflow and dry-running protection
Extended functionalities for modular systems based on MTP standard
Highly robust solution for valve position feedback
Enable a direct connection to the IT world with OPC UA integration/information modeling making data sharing seamless
Standardization provides the basis for digitizing the process plant
The DCS has been the link to production information from the plant floor for decades. We interviewed Mark Taft from ABB who gives a review on DCS technology, digital transformation, and sustainable production.
Decentralized acquisition of intrinsically safe signals from zones 0/20 and 1/21
For the automation of different valve types in the chemical industry
PROFIBUS & PROFINET International will help to further develop the joint creation of NAMUR and ZVEI
With stainless steel sensor rails for quick and easy setup in different application areas
Combination with NAMUR proximity allows precise batch dosing within a potentially hazardous environment
For reliable power supply, switching and signal doubling in safety systems
ODVA announced today that The EtherNet/IP™ Specification has been enhanced to enable EtherNet/IP networks to support the Ethernet-APL physical layer for process automation. Licensed Vendors for the EtherNet/IP technology can immediately start developing EtherNet/IP components for Ethernet-APL, including controllers, power switches, field switches, and instrumentation.
Reliable Measurement of Methane with Different Sensor Elements
Easy to handle for use in a wide range of basic applications
Thermal dispersion mass flow monitoring for dry seal centrifugal gas compressors
Ethernet-APL for wide use in process control
Wide flow range 0.005..150 l/min with integrated temperature measurement
Monitoring and additional control functionality for any 4…20mA/HART field device
Brownfield digitalization in line with Namur Open Architecture (NOA)
2 channel switch supports the JUMO NESOS series and all other proximity sensors in accordance with the NAMUR standard
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