HIMA will be responsible for supporting INPEX in maintaining the safety instrumented systems on Ichthys LNG including the supply of parts, and services to ensure that the safety system is operating at its optimum.

By Scott Eddleman, YokogawaIn 2016, the EPA finalized its refinery sector rule on maximum achievable control technology (MACT) regulations, and gave refineries 18 months to comply. In this article, we’ll review the requirements and describe the three types of analyzers refineries can use to ensure compliance.

Designed to train operators in the distillation process, the NAPCON Games Distiller can be used in practically any branch of the process industry that includes distillation.

By Philip Allen, Grace Engineered ProductsWithout question, the highest risk task for qualified electrical workers is creating an electrically safe work condition. Validated installation procedures for PESDs combined with LOTO procedures significantly reduces the likelihood that workers will be exposed to voltage when creating that electrically safe work condition.

The transaction, which closed on January 5, 2018, provides Nordson ASYMTEK with dispensing and dosing products marketed by Infiniti under the Dot Streamer (DS) and Accura brands.

The partnership alignment between the automation companies is to inform and better prepare the oil and gas industry and customers for Industry 4.0. The oil and gas industry has played a pivotal role in the economic transformation of the world.

Arlanxeo, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and LANXESS, is a chemical company that develops, manufactures and markets synthetic rubber and high-performance elastomers for use in various industries.

This partnership is intended to offer comprehensive visibility of live plant operations leveraging applied machine learning and deep process knowledge.

The webinar, which will be held from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., EST on 31 January, will feature three automation experts: Paul Gruhn, Global Functional Safety Consultant at aeSolutions; Ned Espy, Technical Director at Beamex; and Roy Tomalino, Calibration Engineer at Beamex.

Designed for industries such as automotive, consumer, and industrial automation, the Micro-Lock Plus Connector System is suitable for a variety of applications, including vehicle switches, robotics, drones, home appliances, and power tools.

By Stew Thompson, CAS DataLoggersThis whitepaper discusses the basics of one of the most common data logger applications, machine monitoring and predictive maintenance, as a cost-effective way for plants and factories to help reduce process downtime.

Designed for process and plant engineers challenged with measuring wet dirty mixed gases in solid waste operations with co-generation electric power systems, the enhanced ST51 Series Thermal Mass Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) is designed to provide continuously accurate measurement of landfill gas flow to the co-gen electric power engines.

Sciemetric Instruments has released the Leak Tuner Assistant, to help users take full advantage of the speed, accuracy and intelligence of Sciemetric’s 3520 Series Leak Tester.

This release focuses on leveraging global connected data sources to unlock data insights across the extended enterprise for optimizing overall plant performance.

Bedrock OSA AD will be available as standard integrated functionality that continuously monitors the controller’s network and system time to detect intrusions and anomalous behavior.

Under this program, HARTING is able to conduct testing in its own test laboratory, and submit the data to UL in order to streamline the process for UL certification. As a consequence, UL certification requirements are now integrated into HARTING’s product development process, as samples can be tested in-house.

ABB announced actions across three divisions to complete the business model change for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) as it ends its transition year 2017.

Offering smart diagnostics and remote proof-testing capability, the device is designed to provide reliable level detection while helping increase safety and efficiency of both plant and workers.

Two new models are designed for maritime navigation and radio communication systems. These bridge-and-deck power supplies feature DNV-GL shipbuilding approval and are optimized for EMI rejection. Phoenix Contact also offers a 12 V limited power TRIO POWER version that is NEC Class 2-certified.

Safety mats and edges are used to protect people and machinery from harm. A full range of sizes and lengths of mats and edges are in stock for immediate shipment.

ABB will be undertaking complete project implementation of supply, erection, testing and commissioning for the electrical distribution and ABB Ability 800xA automation system for Emami Cement’s greenfield cement grinding unit at its plant in Orissa, India.

Combining an eddy current sensor and a capacitive displacement sensor in one housing, the concept of the new combiSENSOR from Micro-Epsilon is designed to enable enable precision thickness measurements of plastics.

Leidos customers will gain integration with the Claroty Platform for continuous threat monitoring, detection and response. The offering will be available through resale by Leidos to both current and future Leidos Industrial Defender ASM customers

The CyberX platform is designed to deliver continuous ICS threat monitoring and asset discovery, ICS threat intelligence, and non-invasive risk and vulnerability assessments.

By Dale Perry, Emerson Automation SolutionsThis article is intended to help you considering the strengths and weaknesses of the four leading fieldbus protocols, in order to help you select the best option for your process plant application.

Thanks to IO-Link integration, the level switches are Industry 4.0-ready. The communication interface enables each application to be configured using standard network components.

RACO is a supplier of remote monitoring systems for critical assets via traditional landlines or IIoT. RACO offers a hosted data solution, AlarmAgent.com, which centralizes data in the cloud and provides secure access to that data through an online Web Portal.

Version 11.4.5 of eMaint provides companies with an integrated system designed to improve the way organizations monitor equipment health and manage maintenance operations, resources, and compliance.

SBT can operate as an upgrade to an existing line or a replacement for a fail-safe PLC on a new build. SBT is a solution independent of a particular control system and network.

Flexware Innovation is a system integrator based in Fishers, Ind. The company specializes in solutions in life science, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, and discrete manufacturing.

With a holding force of 112N, the 35DBM stepper linear actuator is suited for use in applications such as auto injectors, laboratory automation, medical pipettes and valve actuation.

With XLReporter’s custom connectors to FactoryStudio and point-and-click configuration, Users create informative drill-down, summary, utilization and regulatory reports from real-time, historical and alarm data. Completed reports are distributed via web pages, networked printers, PDF files and email.

The AMP8000 integrates a servo drive directly into a servomotor. By relocating the power electronics directly into the machine, a control cabinet needs to house a single coupling module in order to supply power to multiple servo drives with a single cable via the distribution module.

Operating on an open-based platform with Modbus RTU communication protocol, the Mirador integrates with sensors, communications, and software to provide full operational visibility, tracking, control, and analysis over chemical injection processes from a remote control station.

Enaex announced the joint robotic effort at a recent event highlighting Mine-iTruck, a “mobile manufacturing unit,” using teleoperation and autonomous features that operate the vehicle autonomously inside an open pit mine

EtherCAT joins Alicat’s offering of industrial automation protocol options, which also includes Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus-RTU, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet and PROFIBUS communication options to fit new or existing systems.

In the gravity filter plant, 18 butterfly valves are situated in an area beneath a walkway which made it difficult to access and operate the old actuators. With the Rotork actuators, the installation of Remote Hand Stations (RHS) has now eliminated this problem.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.comThe convergence of IT and OT, to create more effective operations throughout the company, was evident throughout the conference presentations and discussions, and this reflects many of the recent trends in the manufacturing industry.

Applications include wet/dry detection, sump level detection, high/low level alarm and control, interface control in separation vessels, foam and sediment interface control, and agitation detection.

Created in 2014, the program helps industrial companies identify safety system integrators with current safety standards expertise, a proven track record in building safety systems, and knowledge of contemporary safety technologies.

The Ovation OCC100 controller extends Emerson’s Ovation control technology by managing the flow of energy from various sources to ensure continuous generation for these emerging industries. This scalable technology is also well-suited to critical water and wastewater applications.