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Software helps optimize energy performanceIn November, Yokogawa Electric Corp. is releasing Energy Performance Analytics (EP-Analytics), a software tool (Fig. 1) that uses energy performance indicator..
Integrated software drives improvement in asset management, productivity
The evolution is all about connecting people, information and devices to give a holistic view of plant operations used to better manage reliability strategy and operational risk.
Treat security like safety
Safety and security work hand in hand in the manufacturing automation arena. As cyber attacks get more sophisticated and costly, there is a growing need to elevate security awareness to the same level as safety.
Access before acceptance: Chip redundancy for SIS
Desired automated plant safety functions are implemented via electrical relays, non-programmable solid-state electronics and programmable electronics (PEs) like microprocessors and microcontrollers. I..
The future of HAZOP study software: Break through the clutter
It is no secret that as part of its “CPL 03-00-014–PSM Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program,” the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is conducting ..
HP Automation Strategies: Industrial security in automation networks
At a workshop at ARC Advisory Group’s 2014 European Industry Forum, participants discussed the current cyber security situation in automation networks and developed guidelines on how to harden in..
HP Project Management: Case history: Hurdles in dismantling a vintage ammonia plant
Dismantling an ammonia plant is a daunting task under any circumstances. It is even more problematic when the facility is located in a remote place such as central Pakistan and managed by local contra..
HP Viewpoint: Improve safety and performance: Abnormal Situation Management Consortium celebrates 20 years
This October and November represent two milestones in the process industries. The first is unfortunate: Twenty-five years ago, on October 23, 1989, a major polyethylene plant on the Houston Ship Chann..
HP Industry Metrics: Industry Metrics
According to the International Energy Agency’s August Oil Market Report, 2014 global oil demand has stalled. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised down its forecast for global economic gr..
HP Innovations
Ion Science tightens focus on petchemsIn a strategic move designed to boost market share and competitive edge, Ion Science, a global manufacturer of gas, leak and corrosion monitoring instrumentation,..
- Clariant's FAMAX™ catalysts deliver outstanding performance at two Yihua formaldehyde plants in China 5/27
- Aramco and Emerson collaborate on strategic corrosion R&D 5/27
- TotalEnergies extends fuel price cap in France through June 5/27
- MOL says repairing petrochemical plant damaged in explosion could take several months 5/27
- China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fueled fertilizer crisis 5/27
- India ethanol push drives big rise in land farmed to make fuel 5/27
