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The next generation of interfaces for process engineering software

Invensys Operations Management: Brown, S.

This article offers new insight into how the user interfaces to the next generation of process engineering software might look, how they will benefit their users and the key enablers that will make it all possible.

HP Automation Safety: It’s all about the safety PLC—not!

exida LLC: Goble, W.

Focus on the big safety improvements and the real problems. This fundamental concept applies to many tasks in addition to functional safety.

KBC licenses process simulation models to Japan refiner TonenGeneral

Under the contract KBC will provide a five-year licence for Petro-SIM, selected SIM models and software services to TonenGeneral. The deal will include initial software implementation services.

Arkieva upgrades supply chain software for INEOS

INEOS upgraded to version 4.6 of the suite, which will enable them to benefit from the latest features of the software, such as improved analytics and performance monitoring, and also allow better integration with the latest Windows version, according to company officials.

HP Associations: Cyber security in the oil sector

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

The American Petroleum Institute (API) held its 7th annual cyber security conference over two November days in Houston, Texas. Since cyber attacks on industrial targets have grown in frequency and int..

KBC inks multi-year consulting, software contract with Ecuador refinery

As part of the contract, EP PETROECUADOR will take a five-year license for KBC's process and energy modelling software tools, including the full Petro-SIM suite, to optimize the operation of the refinery. KBC says it will work with EP to improve its core work processes and support systems.

Emerson unveils valve, instrument recycling plan

Using bins provided by Emerson, the recycling effort provides free pick up and shipment from the plant site to the Instruments & Valve Services recycle center, rapid evaluation of valve and instrument cores, and prompt payment with an itemized transaction report.

Aramco cyber attack targeted Saudi production

HP Editorial Staff: HP News Services

The oil giant says an August cyber attack on its computer network targeted not just the company but the kingdom's economy as a whole, seeking to stop oil and gas production. The interior ministry joined Aramco's investigation into the attack that affected some 30,000 of the firm's computers.

HP Control: What’s new with FOUNDATION Fieldbus―Part 2

Fieldbus Foundation: O’Brien, L.

Remote operations management (ROM)—management of automation assets and resources that are geographically dispersed—is one of the fastest growing segments of the process automation business (..

Fujian picks KBC software for China petrochemical, refining optimization project

Under this multi-million dollar contract, KBC will provide a 5-year Petro-SIM and ProSteam software license, build a refinery and petrochemical integrated flowsheet model, online utility optimiser and complex-wide LP model, and will train company personnel on software model building and applications.