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Process Control

Phoenix Contact adds two new SIL-rated relays designed for process safety

Phoenix Contact has expanded its range of process safety relays, with the PSR-FSP2/2x1 and PSR–FSP/2x1 additions operating as safe interposing relays specifically designed to work with fail-safe controls in process applications.

John Zink, Coen affiliates agree to buy Hamworthy Combustion

Affiliates of John Zink Co. and Coen Co. have reached an agreement to acquire UK‐based Hamworthy Combustion Engineering Ltd. and U.S.‐based Hamworthy Combustion from subsidiaries of Citi Holdings.

Invensys and ACM partner up

Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries, today announced that it will be the exclusive provider of a unique process safety decision-support solution from ACM Facility Safety, a division of ACM Automation.

Honeywell extends global simulation contract with Shell

Honeywell has announced a contract extension to provide its UniSim Design process simulation software to Shell through 2015. The simulation platform will be used by Shell sites to design and test plant processes, saving the company both time and money.

Emerson acquires Fisher Sanmar JV

Emerson has acquired full ownership of its Fisher Sanmar joint venture from Sanmar Engineering, expanding the capabilities of Emerson Process Management in India.

Accurate feedstock selection and planning are critical to profitability

Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions: Adams, D. J.
Maruzen Petrochemical: Funahashi, K.  |  Kobayashi, H.
Yamatake: Saiki, K.  |  Suzuki, M.

Linear programming plays a vital role for ethylene producer

Better control-loop management lowers energy costs

LyondellBasell: Lang, L.  |  Montes, G.
Equistar: Mahlstadt, J. R.

This petrochemical producer found improved output and became more energy efficient through new software

How to properly apply a plant asset management strategy

Siemens: Norinder, J.

Facilities employing leak-detection and custody-transfer systems receive many benefits with this program

HP Construction: North America

Chevron Lubricants will construct a lubricants manufacturing facility at the company’s Pascagoula refinery. The $1.4 billion Pascagoula base-oil project is projected to generate approximately 1,0..

HP Innovations: HPInnovations

Product line extended on process gas compressors API 618Burckhardt Compression introduced its extended range of process gas compressors, enabling the company to offer a cost-effective compressor solut..