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October 31, 2005

Emerson Engineers from Europe and India Certified by TÜV

Engineering of Emerson’s Safety Instrumented Systems is performed to IEC 61511 standard

Emerson's Phill Turner (right) receives the TÜV certificates from Josef Neuman of TÜV. These are the first such certificates in the world for performing SIS services per the IEC 61511 standard. High res photo. Europe, India TÜV certificate.

After two rounds of audits, the TÜV organization has certified that the engineering work done in Europe and India by Emerson’s safety instrumented systems engineers meets the requirements of the IEC 61511 global standard for functional safety in the process industries. The certificates were presented to Emerson’s Phill Turner by TÜV’s Josef Neuman on September 25th.

This certification applies to all DeltaV safety instrumented system work done by Emerson’s SIS engineers for projects anywhere in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It also completes the first of three phases of certification of Emerson’s engineering procedures and personnel by the TÜV organization, after which all Emerson safety instrumented systems projects will meet the IEC 61511 standard. The final phase of this process is scheduled for later this year. Emerson’s European engineering group is the first in the world to meet the IEC 61511 standard.

“We determined at the outset of our SIS program that we would have one standard, worldwide for our engineering groups working on safety instrumentation systems,” said Roger Freeman, vice president of the project management office. “Today all of our engineers follow the same IEC 61511 standards that were certified in Europe. We are gratified that our European group is the first group of engineers anywhere to officially meet the new 61511 standard.”

DeltaV SIS is the heart of Emerson’s PlantWeb architecture which offers automated safety loop testing and other capabilities that minimize personnel exposure to hazardous areas and increase system availability, while reducing life-cycle costs and easing regulatory compliance. This smart SIS approach uses the same engineering tools and operator interfaces as Emerson’s DeltaV digital automation system, enabling the viewing of safety system information from any operator screen.

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October 28, 2005

Fieldbus Wars Continue: EDDL vs. FDT/DTM

You’ve heard of the interminable Fieldbus wars and the EDDL vs. FDT/DTM standards skirmish. So is the battle over? Will you be buying hardware that is destined to be unsupportable? Should you only buy equipment that uses the EDDL standard? (Hint the answer is “yes.”) Dick Caro, president of CMC associates and chair of ISA’s SP50 Fieldbus Committee weighs in on these issues in his article in the September issue of Control magazine, “Fieldbus Wars Continue: EDDL vs. FDT/DTM”. (389KB PDF)

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October 27, 2005

Can you safely "grandfather" your SIS?

If your Safety Instrumented System was installed before the new IEC 61511 safety standard or ISA’s S84.01 -2004 standards were published, you don’t need to do anything since the standards have a “grandfather clause” for older installations. Right?

Well not so fast, the clause says that the owner/operator shall determine that the equipment is properly installed and working. Not much comfort in that is there? Angela Summers published an article, “Can you safely ‘grandfather’ your SIS” in the August 2005 issue of Chemical Processing that covers the particulars of the standard and what you may need to do to make sure you are in compliance. (1.4MB PDF)

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October 26, 2005

New DeltaV SIS Function Blocks Product Data Sheet

DeltaV SIS function blocks provide an easy, yet powerful configuration environment. (178KB PDF)

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October 25, 2005

DeltaV SIS System Introduction Video Product Demo

An video overview of the DeltaV SIS architecture, operator interface, and features for increased availability, uptime, and personnel safety. (8:58 minutes)

Also check out Key Technologies Safety Instrumented Systems for more information on how Emerson extends the proven innovations of our PlantWeb® architecture to safety applications.

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October 24, 2005

Achieving Target Control Performance Using Fieldbus Devices

The short course "Achieving Target Control Performance Using Fieldbus Devices" presented by Terry Blevins, Marcos Peluso, and Dan Christensen during the Emerson Exchange 2005 Conference focuses on how control performance is best achieved using fieldbus devices. Several examples are used to illustrate how control execution speed is impacted by block execution in a field device and the number of function blocks and devices on a segment. Details are provided on the capability targeted for v9.x DeltaV release that allows selected function blocks to be assigned to the fieldbus H1 cards. Typical application examples are also used to illustrate the difference this new capability will have on achievable control execution, H1 communications, and flexibility in fieldbus utilization. (4.95MB PowerPoint)

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October 21, 2005

DeltaV Basic Batch Product Data Sheet Update

DeltaV Basic Batch software contains the Batch Executive, the batch engine which coordinates all batch processing activity, creates detailed batch history records and schedules your recipes and resources. (35KB PDF)

Also check out the Batch Key Technologies area for more information on the DeltaV integrated batch functionality.

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October 20, 2005

Emerson's Analyze Software Improves Operator Effectiveness

Emerson’s DeltaV™ Analyze software is now available to improve operator effectiveness by assessing unusual alarm, event, and operator activity. Unlike other limited alarm management approaches, DeltaV Analyze identifies these unusual occurrences, trends in plant alarms, control modules responsible for those alarms, and delivers information on structured web pages for rapid, easy access. DeltaV Analyze examines alarms, events, and operator actions from the plant Event Chronicle or Plant-Wide Event historian. It highlights the most frequently occurring alarms and the control modules responsible for those alarms.

"Often just 10 of the control modules contribute to more than 42% of the plant alarms," said Cindy Scott, DeltaV Operator Interface product manager. "By addressing a few problem areas it may be possible to dramatically improve overall operator effectiveness." The analysis overview quickly helps identify if plant alarms, operator actions or events are trending properly month to month. Alarms are sorted and reported in the order of their frequency. The software also compares alarms with the industry standard EEMUA 191 recommended best practices.

The Overview display of this software provides a quick display of how alarms, events and user actions are trending month to month. Viewing this screen may be enough to determine if the production facility is operating at acceptable limits. More detailed information can be gathered by focusing in on an area, time period or event type. These detailed pages provide information to compare different aspects of alarms and events for up to 31 days on a scrollable timetable. The time duration can be directed down to the exact time of an event. The pages are interactive, such that a simple selection updates the page to show alarm frequency, statistics, user acknowledgements, alarm priority distributions or system events. This information can be easily incorporated into other common desktop applications like Microsoft® Excel and Outlook.

Emerson also provides a comprehensive portfolio of alarm analysis services that use DeltaV Analyze software. This service portfolio includes web delivery of DeltaV Analyze capabilities, expert analysis of DeltaV Analyze reports, and local alarm optimization and configuration support.

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October 19, 2005

Press Release: Emerson supplies digital technology to expand automation of the Broom offshore development in the UK North Sea

PlantWeb® architecture with the DeltaV™ system from Emerson helps integrate expanded platform automation and deliver information for efficient operations

AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 19, 2005) – Emerson Process Management has supplied PlantWeb digital automation architecture with the DeltaV system and FOUNDATION fieldbus communications technology to expand automation of the Broom development, an oil field located in the North Sea and operated as a subsea tie-back to the Heather Alpha platform, 7km east of Broom, northeast of the Shetland Islands.

PlantWeb architecture is a digital automation approach using communications technology like FOUNDATION fieldbus on Heather to collect actionable diagnostics and process information from field devices and distribute the information to operations, maintenance and management.

This project, deploying PlantWeb architecture with its DeltaV digital automation system, continues an excellent working relationship developed between Emerson and Aberdeen-based engineering contractors Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) on previous successful offshore projects. Applying the depth of expertise available within Emerson on integrating platform technology using PlantWeb with FOUNDATION fieldbus, this project also involves expanded monitoring of various aspects of the operation on the Heather platform, such as pressure measurement in the risers.

Emerson field devices on Heather include Rosemount® 3095MV Multivariable transmitters that provide fully compensated mass flow rate calculations in the field for orifice plate measurements. The mass flow rate is monitored from the complex Broom subsea systems based on orifice plate measurements.

Two 8" nominal bore pipelines transport the oil to Heather, where the total flows are measured using Micro Motion® Coriolis mass flowmeters before export to Sullom Voe. Production from the Broom field topped 20,000 barrels per day within two months of startup last August.

Most of the control system on Heather is pneumatic, being the original control scheme installed on commissioning in 1977 when Heather was one of the first North Sea production platforms. The addition of PlantWeb architecture and the DeltaV system has enabled instrumentation updates with improved integration of platform functions.

The Heather and Broom fields are operated by Lundin Britain Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lundin Petroleum of Sweden. There are further development opportunities in the vicinity of these fields, which are currently being evaluated.

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About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, DeltaV™, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite.

About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.

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October 17, 2005

Press Release: Emerson named best provider of process management technology by chemical industry professionals

Company dominates seven product categories in Chemical Processing magazine "Readers' Choice" Awards

AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 17, 2005) – Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business (NYSE:EMR), has been named the Best Technology Provider of process management products in seven categories in Chemical Processing magazine's second annual "Readers' Choice" Awards. Industry users were asked to name the one company they thought was the best provider in various equipment and software categories. Specifically, Emerson ranked No. 1 in process automation systems, process analyzers, valves and actuators, and four instrumentation categories.

"Readers were given a blank form so every company had an equal chance to receive a nomination, and were asked to vote only in those categories in which they have first-hand experience with the technology," says Mark Rosenzweig, Chemical Processing editor-in-chief. "Kudos go particularly to Emerson — being named so often and at such a high rate clearly testifies to customers' high opinions of their products and services."

Emerson's technology is networked on the company's revolutionary PlantWeb digital plant architecture, a digital automation solution that delivers asset management, process control and management execution through the use of intelligent field devices, standard network communications, and integrated modular software.

Emerson technology was named best in category by a margin of more than 4-to-1 over the next named company in flow instrumentation, pressure instrumentation, and temperature instrumentation; and by a wide margin in level instrumentation, process automation systems, valves/actuators, and process analyzers. Emerson also placed second in vibration monitoring and instrument calibration.

"This survey clearly tells us that we are on target in our commitment to deliver what users are seeking in process control technology, solutions and services," said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management. "We are honored by the results of this survey and will continue to invest in leading technologies such as PlantWeb in order to create powerful process automation solutions which deliver business value to our customers."

About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, Rosemount®, Fisher®, Baumann®, Micro Motion®, Mobrey®, DeltaV™, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.

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October 12, 2005

Emerson's PredictPro Software Now Addresses Larger More Complex Applications

Emerson’s DeltaV™ PredictPro software, as part of the embedded DeltaV advanced control suite of software, has been released in a new version that handles more variables to address much larger applications. The new software can handle up to 80 controlled variables and 40 manipulated variables. In addition the product’s optimization capabilities have been improved to provide flexibility and robustness for a wide range of industrial applications.

"The unique capabilities we’ve built into our PredictPro software make it the ideal choice for our customers to tackle advanced control applications without needing to hire a team of PhDs to get it running," said Duncan Schleiss marketing vice president for the DeltaV product line. "With the expansion of the model size and enhancements to our optimization engine we are now able to help our customers tackle some of their biggest and most difficult control problems."

DeltaV PredictPro is a full-scale model predictive control (MPC) for the most complex control problems. PredictPro software can be used for supervisory or regulatory control situations where multiple interactive variables are difficult to manage. PredictPro technology automatically accounts for process interactions and difficult process dynamics. It works with processes having excessive deadtime, long time constants, inverse responses, and loop interactions. It includes an integrated environment for configuration, model development and testing which eliminates the difficult implementation steps typical of other MPC approaches. In most cases, all that is needed is to identify the necessary controlled and manipulated variables involved. Process testing and collection of the process data are performed automatically. Based on this information, the process model and associated multivariable controller may be automatically generated. DeltaV PredictPro runs in the DeltaV system controller or can execute on a stand-alone computer interfaced to other automation systems using an OPC communications link.

The optimizer module in the PredictPro software is a linear programming routine that provides engineers a way to input economic or other operating parameters to optimize their plant operations. With PredictPro you may define up to five different optimization objectives. This provides the flexibility to quickly and easily select from different operating modes to respond to changes in costs, short term plant operating demands, or other changeable operating conditions.

The expanded PredictPro product is released as part of DeltaV Version 8.3 software. For more details of the version 8.3 release, visit EasyDeltaV.com/Version83.

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October 11, 2005

Press Release: Emerson helps Biovet achieve a 30% increase in fermentation performance

PlantWeb® architecture and FOUNDATION fieldbus technology provide automatic control of the plant including the critical fermentation processes

AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 10, 2005) – Emerson Process Management has recently completed a project to install PlantWeb digital plant architecture at a second fermentation area at the Biovet plant in Peshtera, Bulgaria.

Biovet is one of Bulgaria's largest pharmaceutical companies and a specialist manufacturer of antibiotic feed additives and pharmaceuticals for farm animals and pets. Ivan Batakliev, Executive Director of Biovet commented, "Our objective is to develop high added value products in the future, based on active pharmaceutical products. We are planning to build synthesis departments and will utilize Emerson automation systems because they give us a competitive advantage."

For this Biovet installation, PlantWeb with its DeltaV™ digital automation system has significantly increased stability and reliability, giving an improvement in operational performance of the fermentation process by 30%. Centralized control has resulted in a saving of 10% in human resource costs.

"With expertise, help and support provided by the local engineering team of Emerson we were able to develop a program for the complete process," said Biovet's Production Manager Ivan Bonev. "We worked together to solve problems and develop new ideas and Emerson responded to even the smallest problems. The strength of the partnership that has developed between our companies has been a significant factor in the success of this project."

The installation at Production Unit 3 uses seven DeltaV workstations communicating with 450 field instruments via the FOUNDATION fieldbus communications protocol. AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager software embedded in the DeltaV system is used to access the predictive intelligence of the field devices to enable configuration, calibration, and diagnostic tests to be performed.

The rich, predictive diagnostics in the field instruments and valves contribute to operational improvement with easier configuration, extended calibration intervals and a reduction in required maintenance. In addition, this management of process and instrument health enables better ongoing control that has resulted in improved product quality and consistency.

The field instruments include Emerson control valves from the Baumann™ and Fisher® range, fitted with Fisher FIELDVUE® digital valve controllers, Rosemount® flow, pressure and temperature transmitters, Micro Motion® Coriolis flowmeters, and pH and Dissolved Oxygen analysers from Rosemount Analytical.

Biovet's aim is to manufacture high quality products with low manufacturing costs. The automated control of the plant provided by the DeltaV system makes a significant contribution to these requirements. This is particularly important for the critical fermentation processes.

Fermentation processes are batch based by their nature, and one of the major challenges in the pharmaceutical industry is to have absolute repeatability of each individual process. Biovet used the capacity in the DeltaV system to develop and implement batches.

The stability and reliability of the new system is outstanding, and Biovet has not experienced a single emergency operation or situation that has damaged production or equipment. Even when the plant experienced a mains power failure, the Production Unit 3 power supply took over immediately, ensuring the process was safely completed.

Before the system was installed, operators had to walk around the plant to view instrumentation and make adjustments to the process. With the facilities spread over three floors, operators were required to walk up to 7 km on each shift. Improving upon this, the new system provides excellent visualization graphics that allow the operator to see at a glance what is happening over the complete system.

Although the Biovet unit automation was a large project, the DeltaV system's engineering software, based on open, interoperable standards, made configuration quick and simple. Local support was provided by the Emerson office in Bulgaria, reinforced by technical centers in Switzerland and the UK when required. A video case study of the Biovet project is available at EasyDeltaV.com/video/casestudies/biovet.asp. Hi-Res Photos are also available.

About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, DeltaV™, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite.

About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.

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October 10, 2005

Performance Without Compromise: How Emerson Consistently Achieves Winning Results in the DeltaV bookstore

Former CEO Charles F. Knight reveals insights into Emerson’s acclaimed management process in Performance Without Compromise: How Emerson Consistently Achieves Winning Results. Co-authored by Davis Dyer, the book reveals how Emerson:

• Achieved 43 consecutive years of increased earnings and earnings per share, among the longest records of consistent performance among U.S. businesses.


• Completed and integrated more than 200 acquisitions with an investment of over $10 billion and an exceptional degree of success.


• Transformed the company from a domestic manufacturer to a leading global technology and solutions provider.
  Restructured to respond to emerging trends in customer behavior and launched and cultivated new strategic growth opportunities.

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October 7, 2005

Internet Information Access Data Sheet Update

Get instant access to online documentation, tech tips and software release information. (250KB PDF)

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October 6, 2005

Foundation Support Service Data Sheet Update

Foundation Support provides direct technical telephone support, remote system diagnosis, software updates, and access to online service information. (145KB PDF)

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October 5, 2005

Press Release: Emerson Global Users Exchange conference opens to record attendance

UPDATE: After this press release was issued, onsite registrations brought total attendance at the Emerson Global Users Exchange to more than 1800.

Processing and manufacturing leaders from 47 countries come together for insights to improve safety, uptime, and efficiency

ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2005) – The Emerson Global Users Exchange announced today that members turned out in record numbers to open its 2005 conference. This year's pre-registration of more than 1500 attendees is nearly a 20% participation increase over 2004.

At the annual user-led event, global customers of Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), will join in a broad agenda of key topics covering technology, services, applications and experience. They will update their knowledge and skills for automation strategy development, and technology selection to enhance processing safety, uptime, and efficiency at facilities around the world.

"Emerson Global Users Exchange members will choose from more than 300 courses and workshops, and engage in open discussions with experienced management and analysts at roundtables and industry forums," said Scott Pendegrass, control systems engineer at Lyondell Chemical Company and chairman of the Users Exchange board of directors. "'The Look of a Leader' is our theme, as users discuss experiences, lessons learned, and best practices that will boost their ability to take advantage of today's technologies while planning for the future."

"What makes this event unique is that it is run by users, for users," said John Berra, president of Emerson Process Management. "Our customers come from all around the world to learn and experience new, real technologies, explore application examples that are delivering real value, and hear proof of proven success. This is what the Emerson Global Users Exchange is all about."

"The Exchange's customer-led board of directors ensures that members gain tremendous value, taking away practical application ideas and learning how others get the most from their automation investments," continued Berra. "I know of no better way for a supplier to serve the education and application needs of customers than by putting them in charge of the conference."

The Emerson Global Users Exchange 2005 conference, which runs October 3 through October 7 at the World Center Marriott hotel in Orlando, Florida, also features a 40,000-square-foot interactive application and technology exhibit where the benefits of digital automation can be demonstrated. Those benefits include significant capital project savings and operations efficiency improvements in thousands of installations around the world.

About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb®, DeltaV™, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.

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October 4, 2005

Checklist for Understanding System Product-related Communication

The updated Service Data Sheet "Checklist for Understanding System Product-related Communication" provides a better understanding of the responsibilities that Emerson’s customers and support companies have regarding the distribution and application of System Product Related Communication. (294KB PDF)

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October 3, 2005

Put power under control

Theresa Houck, Associate Editor of PlantServices.com includes a DeltaV case study in her article "Put power under control" on how to tame energy bills by improving production processes and taking advantage of energy monitoring and control technologies.

Less differential pressure saves $750,000: A consumer electronics manufacturer on the East Coast started using the DeltaV system from Emerson Process Management in early 2000 to control its chilled water system. The manufacturer already was using the DeltaV technology in other parts of its operations.

The water system has three 2,000-ton chillers. Four 250-hp secondary chilled water pumps were running variable-frequency drives (VFDs) to control differential pressure (DP) on loops, and they were starting to fail -— smack dab during the heat of summer. This made it difficult to maintain proper differential pressure on the loops. The manufacturer installed the DeltaV system to control the chilled water system and to learn what was going on.

After making the needed changes, the loop differential pressure dropped from 20 to 6 psi. The manufacturer switched from three to two chillers, and from eight cooling towers to six. In addition, it was able to shut down two of the four secondary chilled water pumps and run the other two at 50% or less. In their hottest months (from June to September), the company cut its chilled water costs by 40% to 50%, and by even more in the winter months. Since 2000, the manufacturer has saved $750,000 on the chiller water system.

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