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March 31, 2006
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March 30, 2006
Press Release: Emerson chosen to digitally automate Mexico's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal
Project capabilities, local support and PlantWeb® digital automation approach lead to selection of Emerson as Main Automation Contractor
AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 30, 2006) - Emerson Process Management announced that it has been chosen as Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for the Altamira LNG Regasification Terminal, currently under construction near the city of Tampico on the Gulf of Mexico. Emerson will provide essential automation systems and services for the first import terminal which will receive liquid natural gas (LNG) shipments in Mexico, and convert them back to natural gas to be distributed by CFE, Comisión Federal de Electricidad, and PEMEX, Mexico's state-owned, nationalized petroleum company. An additional four terminals are planned for the near future in Mexico; a MAC provider will be selected for these projects.
Overall engineering and construction is provided by ICA Fluor and IHI, who are building the Altamira Terminal for a consortium of Terminal de LNG de Altamila (TLA) — which is jointly owned by Shell Gas B.V. (Shell) and Total Group of France — and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. The regasification terminal will process up to 3.75 million tons of LNG per year (MTPA) base load when in full commercial operation in October, 2006.
The Altamira terminal is part of an expanding LNG industry that is critical to the future global energy supplies. Since liquefied natural gas is about one six-hundredth the volume of gaseous natural gas, LNG has major transport advantages, making viable the processing of previously unreachable deposits. The U.S. is an example of LNG import growth, expecting about a 16% annual increase through 20251.
As the Main Automation Contractor, Emerson is responsible for development, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of all elements of the system to control the process from the point of receipt through regasification and into transmission pipelines.
PlantWeb digital automation technologies at the Altamira Regas Terminal include the DeltaV™ automation system, AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager, and Rosemount® smart temperature and pressure transmitters. In addition, Emerson will integrate metering skids, vibration equipment monitoring, fire and gas, safety, and emergency shutdown systems.
"Emerson best met all the requirements for Main Automation Contractor on this project," commented Juan Jose Aguilar, control systems engineer of ICA Fluor. "In addition to having expertise in hydrocarbons processing, the company offered an advanced technological solution for controlling the regasification process. Emerson also complied fully with the Shell Design Engineering Practices as required by the Shell/Total/Mitsui consortium, and was able to bring full engineering and service support to the construction site."
Emerson will provide on-site support and service for the Altamira LNG terminal, according to Ernst Vanstrien, terminal area engineer from TLA responsible for MAC selection. The project is being managed and implemented by Emerson Mexico, which has engineering and project management skills, complemented by strong local engineering and service support.
"The worldwide importance of liquefied natural gas as an energy source is on a healthy and sustainable growth path, and we are extremely pleased to perform as Main Automation Contractor for the Altamira regasification project," said Leo Rodriguez, President of Emerson Process Management Latin America. "The project provides another opportunity to draw from our LNG experience that — in addition to regasification at Altamira — includes digital automation improvement to upstream liquefaction and transportation processes."
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), 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, and project management, and maintenance services to help customers achieve the potential of their operations. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Rosemount®, Micro Motion®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, 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 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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March 29, 2006
Duncan@Play Slideshow: Duncan's New Zealand Memories
Mary Jo Sopelak tours New Zealand with our fun-loving spokesnonperson and shares Duncan's New Zealand Memories.
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March 28, 2006
Process Dynamics and Control in the DeltaV Bookstore
Process Dynamics and Control by Dale Seborg, Thomas Edgar, and Duncan Mellichamp is now available in the DeltaV Bookstore.
Design Control Systems Using Modern Technologies and Techniques Process control has increased in importance in the process industries, driven by global competition, rapidly changing economic conditions, more stringent environmental and safety regulations, and the need for more flexible yet more complex processes to manufacture high value-added products. This long-awaited second edition reflects recent changes and advances in process control theory and technology. The authors have added new topics, and enhanced the presentation with a large number of new exercises and examples, many of which utilize MATLAB and Simulink.
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March 27, 2006
Press Release: Emerson launches DeltaV Operator Training Solution to improve operator and plant effectiveness
Training solution improves operator skills and enables significant customer savings
AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 27, 2006) - Continuing its commitment to improving customer operational excellence, Emerson Process Management today launched the DeltaV™ Operator Training Solution (OTS).
DeltaV OTS is a complete simulator-based learning environment designed to prevent operator error which can result in accidents, product loss, or costly plant shutdowns. The need to prevent operator error was recently confirmed by a study of chemical manufacturers which indicated that 37% of plant incidents could be categorized by incorrect operator actions.
The new DeltaV OTS training solution will also will teach operators the necessary skills to get the most value from process automation technology. Studies have shown that improving an operator's skill level can have significant financial impact resulting from less downtime, less out-of-spec product, better use of fuel and resources, and less supervision.
DeltaV OTS is a comprehensive learning program leveraging Emerson's expertise in control systems and process automation. Developed by Emerson's Educational Services experts, the OTS is unique from other training programs in its emphasis on the total learning experience including professional lessons plans, course materials, delivery, student testing and customization to match the customers' actual plant operations. By bringing together all skillfully crafted elements of the program, Emerson has leveraged its expertise in teaching methodology to ensure a productive learning experience.
DeltaV OTS is built on Emerson's DeltaV Simulate suite of products which enables training simulators to use the identical operator interface and control configuration found in the company's actual control room. Creating an environment identical to the control room enables operators to learn and gain experience in a safe, controlled environment without risk to plant personnel or operations.
DeltaV OTS is scalable solution that can be sized to meet a customer's specific needs. For customers wanting a customized training solution on a limited budget, Emerson offers a bundled solution called DeltaV OTS Express. DeltaV OTS Express is an excellent entry point for customers wanting to train operators on control system operation and on selected high priority process units. The package includes an operator training workstation, a process simulator configured for a specific process unit, and a detailed and customized course curriculum complete with tests and professional train-the-trainer instruction. The base OTS offering can be expanded to deliver operator training for plant-wide operations.
In addition to DeltaV OTS, Emerson offers educational solutions for the process industry via classroom training, e-learning courses, and on-site training. Emerson's educational services team provides more than 300 courses and trains more than 20,000 students per year.
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About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.EmersonProcess.com), 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®, Daniel®, 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 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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March 24, 2006
New in the Application Exchange: Make the Manual Control easier and faster!
Alexei Shatikhin shares a new item in the DeltaV Application Exchange. The example demonstrates how to make manual control easier and faster!
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March 23, 2006
Yokogawa Electric ADMAG AXF Rev 1 Fieldbus Device Files
In Emerson's continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Yokogawa Electric ADMAG AXF Rev 1 has passed the rigorous and comprehensive testing of the DeltaV Stress Test labs. Using the DeltaV system's Foundation Fieldbus Device Downloads utility, these fieldbus device files are now available for use.
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March 21, 2006
Monitor and Control Software Product Data Sheet Update
This document details the monitoring and control functions supported by a DeltaV system. These functions can run on DeltaV Application Stations and controllers and many of the function blocks may be assigned to run within FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices. (312 KB PDF)
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March 20, 2006
DeltaV OPC History Server Product Data Sheet Update
The DeltaV OPC History Server makes it easy for external applications to access and retrieve historical data from the DeltaV system using an industry standard, open interface. (259 KB PDF)
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March 17, 2006
The Case for Digital Technology in the LNG World
Things are pretty good in the LNG business. Prices are up and demand is high. The main focus for suppliers is to keep their facilities on-stream and running well. This is not always a simple task. Abnormal situations have cost this industry an estimated $700 million per year. Fortunately, digital automation technology available from Emerson can make a big difference here. David Reif and Mark Kennedy discuss how to take advantage of this technology in a World Energy article “The case for digital technology in the LNG world. ” (174 KB PDF)
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March 16, 2006
DeltaV Continuous Historian Product Data Sheet Update
Data is collected by the DeltaV Continuous Historian and displayed on any workstation in Process History View. (621 KB PDF)
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March 15, 2006
Magnetrol Eclipse Model 705 3x Rev 1 Fieldbus Device Files
In Emerson's continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Magnetrol Eclipse Model 705 3x Rev 1 has passed the rigorous and comprehensive testing of the DeltaV Stress Test labs. Using the DeltaV system's Foundation Fieldbus Device Downloads utility, these fieldbus device files are now available for use.
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March 14, 2006
Press Release: Emerson expands PlantWeb installation with digital automation project for Alexandria Carbon Black Company in Egypt
PlantWeb architecture with FOUNDATION fieldbus communications technology reduces installation time and improves product consistency.
AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 14, 2006) — Emerson Process Management has recently completed the installation and startup of PlantWeb® digital plant architecture with FOUNDATION fieldbus technology on a fourth production line at the Alexandria Carbon Black Company (ACBC). The company, Egypt's only manufacturer of carbon black, installed the new line to meet increased demand for its carbon black products which are used in the manufacture of tires, rubber products, plastics, inks, dyes and paints.
The Alexandria Carbon Black Company is the fastest growing carbon black producer in the world with over 90 percent of production being exported to companies that include Goodyear, Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Dunlop and Continental Tire.
The new installation follows the similarly successful automation at the third production line at the plant. PlantWeb has enabled reduced engineering and installation costs, improved product consistency, and lower maintenance costs.
PlantWeb Services from Emerson included engineering, installation, project management and startup. The PlantWeb solution includes five DeltaV™ digital automation system workstations that use FOUNDATION fieldbus digital communications protocol to communicate with intelligent field devices from Emerson, including Rosemount® 3051 Smart pressure transmitters and Model 848T temperature products, Micro Motion® Coriolis flow meters and Fisher® valves with Fisher FIELDVUE® digital valve controllers.
Emerson's AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager software is used to enable configuration and calibration of field devices, and to access the predictive intelligence of the digital devices. Continuous online diagnostics in the field devices provide status of process and instrument health, enabling operations and maintenance personnel to recognize changes in status levels and take action to prevent issues before they occur.
The use of FOUNDATION fieldbus simplified installation and commissioning, enabling Emerson to complete the project very quickly. For example, the systems and marshalling cabinets were designed ordered, wired and tested in just seven weeks.
Following on from the success of the PlantWeb and DeltaV-based installations on production lines 3 and 4, ACBC is already working on a fifth production line to meet the ever increasing demand for its products.
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About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.EmersonProcess.com), 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 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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March 13, 2006
Press Release: Emerson's PlantWeb uses new OSIsoft technology to enable continued broad use of the PI System with DeltaV systems
New PI Protocol Converter integrates Emerson's DeltaV digital systems with OSIsoft client functionality
AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 13, 2006) — Process automation leader Emerson Process Management and OSIsoft, the leader in performance management software, today announced availability of the PI Protocol Converter which continues connectivity of OSIsoft PI System™ and client applications to Emerson's DeltaV™ digital automation system, a key component of the company's PlantWeb® digital plant architecture.
The new PI Protocol Converter gives DeltaV owners a variety of options to integrate their PI System™ and DeltaV environments, ranging from a single PI DataLink connected to a ProfessionalPlus station in a small plant, to a full PI Enterprise Server integrated into the larger DeltaV system implementations.
The new integration technology enables process manufacturers to use PI clients directly with the DeltaV system and extends historian connectivity to continue the long-standing alliance of Emerson and OSIsoft.
End-user systems with DeltaV v7.4.1 and later include an Emerson-developed DeltaV Continuous Historian, and the new PI Protocol Converter enables OSIsoft client options including PI DataLink, PI ProcessBook, PI ActiveView, and RtPortal to connect directly to the DeltaV Continuous Historian. The PI Protocol Converter also supports the PI to PI Interface to provide full connectivity to the OSIsoft PI System.
The PI Protocol Converter including technical support is provided at no charge to OSIsoft and DeltaV licensees, and Emerson will enable the required DeltaV Continuous Historian connections, also at no charge. The OSIsoft client options mentioned above are available from OSIsoft or Emerson sales channels.
A detailed technical discussion is available at http://www.osisoft.com/5_DeltaV.aspx
About OSIsoft
OSIsoft delivers performance management software to the world's leading process manufacturing, life sciences, and utility companies-anywhere real-time operational metrics fuel performance. With more than 10,000 installations worldwide, OSIsoft's real-time data platform crosses IT and process boundaries to incorporate and display operational information. Providing comprehensive visibility into operations, the OSIsoft platform unlocks the potential for timely analysis and the ability to make critical, informed and profitable decisions.
Founded in 1980, OSIsoft, Inc. is headquartered in San Leandro, Calif., with operations worldwide and is privately-held.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), 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 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
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March 10, 2006
Devil's in the Details
All you need is some deionized water, compressed dry instrument air, and a 500 gallon charge-heat-mix-dump reactor for your pilot plant. So, you contact three skid builders and order their off-the-shelf skids and you’re good to go. Who needs an engineering staff or an engineering and procurement contractor (EPC) to put this project together?
Then, when the stuff arrives, you realize that the operator interfaces are only useable by engineers, the electrical standards are unsuitable to your facility, and the piping designs between skids are incompatible. What a mess. Unfortunately this scenario is all too common. Control Design magazine in their January 2006 article recounts similar experiences, and discusses how to deal with the “Devil’s in the Details.” (1,125 KB PDF)
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March 8, 2006
Configuration Software Suite Product Data Sheet Update
Configuration Software Suite is an integrated, modular, and graphical approach to system configuration. (391 KB PDF)
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March 3, 2006
Yokogawa Electric YVP-Software Download Rev 1 Fieldbus Device Files
In Emerson's continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Yokogawa Electric YVP-Software Download Rev 1 has passed the rigorous and comprehensive testing of the DeltaV Stress Test labs. Using the DeltaV system's Foundation Fieldbus Device Downloads utility, these fieldbus device files are now available for use.
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March 2, 2006
Global Service Center Services Data Sheet Update
Expert systems support around the clock and around the globe! (141KB PDF)
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March 1, 2006
Emerson Process Experts
Yesterday we launched the Emerson Process Management Experts blog (EmersonProcessXperts.com) to create a shorter path between process manufacturing professionals seeking solutions and the experts around Emerson Process Management who have valuable industry, application, and technology expertise.
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