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November 30, 2007
Genentech's NIMO Rises To The Highest Standards
Management at Emerson Process Management from the top down stress that we must think of ourselves as partners with our customers, working together to achieve common goals. With that in mind it is particularly gratifying when one of our customers receives a “Facility of the Year Award" (1,336KB PDF) for excellence achieved through partnering on project execution. Genentech’s Oceanside, California project was so honored by the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers, ISPE, in 2007 for its successful implementation at the Oceanside Product Operations Project. Clearly this effort was the result of partnering among a large team that included Emerson Process Management. The project was chosen for the award for its “pioneering project management approach that emphasized teamwork collaboration and partnership to reduce risk and control cost while delivering a world-class advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.” The details of this successful manufacturing project were published in the June issue of Pharmaceutical Processing magazine.
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November 29, 2007
RMV9000 to DeltaV Serial Interface Product Data Sheet Update
Using the DeltaV serial interface ensures wrinkle-free transitioning. DeltaV interfaces to the MVCU3, without disturbing communications, to the RMV9000 system. (124KB PDF)
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November 28, 2007
Plug cyber-security gaps
If your job, as mine once did, has you walking daily past tanks filled with flammable, irritating, or toxic chemicals, who’s continued safe containment depends on a computerized automation system, it is comforting to know that no hacker could possibly get into your plant’s networks and cause mischief.
Wait a minute, when you say it that way it doesn’t sound too comforting after all.
Chemical Processing magazine 's contributing editor Seán Ottewell discusses the hot-button topic of security in an article published in the September issue titled, “Plug cyber-security gaps." (975KB PDF) He discusses the Department of Homeland Security’s new anti-terrorism regulations for “high risk chemical facilities” and introduces views from industry personnel like Emerson’s Bob Huba. Bob points out that we test the DeltaV controller to Level 1 certification to assist with resistance to cyber attacks. The insightful Ottewell also tapped another Emerson fellow, Jim Cahill, who suggests that, “you need strategies to mitigate the risk,” as part of your overall security plan. Check out the article for other thoughts that may help you to feel a bit more comfortable when you take your next stroll through the plant.
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November 27, 2007
Intermediate Engineer Job Opening
Join our winning DeltaV Team as an Intermediate Engineer!
Job Title: Intermediate Engineer (Austin, TX)
Minimum Education Qualifications: Educational Degree(s): B. S. in Engineering with 2 years experience or M.S. Engineering with 1 year experience
Brief Description of Duties/Minimum Requirements: This position is located in Austin, Texas. Relocation assistance is available. Travel may be as much as 50% with trips that are 3 to 4 months in duration expected at times.
The successful candidate will:
- Configure control strategies containing continuous and batch elements based upon designs by more experienced engineers
- Design simple continuous and batch automation based on process information
- Do graphics design utilizing customer P&IDs, database management and configuration.
- Implementation and testing of sequential function charts and basic regulatory control strategies utilizing DeltaV
- Work well in a team environment to meet deadlines and resolve problems
- Express ideas effectively in individual and group situations
- Maintain effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people
- Assimilate and apply in a timely manner new job-related information that may vary in complexity
- Plan and organize work to ensure deadlines and estimates are met
- Have good verbal and written communication skills in English
Previous Experience / Skills: 2 years related experience working on automation in the process industry with a minimum of 1 year experience doing automation with DeltaV in the Life Sciences Industry and Demonstrated ability to convert process requirements and control strategies into automation using DeltaV.
How to apply: Email your resume, with "Intermediate Engineer 080033" in the subject line, to HR4@emersonprocess.com. APPLY ASAP, since an offer can be made at any time after the job is posted five business days. Applicants who are current PSS employees: send an Internal Opportunity Response form and resume to your supervisor for acknowledgement, and your supervisor will forward the application to your HR Representative. Applicants from Sales Representative Companies / Local Business Partners and other Emerson divisions must advise their current management before applying to PSS. This position is eligible for the PSS Referral Bonus program - applicants, please include the name of the Emerson employee (if any) who referred you for this job.
Emerson Process Management is an equal opportunity employer. Check out the complete list of current job openings.
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November 26, 2007
DeltaV Zones Product Data Sheet Update
Multiple standalone DeltaV systems can now be connected via an Inter-Zone Network to provide unprecedented view and control of your entire plant. (232KB PDF)
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November 21, 2007
Press Release: Emerson to digitally automate innovative recycling and energy recovery plant for Syctom in France
Emerson’s PlantWeb© digital plant architecture will enable the plant to comfortably meet the latest stringent European standards for emissions
AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 21, 2007) – Emerson Process Management has been awarded a contract to digitally automate one of Europe’s most innovative recycling and energy recovery plants being built by Syctom on the banks of the River Seine in Paris. Emerson will install PlantWeb digital plant architecture with FOUNDATION fieldbus technology for the major project that will recycle refuse from 1.1 million Paris residents, converting the waste into energy.
Syctom recognized the value of Emerson’s knowledge and experience gained from similar large capital projects and awarded the contract following a rigorous vetting procedure. Emerson’s PlantWeb digital plant architecture met Syctom’s vision to install the most modern automation and control system available today. The cost and time savings that PlantWeb provides during installation, and the operational benefits that are enabled, made it the first choice for this high profile installation.
The project has been designed to be a technological showcase with special consideration being given to integrating the building into the surrounding environment. Two thirds of the building will be underground to minimize the impact on the local community and there will be no steam plume or chimneys. In addition, no industrial water will be discharged into the Seine.
“There have been many environmental issues to be addressed, in particular the sensitive area of emissions,” said Dominique Coutart, Project Director, Syctom. “Emerson’s PlantWeb architecture and the innovative design of the plant will ensure that emissions will be significantly lower than the stringent levels required by the latest European regulations.”
Emerson’s Rosemount Analytical instruments will be used for the continuous monitoring of the emissions to ensure that the plant meets all the required criteria, this includes levels for dioxins, cadmium and sulphur dioxide. Sophisticated treatment equipment will guarantee that smoke emissions will be less than 50% of the European limit.
“This is a highly imaginative scheme that uses the best technologies to recover and recycle waste in a sensitive and densely populated area,” said David Dunbar, president of Emerson Process Management in Europe. “Emerson’s class leading technologies have been specified for the critical continuous monitoring of the emissions and we are delighted that Syctom has recognized the benefits that Emerson’s PlantWeb based control and automation will provide during installation and later, when the plant is fully operational.”
The installation is based on Emerson’s PlantWeb digital plant architecture, with a DeltaV™ digital control system and FOUNDATION fieldbus communications technology with 65 segments and over 500 intelligent devices from several vendors. These include Rosemount© pressure, flow, level and temperature instruments, and Fisher© control valves with Fisher FIELDVUE© digital valve controllers as well as the Rosemount Analytical analysers.
By using a solution based on FOUNDATION fieldbus, it has been possible to significantly reduce the space required for the control room footprint, thereby freeing this space for other uses. For example, a conventional wired system would have required up to 30 control cabinets but this will be reduced to just five with the simplified wiring and reduced hardware required by the FOUNDATION fieldbus network.
Emerson will also be providing AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager predictive maintenance software, which will give operators data from the FOUNDATION fieldbus devices on the network. AMS Device Manager will make configuration and commissioning of the devices easier, contributing to faster start up of the plant. When the plant is operational, AMS Device Manager will provide online access to instrument and valve diagnostics allowing problems to be resolved before they affect plant operations.
Replacing an existing plant, the new facility will be constructed at Issy Les Moulineaux in the suburbs of Paris and will recover and sort the domestic rubbish from 1.1 million residents. It has the annual capacity to convert 460,000 tons of domestic waste into energy as well as being able to sort and recycle 55,000 tons of domestic packaging and large objects.
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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, water and wastewater treatment, 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©, Bristol©, DeltaV™, Ovation©, and AMS™ Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson, 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 2007 were $22.6 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
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START-IT judges are impressed with how Praxair applies leading-edge automation solutions to meet reporting requirements
“I know I’m supposed to keep my software patched and up-to-date, but just how am I going to find the time to look through all of the alerts, warnings, and updates from Microsoft to make sure I’m secure? I have a real job that takes up all of my time already.”
If you’ve ever had these thoughts, you may want to consider the solution that Jason Solomon and Ed Couvillion employed to keep the Praxair Hydrogen production facilities up to date and secure. They use the DeltaV Guardian Support service to sort out all of their “must-dos.” Their solution is tailored to just the equipment actually installed in their facilities. This proactive service alerts them to just what actions they need to take to keep their system software current and secure reducing their software maintenance efforts to just a few hours a month.
Their results won them a Technology & Business award (611KB PDF) from Start IT magazine. The write up of that with more details on their success appeared in the August issue.
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November 20, 2007
Advanced Unit Management Software Product Data Sheet Update
DeltaV Advanced Unit Management software provides class-based Unit, Equipment, Control modules and Unit Phases to make developing unit-relative equipment strategies simple. (521KB PDF)
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November 19, 2007
Emerson Fieldbus Segment Design Tool Version 5.0.0 is Now Available
The Segment Design Tool is a Windows 98/NT/W2K/XP compatible program designed to provide a general guide for reducing the time required to engineer a FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 segment of DeltaV systems, Ovation systems and 3420 Fieldbus Interface Modules. The Segment Design Tool checks the segment layout utilizing the FOUNDATION Fieldbus rules governing cable lengths, power consumption and proper segment termination. This tool now supports a variety of Intrinsically Safe concepts, including Entity, FISCO and FNICO.
Also check out the Fieldbus Consulting Services website for additional information and resources.
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November 16, 2007
Pepperl+Fuchs FD0-VC-Ex4.FF Rev 2 Fieldbus Device Files
In Emerson's continuing commitment to open and interoperable standards, the Pepperl+Fuchs FD0-VC-Ex4.FF Rev 2 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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November 15, 2007
DeltaV SISNet Fiber Components Product Data Sheet Update
Some systems use the same networks for both control and safety. DeltaV SIS SISNet is dedicated to safety, carrying only safety-rated signals. It is therefore immune to any failure of the control network. (529KB PDF)
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November 14, 2007
Press Release: Emerson’s 2008 educational course offerings feature process automation training
Global Course Catalog describes over 300 courses designed to help process plants achieve full potential
AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 14, 2007) – Emerson Process Management announces availability of its 2008 Global Course Catalog available in print or CD.
"The catalog describes more than 300 training courses designed to facilitate the engineering, operation, maintenance, and optimization of industrial process automation systems and devices," commented Dorothy Hellberg, director of Educational Services for Emerson. "Engineers and technicians who take these courses are better able to optimize the performance of their processes and enhance productivity in their plants. Training is available at factory locations, regional training centers in North America and around the world, in designated hotel locations or at customer sites, and as packaged self-paced programs."
The catalog provides course descriptions, schedules, and sites for classes on process control, including the PlantWeb® digital plant architecture, FOUNDATION fieldbus technology, and various automation systems including the DeltaV® digital automation system, Ovation® expert control system, PROVOX®, RS3®, and WDPF control systems. Other courses cover field instrumentation that powers PlantWeb, including control valves and digital valve controllers, measurement and flow control devices, and analytical instrumentation. Additional course offerings include natural gas regulation and control, terminal automation, electrical systems, and plant safety. The entire catalog of offerings with pricing, dates, and locations is also available on the Internet at www.emersonprocess.com/education.
For a free copy of the Emerson Educational Services Course Catalog send an email to education@emersonprocess.com, call 1-800-338-8158, or place your request via the Educational Services website at www.emersonprocess.com/education.
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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 components in the chemical, oil and gas, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and other industries. Emerson’s Educational Services team (www.emersonprocess.com/education) annually trains some 22,000 individuals worldwide at regional training centers or customer plants. The training covers a wide range of process industry technologies and is tailored to customer needs. This best-of-class training is key support for Emerson’s mission of combining superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management, and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, 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 2007 were $222.6 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
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Inching Toward Jidoka
“I’ve got a warehouse full of pharmaceutical products. They just sit there for weeks until I can get them packaged and shipped. We are tying up a lot of capital here. There has got to be a way to get this stuff approved and sold quicker.”
In what at first blush may at first seem strange, pharmaceutical companies are beginning to turn to the automotive industry for answers to the problem of efficient material movement. The article, “Inching Toward Jidoka” (325KB PDF) in the August issue of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing magazine explores the ties between the Toyota Production System (TPS) and current needs of pharmaceutical companies. Jidoka is the TPS principle that demands that manufacturing errors be identified as they happen, fixed immediately, and are therefore prevented from propagating further though the manufacturing process.
Emerson’s Bob Lenich projects in the article an increasing use of on-line analyzers and applied modeling to speed up decision making at pharmaceutical facilities and notes, “Once an API or biologic product has been produced and needs to be packages, the Jidoka principles apply very well.” You can find more about the unlikely pairing of auto manufacturing and pharmaceutical production in the article.
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November 12, 2007
New DeltaV Store
Visit the new DeltaV Store to order DeltaV apparel and merchandise
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November 8, 2007
Benefits of Vertical I/O Versus Horizontal I/O Whitepaper
This new whitepaper covers the benefits of vertical I/O versus horizontal I/O. (233KB PDF)
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November 7, 2007
Fieldbus Consulting Services Brochure
The new Fieldbus Consulting Services brochure highlights leading expertise, proven experience, and consulting services to help clients ensure success with fieldbus right from the start. (429KB PDF)
Also check out the Fieldbus Consulting Services Website for more articles, useful links, and related information on fieldbus consulting services.
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November 6, 2007
DeltaV ATEX Instruction Sheets
New ATEX Instruction Sheet: KJ2222X1-BA1 SISNet Distance Extender
Two Revised ATEX Instruction Sheets:
KJ4002X1-BC2 Top 4 Wide Vertical Carrier
KJ4002X1-BD2 Bottom 4 Wide Vertical Carrier
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November 5, 2007
DeltaV Interface for RS3 I/O Product Data Sheet Update
Upgrading your controllers with the DeltaV Interface to RS3 I/O opens the door to new technology, and reduces footprint. (508KB PDF)
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November 2, 2007
DeltaV Connect™ Solution for Moore® Systems Product Data Sheet Update
For enhanced operator workstations and a platform for today's digital technologies, DeltaV workstations easily connect to your APACS or QUADLOG system. (398KB PDF)
Check out the new DeltaV Connect Solutions webpage to learn more about preparing for a complete transition to the DeltaV system.
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November 1, 2007
Crossing the Chasm: Digital Fieldbus Networks Bridge the Gap from Field Devices to the Control Room
Why on Earth would we promote an article that discusses the problems that people have with Foundation Fieldbus installations? Are we just nuts?
The answer is that for every issue raised in this article there is a corresponding reasonable solution presented showing how to head off the consequences of those issues. That is the treatment that Dan Hebert provides in the October feature story of Control magazine titled, “Crossing the Chasm.” The article points out, among other things, that a certain amount of training is required before launching into a FF project. “For our situation, in house training seems to work much better,” concluded Danny Cox of AOC Resins when they embarked on a FF project with their DeltaV system.
Two big benefits were claimed by Yves Lévesque of Cascades Engineering and Projects in their FF-DeltaV system installation at their older Rolland paper mill, reduced commissioning cost and better information for process operation. In Yves’ case to head off potential project problems, their engineers took short training courses and were able to quickly get up to speed on project commissioning.
Take a look at the article to see how you may be able to avoid a “speed bump” when installing your next FF project. (3.9MB PDF)
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