Emerson Ovation OCC100 controller
11 January, 2018 | Supplied by: EmersonThe Ovation OCC100 controller is designed for utilities and independent power producers that rely more and more on diverse renewable energy sources and that serve the fast-growing microgrid market.
ABB to pioneer microgrid solution for offshore platform
14 December, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB will provide Woodside, Australia's largest independent oil and gas company, with a PowerStore battery storage system that will be installed on Woodside's Goodwyn A platform off the coast of Western Australia.
A step change for better profitability
13 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens has been working with Ok Tedi Mining Limited since 2005 to improve operational performance. The latest project targets improvements in the drive train infrastructure.
Australian energy security in a connected world
12 December, 2017 by Glenn Johnson, Editor, Process TechnologyPolitics aside, the future of Australian energy networks is looking exciting, with digitalisation and a greater mix of cheaper energy sources coming online — but we mustn't ignore the elephant in the room: cybersecurity risk.
ARC names ABB global leader in SCADA systems for the power sector
05 December, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe latest ARC report says ABB's Grid Automation business is at the forefront of grid automation and digitalisation.
ABB580 drive for water industry applications
27 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe ABB580 drive can be wall mounted or cabinet built and features built-in pump application functionality.
Novo Nordisk selects Emerson to help bring diabetes medication to market more quickly
16 November, 2017 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson's automation technologies and project strategies will help Novo Nordisk achieve a tight project schedule and the rapid construction of a manufacturing site for critical medicines.
Control system migration: surviving the 'perfect storm' to improve performance — Part 2
14 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Honeywell LtdIndustrial companies are faced with an increasingly competitive business environment and control systems that are becoming obsolete. The fast pace of technology development opens up new opportunities, but this is being offset by an increasing skills shortage. Incremental migration coupled with outcome-based service programs can help an organisation move forward and reduce TCO.
Emerson to install gas turbine controls for ENGIE plant in France
13 November, 2017 | Supplied by: EmersonENGIE has awarded Emerson a contract to replace legacy combustion turbine controls with its Ovation turbine control technology at its DK6 800 MW combined-cycle power plant in Dunkirk, France.
Human factors and their impact on plant safety
10 November, 2017 by Luis Duran, Hampus Schäring and Jeton Partini, Industrial Automation, Control Technologies, ABB | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdOperators in modern plants are tasked with numerous activities, making it difficult for them to handle abnormal process conditions. Research has demonstrated how an intelligent and ergonomic workspace can both mitigate risk and increase productivity.
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Industrial Software Platform
26 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricEcoStruxure Industrial Software Platform is an integrated, modular software suite designed to address operational and business imperatives across the value chain in industrial and infrastructure businesses.
Control system migration: surviving the 'perfect storm' to improve performance — Part 1
20 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Honeywell LtdIndustrial companies are faced with an increasingly competitive business environment. Manufacturers must find ways to produce quality products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Experience has shown control system performance can have a huge impact on return on investment (ROI) throughout the life cycle of the plant.
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 6000 medium-voltage AC drives
27 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 6000 medium-voltage AC drives, from Rockwell Automation, offer expanded, user-friendly control for variable and constant torque applications, as well as a wide voltage range.
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS
25 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricThe EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS is designed to increase the business value process controllers can generate, primarily by making the real-time profitability of the operation more visible by providing built-in, customisable, real-time accounting models.
First PLC to be awarded ISASecure Level 2 certification
25 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Honeywell LtdHoneywell's ControlEdge PLC has been recognised for robust cybersecurity characteristics and capabilities.
