Plant Safety and Security News, Trends, and Products
Machine Safety: Does it matter, the Aggregate Hazard Level for a machine?
When conducting a risk assessment of the machine’s individual identified hazards does the safety... » more
IHS acquires IMS Research
IHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent... » more
Twilight of nuclear power?
The Economist is characterizing it as “the dream that failed.” Is that too harsh a judgment? » more
Machine Safety: Are you staying on target?
Is changing my machine safety strategy necessary? What if your safety target has shifted? Have... » more
Flow switch/monitor receives Zone 2 ATEX, IECEx approvals
FS10A from FCI is optimized for continuous flow verification in process analyzer sampling systems. » more
Can you depend on that sensor?
An instrumentation device that is supposed to keep your process from erupting during an upset may... » more
Apps for Engineers
Product Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an... » more
Key changes in the 2011 NEC
The most recent National Electrical Code (NEC) edition has some important changes. » more
Active high-speed switching can mitigate arc flash
Mitigating arcing-fault hazards in medium-voltage switchgear is an urgent concern, which is being... » more
Industrial safety first
Control Engineering International: For better manufacturing safety awareness use a high-profile... » more
Secure grid from turbine to toaster
While traditional IT security emphasizes confidentiality, integrity, and availability, control... » more
Body heat powers devices
A new technology called Power Felt is a thermoelectric device that converts body heat into an... » more
African Frontier: Shell buys Cove Energy
Safety and security are major initiatives for energy companies, but refiners will have to step it... » more
Engineers: Get Back to School!
Looking for a refresher engineering course to assist you with your daily tasks? Simply look online... » more
Cyber security bill launches in Senate
Cyber security legislation that would update laws that govern how the federal government secures... » more
Machine Safety: System degradation and incidence of injury
Are older hardwired safety systems less safe than newer integrated safety systems? (See table.)... » more
New FDA regulations impact food and beverage companies
Electronic records and execution functionality could play a role in meeting new FDA regulations,... » more
Control Engineering top articles, January 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during January 2012 included articles on control... » more
Built-in test solution for processor boards
Kontron's Power-on Built-in (PBIT) solution is designed to improve the reliability, safety and... » more
Modern nuclear technology for new plant
The NRC has approved plans for the first new nuke plant since 1978, using Generation III+... » more
Five coal chemical sites in China to receive process control, safety, simulation software
Honeywell has received a $5 million contract to provide technology to five coal chemical sites... » more
Honeywell has received a $5 million contract to provide technology to five coal chemical sites... » more
Survey: Malware Response teams fear 2012 threats will grow in number and sophistication
A survey by Norman ASA reveals more than half of IT leaders believe that malware threats are their... » more
A survey by Norman ASA reveals more than half of IT leaders believe that malware threats are their... » more
Machine Safety: Does it matter, the Aggregate Hazard Level for a machine?When conducting a risk assessment of the machine’s individual identified hazards does the safety... » more
IHS acquires IMS ResearchIHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent... » more
Twilight of nuclear power?The Economist is characterizing it as “the dream that failed.” Is that too harsh a judgment? » more
Machine Safety: Are you staying on target?Is changing my machine safety strategy necessary? What if your safety target has shifted? Have... » more
Flow switch/monitor receives Zone 2 ATEX, IECEx approvals FS10A from FCI is optimized for continuous flow verification in process analyzer sampling systems. » more
Can you depend on that sensor?An instrumentation device that is supposed to keep your process from erupting during an upset may... » more
Apps for EngineersProduct Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an... » more
Key changes in the 2011 NECThe most recent National Electrical Code (NEC) edition has some important changes. » more
Active high-speed switching can mitigate arc flashMitigating arcing-fault hazards in medium-voltage switchgear is an urgent concern, which is being... » more
Industrial safety firstControl Engineering International: For better manufacturing safety awareness use a high-profile... » more
Secure grid from turbine to toasterWhile traditional IT security emphasizes confidentiality, integrity, and availability, control... » more
White paper: Schneider Electric: Arc flash analysis: IEEE method versus the NFPA 70E tables
This paper discusses basic differences between the IEEE 1584 method and the NFPA 70E task tables. » more
This paper discusses basic differences between the IEEE 1584 method and the NFPA 70E task tables. » more
Body heat powers devicesA new technology called Power Felt is a thermoelectric device that converts body heat into an... » more
African Frontier: Shell buys Cove EnergySafety and security are major initiatives for energy companies, but refiners will have to step it... » more
Engineers: Get Back to School!Looking for a refresher engineering course to assist you with your daily tasks? Simply look online... » more
Cyber security bill launches in SenateCyber security legislation that would update laws that govern how the federal government secures... » more
How Secure is that mobile device?
Real-life study focused on SMB's shows most companies have incomplete security practices when it... » more
Real-life study focused on SMB's shows most companies have incomplete security practices when it... » more
Machine Safety: System degradation and incidence of injuryAre older hardwired safety systems less safe than newer integrated safety systems? (See table.)... » more
New FDA regulations impact food and beverage companies Electronic records and execution functionality could play a role in meeting new FDA regulations,... » more
Control Engineering top articles, January 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during January 2012 included articles on control... » more
Built-in test solution for processor boardsKontron's Power-on Built-in (PBIT) solution is designed to improve the reliability, safety and... » more
Modern nuclear technology for new plantThe NRC has approved plans for the first new nuke plant since 1978, using Generation III+... » more
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