Process Control News, Trends, Products
Updated software platform enhances blend plan optimization, inventory traceability, and tank information systems
Invensys Off-sites Software Suite 2.2 adds new updates to improve functionality for terminal and... » more
Virtualization on the plant floor
While IT networks already use virtualization extensively, its benefits are moving into industrial... » more
PLC vs. PAC
These technologies continue to evolve, making differences harder to distinguish. Here are some... » more
Making power more efficiently
Improving control of feedwater heaters improves heat transfer and reduces operating cost. » more
Online thermowell calculation tool
Emerson Process Management launches free online thermowell design calculator that incorporates the... » more
Deutsche Messe to add power transmission show at IMTS in 2014
MDA North America to build on success of IANA debut in 2012 » more
The importance of client reviews
A few simple discussions with and demonstrations for your client at strategic times can prevent a... » more
Do I need Java or not? How do I know?
Determining what you have on your computer is a first step to greater security. Java is a case in... » more
Converging automation standards
Competing standards and protocols often cover the same ground but are not compatible, to the dismay... » more
Initial settings for PID controllers
Time to start the process? Here are some beginning PID values learned in the trenches that should... » more
Top Control Engineering articles for 2012
Think Again: Control strategies, optimization, safety and security, and system integration were... » more
The problem of extra software
A compelling reason for getting rid of the programs that you don’t use or need. » more
Make your I/O smarter
Improvements in I/O systems for field devices can make your process control system installations... » more
Talking to transmitters
I/O systems have to offer multiple communication options to accommodate different types of field... » more
Hydroelectric utility has to control with the flow
Located in an environmentally sensitive area, Box Canyon Dam has to deliver power while remaining... » more
Encapsulated data in automation programming
Using an element of object oriented programming can keep data organized and simplify writing code. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, December 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during December 2012 included the following topics:... » more
Dynamic simulation predicts steam consumption in unpredictable paper mill application
Langerbrugge mill used simulation analysis to make sure the boiler and steam system could remain... » more
Creating an HMI that doesn’t get used
When that new equipment skid or machine comes in, it probably has its own HMI, but that equipment... » more
New updates for safety system aimed at upstream oil and natural gas facilities
Yokogawa releases enhanced version of ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system extending connectivity... » more
DCS supplier partners with security provider to beef-up protection
Yokogawa and McAfee enter partnership to enhance security of industrial control systems offering... » more
Yokogawa and McAfee enter partnership to enhance security of industrial control systems offering... » more
Updated software platform enhances blend plan optimization, inventory traceability, and tank information systemsInvensys Off-sites Software Suite 2.2 adds new updates to improve functionality for terminal and... » more
Virtualization on the plant floorWhile IT networks already use virtualization extensively, its benefits are moving into industrial... » more
PLC vs. PACThese technologies continue to evolve, making differences harder to distinguish. Here are some... » more
Making power more efficientlyImproving control of feedwater heaters improves heat transfer and reduces operating cost. » more
Online thermowell calculation toolEmerson Process Management launches free online thermowell design calculator that incorporates the... » more
Deutsche Messe to add power transmission show at IMTS in 2014MDA North America to build on success of IANA debut in 2012 » more
The importance of client reviewsA few simple discussions with and demonstrations for your client at strategic times can prevent a... » more
Do I need Java or not? How do I know?Determining what you have on your computer is a first step to greater security. Java is a case in... » more
Converging automation standards Competing standards and protocols often cover the same ground but are not compatible, to the dismay... » more
Initial settings for PID controllersTime to start the process? Here are some beginning PID values learned in the trenches that should... » more
Top Control Engineering articles for 2012 Think Again: Control strategies, optimization, safety and security, and system integration were... » more
The problem of extra softwareA compelling reason for getting rid of the programs that you don’t use or need. » more
Make your I/O smarterImprovements in I/O systems for field devices can make your process control system installations... » more
Talking to transmittersI/O systems have to offer multiple communication options to accommodate different types of field... » more
Hydroelectric utility has to control with the flowLocated in an environmentally sensitive area, Box Canyon Dam has to deliver power while remaining... » more
NASA Mars rover director to keynote ARC Forum
ARC Advisory Group conference, Feb. 11-14, 2013, features manufacturing and engineering-related... » more
ARC Advisory Group conference, Feb. 11-14, 2013, features manufacturing and engineering-related... » more
Encapsulated data in automation programmingUsing an element of object oriented programming can keep data organized and simplify writing code. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, December 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during December 2012 included the following topics:... » more
Dynamic simulation predicts steam consumption in unpredictable paper mill applicationLangerbrugge mill used simulation analysis to make sure the boiler and steam system could remain... » more
Automation and control system provider extends service offering through acquisition
Metso strengthens its plant optimization services by acquiring U.S. software company ExperTune Inc. » more
Metso strengthens its plant optimization services by acquiring U.S. software company ExperTune Inc. » more
Creating an HMI that doesn’t get usedWhen that new equipment skid or machine comes in, it probably has its own HMI, but that equipment... » more
New updates for safety system aimed at upstream oil and natural gas facilitiesYokogawa releases enhanced version of ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system extending connectivity... » more
INPEX upgrades control systems to improve natural gas distribution in Japan
Utility to implement Honeywell’s Experion SCADA and PKS platforms to improve reliability and safety... » more
Utility to implement Honeywell’s Experion SCADA and PKS platforms to improve reliability and safety... » more
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority reaches for sustainability goals
Invensys solutions upgrades help PREPA improve power delivery while integrating new generation... » more
Invensys solutions upgrades help PREPA improve power delivery while integrating new generation... » more
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