Plant Safety and Security
Position sensor for combustible dust
The WS12EX series position sensor by A.C.E. is housing rated IP67 and uses a precision potentiometer for the rotary sensing element. » more
Machine Safety: The missing ah-ha for plant management
Isn’t the machine a hazard as well as the individual hazards on a machine? Last week I blogged about risk assessments, the mitigation process, and how the new methodologies have migrated from... » 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 level of the complete machine or system matter? Does anyone have a solution for determining the... » more
IHS acquires IMS Research
IHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » 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 there been evolutional changes to industrial safety but your safety culture is mired in the past? Are... » 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 sit there for years if there is no emergency. Will it work when the time comes? Safety sensors can... » more
Apps for Engineers
Product Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an interactive directory of approximately 60 mobile engineering-related software applications useful for... » 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 addressed by safe work practices, operator training, and innovative solutions. » more
Industrial safety first
Control Engineering International: For better manufacturing safety awareness use a high-profile risk management mechanism, says Control Engineering China. » more
Secure grid from turbine to toaster
While traditional IT security emphasizes confidentiality, integrity, and availability, control system security emphasizes safety, reliability, and integrity. » more
Body heat powers devices
A new technology called Power Felt is a thermoelectric device that converts body heat into an electrical current which soon could create enough energy to make a call just by touching it. » more
African Frontier: Shell buys Cove Energy
Safety and security are major initiatives for energy companies, but refiners will have to step it up a notch as Africa is becoming an oil and gas hotbed of activity. » more
Engineers: Get Back to School!
Looking for a refresher engineering course to assist you with your daily tasks? Simply look online at universities across the country. » more
Cyber security bill launches in Senate
Cyber security legislation that would update laws that govern how the federal government secures its information systems as well as help safeguard vital private networks that American society depends... » more
Machine Safety: System degradation and incidence of injury
Are older hardwired safety systems less safe than newer integrated safety systems? (See table.) Since 2002 when integrated safety automation was introduced for machine safety, a growing awareness has... » more
New FDA regulations impact food and beverage companies
Electronic records and execution functionality could play a role in meeting new FDA regulations, finding appropriate insurance coverage. Manufacturing execution systems can help. » more
Control Engineering top articles, January 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during January 2012 included articles on control panel safety, programming software and controller hardware, 100-ft high dancing robotic birds,... » more
Position sensor for combustible dustThe WS12EX series position sensor by A.C.E. is housing rated IP67 and uses a precision potentiometer for the rotary sensing element. » more
Machine Safety: The missing ah-ha for plant managementIsn’t the machine a hazard as well as the individual hazards on a machine? Last week I blogged about risk assessments, the mitigation process, and how the new methodologies have migrated from... » 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 owned by Pucheng Clean Energy Chemical Company Ltd (PCEC) in China. » more
Honeywell has received a $5 million contract to provide technology to five coal chemical sites owned by Pucheng Clean Energy Chemical Company Ltd (PCEC) in China. » 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 biggest worry for 2012. They're also worried that the new malware is too sophisticated for their... » more
A survey by Norman ASA reveals more than half of IT leaders believe that malware threats are their biggest worry for 2012. They're also worried that the new malware is too sophisticated for 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 level of the complete machine or system matter? Does anyone have a solution for determining the... » more
IHS acquires IMS ResearchIHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » 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 there been evolutional changes to industrial safety but your safety culture is mired in the past? Are... » 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 sit there for years if there is no emergency. Will it work when the time comes? Safety sensors can... » more
Apps for EngineersProduct Exclusive: CFE Media’s Apps for Engineers software is an “app of apps,” providing an interactive directory of approximately 60 mobile engineering-related software applications useful for... » 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 addressed by safe work practices, operator training, and innovative solutions. » more
Industrial safety firstControl Engineering International: For better manufacturing safety awareness use a high-profile risk management mechanism, says Control Engineering China. » more
Secure grid from turbine to toasterWhile traditional IT security emphasizes confidentiality, integrity, and availability, control system security emphasizes safety, reliability, and integrity. » 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 electrical current which soon could create enough energy to make a call just by touching it. » more
African Frontier: Shell buys Cove EnergySafety and security are major initiatives for energy companies, but refiners will have to step it up a notch as Africa is becoming an oil and gas hotbed of activity. » more
Engineers: Get Back to School!Looking for a refresher engineering course to assist you with your daily tasks? Simply look online at universities across the country. » more
Cyber security bill launches in SenateCyber security legislation that would update laws that govern how the federal government secures its information systems as well as help safeguard vital private networks that American society depends... » more
How Secure is that mobile device?
Real-life study focused on SMB's shows most companies have incomplete security practices when it comes to using mobile devices with company networks. » more
Real-life study focused on SMB's shows most companies have incomplete security practices when it comes to using mobile devices with company networks. » more
Machine Safety: System degradation and incidence of injuryAre older hardwired safety systems less safe than newer integrated safety systems? (See table.) Since 2002 when integrated safety automation was introduced for machine safety, a growing awareness has... » more
New FDA regulations impact food and beverage companies Electronic records and execution functionality could play a role in meeting new FDA regulations, finding appropriate insurance coverage. Manufacturing execution systems can help. » more
Control Engineering top articles, January 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during January 2012 included articles on control panel safety, programming software and controller hardware, 100-ft high dancing robotic birds,... » more
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