Podcast discusses real-life fieldbus technology use

The use of fieldbus architecture is quietly spreading into a wider variety of industries, even nuclear power plants. In a recent podcast, a group of plant engineer/operators talks to Bill Tatum, marketing manager, Fieldbus Foundation, andControl Engineering process industries editor, Peter Welander, about their experiences using fieldbus architecture in their plants.

By Staff April 1, 2007

The use of fieldbus architecture is quietly spreading into a wider variety of industries, even nuclear power plants. In a recent podcast, a group of plant engineer/operators talks to Bill Tatum, marketing manager, Fieldbus Foundation, and Control Engineering process industries editor, Peter Welander, about their experiences using fieldbus architecture in their plants.

Mike Miller and Ray Price of Duke Energy, Carolinas, discuss fieldbus upgrades to the Oconee Nuclear Station as part of its re-licensing. Oconee has generated more kWh than any other nuclear power plant in the U.S.

Herman Storey of Shell Global Solutions reflects on his experience as a long-time user, including discoveries of new uses.

John Rezabek of ISP Chemicals discusses practical benefits for day-to-day operation.

Recorded at the Fieldbus Foundation General Assembly in Houston, February 2007. Click on the podcast section at Control Engineering ‘s homepage.

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