Process Control
Put training back into operator training simulators
This five-step approach is low-cost and offers safer learning experiences
Rethink planning and scheduling’s role in refinery optimization
New tools improve prediction of unit feed qualities and yields
HP Integration Strategies: Korean ethylene plant reaps benefits from APC
LG Chem is Korea’s first and largest vertically integrated chemical company. Founded in 1947, the company has emerged as one of the world’s top 30 chemical makers. LG Chem produces a variety..
Bayer invests $120mn in environmental, safety upgrades at Texas chemical site
Bayer MaterialScience will invest $120mn into environmental and safety improvements at its Baytown chemical site in Texas – the company’s largest US manufacturing facility.
HP Innovations: HPInnovations
EYESIM Virtual Reality now available on iPhone and iPadFollowing the successful launch of the innovative Virtual Reality training system EYESIM, Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of te..
Dresser-Rand unveils latest module for real-time gas turbine performance monitoring
Dresser-Rand, a global supplier of rotating equipment solutions to the oil, gas, petrochemical, and process industries, has announced the availability of its Envision gas turbine performance module. The module is designed to assist operators and field service personnel in their day-to-day operation of General Electric aero derivative gas turbines, the company said.
ARC's upcoming China Forum to focus on IT, automation solutions
ARC Advisory Group will hold its second China Forum on May 18 and 19 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing in conjunction with the FA/PA (Factory Automation/Process Automation) Show.
Phoenix Contact adds two new SIL-rated relays designed for process safety
Phoenix Contact has expanded its range of process safety relays, with the PSR-FSP2/2x1 and PSR–FSP/2x1 additions operating as safe interposing relays specifically designed to work with fail-safe controls in process applications.
John Zink, Coen affiliates agree to buy Hamworthy Combustion
Affiliates of John Zink Co. and Coen Co. have reached an agreement to acquire UK‐based Hamworthy Combustion Engineering Ltd. and U.S.‐based Hamworthy Combustion from subsidiaries of Citi Holdings.
Invensys and ACM partner up
Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries, today announced that it will be the exclusive provider of a unique process safety decision-support solution from ACM Facility Safety, a division of ACM Automation.
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- Stamicarbon awarded technology licensing contract for new urea plant in Eastern China 12/19
- Ford takes $19.5-B writedown on EV business 12/19
- Babcock & Wilcox awarded $40-MM contract for advanced wet gas scrubbing technology at Canadian petroleum refinery 12/19
- Aarti Industries secures methanol and toluene feedstock supply through multiple long-term contracts 12/19
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