Automation

Hacking: Control Systems Are Not Immune
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Hacking: Control Systems Are Not Immune

Almost every day we read about a cybersecurity breach of a major bank, retailer or government computing system.

Automation General Leadership Thought Leadership

February 3, 2015

Emergency Repair in Pipelines
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Emergency Repair in Pipelines

Decades of innovation and ingenuity in the pipeline valve manufacturing industry have resulted in dozens of designs incorporating multiple body parts, top and bottom entry designs and sophisticated seat sealant systems.

Automation General MRO Thought Leadership

December 23, 2014

The Rationale Behind Valve Characteristics
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The Rationale Behind Valve Characteristics

Back in the “early days,” we were taught that, to properly control flow, we should select a linear valve characteristic when the valve controls more than 25% of the piping system pressure drop at full flow.

Automation Controls General Valves

December 15, 2014

Understanding and Selecting Valve Flanges, Pt. I: Design and Standards
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Understanding and Selecting Valve Flanges, Pt. I: Design and Standards

Because flanges allow the assembly and maintenance of system components without the need for cutting and welding pipe, they play an important role in piping systems.

Automation General MRO Quality/Compliance Valve Basics

November 11, 2014

Smart Analytics and the Power Sector
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Smart Analytics and the Power Sector

While mountains of data are being created everywhere in the commercial, industrial and manufacturing sectors, problems arise when determining how to handle all of that information and make it a valuable part of the business.

Automation General Valve Basics

November 10, 2014

Smart Actuation: Where We’re At, Where We’re Going
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Smart Actuation: Where We’re At, Where We’re Going

What might be around the next curve for smart actuators?

Actuators Automation General Thought Leadership

November 3, 2014

Ingenuity Rules at Emerson Exchange
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Ingenuity Rules at Emerson Exchange

The theme of this year’s Exchange was “Inspiring Ingenuity,” and ingenuity was definitely demonstrated in the hundreds of workshops, short courses and technology and industry forums held over the five days.

Automation General Thought Leadership

October 12, 2014

Evaluating and Proving SIS Safety Levels
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Evaluating and Proving SIS Safety Levels

Because the equipment used in a safety instrumented system (SIS) application has a critical job, such equipment must be carefully evaluated and justified.

Automation General Manufacturing Quality/Compliance

September 2, 2014

Choosing Valves for New No-Lead Water System Regulations
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Choosing Valves for New No-Lead Water System Regulations

In the U.S., regulations governing lead content of the components of potable water systems have seen considerable changes as safety restrictions tighten.

Automation General Quality/Compliance Water/wastewater

August 11, 2014

Automated Valves and Climate Extremes
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Automated Valves and Climate Extremes

The use of automated valves has increased continuously as the global demand for industrial and municipal infrastructure has grown around the world.

Actuators Automation General

July 28, 2014

Equipment Mapping Process Streamlines Repairs
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Equipment Mapping Process Streamlines Repairs

All of industry relies on properly working equipment and well-trained staff to operate and maintain their facilities.

Automation General

July 21, 2014

Green Technology: Waste Not, Want Not
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Green Technology: Waste Not, Want Not

While much of the hope for America’s energy future rests in advances in unconventional oil and gas production, a revolution in green technology is also helping to pave the way to energy independence.

Automation General

July 14, 2014

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