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all Editions - Siemens | Printed: 11/24/2009
all Editions - Siemens | Printed: 11/24/2009
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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In today’s competitive global economy, the issue of alarm management in process automation systems has never been more important. Simatic PCS 7 offers a range of functions and features for effective alarm management. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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Over the course of just one weekend, the complete software system for the process control technology of a large brewery was upgraded two versions, including the entire periphery – without interfering with ongoing production. With this state-of-the-art technology, the company can produce beer not only for customers in Mexico, but also for the United States and the entire world. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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Siemens has been able to secure an order by the Jos. L. Meyer GmbH shipyard for equipping two new club cruise ships of the AIDA Cruises shipping company. The order, worth 25 million euros, comprises the diesel-electric motors, power supply, and automation technology for monitoring and control tasks of all onboard functions. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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CRB Consulting Engineers, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, is an international design firm specializing in facility and process configurations for high technology industries. CRB utilizes Siemens products in numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility designs. Process News spoke with Steven W. Pflantz, instrument and controls engineer at CRB, about the cooperation between CRB and Siemens. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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From the process automation and visualization to the process instrumentation: all tasks at a waterworks operated by the Mannheim City Supply and Traffic Services (MVV) are automated with an easy-to-use solution. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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The moisture content of chlorine gas is an important variable in chlorine chemistry. Until now, these moisture traces could only be measured with phosphorus pentoxide sensors with numerous disadvantages. The technology used in this monitoring method has high maintenance requirements and long signal response times. Now, the LDS 6 laser gas analyzer is available as a low-maintenance, accurate, and fast-reacting alternative. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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Branom Instruments is the current record holder for the largest Sitrans magnetic flowmeters sold in the United States: A major municipality in northern California is the proud owner of two Sitrans MAGFLO 3100 flowmeters with a diameter of 72 inch – roughly 183 centimeters. more |
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With its wide experience as a solutions provider for production plants in the semiconductor industry, as well as numerous references at home and abroad, M+W Zander was a good choice to assume the role of general contractor for the building of the new disc factory at Siltronic in Freiberg, Germany. The well-designed process and the team of experienced partners, including Siemens, ensured the successful completion of the project. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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It took only one pilot project on a single production line to convince executive management at a US-based food and beverage company to give the green light to a multi-plant corporate rollout of the Simatic IT manufacturing execution system (MES). more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
| During a replacement project, Shell Germany was looking for a new process analytical solution for its liquid gas plant at the Harburg refinery in Hamburg, Germany. The systems in use there were becoming dated and scheduled for replacement. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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The idea is not new: the key to faster time to market and higher plant productivity lies in modularity. What machine manufacturers have already implemented in the mechanical field – that is, the standardization of (mechanical) modular systems – is still in its infancy in automation and software. However, the software proportion in the machines is increasing constantly. The challenge in the near future will therefore be to reduce the control software complexity by using a modular approach. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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Siltronic’s new wafer factory in Freiberg produces 300-millimeter wafer discs for export all over the world. With a high degree of standardization and consistent use of Simatic PCS 7 as a process control system, as well as standardized Siemens technology for the energy supply and building technology, Siltronic is poised to fully exploit the rationalization potential of the new plant. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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When the operating level in the lacquer resin production facility at Bayer in Bitterfeld was migrated from Teleperm M to Simatic PCS 7, more than 600,000 variables and 1,000 operator screens had to be transferred to the new operating system. Thanks to automatic migration tools and a well-planned design for the factory acceptance test (FAT), this task was performed to the customer’s full satisfaction – and the operating level was changed over to the new solution during ongoing operation. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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The Peterborough water treatment plant, serving a city of 74,000 near Toronto, Canada, has been an early adopter of new technology for many years. Through its partnership with Siemens, the plant has often served as a test site for new level measurement technology used by the water and wastewater industry worldwide. This technological edge helps the plant deliver quality water that exceeds drinking water standards. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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As Siemens builds a stronger presence in the US market, Process News sat down with Reiner Pallmann, Vice President of Siemens Energy & Automation’s Process Solution Division and Tom Kopanski, Vice President of the company’s Automation and Motion Division, who are both determined to build closer relationships to their customers to strengthen their customers’ competitive positions. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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When the State of Texas mandated the monitoring and measurement of emissions of flare and cooling towers in the Houston area, Siemens Applied Automation immediately responded to the legislative changes. No sooner had the “first draft” regulations become available when Siemens brought in comprehensive analytical resources to educate customers and to provide measurement and system solutions. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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Since its first pot in 1992, Pointe-Noire Aluminerie Alouette, located in SeptÎles, Québec, has gained world renown for its expertise and ultramodern facilities. To further consolidate its leading market position, the company began construction on Phase 2 of its smelter in October 2002. To automate the new phase of the smelter, Alouette selected the new Simatic PCS 7 Version 6.0, whose innovative features offer several substantial advantages. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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During the recently completed first of two phases to upgrade plant operations, the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. site in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.A. chose to migrate from a 20-year-old continuous process control system to the Simatic PCS 7 process control system with Simatic Batch for batch control. A wise choice in many respects, as it turns out: whether in terms of cost reductions, increased quality and efficiency, minimizing downtime, or improving the bottom line. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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Nitrogen fertilizer is indispensable for modern intensive agriculture. A new fertilizer plant in Turkmenistan will help this country in the heart of Asia remain one of the largest cotton producers in the world. In this plant, the Simatic PCS 7 process control system is being used for the first time in fertilizer production. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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DuPont Sourcing and Engineering has selected Siemens Simatic safety systems to be one of two approved global supplier platforms. The scalable Simatic safety systems will allow DuPont Sourcing and Engineering to provide the highest levels of protection while finding the most cost-effective architectures for its processes. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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To ensure trouble-free operation in its sand mine, CTE Sand & Gravel sought a reliable and accurate flow monitoring solution for its dredge pumping. Several systems from various suppliers had failed at the task. Finally, CTE found the right solution in the Sitrans F M 911/E flowmeter. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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Like other companies in the industry, a leading Mexican producer of cement and ready-mix products had trouble measuring level in dusty applications. Installing a Sitrans LR 400 radar device solved the problem. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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Siemens recently received an order to supply instrumentation and automation equipment for a complete new sugar refinery in Bangladesh. The contract consists of process control equipment based on the Simatic PCS 7 process control system, including Simatic ET 200 I/O terminals as well as process instruments for temperature, level, and pressure. Training and commissioning services are also part of the contract. With this project, Siemens will be able to complete a reference plant for the Asian sugar industry and strengthen its position in this growing market. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 04/05
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The Safety Matrix for the Simatic S7-400F/FH process safety system, developed as both a development tool and a methodology, is easy to use and can help reduce configuration time, testing, and maintenance by up to 50 percent. more |
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