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August 2008
Emerson announces new communication interfaces for Micro Motion Coriolis flow transmitter (26 August 2008)
Model 2400S transmitters are now available with DeviceNet and PROFIBUS DP communications, increasing the versatility of ELITE Coriolis meters.
Emerson opens Marine & Offshore engineering center in Oslo, Norway (25 August 2008)
Center's front-end engineering and project management services will reduce time and cost to first oil.
Emerson's Mobrey float switch combines with Rosemount 702 wireless discrete transmitter to deliver switch status (20 August 2008)
All models in the popular range of Mobrey float switches are now available for use with the wireless transmitter for cost-effective access to valuable data about plant performance and safety.
Emerson
digitally automates new ultra-supercritical power plant in China (19 August 2008)
PlantWeb architecture with Ovation expert control system and bus I/O technologies will reduce installation and startup costs, deliver ongoing savings at Haimen units 1 and 2.
Emerson wins Main Instrument Vendor contract to automate Nalco's new water treatment chemicals plant in China (13 August 2008)
Proven batch automation experience with DeltaV digital system leads to selection of Emerson's PlantWeb architecture with FOUNDATION fieldbus technology.
Emerson's enhanced flue gas analyzers help improve combustion efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases (12 August 2008)
X-STREAM Oxygen Analyzer's extended, adjustable probe length enables more accurate readings for large boilers and furnaces.
Emerson's Micro Motion Coriolis transmitter is ideal for food & beverage and life science industries (6 August 2008)
Model 2400S transmitters with stainless steel body and expanded choice of communication interfaces increases versatility of ELITE Coriolis meters.
Emerson awarded contract to digitally automate PLTU 2 Banten-Labuan coal-fired power plant in Indonesia (5 August 2008)
Emerson's PlantWeb digital plant architecture with Ovation control system will automate critical processes and equipment at two 300-MW power generating units.
July 2008
2008 Emerson Global Users Exchange conference registration now open (24 July 2008)
Industry's most comprehensive user-driven conference focuses on application of Emerson's enabling technologies and services.
Emerson modernizing four units at India's Tanda Thermal Power Station with Ovation expert control system (23 July 2008)
Emerson has already completed replacement of one unit's outdated manual controls in record time.
Emerson unveils odorant injection system that assures uniform atomization into natural gas in transmission and distribution pipelines (16 July 2008)
Dosaodor-D odorant computerized injection system increases reliability, lowers maintenance costs for natural gas utilities.
Emerson's new vertical I/O for DeltaV system offers greater plant lifecycle savings (9 July 2008)
VerticalPlus I/O subsystem carriers are easier to install and maintain while reducing overall energy costs.
Emerson acquires TopWorx (8 July 2008)
Acquisition extends Emerson's PlantWeb digital plant architecture and complements Emerson's valve and instrument businesses.
Emerson's industrial pressure regulator application guide provides assistance in selecting the right pressure regulator for a broad range of industrial and process applications (7 July 2008)
736-page guide is a reference for technical applications and pressure data on Fisher brand industrial regulators.
Emerson's PowerVUE Fan/Damper Actuators to improve control at coal-fired plant (2 July 2008)
Rosemount Analytical actuators provide tighter control of the air through the furnace, which is important in circulating fluidized bed combustion.
Emerson's new application guide outlines optimal use of liquid analysis for metals extraction and processing industry (1 July 2008)
Guide addresses liquid analytical solutions for leaching and ore extraction, concentration and separation, finished product purification and waste disposal.
June 2008
Emerson launches first four-electrode sensor that allows CIP conductivity measurement with a single sensor (25 June 2008)
Rosemount Analytical Model 410VP applicable for wide-ranging conductivity measurements in sanitary applications.
Emerson's
SmartProcess technology to optimize steam temperatures on Doosan Babcock Boiler (24 June 2008)
Optimization solution to stabilize steam temperature on supercritical, coal-fired boiler at new station in Kentucky.
Emerson's new IntrinzX photometric technology among enhancements to process gas analyzers (23 June 2008)
Sensitivity, range, stability, and calibration intervals enhanced in Rosemount Analytical X-STREAM Process Gas Analyzers.
Emerson provides state-of-the-art digital technology to automate Thai petrochemical plant (19 June 2008)
Emerson technology to help increase production capacity.
Emerson and Celulosa Arauco commission world's largest "smart" pulp mill in Chile (18 June 2008)
Digital integration helps US$850M mill meet environmental, safety, and production goals and demanding startup schedule.
Emerson's new AMS Suite release simplifies setup and management of Smart Wireless networks (12 June 2008)
New functionality helps users easily plan, customize, visualize, and manage Smart Wireless networks.
Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions improving production, distribution, and processing facilities (12 June 2008)
Early installations report ease of use, significant savings, and improvements in applications not possible with wired approach.
Emerson's chosen to digitally automate Bulgarian pulp mill expansion (11 June 2008)
PlantWeb digital architecture to help triple capacity and reduce environmental impact.
Emerson's Fisher control valves are first to be SIL 3 certified to IEC 61508 standards (9 June 2008)
Certification simplifies safety standard compliance for customers.
Frost & Sullivan lauds Emerson as Growth Excellence Company of the Year in the process automation market (3 June 2008)
Comprehensive customer solutions and wireless innovation cited.
Emerson's service facilities recognized with "SEL Expert" designation by leader in power system protection industry (2 June 2008)
Rigorous testing by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories verifies that Emerson meets the highest standards as an integrator and tester of electrical systems.
May 2008
Emerson Smart Mine seminars to
help mining companies improve operations and reduce risk (29 May 2008)
Global series of seminars demonstrates how predictive automation
technologies can solve mining application challenges.
Emerson's
SmartProcess Unit Response Optimization technology helps Young Unit 1 improve
ramp rate by 70 percent (28 May 2008)
Technology also helps Minnkota Power unit reduce over/undershoot,
allowing plant to efficiently meet changing demand in a deregulated ISO
environment.
Emerson to digitally
automate two new glass plants in China with PlantWeb architecture (27 May 2008)
FOUNDATION fieldbus will network
intelligent devices throughout the smart plants
Emerson Participates in
Demonstration of Foundation™
for Safety Instrumented Functions (20 May 2008)
Emerson's Global
demonstration project supports the implementation of
Foundation fieldbus protocol
for SIS applications
Emerson helps bioethanol plant in Turkey realize startup and operational gains (8 May 2008)
Emerson's project engineering and PlantWeb architecture enable TARKÌM plant to startup up a month early and produce almost 30 percent above target levels..
Emerson Process Management and Wärtsilä Corporation announce expansion of
powerful global offshore alliance (6 May 2008)
Collaboration combines technology and system integration expertise
to deliver energy and automation solutions.
Emerson introduces 4-wire intelligent analyzers with advanced digital
communications capability (5 May 2008)
Rosemount Analytical Model 1056 analyzers now available with HART
and PROFIBUS DP communications.
Emerson introduces vibration transmitter for continuous monitoring and early warning of impending issues with critical machinery (1 May 2008)
CSI 9330 Vibration Transmitter interfaces with existing control and monitoring systems.
Emerson's Scenario simulation technology offers opportunities for faster startup
and more efficient grid synchronization at Fawley Power Station (29 March 2008)
High-fidelity Scenario solution expected to enhance operator
training and performance at 1000-MW peaking plant.
April 2008
Four automation-industry leaders issue open letter on WirelessHART standard (28 April 2008)
ABB, Emerson, Endress+Hauser, and Siemens jointly voice confidence that WirelessHART will fully meet the needs of the process industries for a wireless field device network.
Emerson completes digital automation, improves operation of polystyrene plant in Argentina (16 April 2008)
Petrobras Zarate facility boosts production by 3 to 5 percent and cuts maintenance budget by 10 to 12 percent through multi-year PlantWeb modernization.
Emerson adds industry's first wireless pH/ORP transmitter to Smart Wireless
plant solutions (9 April 2008)
New wireless Rosemount Analytical pH transmitter extends
WirelessHART functionality of PlantWeb digital architecture.
Emerson's digital automation helps new China PVC plant achieve fast start-up and
lower costs (1 April 2008)
Engineering expertise and PlantWeb digital architecture with DeltaV
Batch software lead to selection by Yichang Yihua Pacific Chemical Company.
March 2008
Emerson unveils new PAT tools to speed drug development and improve production (27 March 2008)
Cell growth model and process analytics accelerate product creation, rapid manufacturing scale-up, and early real-time release of biological products.
Emerson's PlantWeb architecture to digitally automate new plant for first
monoclonal antibody drugs in China (27 March 2008)
Integration by DeltaV system and FOUNDATION fieldbus to speed
production of drugs for unmet medical needs.
Emerson to install PlantWeb digital architecture with Ovation control system at new Illinois power plant (25 March 2008)
Use of digital bus technology expected to reduce installation and startup costs as well as long-term O&M costs at new CWLP coal-fired Dallman Power Station Unit 4.
Emerson enters agreement with Finesse to provide integration services to Finesse
customers (24 March 2008)
Integration of DeltaV digital automation system and TruBio
bioreactor system aids improved drug development and production.
Emerson introduces new "energy-responsible" FIELDVUE instrument approved for natural gas (20 March 2008)
Innovative on-board wiring gland provides integrated single-seal solution.
Emerson's Scenario simulation technology dramatically reduces plant startup
time (18 March 2008)
Con Edison's East River Repowering Project realizes three-month
reduction followed by ongoing benefits.
Emerson first to offer WirelessHART automation products (14 March 2008)
Emerson now taking orders for open, industry standards-based products in its Smart Wireless portfolio.
Emerson enhances Fisher digital valve
controller for smart safety instrumented systems (13 March 2008)
SIS reliability is increased by enhancements to FIELDVUE digital
valve controller certified for use in SIL3 certified safety loops.
Emerson digitally automates expansion of Guixi copper smelter in China (6 March 2008)
Emerson integrates smelter using PlantWeb architecture with FOUNDATION fieldbus and AMS Suite predictive maintenance software.
Emerson's PlantWeb digital architecture is the "Automation of Choice" at chemical industry's flagship training facility (4 March 2008)
DeltaV system and AMS Suite predictive maintenance software provide an authentic working environment for chemical industry trainees.
February 2008
Emerson announces agreement with Argosy
Technologies, Ltd. to deliver unique flow measurement solutions for oil
separator upgrades in Russia and CIS (27 February 2008)
Emerson's Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters used in Argosy
Technologies systems to deliver integrated flow measurement and quality
monitoring upgrades to oil separator systems.
Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions improve
wellhead and heat exchanger monitoring on StatoilHydro offshore platform (25 February 2008)
Wireless network proves highly reliable in crowded metal wellhead
environment of Norwegian Sea oil platform.
Emerson delivers 750,000th Fisher smart
digital valve controller (13 February 2008)
FIELDVUE digital valve controller leadership confirmed by customers
in thousands of worldwide applications.
Emerson introduces largest ever ELITE
Coriolis flowmeter for high capacity custody transfer applications (7 February 2008)
Micro Motion ELITE High Capacity Coriolis offers superior
measurement performance at an exceptionally high flow rate.
Emerson invests in "energy responsible" automation solutions for delivery of incremental energy from alternative fuels (4 February 2008)
Technology and expertise help generation operators and process manufacturers improve economics and environment.
January 2008
Emerson's PlantWeb digital plant architecture to replace outdated controls at Korea's Boryeong power plant (23 January 2008)
PlantWeb architecture with Ovation expert control system will deliver operational benefits by integrating control of major plant equipment for Boryeong units 1 and 2.
Emerson introduces new "energy-responsible" Fisher C1 Series controllers and transmitters (22 January 2008)
Innovative design improves control reliability and safety while saving up to $1400 of gas annually per controller application.
Emerson's Canadian local business partners offer Mobrey level instrumentation product range (17 January 2008)
Mobrey instrumentation joins broad Emerson range available to Canadian customers from one source.
Emerson to install Ovation control system at new coal-fired power plant in Nebraska (16 January 2008)
Contract for Whelan Energy Center Unit 2 automation and control system continues Emerson's longstanding relationship with Hastings Utilities.
Emerson's new Mobrey ultrasonic level transmitter is optimized for open channel flow measurement (15 January 2008)
Transmitter helps water and industrial processing sites measure open channel flow more accurately.
Emerson's service center re-approved by NUPIC to supply control valves and parts to the nuclear
industry (14 January 2008)
Facility continues as only such center in North America serving this industry.
Emerson introduces AccuMax technology for boiler, furnace operation improvement (9 January 2008)
New feature of Rosemount Analytical X-STREAM O2 analyzer increases oxygen measurement accuracy.
Emerson acquires The Automation Group (8 January 2008)
Acquisition expands Emerson's process control engineering and project management capabilities for refining, petrochemical, and related industries.
Emerson announces next-generation preset controller for batch measurement and control (7 January 2008)
DL8000 offers increased accuracy and integrity for measurement of hydrocarbon liquids.
Emerson sells Brooks Instrument to American Industrial Partners (3 January 2008)
Unit provides flow measurement and control devices for the low-flow application market.
December 2007
Emerson
introduces Ovation SCADA solution for wind energy management (20 December 2007)
Drawing on power-focused control technologies and experience with
large SCADA water/wastewater installations, Emerson solution offers better
management of wind farm assets.
Emerson's
SmartProcess LoopMetrics technology minimizes process variations, helps improve
performance, economics of power generation facilities (18 December 2007)
Engineered solution provides continuous analysis of all process
loops, reducing engineering and maintenance costs, and contributing to
improved unit efficiency.
Emerson's new brochure describes
advantages of using genuine Fisher replacement parts (17 December 2007)
Brochure addresses issues including performance, safety, and
support.
Emerson
to digitally automate new unit, upgrade controls for existing unit at City
Utilities' Southwest Power Station (13 December 2007)
Project demonstrates Emerson's comprehensive automation and control
solutions for new construction as well as retrofits to existing power
generation facilities.
Emerson
wins contract to provide four high-fidelity simulators for Luminant's new operator training academy (12 December 2007)
Simulators to contribute to enhanced operator performance, more efficient workforce deployment
and increased plant efficiency.
Emerson's technology contributes to StatoilHydro winning HART Plant of the Year Award (12 December 2007)
AMS Suite delivers predictive diagnostics from valves and instruments to reduce
troubleshooting and prevent unnecessary maintenance.
Emerson
digital automation selected for majority of coal-fired units currently under
construction in U.S. (11 December 2007)
Utilities embracing bus I/O technologies proven to offer quicker
plant start-up and commissioning, long-term O&M savings.
Emerson helps to improve production and
efficiency for Duvel Moortgat brewery in Belgium (10 December 2007)
Rosemount Analytical pH sensors withstand high-temperature cleaning
cycles, improving reliability and reducing sensor failure alarms.
David Dunbar named as European president for Emerson Process Management (6 December 2007)
Dunbar will lead the company's sales and marketing activities for the region.
Emerson launches four-electrode sensor for
wide ranging conductivity measurements in sanitary applications (4 December 2007)
Rosemount Analytical sensor has accuracy advantages over
two-electrode designs.
November 2007
Emerson adds FOUNDATION fieldbus to Brooks mass flow meters, controllers, and pressure products (28 November 2007)
I/O communication options support better operations and maintenance through expanded access to diagnostics and other digital information.
Emerson Process Management names Jim Nyquist
as president of Global Sales (27 November 2007)
Nyquist brings extensive industry experience and leadership
qualities to new role directing sales for all company divisions.
Emerson awarded metering systems contract for India's newest refinery (26 November 2007)
Reliance Petroleum specifies Emerson's fiscal and allocation
measurement solutions on basis of proven accuracy and reliability.
Emerson to digitally automate innovative
recycling and energy recovery plant for Syctom in France (21 November 2007)
"Emerson's PlantWeb architecture and the innovative design of the
plant will ensure that emissions will be significantly lower than the
stringent levels required by the latest European regulations," says Syctom
project director.
Emerson adds ultrasonic metering to
PlantWeb digital plant architecture for real-time diagnostics (19 November 2007)
Daniel Series 3400 and 3800 families of ultrasonic meters use HART
communications to provide an intuitive view of the process.
Emerson introduces new features on the
Brooks SLA series mass flow meters and controllers (16 November 2007)
Exclusive enhanced temperature stability option offers process
stability in environments with variable temperatures.
Emerson expands Micro Motion ELITE
Coriolis capability for demanding applications (15 November 2007)
Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis large meter line size now offers
exceptional measurement performance for corrosive and high pressure
applications.
Westinghouse, Emerson reach
10-year nuclear power plant automation agreement (14 November 2007)
Emerson Ovation expert system to provide information and control for
daily operation of Westinghouse-designed nuclear power plants as well as
existing plants slated for upgrade.
Emerson's 2008 educational course
offerings feature process automation training (14 November 2007)
Global Course Catalog describes over 300 courses designed to help
process plants achieve full potential.
Emerson named as main instrumentation supplier for China's
largest refinery and petrochemical facility (12 November 2007)
Contract includes technology to maximize efficiency and safety of $4
billion project.
Emerson's Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis
flowmeters are first to achieve CSA dual seal certification (7 November 2007)
Certification ensures dual seal safety, eliminates need for
secondary seals.
Emerson Global Users Exchange 2007 draws record attendance (6 November 2007)
Comprehensive user-driven conference focuses on application of Emerson technologies and services.
Emerson offers eLearning course on
vibration monitoring and analysis (5 November 2007)
Internet training course gives convenient access to best practices
for using vibration monitoring and analysis to maintain rotating machinery
at highest performance levels.
October 2007
Emerson receives chemical industry's prestigious Vaaler Award (30 October 2007)
Smart Wireless solutions honored for markedly improving operations and economics in chemical plants.
Emerson's update of AMS Suite automates work notification to improve maintenance productivity and operational excellence (30 October 2007)
New release connects critical asset alerts with SAP and MAXIMO maintenance management systems to streamline maintenance work procedures
Emerson digitally modernizes aging facilities to create smart, efficient and competitive chemical plants (30 October 2007)
PlantWeb technologies exhibited at Chem Show 2007 have helped increase yield and availability
while making plants easier to operate and maintain.
Emerson
engineers receive Excellence in Documentation award from ISA (29 October 2007)
Terry Blevins, Deji Chen, Mark Nixon, and Willy Wojsznis recognized
for authoring the most outstanding technical paper published by ISA.
Emerson
wins contract to install digital automation architecture at new Croton water
filtration plant (26 October 2007)
Digital architecture with Ovation expert control system will
automate 290-mgd underground plant supplying water to New York City.
Emerson introduces next generation of
Rosemount guided wave level instrumentation (25 October 2007)
Proven guided wave radar reliability now available for improving
uptime, reducing cost, and enhancing safety in more applications.
Emerson introduces industry's first
high-performance, long-life pH/ORP sensor (24 October 2007)
Rosemount Analytical PERpH-X 3500 sensor suits broad range of
processing applications.
Emerson enhances 375 Field Communicator for
faster boot-up, longer battery life, and improve graphical capability (17 October 2007)
New release expands FOUNDATION fieldbus
functionality and presents diagnostics in trend charts, gauges, and process
images.
Emerson signs 10-year multimillion-dollar agreement to automation Washington's King County wastewater treatment plants (15 October 2007)
Seattle-area county standardizes on Emerson's PlantWeb digital
architecture for master automation plan.
Emerson's digital valve controllers improve
control, efficiency, and reliability at R. E. Badger water-treatment facility (15 October 2007)
Performance Diagnostics in Fisher FIELDVUE digital valve controllers
enable predictive work practices.
Emerson introduces Universal Control Unit for
use with 4-20mA or HART compatible transmitters (9 October 2007)
Compact, easy-to-use Rosemount 3490 Series provides configuration,
display, calculations, logging, and control outputs.
Emerson announces Mobrey magnetic
float switch for marine hazardous area applications (4 October 2007)
Float switch combines ATEX and marine approvals for reliable high or
low level alarms in harsh environments.
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