Yokogawa Advanced Solutions had the chance to sit down with ARC Advisory GM, Uwe Grundmann and learn his unique perspective on a hot topic across several sectors - the "Internet of Things" and how it will effect the future of IA.
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Fired heaters carry inherent risks and added costs if not combined with current operating technologies. Companies that are not operating by the industry best practice guidelines are at a substantially higher risk in the event of an incident on a fired heater. Learn from Arthur Groenbos about a solution that unites a TDLS analyzer with a dedicated control system and a safety system certified to meet FM NFPA and SIL 2 standards.
Read moreSecureIT - Basic Cyber Defense
The first article in a new security series: 'SecureIT.' In this article, Jeff Melrose explains the various threats, key points, and simple tips in mitigating up to 85% of cyber intrusions. Learn about why it is necessary for all PC and mobile users to perform regular security administration functions, at the very least.
Read moreHow to Tune Loops: Expert Knowledge and Know-how
Well-tuned PID control increases plant productivity and the lifespan of equipment. This basic PID loop tuning procedure and expert know-how is helpful for all operators and engineers -- learn from Haruo Takatsu's many years of experience in loop tuning.
Read moreMaximizing Yields and Profit at Olefins Plant
Ethylene and Propylene are two of the most important petrochemical intermediates. They are the building blocks for producing major polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and various other petrochemical products. Read about how APC led to improvements in Ethylene yields, plant-wide.
Read more7 Simple Tips in Writing Alarm Messages
Simple tips for writing the alarm information that can make a meaningful improvement. As an industry we have come along way in terms of considering when alarms should be activated and to whom. But when it comes to the content of the message there is still little content available, and there must be a better way to write messages so that our operators can comprehend and react faster.
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