Process control systems

Rotork Local Hand Station

07 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Rotork Australia

The Local Hand Station is an actuator control panel optimised to control actuators or field devices located in difficult-to-access areas.


Upgrade improves reliability and optimises WWTP performance

02 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Parts of SA Water's Bolivar treatment plant, such as the pumping and power stations and inlet works, were reaching the end of their useful life.


Beijer Electronics X2 web HMIs

01 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Global Automation Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd

The Beijer Electronics X2 web HMIs are designed for users who want to utilise HTML5 web technologies in industrial environments.


Bürkert Type 8763 pressure regulator

01 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems

The Type 8763 pressure controller has been developed specifically for accurate pressure crucial for time pressure dosing.


Yokogawa to supply DCS for power plant in Turkmenistan

30 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd

Yokogawa's Turkish subsidiary has won an order to provide a control system and field instruments for the Zerger gas-fired power plant in Turkmenistan.


Automation opportunities in the new space era

10 March, 2020 by Glenn Johnson, Editor

The increasing interest in Australia for commercial involvement in space opens up new avenues of opportunity for automation engineers.


Honeywell extends control room capabilities to the field

22 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions

New HMI device allows users to apply Experion HMI consistently throughout their operations.


M&J Valve surge relief valves and skids

17 January, 2020 | Supplied by: SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

M&J Valve surge relief valves and skids are designed and manufactured for critical protection against dangerous system pressure spikes and pipeline surges.


ABB confirmed as DCS market leader for 20 years: report

16 December, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

A market analysis report by the ARC Advisory Group confirms that ABB increased its share of the distributed control system (DCS) market to 20%.


Condition monitoring using the drive as a sensor

08 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Danfoss (Australia) Pty Ltd

Variable speed drives can be a valuable source of data that can be used for condition monitoring, saving unnecessary expense.


ABB commissions six gearless mill drives in Panama

04 November, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Commercial copper production now underway at large open pit Cobre Panama mine.


Automating water management for fracking

28 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Systems 22 Pty Ltd

Automation reduces costs and improves safety for unconventional natural gas production in the Permian Basin.


ISA publishes new guidelines for optimising HMI usability

24 September, 2019

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has published a new technical report addressing issues of HMI usability and performance.


ABB releases new-generation HMI for minerals plants

20 September, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB's latest version of Minerals Process Control Library is claimed to be the first to display process information in its situational context.


Taking the next step in processing optimisation

13 September, 2019 by Taylor McKertich, Endress+Hauser | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd

As the world outlook has become increasingly uncertain, many mining operations have implemented continuous improvement projects to maintain profitability levels.


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