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Posted by Ibrahim Abdelmohsen on 30 April, 2013 - 2:15 am
DCS working as Hart Communicatornew DCS system will be installed. I would like to use my DCS workstations as Hart communicator with the field transmitters
Posted by Tiderunner on 29 April, 2013 - 1:26 pm
Hach SC200 ControllersIs anyone else having problems with the HACH SC200 Controllers? We have issues with Temperature spikes.
Posted by chavez on 29 April, 2013 - 4:13 am
S7 300 Issues - Changing values in Data Baseproblems with DB blocks in simenes s300 processor
Posted by ALI NAAS on 29 April, 2013 - 1:26 am
Gas composition & Gas meteringGas composition effect on gas metering.
Posted by Brad on 27 April, 2013 - 8:25 pm
Formula for Corrugated Tank VolumeTrying to find a formula/calculation.
Posted by Djafer on 27 April, 2013 - 2:11 pm
Gas Turbine hunting MS 5001Frequency hunting in Ishoo Mode
Posted by D.Ryan on 27 April, 2013 - 12:18 pm
calibration and troubleshooting Model 6650 Oil-in-Water Analyzer Systemerratic and inconsistent reading of Model 6650 Oil-in-Water Analyzer System.
Posted by GM on 27 April, 2013 - 5:32 am
To remove the steam turbine tripping from Trip OilWhy tripping given for steam turbine for trip oil
Posted by torcy27 on 27 April, 2013 - 4:26 am
How to connect PLC with RS422 port to graphics AFE software with RS232 portLooking for the pinout connection between a Ti-545 PLC using RS422 and PC using RS232
Posted by Lekie on 26 April, 2013 - 7:31 pm
Ex2000 CommunicationCommunication problem with Mark V and EX2000
Posted by Carlos Federico on 26 April, 2013 - 5:00 pm
Control Panel designinglooking for books about Panel Design guide
Posted by Lukmas on 26 April, 2013 - 3:07 am
Generator Current and Voltage Asymmetry SettingsHow to determine the current and voltage asymmetry settings for a generator protective relay.
Posted by Jared Hankovsky. on 25 April, 2013 - 10:05 pm
Transformers feeding different sources with primarys in parallel. Multiple transformers being powered up simultaneously is blowing fuses on the primary side. When powered up one at a time the fuses hold fine.
Posted by Phil G on 25 April, 2013 - 6:01 pm
Class I Div I application helpHow to install a VFD in an explosion proof application?
Posted by Mark Riche on 25 April, 2013 - 12:41 pm
MicroLogix RTD cardsMeasurement errors in Allen Bradley MicroLogix RTD cards
Posted by Curtis Brown on 25 April, 2013 - 12:20 pm
Looking for source of manual control unitsOur process control systems are run by PLCs and have manual backup panel mounted in the control room. The OEM has gone to a semi- computerized MBU.
Posted by Jim Pinto on 24 April, 2013 - 9:24 pm
JimPinto.com eNews 25 April 2013The latest JimPinto.com - Connections for Growth & Success No. 313 - 25 April 2013 is on the web
Posted by Dave on 24 April, 2013 - 10:42 am
Simulating a Turbine GeneratorNeed some info on modeling AC generation.
Posted by Shaiq Bashir on 24 April, 2013 - 6:17 am
Arcnet Distance Information RequiredMaximum allowable distance between a controller and an HMI station over arcnet cable.
Posted by V.Rajeswari on 24 April, 2013 - 6:01 am
Sliding mode control methodI want to know how to choose parameters for sliding mode control method
Posted by G.Rajesh on 24 April, 2013 - 1:56 am
Air inlet DP highAir inlet greater than the alarm limit (180 mmH2O)
Posted by Santanu Das on 24 April, 2013 - 1:03 am
Core saturation of Electrical machinesWhy does a core (say for ex of a transformer/or an alternator) saturate?
Posted by Billy on 23 April, 2013 - 11:56 pm
Emerson ControlWave Micro serial microwave radioControlwave micro comms
Posted by pete_r61 on 23 April, 2013 - 8:33 am
Educational simulator Master/SlaveLooking for an educational software simulator for modbus and/or CAN fieldbus system.
Posted by Ayed on 23 April, 2013 - 5:53 am
GTG starting clutches We have in our gas turbine frame 7E a problem of failure to start due to starting clutch disengage.
Posted by Laijth on 23 April, 2013 - 3:32 am
Tuning of PID controlerCan somebody explain to me how to tune a flow control loop? And about integral time and gain?
Posted by Rokan Uddin on 22 April, 2013 - 3:52 pm
Siemens V94.2 Gas Turbine Exhaust Temperature MeasurementLooking for information on Siemens V94.2 Gas Turbine Exhaust Temperature Measurement
Posted by PEF on 22 April, 2013 - 12:13 pm
Air flowmeterWhere to get a flow meter either softwareless or qualified
Posted by ashu on 22 April, 2013 - 6:59 am
current and voltage sourcesDifference between current and voltage sources
Posted by Petre Popescu on 22 April, 2013 - 2:42 am
Turbine flowmeter errorTurbine flowmeter reading much more than should be
Posted by Ahmad on 21 April, 2013 - 4:21 pm
Load Hunting on GE frame 7 Fuel and Load Hunting after Full speed and massive with generator breaker closed
Posted by Hassan Wahby on 21 April, 2013 - 10:52 am
Digital Process ControllerLooking for a small digital process controller
Posted by SALVADOR on 20 April, 2013 - 9:43 am
GE servovalve moog G771K616G771 Moog servovalve and a G123-825 buffer amplifier for a gas turbine.
Posted by eekks on 19 April, 2013 - 6:31 pm
BLDC transfer function from step responsehello,
can anybody give me a method to work out the transfer function from a step response?
can anybody give me a method to work out the transfer function from a step response?
Posted by Tim Ricketts on 19 April, 2013 - 11:45 am
Interposing Relay TestingWould you say that testing of interposing relays is important outside of the nuclear industry?
Posted by sriram sandeep on 18 April, 2013 - 7:49 pm
Why we kept synchronisation breaker separately for Gas turbinesWhy we need to kept GCB as a synchronisation breaker for gas turbine instead of using the line breaker as like steam turbine..
Posted by sriram sandeep on 18 April, 2013 - 7:44 pm
GT Base Load to Full Speed No loadHow to bring GT from Base load to Full speed no load manually??
Posted by Ali.R on 18 April, 2013 - 5:02 pm
Modbus TCP/IP communication Modicon M340 to GE PAC RX3iWe need to setup Modbus TCP/IP communication between "BMX NOE 0110" (Modicon M340 module) and "IC695ETM001" (GE PAC RX3i module).
Posted by Michael Toecker on 18 April, 2013 - 11:04 am
Generation Cyber Security Training May 17thCyber Security training for Power Generation Professionals, May 17th outside of Chicago.
Posted by Suman on 18 April, 2013 - 2:24 am
Selection of Gas turbine for a combined cycle power plantProcedure for selection of gas turbine and steam turbine for a combined cycle power plant.
Posted by MAZHAIARASAN on 17 April, 2013 - 9:20 pm
GBC FAILUREGasBooster compressors could not be started after a sudden dip in grid. Thrust pads of High speed shaft in gear box completely damaged. Compressor bearings found no damage. Is there any chances of Antisurge valve malfunctioning?
Posted by Stephen on 17 April, 2013 - 5:42 pm
What to do when the outgoing line breaker trips?what are you to do when outgoing line breaker trips
Posted by ESKAY on 17 April, 2013 - 1:54 pm
Mk6b control statusMk6b control status. status is showing minor difference.
Posted by Rushi Shroff on 17 April, 2013 - 2:23 am
Importance of "ENGLISH" in Automation Engineeringproficiency on ENGLISH language for Automation
Posted by cheers73 on 16 April, 2013 - 11:51 pm
Defining a critical instrumentIs there a standard methodology to identify critical instruments?
Posted by Roy on 16 April, 2013 - 5:22 pm
Analog I/O Module - What can be the fault?What can be the fault in analog I/O module
Posted by Jim Pinto on 16 April, 2013 - 12:26 pm
Cybersecurity - Product or Service?"Cybersecurity - Product or Service?"- published by Automation World, April 2013
Posted by Vatsal Trivedi on 16 April, 2013 - 6:44 am
Modbus protocol function codesNeed Information about function codes from 30 - 40
Posted by Mohamed Salem on 15 April, 2013 - 4:45 pm
Back Pressure Control Mode In Toshiba steam turbine D-EHC control systemWhat is the Back pressure mode in Toshiba steam turbine ?and what is the running condition for this mode?
Posted by André Roussey on 15 April, 2013 - 4:27 pm
Flow capacity of a ValveFlow capacity of a Valve when changing the maximum flow
Posted by Warhawk on 15 April, 2013 - 12:30 pm
SIL2 System Design using Control LogixSIL2 System Design
Posted by Tommy Tollin on 15 April, 2013 - 9:59 am
Wonderware InTouch AlarmsHow an alarm could not be displayed when the bit is reset and the alarm is off
Posted by mhwest on 15 April, 2013 - 8:57 am
MK-V Date-Time in HistorianI would like to add the MK-5 Date and Time to a historian.
Posted by AB on 15 April, 2013 - 6:37 am
Tapping points for different processesTrying to work out tappig points.
Posted by Shabbir on 15 April, 2013 - 3:44 am
Mark VIe PDIO FailuresMark VIe PDIO cards failing very frequently. We are looking for a company to conduct an RCA on the failures and provide corrective actions to minimize/eliminate failures.
Posted by Kiwifrank on 14 April, 2013 - 10:37 pm
YSF6 Switchgear VTWe are derating a 22kV YSF6 panel to 11kV. We need 2 x 11kV/110V SQRT3, 3p, class 0.5 50VA busbar mounted VTs.
Anyone know we can get some
Anyone know we can get some
Posted by OZguy on 14 April, 2013 - 4:31 pm
Hazardous Area Certificate for Mechanical EquipmentWe are installing a multi turn pneumatic actuator for a gate valve, which runs on hydrocarbon gas. Do we need a hazardous area certificate for the rotary actuator?
Posted by Mohamad Nazzal on 14 April, 2013 - 7:26 am
Motor power maximumwhat is the accepted margin between motor power and pump-maximum power?
Posted by Joshua on 14 April, 2013 - 6:09 am
Modicon 200 I/OModicon Quantum PLC with 200 I/O as remote I/O
Posted by Lee McCartney on 13 April, 2013 - 5:43 pm
ABB ACS800 VSD Profibus DP to Yokogawa Centum VPHaving problems reading all the required words into Centum.
Posted by Hans Muller on 13 April, 2013 - 12:29 pm
Rockwell 1747-OC Open ControllerNeed to know who is supporting a more than 10 years old obsolete system from Alan Bradley / Rockwell
Posted by Sakram on 13 April, 2013 - 12:09 pm
RTDRTD PT110 and PT10 connection to DCS RTD Module in Yokogawa Centum VP.
Posted by mahnmooud on 13 April, 2013 - 11:51 am
Instrument couse for ConstructionI'm working in the instrument construction field, i would like to ask all of you if somebody knows some cources can increase our skills?
Posted by ZHAK on 13 April, 2013 - 11:32 am
Recycle Valve control from remote locationWe want to control recycle valve of a compressor installed at remote site from Main control room 50KM away.
Posted by Santanu Das on 13 April, 2013 - 11:04 am
When 2 out of 3 poles of the circuit breaker of a Generator are closedWhat will happen when 2 out of 3 poles of a 220 kv circuit breaker of a 330MVA Generator (of a steam power plant) is closed and one open when the generator (via GT) is connected (or synchronized)with 220kv bus?
Posted by erin on 12 April, 2013 - 11:08 pm
PLC projectWorking on Project. Still in idea stage. Got one, but not sure if within the realm of reality considering my abilities...Just looking for someone experienced to yes or no whether this would work.
Posted by gsh on 12 April, 2013 - 8:08 am
Vibration Sensor Outputwhy vibration sensors output is adjusted for -10v for different sensitivity sensors?
Posted by ashutosh on 12 April, 2013 - 6:12 am
Lube oil filter on GE Frame 9FAThe lube oil filter on GE Frame 9FA machines only works when we are opening the 1/2" Filter drain valve.
Posted by koukos on 11 April, 2013 - 11:50 am
load rate (stag ms9001fa)Behavior of a power plant when its load rate (stag ms9001fa) drops.
Posted by Rockwell on 11 April, 2013 - 10:01 am
How to create password in Rs View SE SCADAHow to create password in Rs View SE SCADA
Posted by psingh on 11 April, 2013 - 5:38 am
HMI for Purge PanelsHMI suitable for Purge Panels (Class 1 Div2)
Posted by SB on 11 April, 2013 - 3:04 am
Honeywell Enraf Data DisappearnceEnraf data display suddenly disappears.
Posted by umair on 11 April, 2013 - 3:00 am
LEVEL TRANSMITTER 3300 SERIES ROSEMOUNTWhen temperature fluctuates the level goes beyond correct level giving some peaks. How to control the level even if the temperature changes?
Posted by Sergey Chekh on 10 April, 2013 - 1:53 pm
Mavilor MO4500 Servo motor Info for Mavilor MO4500
Posted by Lead plant engineer on 10 April, 2013 - 6:51 am
Oil floating in the bearing drain enlargement Reasons for oil floating in the bearing drain enlargement
Posted by satyan on 10 April, 2013 - 2:32 am
encoder count wrappingCan any one help for coding encoder counts wrapping?
Posted by Jack on 9 April, 2013 - 6:39 pm
Converting XBT-L1000 to Vigeo Designer fileCan a XBT-L1000 file be converted to a Vigeo Designer file?
Posted by Karl on 9 April, 2013 - 6:14 am
Crouzet Millenium II programming cableCrouzet Millenium II XT20 controller programming cable missing-
Posted by Shahab Ahmad on 9 April, 2013 - 3:27 am
OPC Server for Honeywell Total Plant Alcont - TDC3000I want to communicate with Honeywell Total Plant Alcont - TDC3000
Posted by dotfix on 8 April, 2013 - 7:25 am
Modbus concurrent accessparallel reading registers using different ports
Posted by shine on 8 April, 2013 - 12:00 am
iec 60870-5-101 communicationConnecting Emerson DCS with ABB IED with iec 60870-5-101 protocol.
Posted by praveen on 7 April, 2013 - 3:35 pm
Temperature compensation for level sensing techniqueTemperature compensation for density variation of air in hydrostatic measurement
Posted by edris on 7 April, 2013 - 10:35 am
deltav device controldifference between the command with 'discrete output function block' and the 'device control function block'
Posted by Santanu Das on 7 April, 2013 - 1:34 am
Electronic Energy meterDoes an electronic blinks (though the pulse rate is too low, about one pulse in 8-10 min, in a rated 3200pulse/kwh meter) even when i am not consuming any power at all?
Posted by Sakram on 6 April, 2013 - 3:39 pm
24VDC power supply fuse protection24VDC Floating power supply fuse protection.
Posted by Rashid Iqbal on 6 April, 2013 - 2:10 pm
Cable Voltage Rating Internal Panel Wiring Cable Voltage Rating
Posted by Rafluska on 6 April, 2013 - 7:27 am
Advice on how to reach Oil & Gas industryI'm trying to find a way to go to work on an Oil plant.
Posted by papaya72 on 5 April, 2013 - 2:24 pm
Finding Min and Max in AB SLC 500 Looking to find Minimum and Maximum values from a series of Register values.
Posted by khan on 5 April, 2013 - 7:54 am
temperature and velocity control of sandy air in ductI need some help with selection of air velocity and temperature sensors & actuators that will work on hard environmental conditions inside the air-duct.
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