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Posted by Anthony Murray on 19 March, 2013 - 10:09 am
Security Survey for Automation/Control EngineersThis is a survey aimed specifically at automation/control engineers in relation to security for industrial control networks
Posted by SB on 19 March, 2013 - 9:08 am
IBH for DLN 1.0 Premix turndownWhat are conditions for IBH Operation? What is impact of system frequency on its operation? did low frequency limit/restrict the IBH to remain close? and what is the impact of climate/atmospheric temperature with IBH.
Posted by Ray on 19 March, 2013 - 3:35 am
Centum VP - Centum 3000 good enough?Need a team of Centum VP guys. Would Centum 3000 experience be sufficient?
Posted by Jim Pinto on 18 March, 2013 - 10:20 pm
JimPinto.com eNews - 19 March 2013The latest JimPinto.com - 19 March 2013 is on the web
Posted by Rashid Iqbal on 18 March, 2013 - 9:06 am
IS loop and Shield connectionIS loop shield connection for skid package
Posted by Ridha on 18 March, 2013 - 5:20 am
vibration in GE Frame 6vibration in GE Frame 6 after major overhaul
Posted by hitesh on 18 March, 2013 - 2:49 am
DP transmitter for natural gas measurementDp always shows high DP when flow or no flow
Posted by Saad Nisar Khatib on 18 March, 2013 - 1:57 am
Read Weight from Weighing Indicator Sang D500svia RS232Read Data from SANG D500s Weighing Indicator VB.NET
Posted by Rushi Shroff on 17 March, 2013 - 8:54 am
Role of "Electricity and Magnetism" in Motion Controlelectricity and Magnetism in MOTION CONTROL
Posted by khalid on 17 March, 2013 - 8:49 am
WinCC v5.0 OPC serverWinCC v5.0 sp2.0 OPC server connection to IEC60870-5-104
Posted by Paragkumar on 17 March, 2013 - 3:43 am
GE frame 7FA performance degradingGE frame 7FA performance degrading after offline water wash
Posted by Ravindra on 17 March, 2013 - 1:10 am
Flange type DP Transmitter zero errorFlange type DP Transmitter zero error
Posted by David Brown on 16 March, 2013 - 10:08 pm
Increase Counter point in NAIS PLCHow to increase the counter point in NAIS plc
Posted by allenbradley06 on 16 March, 2013 - 4:22 pm
Instrumentation BooksCan you recommend a book about instrumentation and process control in a petrochemical plant and oil and gas
Posted by Dhinesh on 16 March, 2013 - 12:11 am
Steam Turbine Rolling Why IP rolling is preferred than HIP/ HP rolling? Can somebody throw light on this topic?
Posted by By Byte on 15 March, 2013 - 1:51 pm
Teleperm XP, Retrofitexperience with retrofitting of Teleperm XP controlling Siemens V94.2 GT.
Posted by newbie on 15 March, 2013 - 6:44 am
sizing of a motor cable to iec/nema/bs standardssizing of motor cable
Posted by Aman Deep on 15 March, 2013 - 5:06 am
Modbus PDU data byteTo control modbus RS-485 RTU devices, how we make the data byte?
Posted by Rushi Shroff on 15 March, 2013 - 12:13 am
Role of TELEVISION & RADAR ENGINEERING/ RF & MICROWAVE in AutomationApplications of television and radar in automation
Posted by Minh on 14 March, 2013 - 1:42 pm
How to calculate load power demand in the 3 phase power system?calculating the load power demand in the 3 phase power system.
Posted by MC on 14 March, 2013 - 10:30 am
Variety of jobs in automationLearning about different aspects of automation and gaps in learning
Posted by Jim Pinto on 14 March, 2013 - 2:07 am
Mobile Devices in AutomationLatest Jim Pinto article Mobile Devices in Automation
Posted by Raj2610 on 14 March, 2013 - 1:02 am
Interfacing GSM module with matlabMy aim is to send SMS using GSM module by interfacing with matlab
Posted by SB on 13 March, 2013 - 3:37 am
Gas Turbine Fire ModeNeed your guide line regarding GT start on fire mode. When this mode is selected and why?
Posted by mike on 12 March, 2013 - 6:24 am
Protect a 21V 2.4A DC system from an AC inputIs there a way to protect a 21V 2.4A DC system from an AC input using a fuse?
Posted by luah on 12 March, 2013 - 6:22 am
Modbus Meter PM710 to Zigbee Jennic JN5148I would like to transmit data from Schneider Power Meter PM710 to Jennic JN5148 devices.
Posted by mike30 on 11 March, 2013 - 8:28 am
Battery operated screw driverFixing a led. into the charging circuit of my battery operated screw driver.
Posted by atish on 11 March, 2013 - 4:53 am
Drum level control by two elementWhat is cascade control & explain two element in simple language?
Posted by Jerry on 10 March, 2013 - 6:16 pm
Open Circuit CalculationsTransformer short circuit and open circuit calculations on primary end
Posted by me on 10 March, 2013 - 6:23 am
why CPD is increasing?Why cpd is increasing & how it is possible that at same speed cpd is increasing?
Posted by raj on 10 March, 2013 - 1:11 am
measurement of pulp levelMeasurement of pulp level using capacitance based DPT.
Posted by SB on 9 March, 2013 - 10:30 am
GT Frame 9E Axial PositionPlease share your experience regarding the Axial position of 9E machine, if value is in minus figure what does it mean and if value in positive figure what does it denote?
Posted by John on 9 March, 2013 - 2:29 am
Accessing Siemens PLCNeed to gain access to Siemens Simatic PLC SZ model TD-200 without original program or password
Posted by me on 8 March, 2013 - 4:55 pm
Purging airwhere the air comes for purging when starting up the FR-6 ALSTOM GTG?
Posted by Rupak Rokade on 8 March, 2013 - 5:42 am
Programming PLC using Open Source softwareProgramming PLC using Open Source software
Posted by Mirza Vaseem Raza on 8 March, 2013 - 12:13 am
Why use HART Protocol rather than Fieldbus in some applications?Why HART Protocol is used in DCS rather than Fieldbus in some applications?
Posted by Sameera on 7 March, 2013 - 9:13 pm
choosing proximity sensors for level detectionI need to choose a proximity sensor for liquid level detection. But the detecting diameter should not exceed 10mm
Posted by mahendra on 7 March, 2013 - 8:14 pm
Steam Turbine rotor studdenly stops after running on barring gearSteam turbine of 40 MW is running on barring gear after unit stopped.
Posted by EE on 7 March, 2013 - 4:20 pm
3-Phase unbalanced power calculationLooking for a way to verify heater elements power with measured voltage and impedance
Posted by Adeyinka Adekanmi on 7 March, 2013 - 3:02 pm
generating Hook-Up drawings for field instrumentsMaterial For preparing Hook up drawings
Posted by UNGKU KAMAL on 7 March, 2013 - 1:12 pm
Efficiency of ac generatorsWhen using ac generators in Power Stations, what are the advantages of using " Flux Cutting " types, compared to using " Magnetic Induction " types.
Posted by Mirza Vaseem Raza on 7 March, 2013 - 1:14 am
Transmitting a Digital Signal without an Analog Carrier Signal?Can a Digital Signal be transmitted without using a Carrier Signal (Analog)?
Posted by Mirza Vaseem Raza on 6 March, 2013 - 4:49 am
Is there any difference in signal transmitted in HART and Fieldbus or not?Is there any difference in signal transmitted in HART and Fieldbus or not?
Posted by tvlas on 6 March, 2013 - 3:28 am
Implementing PID Controller with C++Question about how a PID Controller might be implemented in C++. How to go from continuous to discrete signal in C++?
Posted by Amit Das on 6 March, 2013 - 2:22 am
Woodward 505 Governor did not switch over during grid failureduring grid failure our generator automatically was not switch over to frequency control mode to load control mode - woodward 505 governor.
Posted by Shahab Ahmad on 6 March, 2013 - 1:30 am
Connecting to a B&R PLC Can we get data from B&R PLC's RS232 Port other than CAN port
Posted by Mitch S on 5 March, 2013 - 10:36 pm
Bristol with ifix / DPC to Controlwave conversionLooking for someone with experience migrating from a DPC 3330 as a "data concentrator" to a Controlwave Micro with ifix and the BR3 Driver.
Posted by jim fahey on 5 March, 2013 - 9:03 pm
Delta V Training material...Looking for Delta V training materials...
Posted by Noor ul ameenulnoor on 5 March, 2013 - 1:33 pm
Communication issue between c264 rtu & ion 7550 meterCommunication loss between ion 7550 meter& c264 rtu
Posted by Irina on 5 March, 2013 - 4:36 am
Problem with RYE CNCRYE CNC 1995 Controller BOSCH CC100M Version S22C
Posted by Mihir Ramkrishna on 5 March, 2013 - 4:01 am
COMMUNICATION IN YOKOGAWA CENTUM CS DCSWant to change from Redundant to Non Redundant communication in ACM 11 and ACM12 of Centum CS DCS
Posted by Ayed on 5 March, 2013 - 2:14 am
hydrogen pressure vesselsWe are looking what is the suitable facility to purge these vessels in order to attend the thickness measurement and relief valve calibration.
Posted by Justin S on 4 March, 2013 - 9:31 am
University courses in Canadalooking for some direction on continuing education
Posted by Joël van As on 4 March, 2013 - 5:59 am
Proview - modbusProview (Scada system) - Modbus (tcp)
Posted by Generator on 4 March, 2013 - 2:10 am
Generator selection we have source of air flow app. 1000 rpm .Pl. suggest suitable single phase alternator for the same.
Posted by zenniz on 4 March, 2013 - 1:22 am
Modbus communication problems when using other RS485 chipModbus communication rs485 problem
Posted by Ahmed El-dosoky on 4 March, 2013 - 12:17 am
modbus reading not actual Not getting real values and rapid changing Modbus reading from Allen Bradly PLC
Posted by Halo on 3 March, 2013 - 3:01 pm
Adding Pyrometers to an assembly lineIncorporating Pyrometers into an assembly line
Posted by d- on 3 March, 2013 - 1:14 pm
T/C extension wiresuse of neutral extension wires in industrial temperature measurement
Posted by David Brown on 3 March, 2013 - 10:02 am
Counter in NAIS PLC Configuring a counter in a NAIS PLC
Posted by Jackie on 2 March, 2013 - 11:47 pm
Communication between Modicon 984-145 and CEV 300 10Trying to establish communication between Modicon 984-145 and CEV 300 10 modbus and Ethernet bridge
Posted by Sriram Surya on 2 March, 2013 - 9:00 pm
Synchronization manuallyIn GE 9fa machine with DLN 2.0+ during synchronization how to observe phase angle in the synchronization Screen.
Posted by Benjamin on 2 March, 2013 - 6:19 am
Rosemount Level transmitter TroubleWhy are my Rosemount 3100 Level transmitter readings seem wrong (Lower than expected) even when my tank level is high?
Posted by Jolini on 2 March, 2013 - 1:46 am
Detection of finger movementA type of sensor to detect the movement of each individual finger
Posted by Chrisman on 1 March, 2013 - 10:45 pm
Monitoring DeepSea DSE 7310 with CitectDSE7310 always offline at Citect
Posted by Sriram Surya on 1 March, 2013 - 4:36 pm
GE 9FA gas turbine Excitation Controlwhy the Excitation Regulator Control is in Manual during start up to 85% speed later changing to Auto control.
Posted by nicer on 1 March, 2013 - 2:07 am
Structure Programming Motor DBsIn Siemens structured programming, should I *not* make the motor DBs retentive?
Posted by Mirza Vaseem Raza on 28 February, 2013 - 11:17 pm
Triple IR Flame DetectorPlease somebody explain the principle of a Triple IR Flame Detector.
Posted by DEC on 28 February, 2013 - 4:41 pm
SCR current drawCalculating current draw on an SCR controlling IR heaters
Posted by ankarao on 27 February, 2013 - 11:06 pm
Loose Contact in MARK V Control System9E GT trip with all protection and shutdown alarms
Posted by vcegce on 27 February, 2013 - 3:05 pm
MK5make does not compileMK5MAKE does not recompile, 4241 errors.
Posted by Frixos on 27 February, 2013 - 1:24 pm
Gas Turbine humming problemHumming of gas turbine during start up
Posted by Barry Thomas on 27 February, 2013 - 11:37 am
Mark V 125vdc Surge ProtectionMark V 125vdc Surge Protection
Posted by Litto on 27 February, 2013 - 3:52 am
selection of valve- Ball and plugeWhen do we install a plug valve and when a ball valve?
Posted by Rushi Shroff on 27 February, 2013 - 1:29 am
Role of Industrial Drives as Control System ComponentsApplication of drives as final control elements
Posted by Cris on 27 February, 2013 - 1:14 am
ISA 100.11a and IEEE 802.XY StandardsWhat are the main differences between the ISA 100.11a and the IEEE 802.XY standards?
Posted by Chris on 26 February, 2013 - 10:04 pm
Generator 277/480What reading should I get with ohm meter phase to phase on output breaker with fluke 87 ohmmeter
Posted by Wayne Lee on 26 February, 2013 - 1:45 pm
Require HMI for -40C to +50C Operating TemperatureWe require an HMI (touch screen computer), for extreme operating temperatures of -40 deg to +50 deg. Can anyone recommend from where to get this?
Posted by John Storr on 26 February, 2013 - 5:05 am
Help for a Design Engineering Student - spray coating forging and forming samplesHelp with mechatronic design for a system for spray coating forging and forming samples.
Posted by Edwin on 26 February, 2013 - 12:40 am
Using ABB EtherCAT system's distributed clocks conceptDoes ABB EtherCAT system support the distributed clocks concept (DC) for synchronization of local clocks in the EtherCAT components?
Posted by Gavin Bennett on 25 February, 2013 - 10:43 pm
Siemens CP5611Using a cp5611 profibus card with Windows 7 OS
Posted by Controman on 25 February, 2013 - 5:48 pm
Meaning of DC (designated controller) in RST mark 6eWhat specificity does R controller have with the DC LED?
Posted by dinster on 25 February, 2013 - 5:28 pm
Yokogawa Centum CS upgrade to Centum VPUpgrading from Centum CS UNIX to Centum VP Windows environment.
Posted by dinster on 25 February, 2013 - 5:18 pm
Converting Yokogawa Centum CS3000 Trending FileHow to convert Centum CS3000 *.TRF trending file?
Posted by MAATALLAH on 24 February, 2013 - 1:22 pm
High vibration BB11High vibration BB1 in Mark V HMI turbine
Posted by ESKAY on 24 February, 2013 - 4:49 am
day/time setting in HMIunable to set the date/time in HMI.
Posted by Controman on 23 February, 2013 - 6:03 pm
Toshiba power transformer cooling systemWhat's the role of the oil flow indicator?
Posted by soheil on 23 February, 2013 - 2:46 pm
GE MS 6001Bdifferences between MS6001B MODEL 6561 & MS6001B MODEL 6581?
Posted by muntaser on 23 February, 2013 - 12:13 pm
Using flow transmitter to measure sulfurHow to connect transmitter when measuring sulfur using flow transmitter?
Posted by kLous on 23 February, 2013 - 11:24 am
As CPD increases, exhaust temperature decreases Cooling Air flows (which comes directly from CPD), As CPD increases at the same Firing Temp. the Exhaust Temp will become slightly lower due to the increased cooling flow.
Posted by REME on 23 February, 2013 - 10:47 am
GTG 1 TRIP ON PROCESSOR _C_FROZENMachine in ISOCH mode and communication failed on processor C
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