MARSHALLTOWN, IA (November 5, 2003) . . . . . Emerson Process Management conducts ongoing Fisher® control valve and instrument research and engineering programs at three world locations as described in a new, 12-page brochure.

The brochure reviews the many capabilities found within the Emerson labs, such as flow simulation and analyses that utilize computational fluid dynamics to map flow energy within a valve. Engineers within these facilities routinely utilize acoustics analyses, materials investigation and control valve dynamic performance evaluation in their technology development efforts. Several case studies are cited to give the reader examples of how Fisher valves research is applied to today's control valve products.

Located in the North America, Europe and Asia, Emerson’s Fisher valves research and engineering facilities are extensively pictured in the brochure to demonstrate the wide range of activities that occur on a day-to-day basis to support the study of control valve performance as experienced under dynamic flow conditions. Use of dynamic flow testing best simulates the actual process control conditions found within valve users' manufacturing facilities. These capabilities of the lab enable excellence in the development and refinement of control valves and their flow control components, and on-line, in-service predictive maintenance systems for control valves.

For a free copy of the new, research and engineering document, contact a local Emerson Process Management sales office and request D351083X012.

Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. A division of Emerson, Fisher Controls International LLC (www.emersonprocess.com/fisher) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and application of final control systems. Fisher’s technology and innovation in process control play a key role in Emerson’s combining of superior products and technology with industry specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb^®, Fisher^®, Micro Motion^®, Rosemount^®, DeltaV^TM, Ovation^®, AMS™ Suite.

St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2002 were $13.8 billion.

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