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February 2008
Emerson announces agreement with Argosy
Technologies, Ltd. to deliver unique flow measurement solutions for oil
separator upgrades in Russia and CIS (27 February 2008)
Emerson's Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters used in Argosy
Technologies systems to deliver integrated flow measurement and quality
monitoring upgrades to oil separator systems.
Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions improve
wellhead and heat exchanger monitoring on StatoilHydro offshore platform (25 February 2008)
Wireless network proves highly reliable in crowded metal wellhead
environment of Norwegian Sea oil platform.
Emerson delivers 750,000th Fisher smart
digital valve controller (13 February 2008)
FIELDVUE digital valve controller leadership confirmed by customers
in thousands of worldwide applications.
Emerson introduces largest ever ELITE
Coriolis flowmeter for high capacity custody transfer applications (7 February 2008)
Micro Motion ELITE High Capacity Coriolis offers superior
measurement performance at an exceptionally high flow rate.
Emerson invests in "energy responsible" automation solutions for delivery of incremental energy from alternative fuels (4 February 2008)
Technology and expertise help generation operators and process manufacturers improve economics and environment.
January 2008
Emerson's PlantWeb digital plant architecture to replace outdated controls at Korea's Boryeong power plant (23 January 2008)
PlantWeb architecture with Ovation expert control system will deliver operational benefits by integrating control of major plant equipment for Boryeong units 1 and 2.
Emerson introduces new "energy-responsible" Fisher C1 Series controllers and transmitters (22 January 2008)
Innovative design improves control reliability and safety while saving up to $1400 of gas annually per controller application.
Emerson's Canadian local business partners offer Mobrey level instrumentation product range (17 January 2008)
Mobrey instrumentation joins broad Emerson range available to Canadian customers from one source.
Emerson to install Ovation control system at new coal-fired power plant in Nebraska (16 January 2008)
Contract for Whelan Energy Center Unit 2 automation and control system continues Emerson's longstanding relationship with Hastings Utilities.
Emerson's new Mobrey ultrasonic level transmitter is optimized for open channel flow measurement (15 January 2008)
Transmitter helps water and industrial processing sites measure open channel flow more accurately.
Emerson's service center re-approved by NUPIC to supply control valves and parts to the nuclear
industry (14 January 2008)
Facility continues as only such center in North America serving this industry.
Emerson introduces AccuMax technology for boiler, furnace operation improvement (9 January 2008)
New feature of Rosemount Analytical X-STREAM O2 analyzer increases oxygen measurement accuracy.
Emerson acquires The Automation Group (8 January 2008)
Acquisition expands Emerson's process control engineering and project management capabilities for refining, petrochemical, and related industries.
Emerson announces next-generation preset controller for batch measurement and control (7 January 2008)
DL8000 offers increased accuracy and integrity for measurement of hydrocarbon liquids.
Emerson sells Brooks Instrument to American Industrial Partners (3 January 2008)
Unit provides flow measurement and control devices for the low-flow application market.
December 2007
Emerson
introduces Ovation SCADA solution for wind energy management (20 December 2007)
Drawing on power-focused control technologies and experience with
large SCADA water/wastewater installations, Emerson solution offers better
management of wind farm assets.
Emerson's
SmartProcess LoopMetrics technology minimizes process variations, helps improve
performance, economics of power generation facilities (18 December 2007)
Engineered solution provides continuous analysis of all process
loops, reducing engineering and maintenance costs, and contributing to
improved unit efficiency.
Emerson's new brochure describes
advantages of using genuine Fisher replacement parts (17 December 2007)
Brochure addresses issues including performance, safety, and
support.
Emerson
to digitally automate new unit, upgrade controls for existing unit at City
Utilities' Southwest Power Station (13 December 2007)
Project demonstrates Emerson's comprehensive automation and control
solutions for new construction as well as retrofits to existing power
generation facilities.
Emerson
wins contract to provide four high-fidelity simulators for Luminant's new operator training academy (12 December 2007)
Simulators to contribute to enhanced operator performance, more efficient workforce deployment
and increased plant efficiency.
Emerson's technology contributes to StatoilHydro winning HART Plant of the Year Award (12 December 2007)
AMS Suite delivers predictive diagnostics from valves and instruments to reduce
troubleshooting and prevent unnecessary maintenance.
Emerson
digital automation selected for majority of coal-fired units currently under
construction in U.S. (11 December 2007)
Utilities embracing bus I/O technologies proven to offer quicker
plant start-up and commissioning, long-term O&M savings.
Emerson helps to improve production and
efficiency for Duvel Moortgat brewery in Belgium (10 December 2007)
Rosemount Analytical pH sensors withstand high-temperature cleaning
cycles, improving reliability and reducing sensor failure alarms.
David Dunbar named as European president for Emerson Process Management (6 December 2007)
Dunbar will lead the company's sales and marketing activities for the region.
Emerson launches four-electrode sensor for
wide ranging conductivity measurements in sanitary applications (4 December 2007)
Rosemount Analytical sensor has accuracy advantages over
two-electrode designs.
November 2007
Emerson adds FOUNDATION fieldbus to Brooks mass flow meters, controllers, and pressure products (28 November 2007)
I/O communication options support better operations and maintenance through expanded access to diagnostics and other digital information.
Emerson Process Management names Jim Nyquist
as president of Global Sales (27 November 2007)
Nyquist brings extensive industry experience and leadership
qualities to new role directing sales for all company divisions.
Emerson awarded metering systems contract for India's newest refinery (26 November 2007)
Reliance Petroleum specifies Emerson's fiscal and allocation
measurement solutions on basis of proven accuracy and reliability.
Emerson to digitally automate innovative
recycling and energy recovery plant for Syctom in France (21 November 2007)
"Emerson's PlantWeb architecture and the innovative design of the
plant will ensure that emissions will be significantly lower than the
stringent levels required by the latest European regulations," says Syctom
project director.
Emerson adds ultrasonic metering to
PlantWeb digital plant architecture for real-time diagnostics (19 November 2007)
Daniel Series 3400 and 3800 families of ultrasonic meters use HART
communications to provide an intuitive view of the process.
Emerson introduces new features on the
Brooks SLA series mass flow meters and controllers (16 November 2007)
Exclusive enhanced temperature stability option offers process
stability in environments with variable temperatures.
Emerson expands Micro Motion ELITE
Coriolis capability for demanding applications (15 November 2007)
Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis large meter line size now offers
exceptional measurement performance for corrosive and high pressure
applications.
Westinghouse, Emerson reach
10-year nuclear power plant automation agreement (14 November 2007)
Emerson Ovation expert system to provide information and control for
daily operation of Westinghouse-designed nuclear power plants as well as
existing plants slated for upgrade.
Emerson's 2008 educational course
offerings feature process automation training (14 November 2007)
Global Course Catalog describes over 300 courses designed to help
process plants achieve full potential.
Emerson named as main instrumentation supplier for China's
largest refinery and petrochemical facility (12 November 2007)
Contract includes technology to maximize efficiency and safety of $4
billion project.
Emerson's Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis
flowmeters are first to achieve CSA dual seal certification (7 November 2007)
Certification ensures dual seal safety, eliminates need for
secondary seals.
Emerson Global Users Exchange 2007 draws record attendance (6 November 2007)
Comprehensive user-driven conference focuses on application of Emerson technologies and services.
Emerson offers eLearning course on
vibration monitoring and analysis (5 November 2007)
Internet training course gives convenient access to best practices
for using vibration monitoring and analysis to maintain rotating machinery
at highest performance levels.
October 2007
Emerson receives chemical industry's prestigious Vaaler Award (30 October 2007)
Smart Wireless solutions honored for markedly improving operations and economics in chemical plants.
Emerson's update of AMS Suite automates work notification to improve maintenance productivity and operational excellence (30 October 2007)
New release connects critical asset alerts with SAP and MAXIMO maintenance management systems to streamline maintenance work procedures
Emerson digitally modernizes aging facilities to create smart, efficient and competitive chemical plants (30 October 2007)
PlantWeb technologies exhibited at Chem Show 2007 have helped increase yield and availability
while making plants easier to operate and maintain.
Emerson
engineers receive Excellence in Documentation award from ISA (29 October 2007)
Terry Blevins, Deji Chen, Mark Nixon, and Willy Wojsznis recognized
for authoring the most outstanding technical paper published by ISA.
Emerson
wins contract to install digital automation architecture at new Croton water
filtration plant (26 October 2007)
Digital architecture with Ovation expert control system will
automate 290-mgd underground plant supplying water to New York City.
Emerson introduces next generation of
Rosemount guided wave level instrumentation (25 October 2007)
Proven guided wave radar reliability now available for improving
uptime, reducing cost, and enhancing safety in more applications.
Emerson introduces industry's first
high-performance, long-life pH/ORP sensor (24 October 2007)
Rosemount Analytical PERpH-X 3500 sensor suits broad range of
processing applications.
Emerson enhances 375 Field Communicator for
faster boot-up, longer battery life, and improve graphical capability (17 October 2007)
New release expands FOUNDATION fieldbus
functionality and presents diagnostics in trend charts, gauges, and process
images.
Emerson signs 10-year multimillion-dollar agreement to automation Washington's King County wastewater treatment plants (15 October 2007)
Seattle-area county standardizes on Emerson's PlantWeb digital
architecture for master automation plan.
Emerson's digital valve controllers improve
control, efficiency, and reliability at R. E. Badger water-treatment facility (15 October 2007)
Performance Diagnostics in Fisher FIELDVUE digital valve controllers
enable predictive work practices.
Emerson introduces Universal Control Unit for
use with 4-20mA or HART compatible transmitters (9 October 2007)
Compact, easy-to-use Rosemount 3490 Series provides configuration,
display, calculations, logging, and control outputs.
Emerson announces Mobrey magnetic
float switch for marine hazardous area applications (4 October 2007)
Float switch combines ATEX and marine approvals for reliable high or
low level alarms in harsh environments.
September 2007
Emerson
completes WDPF-to-Ovation migration and turbine control system retrofit at CPS
Energy's Spruce Unit 1 (27 September 2007)
Integrated Ovation system provides fully coordinated boiler and
turbine control for optimized plant operations.
Emerson
awarded contract to digitally automate CPS Energy's new 750-MW coal-fired power
plant (18 September 2007)
PlantWeb architecture with Ovation Expert Control System to enable
CPS Energy to optimize performance at Spruce Unit 2.
Emerson and Cisco collaborate to offer
open-standard wireless solutions for process industries (10 September 2007)
Process automation and IT leaders work together to advance use of
wireless technology for manufacturing improvement.
Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions enable
temperature profiling and tank level measurement redundancy at PPG (10 September 2007)
Self-organizing wireless mesh networks are online five minutes after
an easy, cost-saving installation.
Emerson Smart Wireless technology increases
productivity at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation (10 September 2007)
Wireless network provides new information for operations and
maintenance personnel to use for improving quality and productivity.
Emerson wireless technology safely monitors temperatures in railcars at Croda Inc. (10 September 2007)
Smart self-organizing wireless network provides continuous
monitoring for early detection of potentially hazardous rising temperatures in
rail cars.
Emerson's Smart Wireless solutions protect
remote pumping facilities at Milford Power (10 September 2007)
Wireless mesh network is online and monitoring pump conditions after
an easy installation that saves $75,000.
Emerson and RCS announce wireless
corrosion transmitter (10 September 2007)
High-speed corrosion transmitter is a seamless element of Emerson's
Smart Wireless solutions, and integrates with AMS Suite: Intelligent Device
Manager for asset optimization.
Emerson adds discrete transmitter to
Smart Wireless solutions family (10 September 2007)
New Rosemount 702 wireless discrete transmitter installs and
commissions easily, and delivers previously unavailable data for improved
plant performance and safety.
Emerson introduces wireless vibration
transmitter to increase plant reliability and safety (10 September 2007)
CSI 9420 Machinery Health Transmitter expands family of Smart
Wireless field instruments for process monitoring and predictive diagnostics.
Emerson further eases integration of
its Smart Wireless field networks into PlantWeb architecture (10 September 2007)
DeltaV system Version 10.3 provides seamless integration of field
network's wireless gateway.
Emerson extends PlantWeb to Smart
Machinery Health Management for turbomachinery (10 September 2007)
Solution integrates API 670 protection with prediction, performance
monitoring, and process control to manage the health of a plant's most
critical assets.
Emerson launches CSI 6000 Machinery Health
Monitor for API 670 protection (10 September 2007)
New capability complements existing technologies for complete online
monitoring of turbomachinery.
Emerson introduces Rosemount Analytical
X-STREAM flameproof process gas analyzer (4 September 2007)
New analyzer can be installed in Class 1, Zone 1, Group IIB + H2
hazardous areas requiring ATEX or CSA-C/US certifications.
August 2007
Emerson's
Ovation control system selected to unify controls at RWE npower's Fawley Power
Station Unit 3 (29 August 2007)
Integrated system provides coordinated boiler and turbine control at
500-MW peaking unit owned by UK's largest electricity supplier.
Emerson's Micro Motion Coriolis
hygienic meter range extended (28 August 2007)
New straight-tube Coriolis meters offer electro-polished finish for
sanitary and hygienic applications.
Emerson's AMS Suite enables
real-time diagnostics for Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis meters (21 August 2007)
New SNAP-ON application enables full, real-time in-situ assessment of meters, from electronics through sensor.
Emerson introduces brochure describing new Rosemount
Analytical X-STREAM in situ oxygen analyzer (9 August 2007)
Brochure outlines how the new analyzer reduces energy expenses,
lowers maintenance costs, and provides dependable measurements.
Emerson acquires Decision Management International (8 August 2007)
Acquisition expands scope of Emerson's real-time manufacturing
solutions for regulated process industries, including life sciences, specialty
chemical, and food & beverage.
Emerson completes commissioning phase of project to digitally automate FPSO for BP Angola (7 August 2007)
Leading-edge technologies, including Emerson's PlantWeb architecture, help BP Angola speed startup and minimize production cost.
Emerson to digitally automate China's largest
integrated refining/petrochemical facility (1 August 2007)
Company to install its PlantWeb architecture at $3.5 billion project
in Fujian Province.
July 2007
Emerson selected as main instrument provider for automation of Lucite International chemical plant in Singapore (24 July 2007)
Emerson's automation services and scalable digital technology chosen for first in a series of state-of-the-art chemical plants to be build around the world.
Emerson announces contest for
"Wireless Innovators" (18 July 2007)
Awards will be given for most creative use of wireless technologies and
most significant business impact achieved.
Emerson wins contract to digitally automate major BP chemical facility in China (17 July 2007)
PlantWeb digital architecture to be installed at Purified
Terephthalic Acid facility in Zhuhai.
Emerson introduces new Rosemount ultrasonic
level transmitters (16 July 2007)
Non-contacting transmitters provide a fit-and-forget solution for a
wide range of continuous level monitoring applications.
Emerson adds ROC800-Series Remote Operations Controller to Smart Wireless solutions (12 July 2007)
New Smart Wireless Communications capability in the ROC800-Series enables PlantWeb to improve predictability of remote oil and gas assets.
Emerson releases new Fisher easy-e control valves brochure (11 July 2007)
Brochure shows why easy-e valves with their proven cage-style
trim are popular for a wide range of applications.
Emerson completes digital automation of U.S.
refinery producing 10 million gallons of gasoline daily (10 July 2007)
Motiva Norco refinery deployed Emerson's PlantWeb architecture,
improving production reliability, plant utilization, and safety and
environmental performance.
Emerson's AMS Suite delivers improved
vibration analysis and infrared thermography for rotating machinery (9 July 2007)
New version of AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager software speeds
analysis and helps users increase plant availability.
Emerson gains MCERTS approval for Rosemount Analytical pH Analyzers (9 July 2007)
Approval under Environment Agency regulations applies to analyzers used for pH monitoring in England and Wales.
Emerson
Global Users Exchange 2007 online registration now open (2 July 2007)
Users can save 25% by registering online before July 30.
June 2007
Emerson
awarded $27 million contract for digital upgrade of units at Europe's largest
lignite-fired power plant (26 June 2007)
Aggressive schedule for modernizing instrumentation, control, and
electrical subsystems critical to meeting Poland's electricity needs.
Emerson introduces DeltaV Connect solution
update for migration of legacy Honeywell systems to PlantWeb digital
architecture (21 June 2007)
Solution helps process manufacturers seamlessly transition existing
operations to the benefits of PlantWeb digital, predictive technologies.
Emerson adds route-based infrared analysis tools to AMS Suite software (20 June 2007)
Ability to analyze IR images gives maintenance personnel better insight on machinery conditions.
Emerson installs Daniel SeniorSonic gas
metering system to upgrade fiscal monitoring at metering station in Macedonia (14 June 2007)
"We are now certain that we measure gas flow accurately," says Milos
Colovic of Makpetrol.
Emerson opens technology centers in China to
meet increasing demand for valve products in the region (11 June 2007)
Manufacturing and technology centers in Tianjin include one of the
most advanced flow laboratories in operation today.
Emerson's automation expertise and digital technology deliver world class Smart Mill performance (5 June 2007)
Capabilities on view June 5-7 at PulPaper exhibition in Helsinki, Finland.
May 2007
Emerson's DeltaV controller and
firewall achieve Achilles Level 1 cyber-security certification (29 May 2007)
DeltaV system, a key PlantWeb component, is recognized for
robustness against cyber threats.
Emerson chosen to digitally
automate North West Upgrading's $2.6 billion dollar oil sands project (24 May 2007)
PlantWeb digital technology with DeltaV systems to automate
upgrading of oil sands bitumen to value-added products.
Emerson awarded contract to install PlantWeb digital plant architecture with
Ovation control system at new Amarkantak Power Plant in India (15 May 2007)
Comprehensive solution encompasses automation, control, and
optimization of plant processes and equipment.
Emerson Earns 2007 Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award for Industrial
Automation and Process Control (15 May 2007)
Global customer value cited as Emerson honored for fourth consecutive year.
Emerson introduces portable multi-channel
monitor for continuous online data collection (3 May 2007)
CSI XP32 Machinery Health Expert monitors, records, and analyzes
machine data for 100+ hours.
Emerson introduces Rosemount E-Series magnetic flowmeters (1 May 2007)
Major technology enhancements create highest magnetic flowmeter accuracy and most advanced diagnostics.
April 2007
Emerson reduces upstream project risk and
delivers operational excellence through digital technologies (30 April 2007)
At OTC 2007, users see how they can gain value from Emerson's
upstream know-how and digital architecture - including new wireless
technology.
Emerson provides X-STREAM analyzers to
Roplex Engineering to monitor vapor recovery units (30 April 2007)
Infrared analyzers will monitor effectiveness of VRUs in removing
hydrocarbons.
Emerson features path to reduced
risk and improved operational excellence at Interphex 2007 (25 April 2007)
New Innovation Lab in Emerson booth features application
mini-seminars on solving common problems and maximizing value of automation
investments.
Emerson
awarded contract to digitally automate new coal-fired power plant in Vietnam (19 April 2007)
New units will help meet 15% annual growth in electricity demand.
Emerson announces a full range of Micro
Motion Coriolis high-temperature flowmeters (19 April 2007)
New high-temperature F-Series sensors deliver performance and
drainability at temperatures up to 350º C.
Emerson introduces upgrade CPUs to provide
migration path from Bristol Network 3000 RTUs to ControlWave remote automation
system (12 April 2007)
Upgrade CPUs enable Network 3000 users to take advantage of future
technology while maintaining investment in hardware and engineering.
Emerson changes brand name of
densitometers from Solarton to Micro Motion (10 April 2007)
Micro Motion offering expands into complete solution for flow,
density, and viscosity measurement.
Emerson to provide supervisory control for wind farm network in United Kingdom (9 April 2007)
Project of npower, a leading UK renewable energy company,
will unify and centralize operations of offshore and onshore wind farms.
Emerson powers IMC training laboratory at leading New Zealand educational institute (4 April 2007)
PlantWeb digital architecture provides ideal environment for industrial measurement and control curriculum.
Emerson introduces high-speed vibration data
collector (3 April 2007)
CSI 2130 Machinery Health Collector reduces data collection time by
more than 50 percent.
Emerson expands Ethernet I/O of Bristol
ControlWave Micro Hybrid RTU to support larger applications (2 April 2007)
Two Ethernet ports enable users to implement segmented networks
without external routers.
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