Plant Safety and Security
Machine safety: A social responsibility or KPI?
Is machine safety, as part of a corporate safety culture, focused at a social responsibility? Or is it part of the business culture as a key performance indicator (KPI)? » more
Commissioning best practices: Electrical
Commissioning electrical equipment ideally begins early in the design phase of the project and continues through the completion of functional performance testing. » more
Addressing time synchronization issues, related standards work
Learn to finesse the issues of system design and the selection of devices in the market. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during September 2012 included the following topics: mobile software applications for engineers, direct-drive rotary motors, industrial Ethernet... » more
Machine Safety: hazard remediation, mechanical versus control system solutions
What's the residual risk for Cat 3 hazard mitigated by a fixed steel plate? Did the repair result in a control reliable solution? Are physical barriers or control solutions better to reduce risk.... » more
PV, wind power generation fuses
Cooper Bussmann has expanded its CUBEFuse portfolio of Class CF fuses for protecting solar and wind power generation installations. » more
Effective bonding, grounding: The backbone of electrical safety
Providing and maintaining an effective impedance path to ground is critical to maintain reliable, efficient, and safe operating facilities. » more
Machine Safety: Globalization of safety standards doesn’t equal global compliance
Countries are teaming to globalize and harmonize machine safety standards. IEC and ISO standards are trending to global standards and slowly are being adopted by various countries as requirements for... » more
Safety interface controller
The PSSR-2 by Tapeswitch has integrity monitoring of any presence sensing safety switch along with a manual and auto reset. » more
Four common commissioning mistakes to avoid
A few simple steps can prevent countless expensive headaches. » more
How do I know if a wireless app is secure?
Before you download that new app, is there some way to tell if it is secure? Here are five questions you can ask. » more
Selecting a protection and control automation system
A few guidelines will help engineers avoid automation or controls pitfalls and make the best choice for their industrial clients. » more
Machine safety: DANGER: Machine without brain requires yours!
Who really has the brain, the machine or the person? Whether it’s the operator, maintenance technician, set-up technician, engineer, or clean-up staff, the human brain has capabilities that surpass... » more
Reliable electrical connections help safety, productivity
Case study: Faulty electrical connectors cause 1000 amp safety issues. Pierced cables create short in automotive manufacturing plant. » more
Machine Safety: Only engineers can lead the Risk Assessment process?
An incremental documented process called “Risk Assessment” is required in many updated standards. And, a new standard, ANSI B11.0 – 2010, Safety of Machinery – General Requirements and Risk... » more
Machine builder safety system protects workers, simplifies design
Inside Machines: Pulp and paper machine builder implements safety system to help protect workers and simplify machine design. Engineers at Automatic Handling International use integrated safety... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, August 2012
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during August 2012 included articles on the Mars Rover Curiosity, industrial Ethernet essentials, System Integrator Giants 2012, Engineers' Choice... » more
Smarter and safer recovery from mature and remote assets
Upstream oil and gas production is becoming more difficult as old fields are depleted and new fields are more remote. Integrated operations can facilitate safer and more profitable operation in... » more
Machine safety: A social responsibility or KPI?Is machine safety, as part of a corporate safety culture, focused at a social responsibility? Or is it part of the business culture as a key performance indicator (KPI)? » more
Commissioning best practices: ElectricalCommissioning electrical equipment ideally begins early in the design phase of the project and continues through the completion of functional performance testing. » more
Addressing time synchronization issues, related standards work Learn to finesse the issues of system design and the selection of devices in the market. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during September 2012 included the following topics: mobile software applications for engineers, direct-drive rotary motors, industrial Ethernet... » more
2012 Automation Fair event, Nov. 7-8
Rockwell Automation holds its 21st annual event in 2012 in Philadelphia on Nov. 7-8, with related technical sessions, hands-on labs, industry forums, and more than 100 exhibitors. » more
Rockwell Automation holds its 21st annual event in 2012 in Philadelphia on Nov. 7-8, with related technical sessions, hands-on labs, industry forums, and more than 100 exhibitors. » more
Machine Safety: hazard remediation, mechanical versus control system solutions What's the residual risk for Cat 3 hazard mitigated by a fixed steel plate? Did the repair result in a control reliable solution? Are physical barriers or control solutions better to reduce risk.... » more
PV, wind power generation fusesCooper Bussmann has expanded its CUBEFuse portfolio of Class CF fuses for protecting solar and wind power generation installations. » more
Effective bonding, grounding: The backbone of electrical safetyProviding and maintaining an effective impedance path to ground is critical to maintain reliable, efficient, and safe operating facilities. » more
Machine Safety: Globalization of safety standards doesn’t equal global complianceCountries are teaming to globalize and harmonize machine safety standards. IEC and ISO standards are trending to global standards and slowly are being adopted by various countries as requirements for... » more
Safety interface controllerThe PSSR-2 by Tapeswitch has integrity monitoring of any presence sensing safety switch along with a manual and auto reset. » more
Four common commissioning mistakes to avoidA few simple steps can prevent countless expensive headaches. » more
SPONSORED White paper: Honeywell Whitepaper for Application Whitelisting
Application whitelisting is a new methodology for protecting a company's infrastructure and preventing security breaches from hackers. » more
Application whitelisting is a new methodology for protecting a company's infrastructure and preventing security breaches from hackers. » more
OSHA report: Workplace fatalities down almost 2%
Solis: ‘A step in the right direction, but more needs to be done’ » more
Solis: ‘A step in the right direction, but more needs to be done’ » more
How do I know if a wireless app is secure?Before you download that new app, is there some way to tell if it is secure? Here are five questions you can ask. » more
Selecting a protection and control automation system A few guidelines will help engineers avoid automation or controls pitfalls and make the best choice for their industrial clients. » more
Machine safety: DANGER: Machine without brain requires yours!Who really has the brain, the machine or the person? Whether it’s the operator, maintenance technician, set-up technician, engineer, or clean-up staff, the human brain has capabilities that surpass... » more
Reliable electrical connections help safety, productivityCase study: Faulty electrical connectors cause 1000 amp safety issues. Pierced cables create short in automotive manufacturing plant. » more
Pulling uranium from seawater
A new material in development may make fueling nuclear reactors with uranium harvested from the ocean more feasible. » more
A new material in development may make fueling nuclear reactors with uranium harvested from the ocean more feasible. » more
Generating electricity from wastewater
Microbial fuel cells can now produce electricity directly from wastewater, opening the door to a future in which waste treatment plants not only will power themselves, but will sell excess... » more
Microbial fuel cells can now produce electricity directly from wastewater, opening the door to a future in which waste treatment plants not only will power themselves, but will sell excess... » more
DHS, IAEA ink collaboration pact
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security signed a pact to deepen nuclear security collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency. » more
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security signed a pact to deepen nuclear security collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency. » more
Summer cyber institute a success
As a student there is nothing better than hands on training and that is just what graduate students pursuing careers in cyber security got in a weeklong summer institute. » more
As a student there is nothing better than hands on training and that is just what graduate students pursuing careers in cyber security got in a weeklong summer institute. » more
Machine Safety: Only engineers can lead the Risk Assessment process?An incremental documented process called “Risk Assessment” is required in many updated standards. And, a new standard, ANSI B11.0 – 2010, Safety of Machinery – General Requirements and Risk... » more
Machine builder safety system protects workers, simplifies designInside Machines: Pulp and paper machine builder implements safety system to help protect workers and simplify machine design. Engineers at Automatic Handling International use integrated safety... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, August 2012The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during August 2012 included articles on the Mars Rover Curiosity, industrial Ethernet essentials, System Integrator Giants 2012, Engineers' Choice... » more
Smarter and safer recovery from mature and remote assetsUpstream oil and gas production is becoming more difficult as old fields are depleted and new fields are more remote. Integrated operations can facilitate safer and more profitable operation in... » more
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