Plant Safety and Security
Leaders Under 40, Control Engineering class of 2011
This generation of manufacturing automation and controls leaders includes 19 young professionals excelling in control system design and teaching others about the fun in engineering, while resolving... » more
Control system failure survival strategies
When bad things happen to good control systems, it’s best to know in advance which of several strategies will be used, why, and how. » more
Codes and regulations: Electrical Controls’ Dirty Little Secret: We Don’t Follow NFPA Rules
Of course safety is important, but most don’t follow NFPA 70e safety rules for working on an energized electrical panel. Risky? Yes. Unsafe? No, according to this system integrator. Perhaps... » more
Make the right choice on protective devices
Choosing the correction protective device for a low-voltage distribution system requires system performance analysis. » more
PPE is personal before it is protective
A recent study found that many workers aren’t wearing necessary personal protective equipment. Which leaves a question: Why? » more
Safety culture that is rewarded, enforced, honored
When Schneider Electric received the National Safety Council’s Green Cross for Safety Medal this year, it became the first company to receive the council’s two most prestigious awards, Schneider... » more
Video: Fire flash testing
At the University of Alberta’s Protective Clothing and Equipment Research Facility, extensive flash fire testing of several different FR fabrics illustrated the extent, severity and location of... » more
Online learning events: Automation Summit, pump efficiency, fieldbus, industrial Ethernet
Multiple online learning events are available through CFE Media publications, including industrial Ethernet installation optimization, the Manufacturing/Automation Summit, webcast on pump and process... » more
Panelboard awarded patent for breaker coordination, touchsafe capabilities
ABB received a patent for its ProLine Panelboard, noted for having complete breaker coordination and touchsafe capabilities. » more
The software that wasn’t there
Do you need to be concerned about security issues with programs that you don’t use? Yes. » more
Union: Make the refinery safer, or we’ll walk
The United Steelworkers have threatened to strike at 69 oil refineries in the U.S. unless stricter safety procedures at plants and pipelines are adopted » more
Safety standard changed after gas explosion
NFPA 56 covers cleaning and purging of flammable gas piping systems after the explosion at the Kleen Energy Power Plant in 2010 » more
SCADA alert: Fixes are in the works
Recent security breaches are being dealt with by suppliers having problems with SCADA vulnerabilities » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011
HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
ISO 13849-1 Machine Guarding Adoption, Part 4 - safety standard merger
Adopting EN ISO 13849-1 by Dec. 31, 2011 has been taking a lot of attention this year particularly for manufacturers of machinery and global end users. Guess what? The IEC (International... » more
Control system installed for power generating units
The Changshu power plant in Jiangsu Province, is expanding its power generating units and is using Emerson's Ovation expert control system for automation » more
New solutions address arc flash energy reduction
The NEC's new set of solutions keep electrical engineers safe during inspections. » more
Leaders Under 40, Control Engineering class of 2011This generation of manufacturing automation and controls leaders includes 19 young professionals excelling in control system design and teaching others about the fun in engineering, while resolving... » more
Control system failure survival strategiesWhen bad things happen to good control systems, it’s best to know in advance which of several strategies will be used, why, and how. » more
Patching over software problems
Just as you would want to patch over a hole in your pants, you might find holes in your software that could be just as problematic and leave you with serious cyber security vulnerabilities. Patch... » more
Just as you would want to patch over a hole in your pants, you might find holes in your software that could be just as problematic and leave you with serious cyber security vulnerabilities. Patch... » more
Codes and regulations: Electrical Controls’ Dirty Little Secret: We Don’t Follow NFPA Rules Of course safety is important, but most don’t follow NFPA 70e safety rules for working on an energized electrical panel. Risky? Yes. Unsafe? No, according to this system integrator. Perhaps... » more
Make the right choice on protective devicesChoosing the correction protective device for a low-voltage distribution system requires system performance analysis. » more
Think everyone is using PPE? Think again.
It’s a simple choice – of COURSE we want to be safe at work. No one wakes up each morning and says, “Can’t wait to get to the plant today so I can injure myself!” » more
It’s a simple choice – of COURSE we want to be safe at work. No one wakes up each morning and says, “Can’t wait to get to the plant today so I can injure myself!” » more
PPE is personal before it is protectiveA recent study found that many workers aren’t wearing necessary personal protective equipment. Which leaves a question: Why? » more
Safety culture that is rewarded, enforced, honoredWhen Schneider Electric received the National Safety Council’s Green Cross for Safety Medal this year, it became the first company to receive the council’s two most prestigious awards, Schneider... » more
Video: Fire flash testingAt the University of Alberta’s Protective Clothing and Equipment Research Facility, extensive flash fire testing of several different FR fabrics illustrated the extent, severity and location of... » more
Online learning events: Automation Summit, pump efficiency, fieldbus, industrial EthernetMultiple online learning events are available through CFE Media publications, including industrial Ethernet installation optimization, the Manufacturing/Automation Summit, webcast on pump and process... » more
Panelboard awarded patent for breaker coordination, touchsafe capabilitiesABB received a patent for its ProLine Panelboard, noted for having complete breaker coordination and touchsafe capabilities. » more
The software that wasn’t thereDo you need to be concerned about security issues with programs that you don’t use? Yes. » more
Union: Make the refinery safer, or we’ll walkThe United Steelworkers have threatened to strike at 69 oil refineries in the U.S. unless stricter safety procedures at plants and pipelines are adopted » more
Safety standard changed after gas explosionNFPA 56 covers cleaning and purging of flammable gas piping systems after the explosion at the Kleen Energy Power Plant in 2010 » more
SCADA alert: Fixes are in the worksRecent security breaches are being dealt with by suppliers having problems with SCADA vulnerabilities » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Network safety protocol certified
The motion control network by Mechatrolink received certification by TÜV Rheinland for complying with IEC61508 safety integrity level SIL3. » more
The motion control network by Mechatrolink received certification by TÜV Rheinland for complying with IEC61508 safety integrity level SIL3. » more
New portable hands-on industrial control system cyber security training kit and course
New course material from Cybati has been used in FBI and university training programs, and is now available commercially. » more
New course material from Cybati has been used in FBI and university training programs, and is now available commercially. » more
ISO 13849-1 Machine Guarding Adoption, Part 4 - safety standard mergerAdopting EN ISO 13849-1 by Dec. 31, 2011 has been taking a lot of attention this year particularly for manufacturers of machinery and global end users. Guess what? The IEC (International... » more
Solvent-resistant durable labels
High-performance solvent-resistant durable labels provide permanent life-long adhesion and fail-safe product identification. » more
High-performance solvent-resistant durable labels provide permanent life-long adhesion and fail-safe product identification. » more
Control system installed for power generating unitsThe Changshu power plant in Jiangsu Province, is expanding its power generating units and is using Emerson's Ovation expert control system for automation » more
Simplified Safety: Risk assessment improves reliability, performance, and compliance
Performing risk assessments regularly throughout the equipment life cycle is the best way to minimize costs, and keep people safe. » more
Performing risk assessments regularly throughout the equipment life cycle is the best way to minimize costs, and keep people safe. » more
Machine safety faces paradigm shift
Time’s running out: How will your company embrace the new international standard? » more
Time’s running out: How will your company embrace the new international standard? » more
Vendor-neutral process control software suite
Honeywell's vendor-neutral process control suite is designed to allow plant operators to monitor and control all process control systems. » more
Honeywell's vendor-neutral process control suite is designed to allow plant operators to monitor and control all process control systems. » more
New solutions address arc flash energy reductionThe NEC's new set of solutions keep electrical engineers safe during inspections. » more
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