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Topic: Asset Management

In Pursuit of Improved Operator Performance
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From Fighter Planes to Nuclear Power

Close Cooperation Characterizes Today’s Supply Chains
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Driving Customer Satisfaction Through Supply Chain Improvement

Organic Wireless Growth Must Be Managed
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Technologies Compete for Bandwidth.

Process Hero
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Simulation Software Rocks for Training, but Its Benefits Go Way Beyond Teaching to Aiding Design, Optimization, Maintenance and Life-Cycle Management. Here’s How Savvy Users are Gaining Simulation’s Full Advantages

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Alarm Management Blueprint: Achieving Pacesetter Status Matrikon Inc. 05/07/2008
The Purpose of This Document is to Provide an Overview of How Facilities Are Leveraging Their Investment in Alarm Management (AM) Technology for Maximum Benefit to Production, Productivity and Safety 
Kinder Morgan Canada Taps Matrikon Alarm Manager for More Consistent, Efficient Pipeline Management Matrikon 04/03/2008
With Alarm Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada will be able to identify bad actors and ensure all alarms are configured in a way that maximizes safety and efficiency. By reducing alarms, the solution helps operators notice the most important ones, thereby decreasing operator error. 
Flow Conditioning Improves Flow Measurement Accuracy and Reduces Process Plant Costs FCI 03/19/2008
If you're expanding, upgrading or retrofitting your plant, you may face a real estate crisis when it comes to finding a place for all your new equipment. This lack of space can lead to problems with providing the upstream/downstream pipe straight runs required by pumps, compressors, valves, flowmeters, blowers, burners and other devices that must have a stable material process flow in order to operate effectively. Flow conditioners can be an effective, flexible and economical solution when process pipe layouts are an issue affecting instrument performance and accuracy. 
Applied Alarm Management Using Six Sigma TiPS 03/19/2008
The Control article "Six Sigma Alarm Management" highlights an end user's experience applying Six Sigma practices to his alarm management effort. This white paper by TiPS, explores why Six Sigma is such a good companion for an alarm management program and outlines various ways Six Sigma can be incorporated into the alarm management workflow. 
Alarm Management - What, Why, Who and How? Matrikon 02/13/2008
Download this whitepaper and discover the benefits of alarm management and how to address your facility's system 
Delivering Business Results with Control Systems ExperTune Inc. 02/13/2008
This paper discusses techniques for managing control system performance, and for gaining the greatest leverage from control system personnel. 
Developing Operating Procedures For Projects Involving Multiple Organizations Using a Linear Responsibility Chart Tom Clark Project Success Incorporated, www.projectsuccess.com 02/11/2008
One of the difficulties of managing projects that involve several organizations is that the group has no pre-established procedures for handling actions that cross organizational boundaries. Read this white paper to learn tips that can resolve cross organizational boundaries. 
Preventing Dust Explosions Joseph A. Kaulfersch Market Analyst, Pepperl+Fuchs Inc. 02/11/2008
Find out how you can prevent dust explosions for almost nothing. 
How are you tracking assets? Honeywell 01/31/2008
Today the geo-location technology is mainly used within the supply management chain. In the process industry, these technologies can be used also for warehouse management as well as improving safety and work processes. 
Automation Asset and Performance Management ExperTune, Inc. 01/31/2008
To correct business performance of process manufacturers, leading companies are adopting performance supervisory and automation asset management solutions that improve overall plant asset effectiveness. 
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) algorithm Pilot Research Associates 02/12/2007
A lot of papers, articles, and guides have been written over the recent years addressing Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). However very few address methodologies related to the improvement of the process itself, that is, the processing of the metrics used to measure the effectiveness of a process. The methodology proposed in this paper can be applied to any processes. 
Utilizing real-time information in enterprise asset management systems Matrikon 11/15/2006
One of the keys to improving maintenance is the proper and intelligent use of asset information that lies locked away within the minds of a retiring workforce and within the various control systems and data warehouses common in industry. 
How to find energy savings in process plants ExperTune 08/28/2006
Process plants can make significant reductions in energy usage, with appropriate focus. This paper is focused on making your existing process run more efficiently and focuses on ensuring the optimum performance of your equipment, operations, and controls. 
The real cause of alarm problems TiPS 08/15/2006
When considering the dizzying array of factors that influence alarm design and performance, it becomes clear that the alarm system is a hotly contested item. This technical paper notes the many factors that impact the performance of an alarm system and where alarm management fits in. 
Alarm Trips: The Ups and Downs Moore Industries 06/24/2006
This White Paper features extensive information on various types of alarm trips, their effective applications and safety factors, and addresses other considerations that need to be made when implementing an alarm trip strategy. 
Corrosion: The new process variable Honeywell 05/19/2006
This White Paper offers a three-step plan to interface real-time corrosion measurement with process data through a plant’s distributed control system (DCS). It also provides a new method to improve process control, efficiency and cost savings while facilitating better maintenance planning and asset management. 
The new case for condition monitoring Matrikon 04/26/2006
This paper discusses how condition monitoring and condition-based maintenance have become key management strategies to deal with the severe shortage of technical staff. 
The link between automation KPIs and enterprise KPIs ExperTune 10/14/2005
This White Paper presents case studies that demonstrate how improved control system KPIs directly drive improved corporate KPIs, and how managing these factors can ensure better performance of the long-term measures. 
Reaping the rewards of strategic maintenance 01/28/2005
 
Securing process control network external cyber communications 01/19/2005
 
The myths and facts behind cyber security risks for industrial control systems 12/22/2004
 
Wireline vs. wireless Ethernet: Market sizes, segmentations and forecasts 10/08/2004
 
Real-time asset management pays off 09/23/2004
 
Accurate steam mass measurement revealed 06/27/2004
 
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Selecting an automation security consultant
This "special to the web" article by Charles Landis notes that you may want to consider hiring an expert to design a process control security program that is in your best interest financially and operationally.