#3 2012

CONTENTS №3

Pletnev V.V.  Automated control system for storage pumps of Zagorsk Storage Plant: implementation, operation and development features

The features of automation object, Zagorsk Storage Plant are described. The structure and composition of storage pump automated control system are discussed. Project implementation features such as custom engineering and software solutions are examined.

Keywords: storage pump, storage plant, vibration inspection, diagnostics, data archiving, integration.

Energy conservation unit for SINVIK water and effluent pump houses

Shiyanova N.I., Valitova E.G., Munasypov R.A., Kayashev A.I., Hardina A.E.  Quality assessment system for milk acceptance and a mathematical model of dairy produce drying

The paper presents an automated quality assessment system for milk feedstock at the acceptance phase. A mathematical model of milk drying process based on sequence variant diagrams and experimental transient functions is developed.

Keywords: automation, milk feedstock quality assessment, mathematical model, dairy produce drying.

Shubladze A.M., Gulyaev S.V., Olschwang V.R., Malakhov V.A., Kuznetsov S.I.  Fast adaptive servo PI systems for process control

The paper presents fast self-tuning PI systems of the maximum stability margin with plant's model parameter estimator. PI systems are intended for building high-precision servo control systems whose behavior can be approximated with sufficient accuracy by a model including several sequentially connected inertial links with the time constant T₁ and one inertial link with the time constant T₂ much larger than T₁.

Keywords: response speed, self-tuning, PI systems, regulatory controller, approximation, time constant, stability margin.

Discussing a Subject…

Embedded, mobile, and terminal devices every day

Introduction

Derevyago E.V.  Embedded, mobile, and terminal devices every day

The paper overviews the state of the art and the development trends of the market of embedded, mobile, and terminal devices used in everyday life and in industry.

Keywords: embedded systems, computer engineering, terminal, HMI, client/server architecture, terminal devices, single-board computer.

Embedded solutions from Intel for the everyday

The first microprocessor Intel 4004 has celebrated its anniversary in 2011. Ever since, the development of microprocessors increased continuously: the number of transistors increased, their size shrank, manufacturing technology changed, the clock rate grew, and the capacity ratio per 1 V of power consumption improved. Today, Intel Core^TM i7-3960X Extreme Edition and Intel Core^TM i7-3930K hexacore processors from the Intel Core^2nd family are announced. To meet the needs of notebook, netbook, and tablet computer users, a new full-scale and better protected Ultrabook universal computing device is presented. The creation of 20 nm NAND memory with 128 G bit multilayered cell structure capacity is reported. The capabilities of Intel AIM Suite Intelligent System are presented, and the pilot projects implemented on the basis of this system for mercantile businesses are listed. The work on the new generation of car information and entertainment systems is announced.

Keywords: microprocessor, hexacore processors, NAND memory, computing device, intelligent information systems, mercantile business, voice-activated control, speech and gesture recognition.

New developments of Texas Instruments for embedded and mobile devices

The paper presents new Texas Instruments products in the field of embedded and mobile solutions: OMAP mobile platform and a microcontroller with FRAM memory.

Keywords: embedded solutions, SOC, processor, microcontroller, flash memory, FRAM memory, power consumption, overwriting.

Yurchenko V.V.  SIMATIC automation systems from the embedded technology viewpoint

The novelties of SIMATIC industrial computers, operator panels, embedded monitors and programmable controllers from Siemens are overviewed.

Keywords: industrial panel computers, operator panels, embedded monitors, programmable controllers, OS.

Margaryan S.A.  Kama on-board radio system for mobile mine transport equipment of open-pit mines

The paper briefly outlines Kama mobile on-board radio system, which is a part of Kama hard-/software complex intended for automated control of mine transport equipment, such as locomotives, trains, rock haulers, digging machines, bulldozers and drilling rigs used in open-pit mines. The on-board radio system is a navigation-communicated device with embedded GLONASS/GPS receiver, USW/UHF communication facilities, and information display tools; it is based on a FreeBSD OS programmable controller.

Keywords: on-board mobile radio system, ultra-short waves, ultra-high frequency, programmable controller, navigation.

GRYPHON hard-/software system for vehicle monitoring and supervision

The paper describes the functionality and components of GRYPHON hard-/software system intended for condition monitoring and supervision of one or more vehicle as well as for vehicle security provision and hijacking prevention.

Keywords: mobile objects, GPS, GSM, satellite, navigation system, monitoring.

Ivanov A.A., Grigoriev S.N.  Technical diagnosis and monitoring system

A technical diagnosis and monitoring system for railway automation and remote control devices is presented, its destination and structure are described; the examples of devices under inspection are adduced. System's data acquisition hubs based on Advantech's embedded solutions and operated under QNX4 real-time operating system are examined.

Keywords: rail transport, diagnosis, monitoring, supervisory control system, railway automation and remote control devices.

Kuznetsov A.A.  Windows Embedded - technologies for the present-day world

Microsoft solutions based on OS Windows Embedded are outlined. They meet rigid requirements of the designers of Standard, Compact, POSReady, Server, and Enterprise smart devices.

Keywords: embedded solutions, operating systems, integration, equipment support, smart devices.

Novelties of embedded, mobile, and terminal device market

In Focus:

Round Table: the causes of ineffective design and operation of automation systems

The "virtual" Round Table discussion of insufficiently effective design and operation of automation systems at domestic enterprises took place in Automation in Industry, no. 2, 2012. The participants noted that the responsibility for the automation project and the subsequent successful operation of the system is allocated among all project's participants. However, the commitment of customer's top management in project results is paramount. The motivation and training of customer's personnel is the next step to success. The need of project benefits estimation not only at the preliminary phase but after system commissioning as well was mentioned. The customers must not be indifferent to the needs of their enterprise and should inquire about the benefits of each automation project after its completion. This issue of the Journal focuses on the causes of ineffective design and operation of automation systems and discusses the ways to overcome the inefficiency offered by the participants of the Round Table, which took place within the industrial automation workshop at the V.A.Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences in April 2011.

Yakovis L.M.  Eternal battle! We only dream of peace…

The causes of ineffective design and operation of automation systems are formulated. The author argues for the benefits of investing in the development of unified production management space and outlines the development framework.

Keywords: automation, industry, human element, implementation benefits.

Reshetnikov I.S.  Corporate information systems: from survival support to management provision

The paper examines the causes of insufficiently effective design and operation of automation and information systems at an average statistical industrial enterprise. The challenges arising during the course of project implementation in corporate information and management systems development are identified.

Keywords: corporate information system, efficiency, business processes, automation, control.

Zhaglovskaya A.V.  On the estimation of automation project benefits

The importance of benefits estimation for industrial automation projects is substantiated. Mathematical methods used for benefits estimation are listed. An example of applying retrospective modeling technique based on metallurgical plant data is adduced.

Keywords: economic and mathematical modeling, production costs, automated technological complex, energy-conservation management..

Vasiliev I.A.  Wheeled robot control

Control techniques for mobile wheeled robot with tank layout of chassis equipped with a laser rangefinder is discussed. The limitations of the techniques application under the conditions similar to the intrashop ones are included.

Keywords: mobile robot, rangefinder, map, trajectory, control.

Events

Kharazov V.G.  An overview of the 12^th international specialized exhibition Automation 2011

The paper briefly overviews the new products of the participants of Automation 2011 exhibition, which took place in St. Petersburg in November 2011. The key events of the Exhibition's business program are outlined.

Keywords: sensors, controllers, transducers, automation systems, smart instruments, flowmeters, level meters, instrumentation.