#11 2007

Kulida E.L., Kryukova I.P., Lebedev V.G.  Environmental monitoring in the zone of chemical weapons storage and disposal objects

Structure and functions of environmental monitoring systems developed and deployed in the zones affected by chemical weapons storage and disposal objects are discussed.

Ushakov A.Yu., Pimenov A.I., Zemlyanov M.M.   Application of the subsystem of emergency deactivation of unstably operating devices for improving the fault-tolerance of an information system with multi-channel redundancy

A subsystem for emergency deactivation of devices is considered. The subsystem is intended for isolating the failed modules of digital signal processing devices with multi-channel redundancy. The results of such system application as part of an industrial data acquisition system are included.

Shestakov V.M.   Application of A-plant machine vision and instrument readings recognition systems in expert inspection systems

The paper discusses an opportunity of using a system of machine vision and instrument and signal indicators readings recognition for improving the reliability and safety of A-plant control panels.

Borodin V.A., Shishkin G.B., Klyuev A.V.   ERP systems application at Russian enterprises: problems and prospect

The problems of modern ERP systems application at Russian enterprises are discussed. A methodology of ERP selection for building an effective enterprise management system is offered.

Alsufiev E.A., Severghin M.V.   A process control system for inductive pipe heating unit

Structure, design features, and operation modes of a process control system for inductive pipe heating unit are presented.

Savitsky Yu.V., Shchelkonogov B.V.   A process control system for diffusion station of a sugar mill

Featured properties and application advantages of a process control system for diffusion station of a sugar mill are overviewed. The system is based on state-of-the-art hardware and Trace Mode SCADA.

Bretman V.V.   Industrial computers of Kontron ThinkIO Series continue improving

In accordance with earlier proclaimed program, Kontron continues the development of ThinkIO family by embedding the novel computer technologies. A recent example of such technology is double kernel CPU. The corresponding version of ThinkIO industrial computer called Kontron ThinkIO-Duo is based on the state-of-the-art Intel Core Duo CPU, features enhanced network functionality and improved operating reliability.

Buklin N.P.   WatchDog-USB system check module: improving the fault-tolerance of computing machinery

Performance data and basic capabilities of WatchDog-USB system check module are presented.

KonsErgoTM - a versatile furniture family for process control equipment

Design features and advantages of KonsErgoTM Series versatile furniture structures for process control equipment are presented.

Klose U., Tikhmirov S.   Absolutely reliable marking of traveling products

SysTec GmbH (Munster, Germany) has developed and implemented a high-precision automation system for in-line printing, gluing and additional layer spraying

Sedyshev M.A.   RuggedCom: creating reliability

The paper presents the technologies and protocols developed by RuggedCom - the manufacturer of Industrial Ethernet equipment for power engineering. RuggedCom`s product range intended for harsh environments of electric power substations, transport and industrial plants is overviewed.

A computerized system for power transformers inspection

An on-line inspection system developed by Areva T&D provides exact information about the current condition of power transformers and makes a framework for their operational availability and operating expense reduction due to condition-based maintenance and increased uptime. The control platform of the new inspection systems MS 2000 Basic and MS 2000 Bushing is based on Beckhoff`s high-capacity modular PCs, embedded programmable controllers, modular I/O components and field data acquisition with sampling frequency 100 kHz.

Alexeev A.   Climate chambers based on OWEN PLC

Design features, control philosophy, and applications of a climate control system developed by Holodon CJSC (Minsk, Belorussia) on the basis of OWEN PLC are discussed.

Electrical measurements with Keithley`s devices

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State-of-the-art methods for physical quantities measurement

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Tamaki I., Tetsu O., Masaaki N., Etsutaro K., Tetsurou T., Ryuuzou A., Kravchenko V.N.  New DPharp EJX Series pressure and differential pressure transmitters

New DPharp EJX Series pressure and differential pressure transmitters with improved silicon resonant sensor are presented. The transmitters implement the multi-sensing technology enabling the simultaneous measurement of differential and static pressure. The application of state-of-the-art technologies results in minimum response time and compact design of these intelligent devices. The transmitters support both HART and Foundation fieldbus.

Vinogradov A.L., Gol`S.A., Ustinov K.S., Korneev V.E., Vinogradov Yu.L.  The development prospect of a multiparameter pressure, level, and flow measuring complex

Design and production startup problems of a breakthrough intelligent system of multiparameter instruments for pressure, level, and flow measurements in heat-power and municipal engineering are discussed.

Nedel`ko A.Yu.  Optical fiber application in pyrometer optics

The paper show the opportunity of fiber-optic elements application in pyrometers for measured radiant flux transmission from the object under investigation to the sensor as well as the transmitting the radiance of the visible illumination of measurement domain to the object.

Makarova N.Yu., Tatmyshevsky K.V., Pavlov D.D.  Impulse pressure measurements using mechanoluminescent pressure sensors

Operation principle, mathematical model and simulation results of mechanoluminescent transducers converting impulse pressure into an optical signal are considered. Mechanoluminescent sensors are novel pressure transducers: generative, solid-state, tiny, and integrable in fiber-optic measuring systems.

Grishanova I.A., Pokras S.I., Pokras A.I., Pokras I.S.  On the ultrasonic flowmetering technique

Electromagnetic, ultrasonic, vortex, and velocity-type (mechanical) are the most widespread techniques for metering the flowrate or the volume of liquid passing through a pipeline. The paper discusses merits and drawbacks of ultrasonic flowmeters. The key factors affecting the measurement process in ultrasonic flowmeters are examined and the ways to eliminate the corresponding errors are proposed.

Men`schikov I.V.  Energy metering tools: ABB NGC 8200 Series devices

The paper shows how ABB developed the new NGC 8200 Series devices for measuring the calorific value of the natural gas. The new devices employ the known gas chromatography-based measurement technique and ensue from the latest measurement technology and engineering advances.

An effective mass flowmeter

KROHNE OPTIMASS 1000 is a cost-effective universal flowmeter based on a Coriolis measuring system and underpinned by the latest advances in measurement science and engineering. The instrument demonstrates high accuracy of mass and concentration measurement, also under specific temperature or pressure requirements.

Omron`s universal measurement technology in ZX-T laser sensors

Omron ZX Series plug & play laser sensors enable connecting various interchangeable heads to a single amplifier. They feature high measurement accuracy combined with small size.

Kargapol`tsev V.P., Kosolapov I.V., Sidenko A.A.  Calibration rigs with adjustable viscosity of working medium

The paper offers an approach to creating testing and calibration equipment enabling to perform the total set of works with flowrate and volume metering devices under the conditions closest to real-life operation.