#2 2010

Discussing a Subject…
Effective production management technologies: application experience
Introduction

Anisimov D.E., Reshetnikov I.S.  The features of MES implementation project management

Some typical challenges faced during MES implementation and the ways to overcome them by using common project management technologies are discussed.
Keywords: MES, automation, production management, efficiency, optimization, motivation, partnership, competitive advantages, conflict resolution.

Reshetnikov I.S., Kosnyrev P.N., Arslanbekov S.A.  Rational approach to the design of a supervisory system for gas transportation company

The structure of an automated supervisory control system as well as a data structure and user interface model developed for Gasprom Transit Makhachkala are presented. The system is based on a custom product of Russian engineering company developed to execute various tasks of Gasprom`s subsidiaries.
Keywords: supervisory control, data structure, client/server architecture, user interface.

Belyakov K.N.  Introduction of MES in Baltica brewing company

Baltica brewing company is steadily searching for new opportunities of improvement and operation costs reduction. The specialists examine innovative technologies and evaluate the expediency of their deployment. Test application of MES at a pilot site of Baltica-Samara subsidiary has shown the effectiveness of this solution.
Keywords: MES, LIMS, EAM, ERP, performance indicators.

Belov A.M., Kunilova A.V., Chernitsyn S.G.  MES application in the automation of packing processes in food industry

The paper informs about the implementation of Russian-Belgian MEScontrol system at Bohmer food manufacturing plant.
Keywords: MES, PLC, packing, marking, ERP.

Potarin A.E.  MDC systems: modern tool for machinery cost management

The paper presents a machinery monitoring application for equipment and personnel load measuring adapted to Russian industrial environment. System`s functionality, structure and key capabilities are described.
Keywords: equipment monitoring, production planning and accounting, MES.

Kudinov Yu.I., Kudinov Yu.I., Kelina A.Yu., Paschenko F.F.  Identification of fuzzy models of complex process systems

The paper offers a scheme of structural and parametric identification of a class of fuzzy models intended for predicting product qualities in complex industrial systems.
Keywords: fuzzy quality prediction models, identification, converter process.

Zagrebaev A.M., Kostanbaev S.V., Ovsyannikova N.V.  Automated monitoring system for block and control valves opening in heat carrier motion path of high-power channel reactor

A mathematical model of pressure differential across heat carrier motion path of high-power channel reactor is presented. The structure and operation principle of a monitoring system for block and control valve opening are outlined; the software is described. The results of system test run at Kursk A-plant are included.
Keywords: nuclear reactor, block and control valve, heat carrier flowrate, monitoring system, mathematical model, software suite.

Kotlyachkov A.A.  Automation of functional testing of complex software tools

The methods to automate the testing of complex software tools are discussed. A model of testing process is proposed. Testing automation challenges are analyzed, the ways to surmount them are outlined.
Keywords: complex software tools, automation of testing, functional and regression testing.

Kuznetsova Yu.G., Suchilin D.V.  Costs-yield process control in agriculture

The "costs-yield" model describing agricultural product lifecycle based on regression-autoregression equations is examined. The model`s key feature is the accounting of each product consignment produced at different times that enables the modeling of agricultural businesses producing perishable goods. As against similar models, this one is devoid of the inaccuracies resulting in infinite production growth at certain combinations of model parameters.
Keywords: regression-autoregression equations, production process, discrete dynamic "costs-yield" model, reinvestment vector, simulation.

Anisimov V.I., Gridin V.N., Bashkatov A.S.  The technology of information support system development for distributed design process support

The paper describes the development of a platform-independent software suite for organization and automation of distributed design processes. Key design concepts of such systems are presented.
Keywords: distributed design, automation, databases, XML.

Rogov S.L.  Emergency protection: theory, standards, and application practices of PLC-based systems

State of the art in emergency logic system design is analyzed, the inconsistency with GOST R IEC 61508-2007 are detected. The paper offers a PLC-based emergency logic system structure meeting the requirements of GOST R IEC 61508-2007 functional safety standard for electric, electronic, programmable electronic systems related with safety.
Keywords: controllers, safety systems, emergency protection.

In the focus: trigger points of industrial automation - Round Table

Trigger points of industrial automation are detected, their causes are identified, and the ways to overcome the challenges are outlined. The most interesting statements of the round-table discussion are presented here.

Yegorov E.V.  Are we needed?

The status quo of Russian industrial automation is analyzed. Possible ways out from the crisis are outlined.
Keywords: industry, automation, professional community.

Baranov V.G., Milov V.R., Kryukov O.V.  The lines of educational and innovative cooperation between technical university and business

The improvement of prestigiousness and quality of engineer education for hi-tech industries is discussed. The paper analyzes the effectiveness of the key factors of cooperation between a technical university and businesses of various ownership type. Positive experience of educational and innovative cooperation between Radio Electronics and Information Technologies Institute of R.E.Alexeev Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University and Intermodule LLC.
Keywords: prestigiousness of engineering professions, technical university, educational and innovative cooperation, scientific and educational process.

Events

Kharazov V.G.  An overview of Automation 2009 exhibition

New automation hard-/software presented at Automation 2009 exhibition in St. Petersburg are overviewed.
Keywords: measurement, diagnostics, firmware, process control.