#8 2003

Serdyukov O.V., Abrukovsky A.A., Skvortsov A.N., Moskvina E.V. Automation of power plants – a process control system for turbine unit

The paper vindicates the topicality of process control system design problem for a turbine unit. A process control system based on Tornado M hard-/software complex is considered. Its functions, structure and technical specifications are presented. Unit’s reliability behavior and efficiency rating when the system is applied are shown.

Alexeev A.E. Compression process control at the unit for panel gluing in RF current field

The paper describes the design of a microcontroller-based control system for panel compression from whole timber sections. Such timber sections arise from board lumber production in RF current field.

Bernard N.G., Krasil’nikov I.O. Program code modification management in corporate information systems

The paper formulates the problem of program code alteration management in process of corporate information system deployment at an enterprise. An approach developed by MNPP NAMIP consulting company is described that allows synchronizing new software versions.

Petukhov V.G., Rybalkin N.M. Application of the Automated Energy Monitoring and Accounting System at the plants of North-Western Oil-Trunk Pipelines JSC

Destination, structure and application features of the Automated Energy Monitoring and Accounting System deployed in the North-Western Oil-Trunk Pipelines JSC (Russia) are considered.

Alexandrov A.G., Orlov Yu.F. ADAPLAB software package for identification and adaptive control

The paper describes the ADAPLAB software package meant for developing automation algorithms for process plants with unknown parameters.

Komantsev A.V., Konkin V.B., Ivanova O.P. Open automation system design: the communication level

A new line of communication equipment from MOXA Technologies is considered. Brief performance specifications and application areas of the equipment are presented.

Bürkert’s liquid flowmeters

Rotary flowmeters for liquid media and conducting liquids manufactured by Bürkert Fluid Control Systems are considered. Their design features, components and performance spec are described.

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Musaev A.A. Soft sensors: the design concept and process control applications

Conceptual background of soft sensor design is discussed as well as their applications in process condition monitoring systems. A parametric process control model is proposed that allows structuring the variety of soft sensors and determining their functionality types. The paper also examines an approach to the problem of building a unified virtual monitoring system based on an array of standard soft sensors.

Tumanov N.A., Tumanov D.N., Chadeev V.M., Bakhtadze N.N. Soft sensor-based quality control systems for mineral fertilizer production

The paper discusses an approach to developing a hard-/software system for on-line prediction of product quality factors and real-time control based on indirect measurements (“soft sensors”).

Yegorov E.V. Machine vision systems: configuring or programming?

The advantages and limitations of using standard image processing algorithms in machine vision systems are discussed with the example of NAIS-Matsushita’s products.

Mikhailin S.A. SIMATIC Machine Vision as a monitoring and quality improvement tool

The paper provides general information about machine vision systems and their tasks. Siemens’s SIMATIC Machine Vision – a video sensor family with image analysis functions – is considered. Structure, features and performance spec of the sensors are presented.

Get’man I.A. Automation of fine ceramics sorting process based on a photoelectric informating-measuring system

The paper considers a way of automating the glazed facing tiles sorting process. The approach is based on using an informating-measuring system for product parameter monitoring with the help of the available video cameras. Artificial neuron networks are offered as a tool for pattern recognition of ceramic product defects at intermediate and final fabrication stages.

Putilin A.B., Yuragov E.A. Developing measurement systems for product quality control in the field of thermoelectricity

The paper discusses the destination and features of the systems for monitoring key parameters of thermoelectric materials in lot production (TSI-2) and for monitoring the parameters of thermoelectric cooling modules in lot production (ZRTM). The procedures underlying the systems’ operation are described.

Serov M.G. Bar coding technologies as a product quality improvement factor

Destination, functions and operation principle of an automated system for finished product marking are described. The system was implemented by Vecon’s specialists for an engineering plant.

Contact Science: modern plugs for industrial applications

New product lines from well-known worldwide manufacturers are considered.

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PLC Rakurs Scientific and Production Company – 12 years of irreproachable work in the process control automation market

Kharazov V.G. Power engineering and electronics-2003: Exhibirtion in St.Petersburg

The paper reviews the exhibition Power engineering and electronics-2003, which took place in May 2003 in St. Petersburg (Russia). It presents the participating companies and briefly describes their products.