#10 2013

CONTENTS №10

Industrial automation companies

Omron: 80 years of innovations and discoveries in the industrial automation market

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Smart instruments


Introduction

Aristova N.I.  Intelligence in industrial automation

The term “intellectualization” is defined with reference to industrial automation. Key properties of “smart” instruments, “smart” algorithms and software for industrial automation are listed. Distinctive features of “smart” applications such as Smart Grid and smart buildings are emphasized. Self-replication theory is outlined with reference to “smart” robotics.

Keywords: intelligence, instrument, software, Smart Grid, smart buildings, self-replication of robots.

Harry P.  Evolution of infrared gas detection technology

The brief evolution history of infrared gas detection technology is presented; the role of Honeywell Analytics in its development is noted. Application advantages and limitations of IR gas analyzers are formulated. Operation principles of various type IR gas analyzers are discussed. The trends of IR gas analyzer market are overviewed.

Keywords: infrared gas detection technology, infrared radiation, sensors, gas analyzer, gas content indicator.

Fukuzawa Toru DTSX200 distributed temperature sensor for oil and gas production

Design features, performance attributes and functionalities of DTSX200 distributed temperature sensor are presented. The sensor ensures effective production of nontraditional energy resources by monitoring underground temperature distribution. The sensor employs optical measurement technology developed by Yokogawa.

Keywords: optical measurement technology, nontraditional energy resources production, underground temperature distribution, energy efficiency.

Sorokin F.G.  Photometric technology application in stream analysis of oil product quality

Color measurement principle used in Modcon Systems’ stream colorimeters is discussed. Their features, advantages and application fields are outlined.

Keywords: photometry, stream colorimeters, light intensity, distillation column.

Kroshkin A.N.  Digital Coriolis flowmeter from Foxboro® exemplifies the SEVA concept

Key issues of SEVA (from “SEnsor-VAlidation”) self-supervisory or self-validated sensor concept are discussed. The paper shows how this concept is exemplified in an industrial digital Coriolis flowmeter from Foxboro.

Keywords: self-supervisory self-validated sensors, Coriolis flowmeter, intelligence, response time, transmitter.

Key features of a modern smart instruments

Modern instruments with extended self-diagnosis functions, supporting most of industrial data communication standards including wireless ones, along with user-friendly installation and configuring capabilities and extended functionalities can be considered as SMART instruments. The paper describes such instruments manufactured by Emerson Process Management.

Keywords: smart sensor, automation, self-diagnosis, wireless communication, multi-metering.

Gorodnev R.V.  Diagnostics of air-driven fittings using smart positioners

The paper examines merits and drawbacks of various diagnosis types typical for present-day positioners. These comprise cumulative diagnosis, self-diagnosis, diagnostic graphs and on-line diagnostics. It makes recommendations to enterprises planning the implementation of fittings with diagnosis functions.

Keywords: positioner, cumulative diagnosis, self-diagnosis, diagnostic graphs, on-line diagnostics, equipment health.

Malafeev S.I., Tikhonov Yu.V.  Intelligent control components for mine excavators

The paper presents the R&D results in the field of mine excavator automation based on information technologies and intelligent control techniques. It examines key lines of excavator intellectualization and new solutions from leading developers.

Keywords: automation, intelligent control, adaptive system, excavator, microprocessor, diagnosis, monitoring.

Kryukov O.V.  Smart sensors for high-voltage motor health prediction

Design features of embedded equipment health monitoring and prediction systems for megawatt motors are discussed. Smart sensors for on-line health prediction of high-voltage motors are presented.

Keywords: high-voltage motors, embedded monitoring system, smart sensors.

Varnavsky A.N., Krakhmal’ Yu.S., Pavkin M.N., Piterskaya M.N.  Smart hand-held instrument for dynamical correction of operator’s psychophysical state during the workday

The paper presents an instrument for dynamical correction of operator’s functional state during the workday intended for health protection and workability improvement. Audiovisual stimulation is selected as a correction technique. A hand-held device design is offered enabling the analysis of operator’s emotional state and generation of therapeutic impacts with magnitude and duration depending on the deviation of worker’s functional state from the optimal value.

Keywords: operator’s functional state, workability, correction, audiovisual stimulation, electroencephalogram, derivations, hand-held instrument.

Margaryan S.A.  Supervisory control system for mine transportation complex of Vostochny Coal Mine of Eurasian Energy Corporation

The expediency of developing an integrated supervisory system for the mine transportation complex of Vostochny Coal Mine (Eurasian Energy Corporation, Ekibastuz District, Kazakhstan) is substantiated. The estimated operation benefits are formulated.

Keywords: supervisory control system, mine transportation complex, satellite communication, unified information space.

Sorokin S.A., Obukhova V.A.  Automation of analytical laboratories at small enterprises

The paper shows the drawbacks of applying either standard office software such as MS Word and Excel or proprietary tools at chemical laboratories of small industrial plants. It presents the certified specialized Colibri software for calibration curve calculation in analytical laboratories.

Keywords: analytical laboratories, calibration curve calculation, software, automation.

Orlov A.A., Provotorov A.V., Astafiev A.V.  Methods and algorithms of automated two-stage visual recognition of metal-rolling billets

The paper presents the methods and algorithms of automatic marking detection employed in the development of automatic marking identification system for billets movement tracking between warehouse and production facilities of Vyksa Steel Works. The system enables automatic monitoring of metal-rolling products; its featured property is the capability of remote recognition over a 3…16 m distance.

Keywords: machine vision system, automatic marking identification systems, vision probe guidance.

Mamonova T.E.  Oil product leakage identification per pressure variations in time at 4 controlled pipe cross-sections

A leakage detection method based on the analysis of pipeline’s time-varying hydraulic characteristics is offered. A device for measuring pressure variations at controlled cross-sections is described. The equations for mass flow and leakage coordinates calculation according to the method proposed are derived. The method was investigated using COMSOL Multiphysics 3.5 software. The paper shows that both the method and the associated equations are efficient for pipeline leakage detection.

Keywords: oil pipeline, pressure sensor, hydraulic pipeline profile, leakage in pipeline.

Bol’shakov O.A., Rybakov A.V.  Automaton-based modeling of automation systems with PLC implementation

With a case study of an engineering task the paper discusses a methodology of automaton-based modeling of automation systems implemented with PLC tools. For software design and development, it offers model-oriented approach with automaton programming. For automatic conversion of automaton models into software code, the paper offers the MetaAuto generator elaborated to obtain the original code in the structured text language.

Keywords: model-oriented approach, algorithm, automaton programming, programmable logic controller, process.

An ideal HMI panel with a multi-touch function

User advantages offered by Beckhoff’s СР2ххх и СP3ххх control panels and panel PCs with multi-touch function are presented.

Keywords: multi-touch function, panel PC, human-machine interface, high-aspect ratio display.