#2 2008

Fillipov D.V.  A new design concept from EPLAN

A new approach to the creative process of equipment and systems design and implementation in industrial engineering using EPLAN Software&Service is discussed.

Yefanov D.V.  LynxOS real-time operating system as a framework of modern systems for critical applications

Key features of LynxOS real-time OS or reviewed that determined is stable position in the world market of embedded systems for critical applications.

Nikitin O.A.  Production schedule calculation techniques

Features, merits, and drawbacks of algorithmic and simulation approaches to production schedule calculation are discussed. Production situations where either of the approaches is more preferable for optimal schedule development are described.

BASIS-21.C new generation universal industrial controller from Ecoresurs JSC

Performance data, functionality, and application features of BASIS-21.C new generation universal controller from Ecoresurs JSC are presented. The controller is equipped with a 5.5І color LCD and universal I/O modules.

Lysenko O.N.  SICK-Stegmann`s solutions for servodrive design

Till recently, three sensors with a lot of interfaces were required to build a serviodrive: for commutation, for velocity measurement, and measurement. The paper discusses SICK-Stegmann`s feedback sensors implementing all these functions in a single device and equipped with standardized electrical and mechanical interfaces.

Global Control system in plasma arc saws

The paper shows how Beckhoff`s hard-/software tools are applied within the global unified control philosophy for plasma arc cutting machines.

Discussing a Subject…
Automation in food industry

Pavlov I.A.  The level of IT development in food industry

The paper presents the results of IT development level investigation in food industry undertaken by ISKON, the experts in IT and business consulting.

Kurlaev S.V.  Modernization of the automated control system of transporter lines at NIDAN-GROSS JSC

The paper presents the automated control system modernization project for transporter lines. The project was recently implemented at NIDAN-GROSS (Moscow) juice manufacturer. The applied engineering and algorithmic solutions are described.

Polosin V.  Process automation in vegetable oil production

The authors attempt to summarize their experience in development, manufacture, commissioning, and trial operation of automatic control systems for deodorization process in vegetable oil production. The paper does not mean to advertise any specific equipment or services; it addresses a wider engineering community because the solutions proposed may be applied in various industries.

Sidletsky V.M., Shved S.N., Kushkov V.N.  Automated control systems for juice extraction and purification facilities

Structure, functional features, and capabilities of a microprocessor control system implemented at Zhdanov sugar mill (Ukraine) are presented. The system is based on VIPA SPEED7 PLC and ICONICS Genesis32 SCADA/HMI software.

Minenko A.A., Kupreev M.E.  Automation of sugar drying department

An automated system for the sugar drying department of Romodanovo Sugar Mill (Republic of Mordovia, Russia) is presented. System hardware is described; control and monitoring algorithms developed for the project are listed.

Savitsky Yu.V., Savitskaya N.M.  A process control system for the heat power plant of H.Aliev Sugar Mill (Azerbaijan)

The paper overviews the process control system for the heat power plant of H.Aliev Sugar Mill (Imishli, Azerbaijan), its structure, functionality, and hard-/software components.

Klimonov D.M.  A process control system for a dairy foods plant

The structure of a process control system implemented at the Baby Foods Complex (Saratov, Russia) is described.

Shauro V.S.  Application of Automation Direct`s equipment in food industry automation

Primary objectives of food industry automation and their accomplishment using Automation Direct`s equipment are discussed. Standard solutions for developing commercial automaton systems are presented.

TECON automation tools for food and processing industries

New standard solutions developed by Tecon for food industry are presented. These include automatic systems for grain fire-fanging prediction and moistening stabilization, and a grain batching control system.

Kluhte U.  Microwave measurements for sugar industry

Today, dry substance content in sugar solution and crystalline suspension can be measured in real-time using state-of-the-art microwave technology. The paper describes the factors affecting the microwave measurement, discusses signal processing principles, and shows the ways to improve process control performance. Micro-Polar Brix measuring system developed by Berthold is presented.

Amling M., Wiesener H.-P., Schumacher B.  Accuracy is the best recipe

The paper outlines potential applications in food industry for OPTIMASS Coriolis mass flowmeters, OPTIWAVE level transmitters, and OPTIFLUX magnetic inductance flowmeters manufactured by KROHNE.

Pumping equipment application in food industry

Key pumping equipment types used in food industry are described. The recommendations on pump selection for various applications are made.

Patrakhin V.A.  A complex approach to food industry automation

The paper discusses integrated solutions for food industry based on PROFICY platform from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms.

Demidov V.M.  MES in food industry: application practice

The paper discusses the food industry tasks accomplished by MES: operation target realization monitoring, accounting, operating expense data collection, inventory control, etc. The examples of MES applications from Wonderware Factelligence installed at Russian food industry plants are included.

IRIUS FPM automated control system for meat-processing plant

The features of IRIUS FPM system including weight measuring subsystem and a MES level application are presented. The solution addresses meat processing plants.

Mostepanov V.A.  Practical experience of food industry plants automation on the basis of IS-PRO system

The problems of food industry plants automation on the basis of IS-PRO system are discussed. Key requirements to be met and the tasks to be accomplished by control systems are listed. The recommendations on control system functionalities and key implementation phases are made on the basis of the practical experience of its application at many enterprises.

Industrial automation companies

The future belongs to automated informating-controlling systems. An interview with Mr. A.N.Lyubashin, RTSoft JSC Director on Industry Projects.