PIPELINE an online newsletter by Process Systems & Solutions Division of Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific
FY08/Issue 2/April 2008
Highlights:
The Leading Edge AP PSS Bangkok Sales Training 2008
Synopsis from
Management David Farr named one of the Best CEOs in America
Introducing the
MX Controller INFORMATION PRESENTED IS CONFIDENTIAL AND MEANT FOR INTERNAL CIRCULATION ONLY
General Announcements
Synopsis from Management PlantWeb Architecture for Metal Industry
Emerson Process Management has engineered, installed, and commissioned PlantWeb® digital architecture for advanced automation of Jianxi Copper Company’s expansion of its Guixi Smelter in Jiangxi Province, China. The smelter’s annual production capacity will be increased by 300,000 tons of copper and 800,000 tons of sulfate, making Jiangxi the largest copper producer in China. The smelter started up on time in August, 2007. “Expanding the Guixi Smelter is a very important project for Jiangxi Copper Company, given the growing worldwide demand for this metal and its by-products,” commented Mike Train, president of Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific. “Equally important is having dependable operations to maintain production in the smelter without unexpected stoppages. Our PlantWeb architecture is known throughout the world for bringing value to process companies by increasing their product quality, throughput and reliability while reducing costs for downtime, maintenance and energy.” March 6, 2008 Press Release: Emerson digitally automates expansion of Guixi
Predictive Intelligence in Process Operations
“One issue — the need for improved plant reliability and availability — is key to both public utilities providing water, wastewater, gas or electric services to local constituencies, and publicly traded corporations with processing and distribution operations around the world.” “Predictive technology, supported by proper business practices, makes improved plant reliability and availability possible. Intelligent devices installed throughout the plant can collect real-time data about the health of turbomachinery and plantwide mechanical equipment and details on temperature, pressure, flow and other process operations.” Extracted from “State of the Industry 2008” (Pumps & Systems, Jan 2008)
“The age of wireless will be advanced as process and IT improvements are smoothly integrated, and the canyons of steel and limits of wiring are removed as obstacles to the imagination of customers.” AUSTIN, TEXAS September 10, 2007
copper smelter in China
Good project management is an insurance policy. It prevents project disasters.
Melissa Herkt
Never Leave the Site
Often customers are taking a leap of faith, our responsibility must be able to communicate our value proposition in terms of customer success and deliver on our promises. Once we win a Customer’s Confidence – Never Leave the Site. Extracted from Ron Martin’s speech at the 2008 AP PSS Sales Training
Good Project Management
Good project management is an insurance policy. It prevents project disasters. For me, project management is about predicting the future in time to do something about it. … Without these concepts, we wouldn’t be able to deliver what our customers demand; predictable project cost, schedule and quality. Extracted from “What’s In It for us?” (PM Network, March 2007) 02
General Announcements
Three mega projects will build Singapore as one major David Farr Petrochemical Named one of hub in Asia
the Best CEOs in America
Institutional Investor magazine has named David N. Farr, chairman, CEO and president of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), one of “The Best CEOs in America”. Farr was named the top CEO in the electrical equipment and multi-industry category. Farr has served as CEO of Emerson since October 2000 and was named chairman in September 2004. He is only the third chief executive of Emerson in the past 50-plus years. He assumed the title of company president in November 2005. Under Farr’s leadership, Emerson has grown its position in global markets, increased its focus on customer-oriented services and solutions, and invested in industry-leading technologies to enhance its long-term growth and market position.
For more information about the survey and rankings, visit www.iimagazine.com To view the rankings for the electrical equipment and multi-industry category, visit http://www.iimagazine.com/RankingsUSCorporateStandouts.aspx Source: ST. LOUIS, January 25, 2008 posted online at http://www.emerson.com/en-US/news_center/news_releases/Pages/ Corporate_News7.aspx
With his management team, Farr has kept the company focused on creating long-term value and maintaining Emerson’s solid financial performance relative to growth in sales, earnings, cash flow, and return on capital. To develop its list of the best CEOs, Institutional Investor surveyed more than 900 analysts, portfolio managers and investment professionals from 425 leading institutions. Survey participants cast their votes, ranking their top choices by first, second and third; the magazine then scored each vote by weight, with first place votes counting more than second place and so on, to determine the top CEOs in 59 sectors. “Tough times require strong leadership,” the magazine said on its website in announcing its rankings. “With the U.S. economy facing serious headwinds and possibly headed for recession, outstanding CEOs will become more important than ever to the success of their companies.” In the magazine’s January issue, Institutional Investor credited Farr with “positioning his company to withstand more difficult times ahead,” noting that while leading the company through difficult restructuring earlier in the decade, Farr maintained important investments in technology and innovation. He was also credited with helping position Emerson for strong global growth that, in fiscal year 2007, resulted in 52 percent of the company’s sales occurring outside the U.S., compared with 40 percent when Farr took over in 2000. 03
Industry Update
Product Update
The new MX CONTROLLER The DeltaV Product Marketing team has innovated Emerson Process Management brand new controller, the MX Controller! The new MX Controller will be delivered together with the release of DeltaV Version 10.3! This release is currently planned for the fall of 2008.
India’s Nalco Plans $3 Billion Indonesian Aluminum Smelter India’s state-controlled National Aluminum Company (Nalco) is entering into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian government to set up an aluminum smelter on Sumatra Island in South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Nalco will conduct a feasibility study on the 500,000-ton-perannum (TPA) aluminum project in the first half of 2008. One of the requirements to be built into the final agreement would be that the alumina feed for the smelter would be sourced from India. It is reported that a high-level team from Indonesia recently visited the Indian state of Orissa and held preliminary talks with members of the state government. Nalco owns bauxite mines producing 4.8 million TPA and alumina processing plants with a capacity of 1.575 million TPA.
The revolutionary MX Controller has the same footprint and provides the same functionality as the current MD-PLUS controller with significantly improved performance. Specifically, the MX Controller has:
- 2.5 - 3 times the CPU processing power - 2 times the user configurable memory - 1500 DST The MX Controller provides another tool to help our sales force in the pursuit of large continuous projects, Batch projects, and PROVOX migration projects. In addition, it will give customers confidence about running APC solutions within it meanwhile it creates another opportunity for the sales force to initiate conversations with their customers about the benefits of upgrading / migrating to DeltaV Version 10.3. Stay tune for the exciting news!
The $3 billion project will be constructed in two stages with the first phase setting up production of 250,000 TPA. In the initial phase, on which work will begin in mid-2009, Nalco will invest $1.5 billion in a 250,000 TPA smelter and a 750-megawatt (MW) captive coal-fired power plant. The plant will require secure coalfeed sources of 4.5 million TPA. In the second phase of the project, aluminum output will be doubled, as will the capacity of the power plant. Nalco is expanding its production capacity at its Indian base in Anjul, Orissa. The 345,000-TPA smelter is being upgraded to 460,000 TPA, and the existing 960-MW power plant’s generating capacity is being raised to 1,200 MW. The company has also set up a 50,000-TPA rolled-products facility to produce sheets and coil from a continuous caster with technology supplied by Fata Hunter (Italy). Source: Bhubaneswar , 11 January 2008 For more information, visit: http://www.nalcoindia.com/RLINKS/default.htm
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Regional Update
Three projects India -mega KAFCO FAT will build Singapore as one major Completion Petrochemical hub in Asia
KAFCO Team with Consultant team L&T India at UK for the F.A.T.
Emerson India, has announced the winning and successful completion of FAT for Kuwait Aviation Fuels Company (KAFCO). This is a major win in the Middle East.
Emerson’s scope of supply for this project includes DeltaV Control System with DeltaV SIS, Asset Optimization Packages & Solutions.
The project, which results from Kuwait’s escalating demand for air travel, was for supply of aviation fuel from MAA Refinery to Kuwait Airport.
The ease of operation of SIS impressed the customer.
KAFCO specializes in the supply of jet A- 1 (ATK) aviation fuel - a special kerosene formulation that undergoes rigorous testing at every stage of production to meet stringent international specifications. A fully-equipped laboratory constantly monitors fuel quality and specification conformity. In addition to the specification tests done at the refinery, tests are routinely carried out at KAFCO on every batch of fuel for corrosion, distillation, density, electrical conductivity, flash and freezing points, moisture content and sulphur. After the fuel has passed the necessary acceptance tests, it is released for Aviation Industries.
The Ease of configuration, the plug and play DeltaV hardware and the easier SIS integration with DCS were much appreciated by the customer. A well executed project by our India team that resulted in a successful completion. A well executed project by our India team that resulted in a successful completion.
Malaysia - Major Win for Exxon Mobil System Migration Emerson Process Management won a major contract in February 2008, for the upgrades of all legacy RS3 system of Exxon Mobil, throughout offshore Malaysia locations which includes Seligi Field (SeA Production & Compression, SeB, SeC, SeD, SeE, and SeG), Jerneh A, Onshore Slugcatcher (OSC) and Terengganu Crude Oil Terminal (TCOT). The project scope of supply includes DeltaV, Upgrading NT to XP based system, DeltaV Analyze and Operation & Maintenance Training & Services. The achievements in this project include the DeltaV Controller for RS3 I/O type of migration, Hotcutover for TCOT/OSC commissioning, Irong Barat & Tapis Pump NT to XP Migration and First DeltaV Analyze & Solutions. This was a successful migration project accomplished by the Malaysia team.
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Regional Update
Three mega projects will China - Ningbo Wanhua build Singapore as one major Polyurethanes MES Petrochemical Project Completion hub in Asia Zhejiang, China, December 28, 2007 -- Emerson Process Management Co., Ltd. and Ningbo Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Ltd. have jointly announced the successful completion of the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Project in China. Emerson with its proven expertise and success, emerged as the winner against tough competition from Invensys. Ningbo Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Ltd. conferred the Best Project Award to Emerson Process Management China. As the main automation supplier, Emerson has provided the configuration and consultation service to Ningbo Wanhua MES Project.
In total, 10,000 data point systems were installed. Ningbo Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Ltd. was founded on February 27, 2006, as the subsidiary of Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes
Co., Ltd. Their main businesses are research development, manufacturing and distribution of MDI series isocyanate products, and aromatic polyamine series products. Now it is one of the largest and the most powerful manufacturing bases of isocyanate raw material in China. With the background of successfully executing many DCS (Distributed Control System) projects, Ningbo Wanhua and Emerson cooperated in further to fulfil the MES Project in China. In total, 10,000 data point systems were installed. The successful collaboration of two industry giants has indicated that there will be a closer cooperation in the field of producing and manufacturing in the future. Richard Wei, the Business Director of System Department for Emerson Process Management expressed, “Based on the advanced project management experience, Emerson is fully confident to build up closer cooperation relationship with Wanhua for long term in the future.� Emerson will continuously provide professional training and periodic upgrading service for Ningbo Wanhua to gain benefits constantly.
Singapore - Compliance Suite Training The Compliance Suite Training was held in Singapore from 21st to 30th January 2008. The training was conducted by Russ Pothast of Education Services from Austin. The participants were from Emerson PSS across the region.
was demonstrated very effectively with the Recipe Authoring (RA) client. This integration helps to achieve a smooth flow right from pre-production tasks in a plant to actual production and further followed up by post-production activities.
This training was mainly targeted towards realizing the potential for a Manufacturing Execution System in a plant or enterprise and how Compliance Suite solutions can help bridge the gap between different systems and develop a well-integrated environment.
At the end of the training, the main aim of increasing awareness of the different Compliance Suite solutions was achieved. With the help of guidance from instructor Russ, all the trainees were able to visualize how each module could be put to use and how Compliance Suite provides a very effective mechanism to manage the entire plant.
During the training, different modules of Compliance Suite modules were encompassed. Trainees got hands-on experience to test the different modules and design solutions. The capability of Compliance Suite to handle Document Management in a regulated environment complying with 21 CFR Part 11 with the help of the Document and Archiving Module (DCA) was examined. In addition, the trainees were exposed to the Equipment Tracking (ET), Material Management (MM) and Inventory Management (IM) modules which are essential in any plant. The prowess of Compliance Suite to integrate with DeltaV Batch 06
Regional Update
Three mega projects will Australia - CO 2 CRC build Singapore as one major Pilot Plant Project Petrochemical hub in Asia
Drilling at CRC-1 Well Site
Emerson Australia & New Zealand Operation secured this prestigious CO2 CRC Pilot Plant Project for Greenhouse gas reduction in June 2007. Our scope of supply included DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, Rosemount transmitters, Micromotion flow meters and Fisher Valves etc. The FAT & delivery for PCS & SIS systems were completed in September 07, site commissioning was successfully completed in March 08, and this CO2 CRC Pilot Plant is scheduled for official opening in early April 2008. This is First major research project underway near the Great Ocean Road of Oatway Basin in Victoria, Australia which aims to reduce Greenhouse Gas Impact for Environment by proving the technology for underground storage of CO2. The multi-million dollar project is supported by Australia governments, international companies, the CSIRO and major universities such as Melbourne University & Monash University. The CO2 CRC Pilot Plant Project was developed with a greenhouse gas reduction technology called Geosequestration.
The CO2 CRC Pilot Plant Project is an A$ 40 million project involving the production of CO2 and methane gas from a depth of about 1600m from an existing well (Buttress No 1), processing the gas to separate out CO2, compressing the gas to generate a stream of supercritical CO2, which will be transported 2-3 kms by pipeline and then injected into a nearby depleted natural gas field (Naylor) for long-term storage. Approximately 100,000 tonnes of CO2 will be injected over two years. The CO2 will be injected into the Late Cretaceous Waarre C Sandstone at a depth of about 2100 metres, within the depleted Naylor Gas Field. The Waarre Formation is overlain by a regional seal. The Pilot Plant will start operating in early April 08 for the next 18 months of sending CO2 gas underground. Monitoring will continue for several years to understand how CO2 behaves or changes over time. The challenge is to ensure a successful trial can translate into a viable greenhouse gas solution.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Technology – Explaining Geosequestration Decreasing greenhouse gas (especially carbon dioxide) emissions to the atmosphere is one of the key environmental issues facing Australia and the world. The fossil fuels, coal, oil and natural gas, currently supply around 85% of the world’s energy needs. The International Energy Agency predicts that fossil fuels will continue to be heavily used for many years to come. There is an urgent need to reduce the atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases that are likely to produce rapid, human-induced climate change.
Geosequestration Concepts
We can decrease our greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency, switching to lower carbon-intensive fuels, making greater use of renewable energy and through geosequestration, the long-term geological storage of CO2. 07
Regional Update
Three projects will Japan mega - Successful build Singapore as Commissioning ofone major Petrochemical FF Project hub in Asia
Mr. Yusuke Hirao (left), Mr.Takashi Araki (right)
Mr. Kazuo Nishimura (left), Mr.Jun Setoguchi (right), Mr.Takashi Kitada (center)
Emerson Process Management Japan team has successfully won their project with company, Toray Fine Chemicals. It is a major chemical company in Japan where chemical processes are run 24 hours round the clock. The Project scope included DeltaV, the installation of a range of RMT Mag, Temp, Vortex, DP and Fisher valves; which was a significant win against competitors Yokogawa and Yamatake. Admist the tighter schedule and fast track nature of the project, Emerson completed the commissioning of the DeltaV FF, RMT and FF instruments on schedule.
The customer who had no prior FF experience could complete the procedure with ease. A smooth operation surfaced during loop test when the customer who had no prior FF experience could completed the test with ease. The client appreciated the successful completion and noted the commitment Emerson Process Management could deliver as promised.
Demonstrating Emerson expertise Focus on Pulp & Paper Industries
Focus in Vietnam From 21 – 23rd Jan 08, AP Team, Mike IIgen and Albert Y. Lee of Business Generation Team, Austin, visited customers in Vietnam. The team mainly focused on demonstrating DeltaV’s compliance to various industrial standards, DeltaV SIS Safety Life Cycle, project management and references. The interactive session with customers were well utilised by the experts to explain the strengths of Emerson PlantWeb architecture.
Edward Schodowski (left) meeting with Acacell, Malaysia
From 25th February to 6th March 2008, AP Team and Edward Schodowski (Director, Global Pulp & Paper Sales) visited customers in the AP region to demonstrate Emerson expertise in Pulp and Paper Industries. During Edward’s visit to the region, he presented Emerson’s capabilities in P&P project execution and the way Emerson’s solution can help the customer in the operations. He also indicated Emerson’s project references across the globe and discussed about Emerson’s leadership in technologies such as Foundation Fieldbus (FF), Wireless and Advance Process Control (APC) in Pulp & Paper Industries.
Albert Y. Lee presenting to the customers
Mike Ilgen presenting to the customers 08
Events
Three mega projects The Leading Edge - APwill build Singapore as 2008 one major PSS Sales Training Petrochemical hub in Asia
Leaders from PSS Asia Pacific
On the 16th – 18th January 2008 our much anticipated Asia Pacific (AP) Process Systems and Solutions (PSS) Sales Training was held at the Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok. With the global support of Emerson Process Management, the successful event themed ‘LEADING EDGE’ was organized. PSS staffs of Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific benefitted from this sales training. The agenda for this event included rounds of intriguing presentations from Emerson Process Management globally. We were honored to have Mike Train and Melissa Herkt who gave the opening speech, and extended their recognition to PSS members for their great achievement. In their speeches, Mike emphasized on ‘Ethical Business Practices’ and the ‘THINK CUSTOMERS’ attitude; while Melissa reiterated that the ‘timing is right’ for the team to go all out and fight for greater success in the business. The appreciation was affirmed by Ron Martin. While stressing about passion validates success, Ron highlighted the importance of ‘Get In Early’ and ‘Never Leave The Site’ strategy in projects pursuit. John Gardner also spoke on Account Management; ‘THINK CUSTOMER’ and have the customer ‘THINK EMERSON FIRST’. Moving along with a team building exercise, our participants went on board a 2 hour cruise along Chao Phraya River to our destination, Koh Kred, the breeze from the ship deck gave all of the participants a moment to triumph over their hard works and achievements. At Koh Kred, all the participants were divided into 6 teams for walk rally activities. While enjoying the 60minutes fun team building activities, the rally has fostered greater ties among the team members.
The sales training were filled by a series of informative and exciting talks from great speakers from EPM-AP and EPM-Austin: John Gardner, Tan Chin Hai, Mike Alsup, Dave Beckmann, Dave Deitz, John Tribou, Mike Boudreax, Bob Lenich, Jim Cahill, Dave Imming, Randy Balentine , NurMisuari, James Toh and Ong Eng Meng ; who individually touched about product applications, product developments as well as business related issues. At the end of the sales training, Ron Martin presented certificate awards to successful project wins and outstanding PSS staffs from the AP region as an appreciation to their contribution to the PSS-AP growth especially in winning and executing important projects. The event organizing team was appreciated for the successful execution of this event. Not forgetting our alliance partners: Moore Ind, Evans Consoles, Stahl, MTL, Pepperl & Fuchs, Phoenix Contact, Mynah, Hirschmann, Gecma, who set up great exhibitions to demonstrate their products and services to our participants. Eventually, all participants not only benefited from the exhibition, they also built stronger relationships with each other. In Summary, the agenda of the training covered: -Leadership Account Management -Wireless – Emerging Winner -Smart SIS – Updates -DeltaV – Roadmap -Sales Strategies -Get in Early and Never Leave the Site -Updates from Alliance Partners
For details and contents of speaker profile and their presentations, please visit http://blogs.emersonprocess.com/2008SalesTrainingAP/
Melissa Herkt receiving her welcome gift from a member of the cultural dance troop from Bangkok.
The welcome gift was a garland of fresh flowers.
Sathi K addressing the participants.
John Gardner giving his presentation.
Tan Chin Hai showing an enthusiastic presentation. 09
Events
Three megaIndia projects will BIOLOGIC build as one major 26 – Singapore 29, Petrochemical November 2007 hub in Asia Goa Taj Exotica,
Throughout the 3 days conference, the team had a chance to interact and network with major industry players to understand about their process automation interest as well as future projects.
The world class biopharmaceutical conference, BIOLOGIC India 2007 was organized by Terrapin from 26 – 29, November 2007 at Taj Exotica, Goa, India, where life sciences industry is booming. The event was participated by over 40 international and Indian biopharmaceutical players such Reliance Life Sciences, Biocon, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (India), Ministry of Life Sciences & Technology (India), Intas Biopharmaceutical (India), Baxter, Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd, Millipore, Wyeth Biotech (USA), Bayer Healthcare AG, GE Healthcare (Sweden), etc. Emerson team presented the Digital Wall to demonstrate Emerson’s PlantWeb, DeltaV and DeltaV SIS full capabilities in process automation for life sciences industry, in particular various digital buses solutions to help the industries automate their processes. The team also promoted DeltaV Batch solutions to the visitors. Patrick Deruytter from Emerson Singapore delivered an excellent speech to the participants on “Operational excellence to optimize plant performance”. In his speech, he discussed about:
• Challenges in Life Sciences Industry • Emerson’s System and Solutions to Life Sciences Industry • Emerson’s Operational Excellence Program to Life Sciences Industry • Future Direction Patrick’s speech has created awareness among the industry savvy audience and they took the opportunity in the Question and Answer session to discuss about the how automation can help in terms of quality control in life sciences industry.
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Three mega projects will 1st PETRONAS build Singapore as one major Emerson Technology Petrochemical Exchange hub 21 -in22Asia Nov 2007 KL, Malaysia
Emerson AP organized the First PETRONAS - Emerson Technology Exchange on 21 & 22 November 2007, at Westin Hotel (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). The 2 day event received full fledged positive response from PETRONAS and EPM staff. PETRONAS shared with the audience their experience and challenges in implementing digital process automation, which allowed EPM to gain a better insight about their process issues. EPM also had the opportunity to present their latest product technology and applications in process automation. On behalf of PSS, Mr Tan Chin Hai (Asia Pacific Sales Director) and Mr Stanley Ee (Asia Pacific Operations Director) presented exciting topics on stage. Chin Hai’s topic on “A Smart Integrated Control & Safety System for FPSO and LNG Vessel” has captured the audience’s attention about EPM’s capabilities in serving the new and emerging FPSO market; where Stanley’s presentation on “Emerson’s Approach to Mega Project Execution - Case Studies” has stunned the audience on the systematic and effective engineering approaches that EPM practices to manage mega projects. PETRONAS acknowledged EPM efforts in serving the Oil & Gas industry with excellent engineering practices.
Chin Hai In Action
Stanley In Action
A very successful First PETRONAS - Emerson Technology Exchange. An excellent platform for product interaction. To know more: Visit PETRONAS www.petronas.com.my SIS Demonstration 11
Operations News
Well Planned and Well Executed Emerson successfully completed the commissioning of Dynea Migration project with a short shutdown time of 10 Days. The plant was started on 25th Jan 2008. Dynea Revamping Project is a migration of Toshiba DCS to DeltaV. It is a complete migration including the Marshalling Racks. Identification of cables and tagging were carried out online. Removal of cables, old panels and consoles, installation of new cabinets and termination of cables were well planned ahead. Emerson successfully commissioned this project and the customer could start the production well within time. Dynea appreciated the efforts taken my Emerson to migrate the legacy DCS to the DeltaV Digital Plant Architecture. To know moreabout Dynea, visit http://www.dynea.com
PSS India - Sales Training Mumbai
PSS India - Operations Meet Calangute, Goa
The PSS India Operations Meet 2008 was held from 2nd to 4th Feb 2008 at Calangute, Goa. This 3 day event was filled with motivational events, technological updates and team building activities. The meet began with an opening address by Patrick Deruytter and K.K.Guptan. A day was emphasized on technology that educated and motivated the team. Topic covered includes DeltaV Roadmap, Compliance Suite and Control Loading calculations. Experiences and Challenges in KAFCO and Reliance Hazira projects were also shared. The operations meet not only created technical awareness but also motivated the team to move ahead in achieving the goals of the organization.
Emerson PSS India organized a sales training on 7th and 8th February 2008 for new sales personnel joining the team. Representations were from various regions of India with motivated individuals to attend the sales training at Emerson Mumbai office. The focus of the training was to highlight all the features of the PlantWeb architecture and the components of it. The topics covered were DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, Wireless, the standards and specifications in sales perspective.The training also dealt on the estimation tools, the local Terms and Conditions to be considered in executing a project.
The meet had team building events such as volleyball, Tug-ofWar etc. These games helped to build a positive outlook and high team spirit among the employees. This was followed by beach water sports like the deadly banana ride, the water motor bike and para sailing.
An excellent platform to exchange ideas! The training session was organized by EPM PSS India. A demo of the PlantWeb Cruiser was done. The training was an excellent platform for the new sales personnel to clarify their queries and be aware of the products and tools available. We the Strength of Emerson. 12
Sneak Peek
Three mega projects will build Singapore as one major SMART WIRELESS Petrochemical See Your Plant In hub in Asia A Whole New Way Process Systems and Solutions Marketing team had organized a Sales Training on Smart Wireless Solutions. This session was hosted by our own PlantWeb Technical Manager, Joseph Lim. Sathi K, PSS - Marketing Director gave an introduction speech on the Smart Wireless technology, Emerson Process Management Initiatives and focus on the market. Imagine being able to access all the information that exists in a plant. Envision the ability to monitor measurement points that were previously too costly to access. No more limits. What problems could be solved? How much can it improve a plant’s productivity? Whether for Process Monitoring, Health, Safety & Environmental or Asset Monitoring, wireless applications abound in your facility. In our customer trials, we have come across excellent ones. But chances are more that you probably have a few new ones waiting to be discovered. Emerson’s Smart Wireless approach in real-world customer trials delivers greater than 99% data reliability, consistently. This is primarily enabled by the self-organizing nature of the technology platform. In the event a temporary obstruction blocks a direct connection, the network automatically reroutes the signal to an adjacent device, ensuring network reliability and data integrity.
Cost Benefits:
With Emerson’s Smart Wireless approach, you can save 90% or more over traditional installation. Imagine, getting 10 points of measurement for the price of one wired. Talk about seeing your plant in a whole new way.
Standards:
Our Smart Wireless solutions are based on open standards – from IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi and 802.15.4 radio technologies, to WPA2 and NIST Standard FIPS-197 encryption for communication security. We are also working closely with customers and other suppliers to achieve a wireless standard that effectively solves customer problems in process applications.
As added assurance, we offer the Wireless Implementation Guarantee…our commitment to ensure that every investment made in Emerson Smart Wireless has a path to standards compliance as those standards are defined. The HART® Communication Foundation (HCF) announces the official release of the HART 7 Specification. The HART 7 Specification enables many new capabilities for communication with intelligent field devices including WirelessHART™, the first open wireless communication standard specifically designed for process measurement and control applications. Fully compliant WirelessHART products from Emerson will be available spring 2008. EMR will offer customers a migration path to the fully compliant WirelessHART standard
Security:
At the wireless field network level, robust security is provided through advanced, standards-based encryption as well as authentication, verification, key management, and anti-jamming techniques.
Easier Integration with DeltaV:
Today the connection between the Model 1420 wireless gateway is via OPC or Modbus communications protocols. With the release of the version 10.3, wireless I/O from the 1420 WirelessHART device appears as native I/O in the DeltaV system ushering in a new era of wireless DCS I/O. Emerson Process Management is collaborating with Cisco to offer open-standard solutions for wireless process and plant management applications that install easily and operate reliably in the challenging process manufacturing environment. Our speaker, Joseph Lim explained in detail about the wireless technology and the plans for the future. Learn more at www.PlantWebUniversity.com 13
Sneak Peek
Three mega projects will Ensuring DeltaV is not build Singapore as one major technically disqualified by Petrochemical FDT/DTM hub in Asia Process Systems and Solutions Marketing team have yet again organized a Knowledge Sharing Session (KSS). This session was hosted by our own PlantWeb expert, Jonas Berge from Emerson on 27th December. Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) technology is used by major manufacturers to describe the information that is accessible in digital devices. EDDL is a text-based description of the variables that are contained in the device, such as flow, pressure, drive speed, ambient temperature, high and low limits, calibration settings, and so on. The description defines each variable, and describes how to access it. The technology is used by the major process control systems and maintenance tool suppliers to support device diagnostics and calibration. EDDL is the core technology which AMS Intelligent Device Manager is built on and therefore an essential ingredient of PlantWeb and DeltaV. Therefore, it is essential to emphasis the importance of EDDL and the benefits that it delivers. This specific event targeted our sales team who usually face competitors attacking us on projects by getting customers to specify FDT/DTM in their control system ITB.
EDDL supporting organizations include, Foundation Fieldbus, HART Communication Foundation, Profibus International and OPC Foundation. Vendors promoting FDT/DTM say that EDDL is inadequate for process automation needs and the customer therefore must specify FDT/DTM as a requirement in the system bid. Moving forward, every DeltaV salesperson needs to be well-versed in EDDL and FDT/DTM to tackle questions on device integration. The session also educated about the concerns when using an FDT/ DTM.
Contents Discussed: • Clearing the rumors and myths about EDDL • Introduction to EDDL with enhancement • EDDL & FDT/DTM technology comparison • Advantages of EDDL over FDT/DTM • Installation issues with FDT/DTM • Ways to get support for EDDL vs FDT/DTM This KSS session has enabled the participants to understand the EDDL technology and its advantages over FDT/DTM. Most importantly, it enables the sales force to address the concerns of our customers. A copy of the presentation is available at: www.easydeltav.com/easyemail/images/templates/eddl_vs_fdt.ppt EDDL supplementary sales tools are also available here: http://eddlsalestools-sp.ap.emersonprocess.com/ Salesperson should direct their customers to: www.eddl.org 14
Fun@Emerson
Three mega projects will build Singapore as one major Petrochemical hub in Asia
The Champs!
Ron ‘Passion’
PSS United - CHAMPIONS Emerson Annual Soccer Challenge
PSS United emerged champions at the Emerson Annual Soccer Challenge on Saturday, 26th January 2008.
Last but not least, thanks to all for the great support. Three reasons for success:
The one day tournament drew overwhelming response, simply shows soccer is undoubtedly a favourite sport amongst many Emerson staff. All 8 teams gave their outmost determination to be named champion.
Passion,
Determination,
Motivation...
Although only one team was named champions, the team players embraced this event as a team building activity to face the challenges ahead of them as a team. PSS United commented that on a soccer field you need motivation, determination and passion... These are the key factors Emerson focuses on to emerge as a successful leader.
Wining is one thing. Most importantly, it was great team effort that helped us earn the trophy.
Fun In The Sun And Sand OnSentosa the bright Family and sunnyDay Sunday afternoon of 17th February 2008, close to 200 Emerson members filled the sandy shores of Sentosa island. The participants played games and team building activities. Organized by EPM Singapore Social & Recreation team, Emerson staff enjoyed this fruitful event with their families.
Our winners in anticipation to receive their cool prizes.
Congratulations to our grand prize winner Han Chee Fong, who walked away with a stylish 40” SONY LCD TV.
The Social & Recreation team who put together their efforts to create this unfogettable event. 15
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Spot Awards for recognized hard work and commitment Ron Martin appreciated the hard work and commitment shown by the PSS team and motivated the staff to continue to promote good work. He introduced Spot Award, which is given to selected individuals for their hard work and commitment to their job. Congratulations once again to the recipients of the spot awards in December 2007. Alvinne Rex Abaricia – Project Manager Ro bin Toh – Senior Engineer Yap Raymond – System Engineer Glen Chang – System Engineer Rita Tan – Quality Coordinator Dave Yeoh – Sales Manager
Soh Pok Gim – Sr Service Engineer Kenny Goh – Sr Sales Manager Xu Futao – Sr Business Devt Manager Goh Gek Kim – Supervisor, Proj Admin Jess Liu – Project Administrator Yvonne Lee – Order Administrator 16