KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Process Automation and Green Energy: Ethanol, Ethylene and ISA
Those interested in the current and future state of the process automation industry, the ethanol industry and technology should attend this presentation. A brief introduction to ISA outlining its purpose and benefits to members and employers will be followed by a discussion of the current state of the ethanol industry and future trends with regards to green ethylene and the overall "green energy" phenomenon. More details to be added.
Nelson Ninin is President of
Yokogawa America Do Sul SA
, and is President of International Society of Automation (ISA). With ISA Mr. Ninin is Chair of the Executive Committee and a member of the New Ventures Investment Committee. He is a Senior Member of ISA and member of the ISA Sao Paulo Brazil Section and can be reached at 55 11 3513 1301 or
nelson.ninin@br.yokogawa.com
.
Video courtesy of ISA.
Process Automation Trends: Developing the Control Systems of the Future
Romel Bhullar, P.E.
Technical Director and Technical Fellow
Fluor Corporation
Those interested in what industries will dominate the field in the near future should attend this presentation. This insider's overview of the current state of control systems in various industries will be followed by a discussion of where the process industries are realistically expected to head in the next 5-20 years. Mr. Bhullar's presentations are always standing room only, so be sure and pre-register to reserve your seat.
Romel Bhullar, P.E., is Technical Director and Technical Fellow at Fluor Corporation, an ISA Fellow and member of the ISA Orange County Section.
Video courtesy of I&C Expo 2009 San Diego.
Solenoid Valve Sizing & Selection (40 Min)
Solenoid valves are the most commonly used valves in process automation. From basic water shutoff valves to severe service petrochemical refining applications. Unfortunately, they are too often misapplied and cause process inefficiencies, upsets, and shutdowns. This program is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the criteria used to properly size & select solenoid valves for both new and seasoned practitioners.
Instructor: Ray Herrera is President of The Valve Shop, Applied Valves & Controls, Inc. He has extensive experience with sizing & selecting valves for process control and automation. Prior to founding The Valve Shop, Ray worked as an Inside Engineer and Field Engineer for major Manufacture Rep Companies of Control Valves, Instrumentation, and Process Control products.
Video courtesy of I&C Expo 2009 San Diego.
Smart Wireless Solutions Unlock Your Plant's True Potential (40 Min)
Open, interoperable and industrial Wi-Fi standards, including WirelessHART™ will be explained. Learn how smart wireless can give insight needed to reach your plant's full potential. Shattering the physical, economic, and technical barriers to the information you need, smart wireless is here to give your people the freedom to perform.
Instructor: Ted Hinderman of Emerson Process Management has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and specializes in providing in Pressure, Level, Flow and Temperature Measurement. He has been with Rosemount for over 29 years and has served as the Chair of the TAPPI Process Control, Electrical and Instrumentation Division's Field Instrumentation Subcommittee. Ted has been a member of ISA for most of his career. He has conducted in excess of 50 training classes. Mr. Hinderman can be reached at
(480) 730 8445 or Ted.Hinderman@Emerson.com
Arc Flash: Overview & Analysis, Applicable Standards & Protection (40 Min)
This presentation will provide an overview of arc flash hazard. It will cover what arc flash is, how arc flash happens, the history of arc flash, how can you protect yourself, selecting the right personal protective equipment, NFPA, OSHA, IEEE, and NEC compliance standards, an overview of what an arc flash analysis is composed of, available software, and label requirements, and most importantly how to read a label.
Instructor Richard Ramirez is an engineer with Control Engineering/National Automation Services, Inc., his duties include Safety Engineering and Business Development. He is a recent graduate from Cal State Long Beach with a degree in Electronic Engineering and a minor in Communications. He focuses in the field of robotics and has over 3 years experience in Safety.
Richard Ramirez can be reached at Control Engineering, Inc., 2306 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, at (714) 535-5590 or at
rramirez@controlengineering.com
.
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS):
Designing and Maintaining CEMS to Achieve High Reliability (40 Min)
Following the proper maintenance procedures for a CEMS can help ensure that the system will function correctly and efficiently, prolong the life of an aging CEMS, and even help keep you out of jail (or at least from being fined by your favorite regulatory agency). See how considerations taken in the design phase of a CEMS can help during the maintenance and operation of the system to achieve high reliability.
Instructor: Tim Kuiken is the Western Regional Manager for Cemtek Environmental, a full service Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) integrator. He has been with Cemtek Environmental for three years, progressing through Project Management/Engineering, Proposal Engineering, and now into Sales. Tim holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
Control Valve Sizing with Emphasis on the Power Industry (40 Min)
There are many critical control valve applications in today's power industry, and most of these are severe duty. Improper sizing and selection of a control valve can lead to reduced operating efficiency and high maintenance costs. This seminar will focus on the special considerations that go into selecting valves for the power industry.
Instructor John Saik is Severe Service/Power Industry Manager at Flowserve/Valtek. Mr. Saik holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and has over ten years experience in the control valve industry.
Charting Your Career Path:
Certified Automation Professional (C.A.P.)
Certified Control System Technician (CCST)
Control System Engineer License (P.E.)
General roundtable discussion about the ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and Certified Control System Technician (CCST) certificate programs at ISA, how they benefit those with the certificates and how employers benefit by promoting the certificate training to ensure an expert and safe workforce. Study materials from ISA and other sources, and both online and classroom exam review courses will be identified.
Follow by a discussion about the Professional Engineering License in Control System Engineering, which is recognized by over 45 states including California and Nevada. Study materials from ISA and other sources, and both online and classroom exam review courses will be identified.
The advantages and requirements for each CAP, CCST and PE license in control system engineers will be outlined in an informal discussion format. Those in the field and those considering a career in process automation should attend this program.
Seth Olson, P.E., CAP is a Control Systems Engineer at Chevron Global Power in Bakersfield, CA. Prior to joining Chevron 2 months ago, Seth worked as control systems integrator (primarily in oil and gas). He is a Senior member of ISA SSJV Section and can be reached at (661) 633-4264 or
scolson@sycamore.com
.
Industrial Computing in Power Industry Automation (40 Min)
This presentation will address the IEC-61850-3 standard and industrial embedded computer requirements in power industry automation. A major obstacle in developing substation automation systems involves interoperability. Often times, devices from different manufacturers can not communicate with each other due to different communication protocols. IEC61850, an open communication standard in substation automation, is being applied to standardize all aspects of communication protocols between newer devices and legacy devices.
Instructor: Roger Yue is West Regional Manager at Moxa, Inc., in Brea, California. As an Embedded Engineer with more than eight years previous experience with industrial PC manufacturers, Roger worked closely with customers providing embedded PC board level design and development solution. After joining Moxa in 2003 as Regional Sales Manager, Roger covers thirteen western states. He provides total network communication solutions for industrial automation. applications include such industries as power/utilities, wastewater treatment plants, oil & gas, mining, transportation and factory automation.
Roger Yue can be reached at (714) 528-6777 or roger.yue@moxa.com.
Ethernet Solutions in Power Industry Automation (40 Min)
This presentation will cover the IEC-61850-3 standard and ethernet switch requirements in power industry automation.
Instructor: Jim Toepper, Product Manager, Moxa Inc
Fluid Flow Applications in the Industrial Marketplace (40 Min)
The measurement of moving fluids is key to virtually all modern industrial processes. This session will briefly touch on the technologies involved, and then quickly delve into application examples of where and when to use each technology. Geared towards the individual selecting the optimum technology, also explored will be proper installation techniques and on-going device maintenance. The application discussion covers a wide variety of applications from continuous to batch, as well as subjects such as totalization, compensation, mixed phases, and other interesting issues. All fluid states will be covered including gases, steam, vapor, wet gas, liquids and slurries. Fluid flow performance attributes aspects such as accuracy, precision, repeatability, hysterisis and rangeability and Issues dealing with corrosion, abrasion and scaling are included.
Instructor: Dudley Harrelson is Principal Applications Specialist at Foxboro/Invensys. He is a frequent speaker and regional and national expositions and conferences. Mr. Harrelson holds a BS Chemical Engineering degree and has worked with user applications for over thirty years.
Measuring BTU/Energy Usage Using Non-Invasive Flow & Temperature Sensors (40 Min)
This presentation will present the use of precision ultrasonic flow and thermal energy meters for the district energy industry. The ability to accurately and reliably measure the flow rates of liquids and gas from outside the pipe (non-intrusively) has long been the hope of process engineers, and the promise of ultrasonic technology. Recent advances in clamp-on ultrasonic flow metering have made this a practical and affordable reality for the District Energy industry. Today's most advanced Transit-Time flow meters are very accurate, highly versatile over a wide application range (extremely large turn-down), exhibit excellent stability (even in small pipe and elevated temperature applications) and have the ability to operate reliably in the most difficult "real world" (limited straight run of piping and high levels of aeration) environments. Their use is increasing at a rapid rate in the industry as a result of the recent advances in technology which have resulted in dramatic improvements in performance, ease of use/installation and long term reliability.
Instructor Nik Martinov is the Regional Manager for FLEXIM AMERICAS Corporation stationed in FLEXIM's Northern California office in Berkeley, CA. Founded in 1990 and privately held, FLEXIM is a leading manufacturer of precision ultrasonic flow and inline process instrumentation providing innovative solutions for the Industrial/Institutional, Petrochemical and Water/Waste Water markets.
Adapting Sensors to Wireless Cellular- & Web-Based Remote Monitoring (40 Min)
Process monitoring with wireless web-based sensors can be applied to existing remote tanks and other types of remote measurements for level and inventory management, wireless alarm systems and other monitoring functions. Learn how wireless RF sensors and 4-20 mADC RF transmitters can be used to display the sensors values on a PC or on the WEB.
Advantages and disadvantages of Spread Spectrum Radio Communications in industrial applications will be discussed. Historically wireless systems deployed licensed radio frequencies. When the Navy allowed their frequency to be used in civil applications the spread spectrum radio communication became widely applied in many industrial applications.
This presentation will include discussion of deployment of 900 MHZ spread spectrum radio with cellular and satellite communications in remote tank level monitoring and inventory management. Examples will be shown deploying variety of wireless sensors. Ultrasonic, radar, pressure, temperature and other types of wireless sensors will be discussed.
Instructor George Wolkowisky is President of AGX Controls and can be reached at (310) 488-4249 or (877) 292-8770.
NOX and O2 Monitoring: In Situ vs. Extractive Methods in Power Generation Applications (40 Min)
This presentation reviews the development and testing of a new approach for monitoring NOx. The method is based on a novel zirconium oxide sensor for in situ deployments. The presentation focuses on comparing this new method to more conventional extractive methods and will show example data. The relevance of this work can greatly reduce the costs incurred in emissions monitoring and process control.
Instructor Bill Hill of Horiba Instruments has bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Biology from University of New Mexico "granted shortly after New Mexico became a state," but enjoys constantly learning. "One of the best ways to learn is from my customers." He has been working with analytical and monitoring instruments for over thirty years, and probably will never be able to quit because he believes that "technology is one of the most fun things in which someone can possibly be involved." Mr. Hill lives in Prescott, AZ, and covers his large territory (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Southern Nevada) using a Cessna TR182.
Tube Fitting Selection and Installation (40 Min)
The selections you make in the fittings for your project and their proper installation can result in a maintenance free, cost effective system. You need to consider all components, the fittings, the tubing and the installation. When working with fittings, think in terms of using an erector set that will enable you to efficiently design and install your system. Learn about what you can do with fittings and all factors that should be considered.
Instructor: Jim Whipple has over thirty years experience working in instrumentation with system designers, installers, and maintenance personnel.
A Summary of Gas Detection (40 Min)
This generic overview of gas detection methods is designed to give the attendee an understanding of a variety of different methods used to detect toxic and combustible gases. A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of these methods will include the fitness of each type for different applications as well as their use for different ranges of detection. If you would like to know more about gas detection and to get a basic grounding in the methods and their application, this will be a good class to attend.
Instructor: Brent Kleven of Scott Health and Safety has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University and 25 years of experience in the field of gas detection, ranging from production at a manufacturer and working with different applications to servicing and field calibration.
Additional classes will be added as confirmed and will be similar to our recent 2009 and 2010 Expos hosted by
ISA San Diego Section (
I&C Expo 2009),
ISA Orange County Section (
AutomationOC) and
ISA Los Angeles Section (
Instrumentation 2010).