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Foster Wheeler AG has announced that a subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Enterprise Products Operating LLC (“Enterprise”), a subsidiary of Enterprise Products Partners L.P., for a propane dehydrogenation unit (PDH) and associated power, utilities and infrastructure at Mont Belvieu, Texas, U.S.

The contract value was not disclosed. An initial release of engineering and procurement services, made under Foster Wheeler’s Master Services Agreement with Enterprise, will be included in the company’s second-quarter 2013 bookings. The balance of the EPC work will be booked with the execution of this EPC contract and will be included in the company’s third-quarter 2013 bookings.

The construction phase of the project will be executed through Foster Wheeler’s combined use of direct-hire labor and subcontractors.

“The award for this world-scale project is clear evidence of our ability to be a major player in the U.S. chemicals market, reflecting our extensive chemicals expertise and confirming our EPC project execution capability,” said Umberto della Sala, President and Chief Operating Officer of Foster Wheeler AG. “It is a significant step forward in the expansion of our relationship with Enterprise, and we are focused on delivering world-class performance to meet our client’s business objectives.”

The OM-SQ2020 Series of hand held data loggers combines high performance, powerful features and universal inputs in a compact and easy-to-use instrument. Using high accuracy 24-bit analog to digital converters, removable memory and Ethernet networking (on the OM-SQ2020-2F8), the OM-SQ2020 Series is the ideal data logger for industrial, scientific research and quality assurance applications. Together with our comprehensive suite of software, the OM-SQ2020 provides standalone data acquisition, realtime metering and data analysis straight out-of-the-box.

Features:

8 True Differential or 16 Single-Ended Universal Analog Inputs for Voltage, Current or Resistance Measurements Plus 2 High Voltage, 4 Pulse and 8 Digital Event/State Inputs

• Analog Inputs Can Be Used With Thermistors, Thermocouples, 2-, 3- or 4-Wire RTD Temperature Sensors and 4 to 20 mA Signals

• Logging Rates of Up to 100 Hz on Up to 2 Channels (On the OM-SQ2020-2F8)

• Large Non-Volatile Internal Memory Storage for Up to 1.8 Million Readings

• Ethernet (On the OM-SQ2020-2F8), Wi-FI (On the OM-SQ2020- 2F8-WIFI) USB and RS-232 Communication Ports

• Download of Internal Data to Removable MMC/SD (Multi- Media Card/Secure Digital) Memory

• Sensor Power and FET Outputs for Use With External Devices

• Easy-to-Read LCD and Simple 4 Push Button User Interface

• Up to 16 Calculated/Derived Channels Can Be Created Using Mathematical Functions

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To help manufacturers and plant and facility operators improve their cybersecurity defenses and better confront the growing dangers of cyberwarfare, the International Society of Automation (ISA) today announces the availability of the ISA Cybersecurity Tech Pack.

“The ISA Cybersecurity Tech Pack is an assembly of the latest technical papers, PowerPoint presentations, technical books and InTech articles developed by some of the world’s leading experts in cybersecurity and industrial automation and control systems security,” says Susan Colwell, manager of publications development at ISA. “These materials—which can be downloaded from the ISA website—include the latest cybersecurity strategies, recommendations and tools that can immediately be applied to protect your industrial control systems and process control networks.”

As a widely recognized, world leader in cybersecurity standards development, training and educational resources, ISA provides the proven technical expertise and know-how to help safeguard industrial automation and control systems.

For instance, the ANSI/ISA99 (IEC 62443), Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security standards—developed by a cross-section of international cybersecurity subject-matter experts from industry, government and academia—represent a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity in all industry sectors. ISA and its sister organization, the Automation Federation, is currently assisting the Obama administration and US federal agency officials develop the initial version of a national cybersecurity framework—as called for by President Obama in February of this year.

The ISA Cybersecurity Tech Pack also includes two cybersecurity-focused ISA books: the popular Industrial Network Security by David J. Teumim; and the recently introduced Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Principles by Ronald L. Krutz, Ph.D. As an added bonus, the compilation includes many highly relevant and informative cybersecurity articles published in InTech magazine, ISA’s bi-monthly magazine for automation and control professionals.

Below is a complete list of what is included in the ISA Cybersecurity Tech Pack.

Technical papers

Cyber Security Implications of SIS Integration with Control Networks

Practical Nuclear Cyber Security

Establishing an Effective Plant Cybersecurity Program

LOGIIC Benchmarking Process Control Security Standards

Stronger than Firewalls: Strong Cyber-Security Protects the Safety of Industrial Sites

Integrated Perimeter and Critical Infrastructure Protection with Persistent Awareness

Applying ISA/IEC 62443 to Control Systems

Establishing an Effective Plant Cybersecurity Program

Getting Data from a Control System to the Masses While Maintaining Cybersecurity–The Case for “Data Diodes”

Reconciling Compliance and Operation with Real Cyber Security in Nuclear Power Plants

Wastewater Plant Process Protection—Process Hazard Analysis

Water/Wastewater Plant Process Protection: A different approach to SCADA cyber security

Using Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET) for a Wastewater Treatment Plant

Improving Water and Wastewater SCADA Cyber Security

An Overview of ISA-99 & Cyber Security for the Water or Wastewater Specialist

To learn more about or purchase the Cybersecurity Tech Pack, visit www.isa.org/PR13/CYBETechPack

West Control Solutions is releasing a series of informative and explanatory videos, the first of their kind to discuss temperature control technologies.  The videos will prove to be a great benefit in helping customers to specify and install the most efficient temperature control solutions.

The first video in the series features Ian Parnell, Head of Technical Support (Europe) at West Control Solutions, who explains On/Off Control and Proportional Control in detail and clearly lays out the differences between the two.  Ian discusses where the two types of controls can be used and how proportional controls can be used with devices that can only be either on or off.  Ian also gets to grips with matters such as how on/off control systems can affect the level of process oscillation, and whether the user has to compromise either the life expectancy of the components or the precision of control when using this method.

As both systems have different advantages and considerations, this discussion is useful to anyone who is considering either type of control system but has not yet developed a full understanding of the factors involved and the differences between them.

No other manufacturer in the control systems industry has yet provided audiences with a video of this kind that discuss and explain how control systems work and their suitability to a viewer’s application.  The next two videos in the series will cover different types of temperature control alarms and consider in detail the alarm inhibitor function. The videos will answer key questions and concerns that surround their respective themes and provide a great resource for explaining how the technologies work with work-in-practise examples.

The video can be viewed at the West Control Systems YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nun33W0ByME

The Fluke 572-2 High-Temperature Infrared Thermometer is the one product you can use in high-temperature industrial environments all around the world. Whether you work in power utility, metal refining and smelting, glass, cement or petrochemical environments, the 572-2 allows you to carry the most trusted name in test tools anywhere you need accurate, high-temperature and high distance-to-spot measurements.

With a straight-forward user interface and soft-key menus, the Fluke 572-2 makes even complex measurements easy. Quickly navigate and adjust emissivity, start data logging, or turn on and off alarms, with just a few pushes of a button.

Fluke 572-2 High-Temperature Handheld Infrared Thermometer Features:

• Measure -30 °C to 900 °C (-22 °F to 1652 °F)

• 60:1 distance to spot ratio with dual laser sighting for fast, accurate targeting

• Multi-language interface (user select)

• Current Temperature plus MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG temperature displays

• Compatible with standard mini-connector K-type thermocouples, including ones you already own and have installed

• Adjustable emissivity and predefined emissivity table

• Infrared and thermocouple temperature on backlit display

• Last reading Hold (20 seconds)

• High and low temperature alarm

• Data storage and review (99 data sets)

• Tripod mount

• 12 or 24 hour clock

• USB 2.0 computer interface cable

• FlukeView® Forms documenting software

• Two-year warranty

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Foster Wheeler AG (Nasdaq: FWLT) announced today that a subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a project management and consultancy (PMC) services contract by the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Limited Liability Company for its Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical (NSRP) Complex to be constructed in the Nghi Son Economic Zone, Thanh Hoa Province, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Limited Liability Company is a joint venture company formed by and between the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, Vietnam; Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., Japan; Kuwait Petroleum Europe B.V., Netherlands; and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Japan.

The Foster Wheeler contract value was not disclosed and will be included in the company's second-quarter 2013 bookings.  The NSRP Complex will consist of an integrated refinery, processing 200,000 barrels of crude oil per stream day, and petrochemical complex, with associated infrastructure, utilities and offsites facilities. The refinery is designed to process Kuwait Export crude. The plant will have the facilities for full conversion, with an integrated aromatics complex and polypropylene production. The expected total investment for the project is US$9 billion.

Foster Wheeler will manage and administer, in an integrated team with the client, the engineering, procurement and construction contractor consortium through to the completion of performance testing. The NSRP complex is expected to commence commercial operation in 2017.

“Foster Wheeler successfully completed the front-end engineering design for the NSRP complex, and subsequently provided project management services during the tendering phase for the main EPC contract,” said Umberto della Sala, President and Chief Operating Officer, Foster Wheeler AG. “We are delighted to be continuing our involvement with this strategic project during the implementation phase. Our performance during the earlier stages of the project, our refining expertise and our experience in executing major projects in Asia were critical factors in our success in winning this significant award.”

ASI offers Double level DIN Rail Mounted terminal block, 26-10 AWG, 30 amps, 600 volts.  DIN Rail Mounted Terminal Block, 26-10 AWG, Micro-miniature 4-wire Screw Clamp, Current Rating: 30A, Voltage: 600V, Dimension 61(H)x56.5(W)x6.2(D)mm.

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• Equivalent to Phoenix Contact® 2774017, Type UKK5

• Double level terminal block 6.2mm wide and rated for 26 -10 AWG, 30 amps at 600 volts with the ability to jumper adjacent circuits on the upper level.

• Housing UL94V0, metal bodies nickel-plated copper alloy and high tensile screws. Alternative to the UKK5 from Phoenix Contact.

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Palmer Instruments, Inc. announces the addition of a new solar powered pressure gauge to its line of industrial temperature and pressure measurement solutions. Ideal for those who prefer the readability of digital, the Palmer Solar Pressure Gauge has a 5/8" high LCD screen. Powered by a built in solar cell, even a flashlight is enough to power this unit; batteries never need replacing. Models are available with or without 4-20 mA transmitter capability for connection to a remotely installed controller or recorder. IP65 weatherproof rating makes this gauge ideal for exterior installations.