Control Amplified

Ultrasonic technology takes on hydrogen, natural gas blends

While green hydrogen promises to play a significant role in the decarbonization of our energy infrastructure, it won't be as simple as throwing a switch. One key avenue for it is to leverage the existing natural gas distribution networks to deliver a blend of green hydrogen and traditional natural gas to the homes, buildings and industries that currently rely on natural gas in full. In this episode, Keith Larson, publisher of Control magazine and ControlGlobal.com, and Duane Harris, market product manager for Sick, discuss some of the unique challenges posed by blending hydrogen into our natural gas systems and some of the technologies can address these challenges in a cost-effective way.

Learn more about Sick Sensor Intelligence: https://www.sick.com/us/en/ 

Read the transcript: https://controlglobal.com/21438217 

Asset-specific insights to transform service workflows

The digital transformation of industry doesn't only apply to the real time control and optimization of industrial processes. It also applies the documentation, the supply chains, and context-specific workflows that support industrial assets across their entire lifespan. To better understand how, when it comes to industrial automation, digital technology at our disposal can make online retailers estimated delivery times a little more than entry stakes, Keith Larson is  joined by Brian Fretschel, director of digital customer experience for Emerson.

Read the transcript: https://controlglobal.com/21438009 

Analytics enabling next-generation OEE

As the digital transformation of the process industries advances, innovative solutions are easing OEE pain points and making way for more flexible methods of applying OEE on an enterprise level. To learn more about how digital transformation is allowing manufacturers to extract new value from this tried and true metric, Keith Larson is joined by Joe Reckamp, principal analytics engineer for Seeq. 

Read the transcript: https://controlglobal.com/21437418 

Industry accelerates its journey to Industrial Autonomy

Today's current events have ratcheted up uncertainty among industrial enterprises around the world. One result has been an increased sense of urgency to implement digital transformation strategies at scale, including those advancing the realization of industrial autonomy. To provide a status report on our collective journey from Industrial Automation to Industrial Autonomy, or IA2IA in Yokogawa shorthand, Keith Larson, publisher of Control magazine and ControlGlobal.com, is joined by Tom Fiske, Principal Technology Strategist, Yokogawa US Technology Center, Yokogawa Corporation of America.

Learn more about Yokogawa: https://www.yokogawa.com/solutions/featured-topics/ia2ia/

Read the transcript: https://controlglobal.com/21436754 

How instrumentation is transforming water/wastewater operations

Industry is among the largest consumers of fresh water, and many global manufacturers have identified water scarcity as a significant risk factor to continuing operations. To answer this challenge operators of both municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment systems are in the midst of their own transformations. To discuss the ongoing transformation of our water/wastewater infrastructure Keith Larson speaks with Endress+Hauser’s Nick Hanson, national industry manager for water and wastewater.
Learn more about Endress+Hauser: https://www.us.endress.com/
Read the transcript: https://controlglobal.com/21435291

Food & beverage processors embracing Coriolis technology

When Coriolis flow measurement technology first debuted back in the 1970s, food and beverage companies were among the earliest adopters. To learn more how Emerson’s Coriolis pioneers continue to tailor their portfolio to align with the needs of today’s F&B makers, Keith Larson speaks with Melissa Stiegler, director, food & beverage industry for Emerson.

 

Learn more about Emerson: https://www.emerson.com/en-us 

 

Read the transcript: https://www.controlglobal.com/podcasts/control-amplified/food-and-beverage-processor-embracing-coriolis-technology 

A shift in focus: Create a virtuous cycle to advance sustainability

Despite a deluge of pledges from companies to reduce their environmental impact, the evolving sustainability space and growing regulatory investor and social pressures have left many organizations questioning where to begin. In this episode, Chris Hamlin, Seeq Corp.'s capability development lead, shares his seasoned perspective on the issue.

Learn more about Seeq: https://www.seeq.com/ 

Read the transcript: https://www.controlglobal.com/podcasts/control-amplified/a-shift-in-focus-create-a-virtuous-cycle-to-advance-sustainability 

Toward autonomous, Net Zero operations

In this episode of Control Amplified: The Process Automation Podcast, Keith Larson is joined by John Colpo, global manager, marketing strategy, oil & gas, at Honeywell Process Solutions. In their discussion live from Honeywell Users Group Americas 2022, they discuss the synergies between the pursuit of sustainability goals and autonomous operations. 

Learn more about Honeywell Process Solutions: https://process.honeywell.com/

Read the transcript: https://www.controlglobal.com/podcasts/control-amplified/toward-autonomous-net-zero-operations 

The case for in situ CEMS analysis

Keith Larson talks about the range of CEMS technologies now available and how to choose among them with SICK's Phil Zyskowski, market application engineer, and John Calame, market product manager for Analyzers and Continuous Gas Analyzer Systems.

Learn more about SICK: https://www.sick.com/us/en/ 

Read the transcript: https://www.controlglobal.com/podcasts/control-amplified/the-case-for-in-situ-cems-analysis 

Ethernet switching for the OT world

Full featured managed switches from the IT world feature an impressive array of options and functionality—perhaps too many for operational technologists. Unmanaged switches, on the other hand, are relatively unsophisticated devices that cost less, but lack security and redundancy features. In this episode of Control Amplified: The Process Automation Podcast, Keith Larson talks to Charlie Norz, product manager for I/O systems, WAGO USA, about a network switch option designed specifically for the needs of OT applications—and the priorities and skillsets of the engineers and technicians that work with them.

Learn more about WAGO: https://www.wago.com/ 

Read the transcript: https://www.controlglobal.com/podcasts/control-amplified/ethernet-switching-for-the-ot-world