Hyprotech and Fisher-Rosemount Form Alliance to Deliver Integrated Process Control Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CALGARY, ALBERTA, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2001 Combination of HYSYS.Plant(TM) and DeltaV(TM) Simulate software provides high-fidelity process simulation capabilities to address engineering design and operator training needs Hyprotech, a subsidiary of AEA Technology AEA Technology plc was formed in 1996 as the privatised offshoot of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Originally it consisted of divisions with expertise in a wide variety of areas, mostly the products of nuclear-related research. plc (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor : AAT Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) A blood component that breaks down infection-fighting enzymes such as elastase. Mentioned in: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease ), today announced an alliance with Fisher Rosemount, the process management division of St. Louis-based Emerson (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :EMR (ElectroMagnetic Radiation) The emanation of energy from everything in the universe. Although the EMR from electrical and electronic devices is typically measured for practical, every-day situations, every object, including humans, emanates energy. ), to jointly develop and market process modeling and plant simulation software Simulation software is based on the process of imitating a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas. It is, essentially, a program that allows the user to observe an operation through simulation without actually running the program. . "Our alliance with Hyprotech provides customers with a powerful way to develop and fine-tune control strategies in a simulated environment, without being connected to actual control-system hardware or process-equipment," says John Berra, executive vice president and business leader for Emerson's process management group. "This enhances our commitment to provide customers comprehensive solutions for intelligent process management and asset utilization." The alliance covers Fisher-Rosemount Systems' DeltaV(TM) Simulate software, which simulates the operation of a DeltaV automation system, and Hyprotech's HYSYS.Plant(TM) software, which provides high-fidelity simulation of chemical processes and equipment. Both companies have collaborated to add capabilities to their standard products that enable the software applications to work together seamlessly, using Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT and OPC (1) (OpenGL Performance Characterization) A project group within GPC that manages OpenGL benchmarks. OPC endorses the Viewperf and GLperf benchmarks. Viewperf was created by IBM and OPC provides viewsets for it, which are combinations of tests using specific . "The integrated HYSYS/DeltaV application allows companies to perform control system design much earlier in the engineering lifecycle, enabling engineers to balance process controllability against capital cost early in the design phase" said Wayne Sim, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Hyprotech. "Enabling control system configuration earlier in the design lifecycle can reduce the cost of control system development by as much as 20 percent." By integrating DeltaV with HYSYS, customers derive benefit from the HYSYS engineering lifecycle capabilities, such as reusing plant models for engineering applications like debottlenecking, and in combination with real time optimization applications like those offered by MDC (1) (Mobile Daughter Card) See riser card. (2) See Meta Data Coalition. Technology -- recently acquired by Fisher-Rosemount. "We've made it possible for engineers to design, test and debug To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. entire control system architectures -- as well as develop and conduct operator training -- in a standard PC environment," said Tom Snead, President of Fisher-Rosemount Systems. "This capability dramatically reduces our customers' time and cost to implement their plant control strategies, resulting in easier, quicker plant startups and smoother ongoing operations." The combined system will also be used to optimize existing processes. Applications such as loop tuning, plant step testing, and the development of start-up, shut-down, and abnormal situation procedures may be performed on a virtual copy of the plant, without impacting operation of the actual facility. DeltaV Simulate can directly download the optimized control strategy, eliminating the effort and potential risks associated with manually transferring this information from the simulation environment to the control system. Operator training needs will also be met through the combined offering. Hyprotech's HYSYS Operator Training System Environment provides asset operators with the ability to train and certify their operators under a variety of scenarios. By integrating with DeltaV Simulate, operators can train on the virtual plant using the same operating graphics that are used in performing their daily control room tasks, improving their ability to translate their training into action. The use of a rigorous simulation model gives operators a better understanding of process behavior, reducing the likelihood of operator error in unforeseen situations. It also provides operators with the ability to assess the feasibility of new operating ideas before they are implemented in the plant. DeltaV Simulate gives new and existing DeltaV users off-line access to the award winning engineering capabilities of the DeltaV system, the fastest growing automation solution on the market today. Control strategies can be developed and fully tested in a stand-alone PC A desktop or laptop computer that is not permanently connected to a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN). Throughout the 1990s, millions of stand-alone PCs were networked in offices, but it is no longer uncommon to find computers networked in the home so that family environment. In addition, since DeltaV function blocks are based on the FOUNDATION(TM) Fieldbus standard, control strategies for fieldbus devices may also be developed and tested. The combination of DeltaV Simulate and HYSYS.Plant gives users a cost effective and complete tool set for process design and control strategy development, as well as for operator training solutions. About Fisher-Rosemount and Emerson Fisher-Rosemount (www.frco.com) is a leading supplier of process management products and solutions, including control valves Control valves are valves used within industrial plants and elsewhere to control operating conditions such as temperature, pressure, flow, and liquid level by fully or partially opening or closing in response to signals received from controllers that compare a "setpoint" to a , regulators, transmitters, analyzers, and process management systems. Its innovative, proven PlantWeb(R) field-based architecture combines intelligent field devices, open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced and automation systems, and modular software See modular programming. to deliver revolutionary results -- including lower installation and maintenance costs, reduced process variability, improved process availability, and streamlined regulatory compliance. The field-proven PlantWeb architecture delivers revolutionary results, and the DeltaV system makes it easy. Find out more at www.EasyDeltaV.com. Fisher-Rosemount Systems is a member of the Fisher-Rosemount group of companies -- leaders in delivering results with innovative automation solutions. St. Louis-based Emerson (http://www.gotoemerson.com/) is a global leader in providing customers with innovative technologies and solutions in five business segments: industrial automation; process management; heating, ventilating ventilating Natural or mechanically induced movement of fresh air into or through an enclosed space. The hazards of poor ventilation were not clearly understood until the early 20th century. Expired air may be laden with odors, heat, gases, or dust. and air conditioning; electronics and telecommunications; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2000 were $15.5 billion. For more information about Fisher-Rosemount or Emerson, contact David Holmes at 512-418-7536 / david.holmes@frco.com About Hyprotech and AEA Technology Hyprotech, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of AEA Technology plc is a leading supplier of engineering knowledge deployment solutions to the process industries, focused on innovation, improved profitability and operating performance throughout the enterprise lifecycle. With integrated capabilities to address design, automation, optimization and training, Hyprotech serves more than 1500 companies in over 80 countries. AEA Technology is recognized as one of the world's leading innovation businesses, turning science and engineering services into bottom-line profit for its customers. With years of experience in understanding complex industrial processes and managing the way in which they interact with each other and their environment, the innovative delivery of knowledge and skills differentiates AEA Technology from its competitors. For more information about Hyprotech or AEA Technology, contact Marie Telepneff at 403-870-6193 / marie.telepneff@hyprotech.com or visit www.hyprotech.com All trademarks or registered trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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