Mechanical Technology September 2015

⎪ Automation, mechatronics and electro-mechanical systems ⎪

Automation expertise demonstrated at Offshore Europe R ockwell Automation demonstrated its extensive control, safety and pro‑ cess automation expertise in the oil

Included in this best-practice approach is the introduction of ‘Work Packs’, which list instructions for installation and com‑ missioning teams on how best to manage the materials, work actions and health and safety involved with a hot cut-over to more efficient modern solutions. Multi-vendor support: At the heart of each of these approaches is the ability for critical control and safety solutions to work seam‑ lessly with existing equipment regardless of the original vendor. Rockwell Automation staff described examples of projects from all around the world that have benefitted from the multi-vendor support available through their process offering. q

and services, Endress+Hauser, featured proof-points for reducing the risk associated with unsupported and obsolete technology. Experienced Rockwell Automation engi‑ neers talked through best practices towards extending the lifecycle of existing assets, while reducing the risk of expensive shut‑ downs associated with equipment failures. Safety consulting: A comprehensive portfo‑ lio of safety solutions were also showcased, including the extensive assessment and consulting services available through the Rockwell Automation global safety services teams. Migration/hot cutover: Front of mind

and gas industry at Offshore Europe 2015, with a clear message to exhibition visitors: “You can get more from your assets, reduce operational costs and bridge the skills gap if you embrace the company’s technology and experience”. Drawing on its experience of the fast pace of technological evolution from in‑ dustry beyond the oil and gas environment, Rockwell Automation is challenged visitors to see how they can benefit from increased connectedness between operational and information technology, while having a higher level of information visibility. The company will be highlighting four key areas where its control and automation solutions have enhanced customer produc‑ tion around the world: managing obsoles‑ cence; enhancing performance through modern safety solutions; performing system migrations without interrupting production; and collaborating – using equipment from a variety of vendors to create single, efficient and modern processing solutions. Managing obsolescence: The stand, along‑ side strategic alliance partners and global leaders in measurement instrumentation

for many visitors was maintaining throughput while implementing over‑ all operational improve‑ ments to their facilities. Rockwell Automation addressed the critical question on how to best plan, install, commission and integrate new control systems and electrical equipment with existing architectures without taking large sections of a plant offline.

At Offshore Europe 2015, Rockwell Automation demonstrated its extensive control, safety and process automation expertise for the entire supply chain of the oil and gas industry.

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