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 | May 22, 2013

Finland Opens World’s Largest Biomass Gasification Plant

Groundbreaking 140-MW biomass gasification plant in Vaasa, Finland, uses Metso technology to reduce fossil fuel use and coal emissions and give flexible fuel capabilities to existing coal-fired power
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News
 | April 2, 2013

Smart Grid: Transformer Networks, Systems Really Are Getting Smarter

The Internet of Things and sensors needed to enable it are receiving quite a bit of attention as manufacturing and industrial production turn to smarter devices and systems.
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Feature Article
 | March 15, 2013

Vapor Clouds: Fires and Ongoing Learning

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Typical products designed for hazardous areas
Feature Article
 | March 15, 2013

Products and Processes: Explosion-Proof and Intrinsically Safe

While hazardous conditions are a fact of life in industrial plants, end users, safety organizations and automation suppliers are doing everything they can to ensure products are explosion-proof, proce
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Emerson Rosemount wireless transmittters at the Enomondo biomass power plant at Faenza, Italy. Source: Emerson Process Management
Case Application
 | March 6, 2013

Wireless Technology Helps Improve Operational Efficiency at Biomass Power Plant

Smart Wireless transmitters from Emerson provide increased visibility into the process, support predictive maintenance and provide tank overspill protection.
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GTM Research predicts growth for smart-grid-related products
News
 | March 6, 2013

Report Targets Power Transformer Monitoring Hardware

The Internet of Things (IoT) makes its presence felt in the electrical power distribution segment with this report from GTM Research on transformer monitoring for the smart grid.
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Feature Article
 | February 12, 2013

Help with Best Practices Is a Phone Call Away

Mobile and wireless technologies are fast becoming an important part of industry’s response to what many warn is a looming crisis of technical know-how.
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Feature Article
 | February 12, 2013

Mobile HMIs Aid a Workforce on the Move

Because phones, tablets and other mobile devices can squeeze latency and other waste from processes, they are rapidly becoming serious tools for manufacturing.
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College lab provides training in hydro plant control.
News
 | February 4, 2013

Power 'GridLab' Trains Next Generation of Hydroelectric Plant Technicians and Managers

Controlling a hydroelectric plant online may be a scary thought. But it's also perfect for training.
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News
 | January 28, 2013

Global Infrastructure: New SCADA Platform for Mexico Utility

Mexico's National Electricity Commission (CFE) chooses Open Systems International (OSI) technology for Mexico's northwest regional electrical distribution network.
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