Jim is a 35+ year veteran with Emerson and leads Emerson's global social marketing practice. He is the chief blogger of Emerson Automation Experts. Jim received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas and an MBA at the University of New Orleans. He began his career as a systems engineer for Conoco's offshore oil & gas production operations based out of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Congratulations to Newly-Minted Hall of Fame Member, Duncan Schleiss!

Congratulations to Newly-Minted Hall of Fame Member, Duncan Schleiss!

Duncan Schleiss led the product management & development of the DeltaV control system from its inception to its industry leadership. Duncan joins a host of luminaries in automation that have advanced the technologies and solutions to drive greater performance in safety, efficiency, reliability, and profitability for manufacturers and producers.

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Tech Talks at Emerson Exchange 2025

Tech Talks at Emerson Exchange 2025

We’re a week away from the Emerson Exchange 2025 Conference in San Antonio, Texas. If you haven’t already registered, you can still do so. There will be some compelling Tech Talk sessions. Register now.

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Versatile, Wide-Ranging Watercut Measurements

Versatile, Wide-Ranging Watercut Measurements

In this quick 2-minute YouTube video, What Is the Measuring Range of the Roxar™ Watercut Meter?, Emerson’s Fiona Butters highlights the enhanced versatility of the Roxar Watercut Meter with the TopCut feature, expanding its range from 0-50% to an impressive 0-100% water cut, perfect for applications requiring a broader range.

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Angular Coordinate Method for Compressor Surge Control

Angular Coordinate Method for Compressor Surge Control

The angular coordinate method allows to simplify the multi-level operation of the compressor to a one-dimensional visualization of the safe operating zone, presenting it as a direct comparison of the process variable with the set value, which is the most common and convenient practice for plant operators monitoring processes in the DCS.

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Role of Digital Valve Controllers in Modern Process Safety

Role of Digital Valve Controllers in Modern Process Safety

Valves used in process safety applications remain static for much of their existence in a manufacturing or production process. Digital valve controllers can play an essential role in ensuring these valves operate as they should when called upon in an abnormal situation.

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