Mining Engineering Apr 2026, Optimization of Water Usage is Critical for Mine Productivity and Sustainability; by Brian Hays and Victor Mwaba
https://me.smenet.org/optimization-of-water-usage-is-critical-for-mine-productivity-and-sustainability/
In upstream Oil & Gas operations, chemical injection is one of those critical processes that rarely gets much attention—until something goes wrong. Corrosion, scale formation, and flow assurance issues can quickly turn into costly production disruptions, safety...
Across industries—from chemical and energy to life sciences—operators are being asked to do more with less. Processes must run reliably, systems must integrate smoothly, and regulatory expectations continue to rise. At the same time, traditional approaches to flow...
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Compressor surge control remains one of the most popular topics here on the blog. I took an inventory of many of the Emerson products used to control surge conditions.
Measurement instrumentation continues to get smarter as technology advances. Advanced diagnostics play a fundamental role in their accurate and reliable performance.
At home, a few measuring cups and spoons are all we need to follow a recipe. A pinch more or less rarely makes a difference. But in industrial food production, precision isn’t optional; it’s essential. Consistent processes and uniform products demand accurate...
In a POWER Magazine article and podcast, Emerson Addresses Power Industry’s AI-Driven Demand Surge, Emerson’s Seth Harris joins Executive Editor Aaron Larson to discuss these challenges and the role of automation and AI-enabled technologies to help address these challenges.
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I examined some of the process automation hall of fame member Greg McMillan’s writings for the recommendations he has provided over the years to address boiler drum level control challenges.
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Over the last century and more, a few industries have developed large-scale integrated production and distribution systems, covering the span from source to final consumer. Oil and gas are the most obvious, covering all aspects of industrial, commercial, and consumer...
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