Accurate testing of transformers boosted.

Transformers are a crucial part of electricity distribution and transmission networks, performing the important conversion steps between the very high voltage at which power is transmitted over long distances to intermediate voltages in local networks, then down to the 240 V or 120 V at which electricity is typically supplied to households and commercial users.

Royal SMIT

Achieving this process with minimal losses is a high priority for electricity distribution and transmission network operators, who only earn revenues on the power that is actually supplied to their end users. When an operator commissions a new transformer, it specifies a maximum figure for no-load losses, produced by the voltage and generated continuously when the transformer is switched on, and load losses which are only produced when the transformer is loaded. If the transformer exceeds these specified, guaranteed values, the manufacturer can be liable for severe penalties.

The IEC 60076 and IEEE C57.12.00 international standards which define the method used to measure losses in a transformer specify that results have to be inclusive of any measurement error. Loss measurement results are therefore comprised of two components: the real losses attributable to core and copper losses in the transformer itself, and virtual losses attributable to uncertainty in the measurement system.

Royal SMIT Transformers B.V. supplies large, high-voltage transformers to energy generation and energy transmission companies all over the world. Part of the SGB-SMIT Group, it is based in Nijmegen (NL) where it was founded more than 100 years ago.

As well as phase-shift transformers and shunt reactors it is responsible for developing, producing, selling and maintaining transformers rated from around 200 MVA up to 1,200 MVA in a voltage range up to 765 kV. Its products play a crucial role in the reliable and efficient operation of power networks that serve hundreds of millions of residential and commercial users.

Every customer requirement is unique, and nearly every transformer is custom engineered to order. Being able to measure power losses accurately to make sure products comply with specifications is an important part of the process. Each of Royal SMIT’s test bays incorporates a three-phase transformer power-loss measuring system consisting of high-voltage reference capacitors, zero-flux current transformers, and a three-phase precision power analyzer supplied by Yokogawa Test and Measurement.

When Royal SMIT decided to build a new test facility, the challenge was to design a stable and reliable environment in which measurement uncertainty forms a negligible component of measured losses. Part of the solution, based on experience with Yokogawa precision power analyzers that have served Royal SMIT well in the past, was to use Yokogawa’s newer WT5000 model.*

The WT5000 Transformer Version’s exceptional accuracy of just ±0.008% at a power factor of 1 restricts measurement error to a negligible fraction of total measured losses. It also achieves the highest possible accuracy at power factors as low as 0.001.

One of the features that contributes to the WT5000’s accuracy and long-term stability is a special aging treatment. First the instrument is optimized by calibration at 53 Hz at power factors of 1, 0.5, 0.05, 0.01 and 0.001. Additional calibration at up to 100 kHz ensures the required performance when measuring distorted waveforms that can be encountered when measuring no-load loss currents.

Other features include an intuitive user interface with the ability to define and use event triggers and custom computations. Measurements can be viewed in numeric, waveform, bar, vector or trend formats, while multiple interface options support GPIB, USB and Ethernet communications. Backwards compatibility with communication protocols used by earlier models allows users replacing legacy instruments to continue using existing test software.

The WT5000 Transformer Version has helped Royal SMIT reduce measurement error significantly, with 12-month accuracy improved from ±0.01% to ±0.008%. The linearity of the WT5000 Transformer Version is also superior. The newer product offers one effective input range covering values from 10% to 110%, as well as sampling 50 times faster than the WT3000 and providing resolution that is four times higher.

Calibration certificates from Yokogawa’s ISO 17025 accredited laboratory give Royal SMIT’s engineers the confidence that they can consistently produce traceable low power-factor measurements that comply with the specifications of the IEC 60076-8 and IEEE C57.12.00 standards. According to Steven Lauf, Senior Test Engineer at Royal SMIT, the WT5000 has operated completely trouble free, and the three measurement channels being operated in the test system hardly need to be adjusted at all, even though the instrument can be on for days at a time.

“By installing the WT5000 Transformer Version in our test system, we can characterize the performance of every custom design more accurately than ever,” Lauf added. “This gives us the ability to offer the customer a guaranteed loss performance that is better than a competitor might be offering, and to do so with high confidence that we will deliver what we promised.”

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* The full Case Study 

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Biogas, beyond a mere source of energy.

Enhancing sustainability through accurate biogas upgrading measurements.

In an era where sustainable and renewable energy sources are imperative, biogas stands out as a promising solution. However, maximizing its potential necessitates efficient utilization, achieved through accurate biogas upgrading. These systems play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and utility of biogas, propelling it beyond a mere source of energy.

Pic: SFP

One notable example is Pentair, a recognised leader in engineering advanced biogas upgrade systems. Pentair's expertise lies in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that elevate biogas to a standard comparable with natural gas. With precise engineering and innovative technologies, Pentair empowers biogas to seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure, unlocking a spectrum of sustainable applications. Pentair has been instrumental in deploying sustainable solutions, including CO₂ recovery plants and biogas upgrading systems.

Biogas upgrading systems play a pivotal role in maximising the potential of biogas as a sustainable and clean energy source. These systems enhance the energy content of biogas by concentrating methane and reducing impurities, enabling it to match the quality of natural gas. This upgraded biogas, often termed biomethane or renewable natural gas, can be seamlessly integrated into existing natural gas grids, providing a direct, clean, and renewable energy supply. It serves as an environmentally friendly fuel, significantly lowering carbon dioxide emissions when utilised for electricity generation, heating, or transportation. Moreover, the ability to store and transport upgraded biogas efficiently enhances its role as a reliable and sustainable energy storage solution.

By transforming organic waste into valuable energy and supporting a circular economy, these systems contribute to waste reduction and the efficient utilisation of biomass resources. “In our pursuit of sustainable progress, we believe in remaining vigilant and thorough, implementing careful controls to minimize revenue losses for our customers while ensuring that our biogas upgrading plants minimise methane slip during purification, making a positive contribution to the energy transition and sustainability goals,” explains Machiel van Essen, NPD Project Manager ─ Technology at Pentair.

Pentair operates a facility called Pentair Haffmans in Venlo, in the Netherlands, where they engineer and manufacture analysis equipment for breweries, CO₂ recovery installations, and biogas upgrading systems. Sustainable Fuel Plant (SFP), an innovative facility dedicated to the production and advancement of sustainable energy solutions, approached Pentair to evaluate the biogas upgrading system that had been installed by Pentair at the SFP site, located in Westdorpe, in the Netherlands. This collaboration extended further through Pentair's partnership with Vaisala, a leading provider of measurement instruments, which played a crucial role in the successful assessment of the biogas upgrading system.

The Challenge.
The assessment of the biogas upgrading system at SFP presented a specific set of challenges that demanded a meticulous approach. Firstly, achieving precise analysis of both the biogas feed flow and the process permeate flow (offgas) was deemed critical due to the complex composition of gases involved. Any inaccuracies in the process had the potential to cause elevated methane (CH₄) levels in the permeate flow, which could significantly impact the revenue of biogas upgrading sites. Operating under challenging wet conditions was an additional hurdle, requiring analysers that could function effectively despite high relative humidity in both the biogas feed and permeate flows. Moreover, compliance with ATEX zones and safety requirements in biogas facilities, had to be ensured. Conducting in-situ analysis was also vital, minimising the need for new analysis lines and providing a more accurate representation of real-time conditions. Lastly, the analysis was intended to be temporary, necessitating easily implementable and removable analysers that could adapt to evolving requirements during the assessment process.

The Solution.

To surmount the array of challenges posed by the biogas upgrading assessment, Pentair joined forces with Vaisala, utilising their extensive experience in the field, to propose a strategic solution for the evaluation. The cutting-edge Vaisala MGP261 and 262 multigas probes were recommended, which proved to be instrumental in addressing the specific requirements of this assessment.

The MGP261 and 262 multigas probes offered a remarkable capability to provide real-time process values, within the defined levels of accuracy and ranges for both CH₄ and CO₂ . A significant advantage was their adaptability to challenging wet conditions, ensuring reliable performance even in high-humidity environments - a crucial factor given the nature of biogas processing. In addition, these probes were simple to install, and comply with the ATEX and safety regulations of biogas facilities.

By synergizing the data obtained from the biogas feed, retentate, and permeate streams, a comprehensive analysis of the entire process was conducted. This holistic approach allowed for a thorough assessment, enabling a deep understanding of the dynamics and efficiency of the biogas upgrading system. The analysis revealed that Pentair's process design conformed rigorously to the specified design criteria. This validation provided strong assurance to SFP that the biogas upgrading system was functioning precisely as intended, in alignment with the set objectives and performance expectations.

The MGP261 and 262 multigas probes delivered accurate and precise measurements throughout the assessment period. Accurate measurement and optimisation of CH₄ and CO₂ levels enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the biogas upgrading process.

“We are committed to sustainable progress, and we always strive to prevent revenue losses for our customers by applying rigorous controls,” Machiel van Essen explains. “Our biogas upgrading plants also reduce methane emissions which we measure with Vaisala MGP261 and 262 multigas instruments to optimise the purification process. This way, we contribute positively to the energy transition and sustainability goals.”

Summary.
In summary, the collaboration between Pentair and Vaisala, leveraging the MGP261 and 262 multigas probes, demonstrated the effectiveness of these instruments in verifying the performance of the biogas upgrading system at the Sustainable Fuel Plant site. The ease of installation and their reliable performance make these probes a valuable extension of Pentair's process analysis kit. This solution has the potential to be offered to Pentair customers in the future, enabling the tracking of both process and material performance, aligning with Pentair's commitment to sustainable and responsible solutions in the field of gases.

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* See also: Monitoring methane and carbon dioxide emissions - Industrial and Environmental. (30/11/2023)

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Cybersecurity systems.

More and more companies are considering the deployment of cyber security systems as a crucial part of their business operations. To withstand any possible cybercrime, a Dutch organization issued a tender for supplying the purchase of cyber security systems.

In close cooperation with their long-term Dutch distributor Arcobel, MPL AG completed an extensive design process that resulted in a cyber security system which offers an optimal solution for the requirements and needs of the customer. As a result, MPL and Arcobel have been awarded the contract for the high-tech security hardware. The contract will operate for a four-year period.

Due to confidentiality reasons, we are not allowed to publish the name of the organization and the specific requirements of the cyber security systems.

Remy Loertscher, Key Account Manager former CEO of MPL AG: “We deliver rugged embedded hardware to the various sectors where reliable systems are needed. The Swiss produced and designed quality products support security systems for hospitals, airports, transportation system and defense application with both, standard and custom-made products. We are pleased to offer this contractor a future-proof solution for their specific cyber security needs. The contractor can trust that any possible digital vulnerability is reduced to a minimum, and they are therefore free to focus on their core business."

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European experience centre shares amazing ideas!

"Ultimately, we want people to come and play!"

Fluke has a new European Headquarters in Eindhoven (NL), which includes a 400sqm customer experience centre. For the first time, customers will not only be able to see Fluke’s range of world-class tools, but experience using them in a variety of real-world applications.

It has been described by Fluke Strategic support and training manager, Eric van Riet, as a dream come true. “What we wanted was for customers to experience our tools in an environment as close to reality as possible to show where and how our products are used, and provide the opportunity to deliver training.”

Customer experience centre dream
The individual environments in which each of Fluke’s tools are used have been reimagined in the heart of the building. From miniaturised electrical substations to small scale factories, a scene has been set for each.

“The best way to offer training is to do so in a hands-on environment such as this. If customers are unable to attend in person, we can make demonstration videos to show the best of our equipment. It’s working. Our customers love it,” said van Riet. The centre was developed out of a passion for customers to be empowered to make the best use of Fluke products and offers an exceptional training environment.

The aim of the centre is to create user experiences, a first impression for customers through a showcase of Fluke products, to offer an environment to use and demonstrate the products and to offer a first-class training facility.

“Ultimately, we want people to come and play,” said van Riet.

Fluke environments

Process

The environments include a small factory set up, an Industrial Island complete with a motor driven pump pushing water in a closed-loop system, a traditional data centre, as well as a window into networking of the future with communications cabling channelled through our ceiling tile infrastructure. There is a miniaturised high-voltage substation complete with intricate 3D printed scale models and a tesla coil to simulate partial discharge.

Next to a complete electrical and temperature Calibration lab environment, there is an electrical workshop including a solar cell with stationary battery completed by a window onto a driveway and electric vehicle charging unit set up.

Every Fluke tool has an environment to be demonstrated in

Cutting edge training 
The environments are useful not just for Fluke salespeople and their customers, but for training and forging strong relationships with the next generation of industry leaders. Student interns have the opportunity to learn their trade through helping program the automation of the factory test-rig in the customer experience centre. Recent graduates are now working closely with the group to develop new product innovations. “It has become a hub for sharing amazing ideas,” said van Riet.

The Headquarters
The Fluke headquarters bring together under one roof Fluke colleagues from seven separate sites across the Netherlands. The Brainport Industries Campus in Eindhoven - home to the new Fluke headquarters - is a unique campus with the best of high-tech manufacturing industries united under one single roof. The Fluke European Experience Centre is at the heart of the innovative Fluke offices. “Our European Experience Centre would not have been possible without the support of some truly brilliant partner agencies who helped make this dream a reality,” van Riet confessed.

“Companies like Hager who assisted the team with all distribution panels, Endress&Hauser who generously shared their demonstration model, Sulzer and Eriks for creating the Industrial pump setup and Siemens for the automation section.”

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Electrical maintenance inspections with partial discharge detection.

Kenter, a leading Dutch energy metering and management company with more than 30,000 customers, has transformed maintenance inspections through the fast and safe detection of partial discharge. Left undetected partial discharge can cause degradation of medium voltage installations which pose significant safety, efficiency and financial risks that are critical considerations in maintenance inspections.

Kenter is part of Alliander, the largest energy network operator in the Netherlands, and works to install, rent and maintain safe and reliable energy supplies to a wide range of businesses from small family-run bakeries through to electric vehicle manufacturers and large multinational chemical companies. Kenter offers innovative energy supply and measurement solutions to aid companies wanting to optimise their energy consumption. The company’s team of 300 maintenance specialists have greatly improved the speed and accuracy of scheduled maintenance inspections using an innovative handheld tool, the ii910 Precision Acoustic Imager from Fluke.

Managing maintenance schedules
Kenter provides 24/7 maintenance on the equipment required to deliver a safe and reliable power supply to customers nationwide. This service includes scheduled maintenance cycles which typically occur every three, five, six or 10 years. During scheduled maintenance, Kenter looks to coordinate a series of works to minimise disruptions to operations, including checking for partial discharge.

Partial discharge is typically caused by a minor defect which can result in thousands of smaller repetitive electrical discharges. The phenomenon often occurs around insulation on pieces of equipment, such as high-voltage lines, transformers, turbines, busbars and the inside of cabinets, and can impact energy supply due to mechanical, heat, and chemical damage to insulators and conductors. Fast and accurate inspections

The Fluke™ ii910 Precision Acoustic Imager allows maintenance engineers to quickly scan a customer’s electrical assets from a safe distance whilst operational, and immediately identify areas impacted by partial discharge. The image can be quickly analysed to detect the type of partial discharge, enabling the team to undertake appropriate maintenance. Users benefit from the tool’s ease-of-use, speed and accuracy, while customers can continue operations during maintenance inspections without the need for a plant shut-down.

According to Martin Damen, Technical Engineer Manager at Kenter, Fluke’s ii910 Precision Acoustic Imager has revolutionised maintenance inspections and is a critical tool for maintenance. “Being able to scan a whole installation in one go is a real game changer in regard to how quickly we can identify a partial discharge issue,” he said.

Dirk Kwik, Team Manager Service and Maintenance at Kenter, agreed: “Our engineers are focused on identifying issues and undertaking maintenance as quickly and safely as possible to minimise disruption to our customers’ businesses and avoiding costly unscheduled downtime.”

Benefits in application
A recent review at a customer’s site using Fluke’s ii910 Precision Acoustic Imager showed partial discharge was occurring on the switchgear installation. This had not been detected by staff as there was no distinctive smell or sound during the interim review and no malfunction issues had been reported. The customer was also reluctant to shut down operations for assessment using an oscilloscope. Failure to identify this issue could have significant consequences due to the ultimate risk of the switchgear failing. According to Damen, the cost to replace the switchgear could be in the region of €30,000 – and that’s without assessing the potential damage to the customer’s reputation, who work to tight deadlines, as a result of their business being offline.

The ii910 device has helped Kenter’s management team to deploy their workforce more effectively. More than 18 engineers are now fully competent using the ii910 with online training being rolled out to the national engineering team. The complexity of operating an oscilloscope resulted in a significantly higher amount of time required to train engineers to accurately detect partial discharge.

Innovative detection of partial discharge
The ii910 Precision Acoustic Imager was developed to help engineers quickly identify and locate partial discharges. The innovative detection tool has a seven-inch LCD touchscreen which overlays a SoundMap™ on a visual image for rapid identification of discharge or leaks between frequencies of 2-100 kHZ. The ii910 provides video recording of up to five minutes and has a battery life of at least six hours.

“The Fluke ii910 Precision Acoustic Imager was developed with the end-user in mind,” comments Tako Feron, Product Manager Acoustic Imaging at Fluke Corporation.
“A working group of electrical maintenance professionals from a range of companies helped to test and provide feedback on the product during its development. Their feedback was invaluable in helping us to address some of the pain points they face on a daily basis, and we continue to work with the group to add new features to the software.”

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Precise laser tuning for satellites.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is using the precision of Yokogawa’s optical wavelength meters to ensure accurate tuning of lasers used in Earth to space communications.*

ESA operates a network of geostationary satellites known as the European Data Relay System (EDRS). These satellites communicate with a constellation of European Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites called Sentinels, used for Earth monitoring applications. The EDRS satellites use radio communication to upload the LEO satellites’ images and other data to terrestrial servers.

The challenge is that the growing amount of information from LEO and geostationary satellites and from satellite constellations will mean that the available bandwidth from radio communication links will soon be too low to meet ESA’s data transfer needs.

Optical, laser-based communication is the obvious answer, a technique already used to transfer data between the LEO satellites and the EDRS network. Optical communications is a proven technology on Earth and forms the backbone of the internet. However, optical communications in free space between the Earth and a satellite calls for special laser technology. This is because optical signals transmitted between the Earth and space are subject to interference from various sources, such as clouds or other weather phenomena.

In addition, optical signals in free space cannot be shielded from external sources of optical interference by the physical medium through which they travel, such as an optical fibre on Earth.

Optical communication systems need to achieve a sufficient signal-to-noise ratio to maintain the link between transmitter and receiver. In the ESA’s EDRS, signals are transmitted at a very precisely specified infrared wavelength of 1064.625 nm (nanometers) ±11 pm (picometers), with almost zero variance in the peak wavelength. This allows the receiver to lock on to the transmitted narrowband signal and to eliminate interfering signals. With this technology, the EDRS satellite can operate even when the sun is in its line of sight.

ESA is implementing optical Earth-to-satellite communications technology in its optical ground station (OGS) on the Spanish island of Tenerife and at the Aristarchos 2.2 m telescope at the Chelmos observatory in the Peloponnese in Greece. Maintaining the exact transmitter wavelength is a critical part of the Aristarchos system’s operation, achieved by a technique where the transmitter laser is pumped by an 808nm laser diode to generate an accurate 1064.625 nm ±11 pm output. This wavelength is controlled accurately by adjusting the operating temperature of the transmitter laser.

Measurement of optical communications systems is usually performed using an optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), a highly accurate and reliable instrument that analyzes optical wavelength, among other criteria.

OSAs such as Yokogawa’s AQ6370D achieve a wavelength measurement accuracy of ±10 pm (picometres) at a reference wavelength of 1550 nm and ±100 pm at 1064.625 nm. Although this is highly accurate, it is still not accurate enough to meet the demands of the Aristarchos installation.

Zoran Sodnik is the optical communications technology manager at the ESA’s telecommunications and integrated applications directorate. He is responsible for the optical communications system installed with the Aristarchos telescope. Says Sodnik: ‘The EDRS operates at frequencies measured in multiples of terahertz and the transmitter and receiver wavelengths are no more than 28 Gigahertz apart. This means that the laser’s frequency has to be set with Gigahertz precision, and then measured with the same level of precision and accuracy.’

Working with Simac Electronics, a Netherlands-based supplier of connectivity and measurement technologies, the ESA selected a specialist optical wavelength meter, the AQ6151B from Yokogawa.

The instrument uses a Michelson interferometer, capable of measuring wavelength very accurately. In the AQ6151B, the high accuracy model in the AQ6150 Series, accuracy is specified at ±0.2 ppm. Available in three wavelength ranges, the Aristarchos installation uses the Wide Range version, covering wavelengths from 900 nm to 1700 nm.

The AQ6150 series offers high speed, with the ability to acquire, analyze and transfer a measurement to a PC within 0.2 seconds. As well as high accuracy, the AQ6150 Series offers simultaneous measurement of up to 1024 wavelengths and handles input signal power as low as -40 dBm. The AQ6151B also has built-in analysis functions and requires no programming, making it easy to use.

Sodnik was confident that using the Yokogawa optical wavelength meter would produce the results that the ESA was looking for: ‘The ESA has used Yokogawa instruments extensively in the past and has always found them to be extremely accurate and reliable. This latest installation at the Chelmos observatory called for extremely high accuracy. I had no hesitation in selecting a Yokogawa product – it has fully lived up to my expectations.’

Using the highly accurate AQ6151B to tune lasers, ESA expects that optical transmission could take on the burden of handling high bandwidth traffic, replacing radio communication as the primary means of sending and receiving data from satellites.

* Read the full case study here: European Space Agency integrates space technologies into high-speed broadband networks

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Automotion for first offshore green hydrogen production process.

Emerson is helping accelerate technology development for large-scale offshore green hydrogen production. The company is developing software and systems to enable safe and efficient operation of the world’s first offshore green hydrogen production process on an operational gas platform.

The PosHYdon project is a pilot that aims to validate the integration of offshore wind power and offshore natural gas and hydrogen production at sea – generating renewable fuels by harnessing a green energy source. The Neptune Energy-operated platform Q13a-A in the Dutch North Sea will host the project, which will provide insight into electrolyser efficiency from a variable power supply and the cost of installing and maintaining a green hydrogen production plant on an offshore platform.

Green electricity will be used to simulate the fluctuating supply from wind turbines and power the production process, which will convert sea water into demineralised water and then safely produce hydrogen via electrolysis. The hydrogen is then blended with the natural gas and transported to the coast, via the existing gas pipeline, and fed into the national gas grid. The 1 MW electrolyser is expected to produce up to three tons of hydrogen per week.

“Hydrogen is regarded as the ‘fuel of the future’, but with ambitious decarbonisation and net zero emission targets, it is essential to expand production capacity and accelerate the transition to hydrogen produced using sustainable energy,” said Mark Bulanda, executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business. “Through the PosHYdon project, we – together with the consortium partners – hope to provide a pathway to large-scale offshore green hydrogen production and make a significant contribution to the energy transition process.”

The DeltaV™ distributed control system, DeltaV safety instrumented system and DeltaV Live operator interface software will manage the desalination and electrolyser units, gas blending and balance of plant equipment. By meeting the unique application challenges, including variable desalinated water feedstock and power supply, DeltaV software and systems will provide enhanced safety, process uptime and operational efficiency. The solution will ensure the existing natural gas operations remain unaffected and blended gas meets its required specification. Integration with the existing offshore systems and communication with onshore operations will maximise process visibility and prevent unforeseen issues.

“The PosHYdon project creates a unique opportunity to develop the steps required to ensure safe, large-scale green hydrogen production at sea,” said Bulanda. “Emerson’s experience across the hydrogen value chain, wind power and offshore energy industries will help achieve successful project execution, and our proven technology will ensure safe and efficient operations in this first-of-a-kind application.”

PosHYdon is being developed by consortium partners Nexstep, TNO, Neptune Energy, Gasunie, Noordgastransport, NOGAT, DEME Offshore, TAQA, Eneco, Nel Hydrogen, InVesta, Hatenboer, Iv-Offshore & Energy and Emerson. The project has been awarded a €3.6 million grant from The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under the agency’s Demonstration Energy and Climate Innovation scheme, which invests in renewable energy developments, including hydrogen pilots.

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Optimising high-voltage network in Europe.

Software will help TenneT improve the reliability, efficiency and safety of its high-voltage network.

TenneT, a leading European electricity transmission system operator, has selected  Emerson to provide software and services to optimise and secure the high-voltage transmission network responsible for delivering power to nearly 42 million people across the Netherlands and Germany.

Emerson’s OSI digital grid solutions* offers a reliable and adaptable platform, Monarch™, that will help support TenneT’s transition to a more dynamic, complex and interconnected power market, which is currently experiencing a strong increase in renewable energy. To balance electricity supply and demand while incorporating more environmentally responsible energy sources, Emerson’s technology will provide better data for real-time and accurate decision-making.

To optimise operations, Emerson will provide TenneT with enhanced forecasting, operational planning and equipment outage scheduling capabilities, as well as an operator training simulator. The adoption of Emerson’s big-data historian technologies will improve the collection and archiving of system metrics and asset performance data, delivering high availability and improved disaster recovery for TenneT’s network.

“We’re enormously proud to have been selected by TenneT to strengthen its transmission grid,” said Al Eliasen, president of Emerson’s OSI digital grid solutions business. “We look forward to a successful project and lasting partnership that supports TenneT’s commitment to deliver a secure and continuous supply of electricity to its customers.”

* Emerson strengthened its international electrification capabilities through the October 2020 acquisition of Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI Inc.). Emerson’s domain expertise in power generation, combined with OSI Inc.’s complementary software and reach within the power transmission and distribution sectors, enables companies to monitor, control and optimise operations in real-time across the power network.

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Advance analyser service facility for Europe.

Servomex has introduced additional service and support to customers in Europe with the introduction of a new facility.

This major investment in the Dutch market sees a new workshop facility with a dedicated analyzer test area and workshop, plus additional space for office and training, and to allow expansion for other repair requirements.

The new facility in the Netherlands allows Servomex to maintain and enhance its service capabilities in the region, offering fast turnaround, on-site repairs, and upgrades. Alongside the main European repair center, based in Britain, it will allow Servomex to reduce complexity and turnaround times for repairs.

It comes as part of Servomex’s global service strategy, which continues to localize the service network where possible, while working to deliver an enhanced global experience to all customers.

Mark Calvert, Global Head of Service, commented: “We are committed to providing additional support regionally and to maximize efficiency in the region. This new facility also supports the Servomex Brexit strategy, to minimize any impact on the customer and increase repair times. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that all Servomex customers receive excellent local service and reduced turnaround times, wherever they are in the world.”

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Asset management and plant reliability under one umbrella!

AES Engineering’s range of asset management and plant reliability companies under one banner, offering one of the most comprehensive services on the market with the launch of AES Engineering Reliability Group (AES Reliability) .

The launch of the new group follows a two-year period of expansion and acquisition and includes: AVT Reliability Ltd, which has bases in Cheshire (GB), and County Cork (Irl), Van Geffen Reliability (NL) and AVT Reliability Inc (TN USA).

The companies offer more than 45 years of expertise, delivering plant asset management and reliability improvement services and solutions, with in-depth knowledge of the most advanced condition monitoring technology.

Lee McFarlane

Technical Director of AES Reliability, Lee McFarlane, said: “Every company in the group shares one key attribute – it has reliability in its DNA. Very few, if any, companies can deliver the comprehensive, 360° service that the AES Reliability group offers.

“In addition to on-site services, our Remote Diagnostics Centres are staffed by certified engineers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing on-demand support to clients requiring instant or routine problem diagnosis.”

He added: “Our aim now is to continue to expand the AES Reliability group, with the simple goal of improving the reliability of our customers’ assets and operations, to save them time and money.”

AES Reliability consultancy and on-site services encompass troubleshooting support, condition monitoring, structural monitoring, pipework vibration compliance, rotor dynamics/reciprocating services, energy assessment and pump reliability.

@AVTLtd @AESengr @RightAgency #PAuto #AssetManagement

Promoting STEM and women in the Netherlands.

‘We Love STEM’ event in recognition of Girlsday* sees students enjoy interactive educational activities at Emerson facilities across the Netherlands

Continuing its global commitment to promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and women in STEM, Emerson hosted a “We Love STEM” event in recognition of Girlsday at five of its facilities in the Netherlands. A total of 190 girls aged 10-17 from local primary and secondary schools visited the Emerson facilities in Rijswijk, Ede, Breda and Boxtel for a fun-filled and educational day, focused on providing exposure to STEM careers.

The students from GSR Randstad, Pieter Groen, Het Streek, Veluws College and Twizon/De Wentelwiek took part in factory tours and enjoyed a varied programme of activities and interactive workshops, giving them an insight into how the STEM subjects are applied to real-life situations in the manufacturing sector. The workshops demonstrated how automation technologies enable modern production plants to operate more efficiently, including ways that different instrumentation accurately measures parameters such as flow rates and density, and why valves are critical to plant safety.

“Emerson is renowned for the extensive support it gives to STEM education, and we greatly appreciate our students being invited to attend this exciting event,” said Jasper Vlierberg, team leader at Het Streek. “It was not only great fun, but also enabled them to engage with industry professionals, and showed how the knowledge they gain from STEM subjects can be applied in real work scenarios. The students really enjoyed their day and found the activities stimulating and highly beneficial.”

Although young women are increasingly being encouraged to study STEM subjects, there is still a significant gender gap in engineering. Emerson is committed to helping close that gap, and through its acclaimed global “We Love STEM” initiative, aims to encourage talented women students to pursue a career in engineering. In addition, Emerson’s “Women in STEM” group promotes opportunities for employees to connect, grow and promote opportunities for women in STEM at the organization and in the community.

“Manufacturing is not only facing a shortage of engineers, but also a gender gap because not enough girls are pursuing STEM subjects,” said Ximena Ariasm, regional leader for Emerson’s Women in STEM organisation in the Netherlands. “Emerson is proud to support STEM initiatives around the world and places great importance on engaging with girls to highlight the importance of STEM and develop their interest in these subjects. We hope this will lead to more talented young women joining the workforce of tomorrow, closing the gender gap and creating innovations to help the industries Emerson supports.”

* See The Netherlands Girlsday on April 12th.

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Petrochem event in new venue!

PEFTEC 2019 is a specialist event focusing on the testing, analysis and monitoring of gas, downstream oil products, chemicals and petrochemicals. With a comprehensive programme of conferences, seminars and an international exhibition, it will provide the latest guidance on regulations, methods, standards and technologies for analytical chemists, process scientists, researchers, academics, process operators, regulators, consultants, laboratory personnel and environmental managers.

This year the event, the 3rd international conference and exhibition on testing and monitoring in oil, petrochemical, refining and environmental applications, will take place on 22nd and 23rd May at the Rotterdam Ahoy exhibition centre (NL).

It has been expanded to include a full Process Analysis Conference, as well as the hugely popular Analytical Conference, and a full programme of technical Seminars.

The PEFTEC Analytical Conference will address the latest analytical techniques with a plenary on the first day by one of the fathers of Petroleomics and Director of the Future Fuels Institute at Florida State University, Ryan P. Rodgers. The plenary on the second day by Eric Little, the Chief Data Officer of Osthus, will address the hot topic of ‘Big Data and Big Analysis’.

The Process Monitoring Conference will include a plenary lecture on the latest developments in process monitoring by Alison Nordon from the Centre for Process Analysis and Control Technology (CPACT). This will be followed by sessions featuring a wide variety of the latest monitoring techniques

The new larger PEFTEC Exhibition will provide access to innovation from over 250 world-leading companies, many of which will be providing technical seminars during the event.

The exhibition will offer a fantastic opportunity to not just see the latest technologies, but to discuss them with experts and meet with potential suppliers. This is vitally important because face to face meetings provide an opportunity to build trust, and people that visit exhibitions often remark that they found something they didn’t know they were looking for. Many of the exhibitors will unveil new technologies at the event.

The Industrial Methane Measurement (IMM) Conference will run alongside the PEFTEC event, with delegates from both events sharing the ability to peruse the PEFTEC exhibition.

Methane is an important Greenhouse Gas (GHG), absorbing significantly more energy than carbon dioxide for example, so it performs a major role in global warming. Furthermore, atmospheric methane concentrations rose during the decade from 2006 to 2016, so there is major concern about the sources of this increase and also with the monitoring methods. The methane measurement conference was therefore created to provide an opportunity for experts from around the world to share their experiences in the detection, monitoring and mitigation/prevention of methane emissions.

IMM and PEFTEC 2019 are a ‘must go’ event for anyone involved with analytical chemistry, quality control, research, process development and control within the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors. Entry to the PEFTEC Exhibition and Seminar programme is free of charge for those who pre-register here.
The cost of admission to the PEFTEC and IMM Conferences is €125/day + VAT, or €200 + VAT for both days.

#PEFTEC #IMM #PAuto #Oil #Netherlands

Calibration & repair in the Netherlands!

The partnership of Anritsu Corporation with Trescal has been expanded to cover The Netherlands. Trescal will now be providing calibration and repair services for Anritsu Handheld RF products including the Site Master range of handheld Cable and Antenna Analysers, and the Master series of handheld Vector Network and Spectrum Analysers.

As a key element of the partnership Anritsu will be providing Trescal with ongoing training and certification to ensure that the highest quality of service and support for Anritsu products is offered to customers. Murray Coleman, Head of Customer Service for EMEA said “We are really excited about the expansion of this partnership – it will provide our customers with an increased level of support capabilities in the region”.

“We are really pleased that Anritsu has chosen to further develop the partnership with Trescal in The Netherlands. Acting as their Certified Service Provider for the RF Handheld product line, our technical team will be able to guarantee the highest quality service and support for Anritsu’s customers” said Rik Janssens, Commercial Director Benelux.

 #Netherlands @AnritsuEMEA  #PAuto #TandM #Trescal

Moisture analyser aids European project.

Michell Instruments is partnering with VSL, the national metrology institute of The Netherlands, on a jointly EU and EURAMET funded project to increase the use of energy from renewable sources.

The European Union has set a target for 20% of its energy consumption to come from renewable sources by 2020. One of the research projects set up to achieve this is Metrology for Biogas, a three-year programme which began in June 2014. Its purpose is to devise and validate traceable methods for determining key impurities, moisture, particulates, calorific value, and density in biogas and bio-methane so it can be used as a mainstream alternative to natural gas.

VSL is working on the measurement of moisture and water dew point calibration. As an industrial collaborator, Michell Instruments has provided a moisture analyser – the OptiPEAK TDL600 – for assessment testing. It uses advanced tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopy, to provide a fast response to changes in moisture concentration whilst being able to withstand the acidic nature of the biogas. Because the sensor uses laser light to measure moisture content, there is no contact between it and the biogas – meaning that there is no long-term degradation of performance or stability of the analyzer from the corrosive elements of the gas.

The tests have been conducted on three compositions representing biogas, with 20% concentration of carbon dioxide in methane, as well as processed biomethane with reduced CO2 concentrations including 100% methane. Moisture contents in the range 10 to 1,000 ppmV were generated within the VSL primary high-pressure humidity generator. Mr Andrea Peruzzi of VSL commented, ‘The Michell TDLAS analzyer proved helpful to further our understanding of the relationship of dew-point temperature to moisture concentration in biogas which exhibits non-ideal behaviour.’

The testing work is now complete, and the results will be published in a paper to be presented at NEN Gas Analysis, Rotterdam (NL) in June 2017.

• Michell Instruments' products are marketed in Ireland through Instrument Technology.

#Metrology #Energy #Netherlands #Pauto

Drives aid Dutch innovative fishing craft.

Control Techniques & Leroy-Somer have recently helped complete a landmark fishing industry project by contributing to the construction of a brand new type of marine vessel, the MDV-1 “Immanuel”.

The solution comprises a number of Unidrive M variable speed drives, along with motors, transformers, brake resistors, rectifier units and generators.

The MDV-1 “Immanuel” is a Dutch-built 30.2 x 8.6m twin-rig fishing vessel devised for the Masterplan Sustainable Fishing Foundation (shortened to ‘MDV’). The boat offers a number of key innovations over traditional craft including, notably, savings of up to 80% in both fuel consumption and emissions (CO2/NOx).

The remit of the MDV, which was established in 2012 to drive innovation in the Dutch fishing sector, is to seek efficiency improvements in every area, including the propulsion system, which on the MDV-1 “Immanuel” is diesel-electric with a variable-speed generator and DC-bus.

This design presents the opportunity to run the generator extremely efficiently, at speeds ranging from 800 to 1,200 rpm, and means the boat can be equipped with two generators (one running) instead of three in the case of AC (where normally two would be in operation). The larger generator (500kW) is used during transit and fishing, while the smaller one (117kW) is mainly an emergency generator, capable of bringing the boat back to shore at a lower speed.

The system benefits from the use of a 400kW water-cooled permanent magnet motor (120 rpm) for the main propeller in place of a conventional diesel engine. Along with higher efficiency, further benefits include its small size, with no need for an in-line gearbox with transmission.

Moreover, the fact that impact loads can be absorbed electrically by the engine controller makes the generator more stable and energy-efficient, with less engine noise, less vibration and virtually no need for maintenance.

Four Control Techniques Unidrive M variable speed drives work in tandem with the propulsion engine, with another such unit deployed for the drive of the rotary transformer, along with others for the hydraulic pump, flushing pump, engine room ventilation, fish hold cooling system, and two for the pulse fishing windlasses. The windlasses have to pay an electric cable in and out with a stable tensile force (without breaking), but with a variable swell.

Further products supplied include a Leroy-Somer motor/generator transformer for the on-board electrical system, a brake resistor for the power generation system, rectifier units for the common DC bus, a 12-pulse transformer suitable for variable frequencies, and Leroy-Somer main and auxiliary generators.

Besides the drive components, Control Techniques & Leroy-Somer also took care of the engineering, documentation, testing, set-up, training and drives operating software – not just for control from the PLC, but the application software for managing the frequency controllers of the propulsion engine and rotary transformer.

In order to reduce harmonic current distortion, engineers also advised the use of an electrical system in which a 12-pulse isolating transformer was employed. Switching controllers and generators guarantees a broad-based redundant system without any on-board electrical system interference compromising the instrumentation.

Construction ran to plan and the MDV1 was launched on time. Furthermore, after eight months of fishing the figures look good – the vessel is designed for the efficient fishing of both plaice and sole with a capacity to carry 850 boxes. Importantly, the systems that control and monitor energy consumption are doing their job so well that the MDV 1 can make money even when the price of oil is high.

@Emerson_News #Marine #Netherlands

PCB & control unit assembler improves manufacturing systems.

Cimar Electronics is an assembly specialist in the production of PCB’s, control units and panels as well as numerous electronic and electrotechnical devices guaranteeing consistent quality of the entire manufacturing process from prototypes right through to final product.

“Cimar Electronics are now utilising data harvested from Aegis FactoryLogix to satisfy customer requirements and to drive internal business and process improvements. With nearly 25 years of experience and numerous quality certifications that meet strictest guidelines, Cimar Electronics have the knowhow to support and optimize the development process from prototype to final product” states Hend Dekker, SMT department.

A customer of Aegis Software since 2008 they have used V7 NPI tools incorporating iView and iTrac. This year they introduced  FactoryLogix R3 into their Veenendaal (NL) facility. FLx R3 contains a significant number of enhancements and features in addition to the new logistics module to improve the entirety of manufacturing operations — from Material Incoming Quality Control and Sampling, Material Receiving and Labelling, Automated and Manual Warehouse Management, Material Kitting and Dispatch, Production Planning and Scheduling, Mobile Material Management through to Comprehensive Programmers Interface (API).

 @FactoryLogix  #PAuto #Netherlands

New leader for automation company's Netherlands organisation.

Emerson Process Management has appointed Constantijn Tsiris as General Manager, The Netherlands. In this role Constantijn will lead the Dutch organisation with the key aim of helping customers with projects to cut operational costs, increase output, improve safety, and reduce energy and emissions.

Constantin Tsiris

Having attained a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rotterdam, Constantijn began his career at Emerson in 2001 as a Proposal Engineer. Since 2011 Constantijn has been the Sales Director for Emerson’s Process Systems and Solutions business in The Netherlands, overseeing complex and large-scale control and safety systems projects.

“It is an honour to become General Manager of the Dutch organisation,” said Constantijn Tsiris. “Dutch companies face increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, enabling them to remain competitive in global markets. Industrial automation plays a key role in achieving these goals and Emerson technologies along with the local service and support we can provide help ensure successful implementation and lifecycle care.”

“I am delighted to appoint Constantijn to the position of General Manager, The Netherlands,” said Roel van Doren, President, Emerson Process Management Europe. “Emerson is committed to helping the process industry execute modernisation and improvement programmes. Constantijn’s extensive experience in executing projects will be invaluable to our continued success in the region.”

Constantijn takes over from Guido Wink, who having held the position for the last five years has become Senior Director of Sales for Emerson’s Process Systems and Solutions business unit in Europe.

Industry forum for Amsterdam next month!

ARC Advisory Group will host its European Industry Forum (EIF) in Amsterdam (NL) during March 4-5, 2015. 

The European Industry Forum is part of ARC’s successful series of worldwide conferences in the USA, India, China, and Japan. The European forum builds on the ARC Process Management Academy (PMA) broadening the scope to cover a larger variety of current topics from the process, hybrid, and discrete industries alike.

With its substantial experience, ARC unites all experts at one place.  End users and solution providers come together in Amsterdam to network with other automation experts to exchange ideas and to discuss experiences and needs.

At the two-day forum participants will be invited to attend a series of exclusive plenary and breakout sessions. In these sessions, ARC analysts and other automation experts will analyze trends and drivers in manufacturing and tell the inside story of successful operations and applications.

Among others the forum will be joined by experts from Siemens, The Dow Chemical Company, NOVARTIS, BSI, ISA, OPC Foundation and MESA. ARC Advisory Group will present its ARC market trends and outlook 2015 – 2025. In addition to industry-specific automation questions and information technologies, the conference takes a holistic look at current issues that keep producers and automation suppliers busy.

Furthermore ARC’s European Industry Forum features dedicated workshops, offering ample opportunity to learn and discuss about trends and developments and to lay the foundation for changes that can benefit all stakeholders.

Workshops are planned on the following relevant topics:

• MES/MOM
• Cyber Security
• Engineering and Lifecycle Management
• IoT and Industrie 4.0, Big Data, Analytics, and Cloud
• Energy Management

"It was my very first time at the Forum.  My general impression was extremely positive about the content, speakers, and event organization.  Really well done, indeed." Sebastian Fabio Agnello European Fluid Control Project Manager SMC, who attended the EIF 2014.

Benefit from ARC’s vast experience and unbiased market analysis, gain insights in world-class applications and take advantage of great face-to-face networking opportunities with your peers.

Data connectivity and security key EMEA Conference!

During Matrikon OPC Day Conference EMEA, MatrikonOPC will present the latest data connectivity and management solutions based on the OPC UA and OPC classic standards, today’s best practices for open connectivity, and provide some insight into tomorrow’s developments in OPC.

Held with HUG EMEA

The conference is aimed at engineers, project managers, and control automation professionals and takes place November 10 in The Hague (NL). The Matrikon OPC Day Conference is being held in conjunction with the Honeywell Users Group (HUG), which will take place November 10 through 14. Matrikon OPC experts will be on hand for individual conversations throughout HUG EMEA as well.

Attendees will learn about state of the art data connectivity and data security for control systems giving them the know-how needed to increase the performance, efficiency and safety in their projects. Featuring hands-on demonstrations of the latest OPC UA technology, one-to-one interactions with OPC product experts, and group discussions with other OPC users; this technical conference provides a unique opportunity to get the information needed to make the most of OPC.

"The Matrikon OPC Day Conference EMEA is the perfect venue to interact directly with OPC experts and other users with hands on experience with OPC technology. In addition to showcasing our new OPC UA and OPC Classic products, we are also pleased to offer comprehensive training and workshops on OPC UA to ensure you have the knowledge to effectively plan and implement OPC UA projects successfully", says Jeff Gould, general manager, MatrikonOPC.

Honouring top engineering and scientific innovations

European Engineers top in three award categories

Each year, NI recognizes innovative applications developed by engineers, scientists and researchers using a graphical system design approach with NI technology. Authors in 29 countries submitted 120 application papers. A judging committee of NI technical experts reviewed the papers and selected the 17 contest finalists and winners. European engineers were honored with three awards including the Functional Test and Physical Test and Monitoring categories.

2014 Customer Application of the Year

Winner (Japan) Weather Radar: Design-to-Deployment Using the NI Platform.

Advanced Research

Examples in this category include how research institutions and laboratories investigate and validate the viability of conceptual technologies using graphical system design techniques.

Winner (United States): Building the World’s Largest Range High-Speed Atomic Force Microscope;

Finalist (UK): Using CompactRIO and LabVIEW to Monitor and Control a Compact Spherical Tokamak for Plasma Research 

Energy

Applications in this category discuss how engineers effectively integrate dynamic measurements and advanced analysis as well as embedded control and monitoring systems into their energy applications to ensure safe, optimized operation.
Winner (United States): Developing a High-Speed Electrical Analysis for Facility-Wide Energy Research, also Intel Internet of Things Award recipient
Finalist (United States): Controlling a Hardware-in-the-Loop Grid Simulator for the World’s Most Powerful Renewable Energy Test Facility

German Winning Project!

A Portion of the NI PXI System

"With the help of the NOFFZ UTP 9065 and the NI platform, we solved the multidevice testing challenge within the climate chamber application for our customers even better. We reduced test times with the NI VST and have reached our highest test depth. Overall we, and our customers, are satisfied with the NOFFZ and NI solution."

- Dipl.-Ing. Markus Solbach, NOFFZ ComputerTechnik GmbH

Functional Test

Applications in this category exhibit innovation in test system design with software-defined instrumentation and address challenges such as increasing efficiency, maximizing throughput, and/or ensuring production or verification quality.
Winner (Germany): Testing eCall Emergency Call Systems With the NI Platform
Finalist (Italy): Developing the Elektra Test System, a New End-of-Line Test Bench for Hybrid Inverters 

Machine Control

Applications in this category discuss how engineers effectively integrate dynamic measurements and advanced analysis into their machines and facilities to ensure safe, optimized operation; industrial robotics manipulation; unmanned systems design; and other applications taking advantage of advanced control tactics.
Winner (United States): Developing a Portable 3D Vision-Guided Medical Robot for Autonomous Venipuncture, also Humanitarian Award and NI Community’s Choice Award recipient
Finalist (UK): Controlling a Robotic Manipulator for Nuclear Decommissioning With CompactRIO and the LabVIEW Robotics Module 

Physical Test and Monitoring

Examples in this category demonstrate how engineers are using NI hardware and software to quickly develop and custom systems to perform any test on any structure.
Winner (Netherlands): Characterizing Sound Profiles for a New Airbus Aircraft Using NI PXI
Finalist (Korea): Hyundai Uses a Portable Sound Camera for Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle Studies Based on LabVIEW and FPGA 

• RF and Communications
Examples in this category highlight how engineers are testing the RF/wireless capabilities of their products or developing next-generation algorithms for deployed wireless systems using a software-defined platform
Winner (Japan): Weather Radar: Design-to-Deployment Using the NI Platform, also Application of the Year Award recipient
Finalist (France): Building a Satellite Navigation Test Platform Using the NI Vector Signal Transceive

Transportation

Applications in this category use NI hardware and software for design, test, and control for planes, trains, and automobiles. Some of these applications include rapid engine control unit (ECU) prototyping, machine condition monitoring of vehicle components, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, and in-vehicle logging.
Winner (Japan): Advancing Subaru Hybrid Vehicle Testing Through Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation, Engineering Grand Challenges Award recipient.
Finalist (UK): Remote Condition Monitoring of London Underground Track Circuits, also Xilinx All Programmable Innovation Award recipient

Student Design Showcase

Examples in this category feature student projects that use LabVIEW and graphical system design tools. Topics include student senior design and capstone design projects.
 Winner (Switzerland): Sepios: The Omnidirectional Cuttlefish Robot
Finalist (Korea): EureCar: KAIST Self-Driving Car
Finalist (United States): NASA Student Launch Project 

“I’m proud to see three groundbreaking applications from Europe – covering the areas of functional test, physical test and monitoring as well as student senior design – win the Engineering Impact Awards,” said Rahman Jamal, Technical and Marketing Director, NI Europe.