cpp – Process technology for the chemical industry 02.2019

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cpp NEWS Siemens introduces web-based process control system THE NEXT LEVEL OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Picture: Siemens Klaus Helmrich, Managing Board Member of Siemens AG and CEO of Digital Industries at the Hannover Messe press conference At Hannover Messe, Siemens presented numerous additions to its Digital Enterprise portfolio for the next level of digital transformation: “Through the integration of cutting-edge technologies into our portfolio, we can help industrial companies to benefit from rapidly growing data volumes in new, wide-ranging ways. With the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, Edge computing and additive manufacturing, we are paving the way for the future of industry. We are also rethinking process control technology, introducing the web-based Simatic PCS neo process control system,” Klaus Helmrich, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Digital Industries, explains at the Hannover Messe press conference. Under the slogan “Digital Enterprise – Thinking industry further!” Siemens demonstrates how companies of any size can use industry-specific solutions to increase their flexibility and productivity and to develop new business models. For process automation, Siemens is breaking new ground at the Hannover Messe. With Simatic PCS neo, Siemens is presenting a system software package, which offers new opportunities in the age of digitalisation. This includes global web-based cooperation in engineering and operations as well as usability with a seamless object-oriented data model and an open system architecture. In addition, the system offers the option of scalability from small process modules through to the largest process plants. Solid export business VDMA LARGE INDUSTRIAL PLANT ENGINEERING GROWS Picture: VDMA Jürgen Nowicki, VDMA Large Industrial Plant Manufacturers´ Group (AGAB) spokesman and Managing Director at Linde Engineering In a volatile environment VDMA large industrial plant engineering was able to record the first increase in its orders since 2013. This growth is attributable to solid export business and a number of mega orders for chemical plants. “In addition, we are seeing that the efforts being made by the plant engineering industry to open up new areas of business – such as services, digitisation or plant operation – are increasingly paying off,” says Jürgen Nowicki, AGAB (VDMA Large Industrial Plant Manufacturers´ Group) spokesman and Managing Director at Linde Engineering, commenting on current developments. In 2018, the export ratio in large industrial plant manufacturing was 81 %, and the order level rose from 14.0 billion euros (2017) to 14.8 billion euros. Russia was the most important foreign market for VDMA large-scale plant construction due to several mega orders. The members of AGAB are optimistic about the future. According to a current VDMAsurvey, 60 % of plant manufacturers expect orders to rise in the current year, while 20 % expect bookings to remain constant. cpp NEWS TICKER Picture: Bilfinger Duncan Hall appointed as Chief Operating Officer The Supervisory Board of Bilfinger SE has appointed Duncan Hall member of the Executive Board with effect January 1, 2019. He will assume the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Alongside with CEO Tom Blades, Duncan Hall will help to drive the company’s build-up and build-out phases forward. Picture: SPX Flow Duncan Hall has been serving as an Executive President at Bilfinger since 2015, at last holding this role at the MMO Northwest Europe division. He previously led the Oil & Gas division. SPX Flow with new service partner in Australia As part of its continuous service improvement program, SPX Flow is pleased to announce a new service partner, FDPI Spares & Maintenance, in Victoria Australia. Family-owned FDPI is a welltrusted and rapidly growing business with expertise in liquid processes within the dairy, food and beverage industries. The partnership will complement SPX Flow’s existing service coverage and enhance service response times. Lewa joins the SPA The Star Pump Alliance (SPA) is an information platform for professional pump users that was founded by companies from the pump industry offering various application technologies. It launched at Achema 2018. Since July 2018, process diaphragm pump expert Lewa has also been an official member of this alliance (www.starpumpalliance.com). Praxair Europe turns into Nippon Gases Europe Since 3rd, December 2018, the European industrial gases business of the US group Praxair Inc. belongs to Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC). The only exception is the Russian part of the company. Therefore, the name of the European business changes to Nippon Gases Europe. 8 cpp 02-2019

ADVERTORIAL THE NEW STANDARD FOLDABLE IBC FOR INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS The Combo Excelsior ® Schoeller Allibert’s new standard foldable intermediate bulk container (IBC) is designed for international logistics. The Combo Excelsior ® was created to meet the latest expectations of the food processing, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Safe, hygienic and efficient, it offers the best logistics solution on the market for maximised profitability. The best performance on the market “With the new Combo Excelsior ® we offer the new standard and safe foldable IBC on the market: smooth design from base to lid, 70% folding ratio, outstanding performance, improved handling and labour saving. The new Combo Excelsior ® is your Visa for International Logistics” stated Ludo Gielen, Chief Strategic Growth Officer at Schoeller Allibert Group. Thanks to its double wall structure, the combo Excelsior ® offers an exceptionally strong and durable performance with a 1500 kg unit load and a stack load of 8000 kg. Its standard footprint 1200X 1000, its 1000L capacity and 3200 kg dynamic load ensure an optimised payload in road, railroad and sea containers transportation. The reverse logistics is optimised: with a 70 % folding ratio, piles of 7 Combo fit in a standard truck, lowering environmental impact and increasing profitability. Safe, hygienic and easy to clean To meet the requirements of the food processing, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, Schoeller Allibert launches the most hygienic and safe reusable IBC, ideal for high value liquids and ingredients logistics. Hence, the Combo Excelsior ® is water, dirt, bug tight and needle proof with a 100 % safe, easy-to-clean design from base to lid. Its 100 % smooth and double wall sturdy structure increases internal volume and ensures compatibility with high speed filling and emptying processes. Reusable and sustainable The Combo Excelsior ® is reusable and sustainable: its UV and deep frost resistant material is suitable for all harsh industrial environment and can be stored outside on long time range. With a minimized number of parts that can all be easily replaced, maintenance costs are minimized and life span increased. After its long service life, the Combo Excelsior ® can be fully recycled further lowering its carbon footprint. Labour saving The Combo Excelsior ® is operator friendly and saves labour. The non-sequential folding system and its unique side-walls locking while erecting, enable one operator to handle it. The large self-locking drop door on front combines easy operator access while maintaining the panel strength thanks to its V shape. With an improved bottom discharge zone, the liner and valve set up and removal is much faster. A larger access and easy connection design for most valves on the market has been included to this model. Fork tine guides on base, strong three skids base and anti-slip plugs reinforce safety and speed handling. The new standard foldable IBC for international logistics cpp 02-2019 9